In this episode, Laura continues her conversation on forgiveness — exploring what it looks like when healing unfolds slowly, safely, and in relationship. Using the story of Peter’s denial of Jesus, she shows that forgiveness isn’t about rushing past pain but creating space for honesty, safety, and repair.
You’ll hear why forgiveness before safety feels like ... Show More
Mar 11
Mental Health Q&A: Trends, Self-Diagnosis & When to Seek Counseling
In this special Q&A episode, Laura is tackling a few questions that have been coming up a lot lately around mental health and relationships. She shares some interesting trends showing up in 2026—from people switching to “brick phones” to set better digital boundaries, to the dang ... Show More
17m 19s
Feb 25
Judgement vs. Curiosity: Practicing Value-Centered Curiosity With Boundaries
In this episode, Laura explores the difference between judgement and curiosity—and why learning to regulate our judgement is essential for becoming grounded, healthy adults. She explains how judgement is biologically protective, when it’s necessary for safety, and when it crosses ... Show More
24m 47s
Feb 11
What Does It Actually Mean to Be Regulated?
In this episode of Encountering You, Laura Williams explains why nervous system regulation isn’t about being calm, positive, or emotionally controlled. Regulation is about your ability to stay present with stress, emotion, and discomfort without shutting down or becoming reactive ... Show More
22m 44s
Nov 2024
#96: The Science of Forgiveness - Fred Luskin, PhD
Stanford psychologist Fred Luskin, PhD, discusses the science of forgiveness, emphasizing the need to process grief as a foundation for emotional healing. He explores practical ways to teach forgiveness to children and how adults can approach societal challenges with acceptance a ... Show More
1h 14m
Jul 2024
What You Need to Know About Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Repentance (Set Yourself Free from the Painful Relationships the Biblical Way)
I want to talk about something that is tough, but super important - forgiveness, reconciliation, and repentance. For years, I struggled with what others expected me to do versus what God told me. It was a constant battle because these opinions came from people I deeply respected. ... Show More
21m 18s
Apr 2025
S2E11 Choosing Forgiveness: Fr. Thomas Berg on Healing, Catholic Guilt and Reconciliation
<p>Friends,</p>
<p>In today’s episode, I welcome guest, Fr. Thomas Berg, an author, speaker on issues regarding church life, and visiting Professor of the Practice at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Rome’s Pontifical University Regina Ap ... Show More
38m 54s
Jun 2024
ep 17. forgiving others like Jesus forgave you
In this week's episode I will speak about why we forgive each other, how to forgive others, how not to forgive others, and how many times we should forgive others. We spoke about Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 18:21-22, and 1 John 1:9.
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18m 28s