Episode 60

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14th Feb 2024

060: Unraveling Forgiveness with Brenda Reiss

Forgiveness can be an intricate and complex concept to navigate. Despite being a frequently discussed topic, its true essence often remains misunderstood. However, understanding and implementing it in our lives can be liberating and transformative, and that's what this blog post is about - treading on the path to forgiveness.

Drawing from an enlightening conversation between Brenda Reiss, a renowned forgiveness coach, and I, we uncover the concept of forgiveness and its profound significance in our lives.  

We introduce the idea of forgiveness as an antidote to the resentment or anger that we often hold onto from past experiences, creating a space for us to feel freer and more expanded. Brenda emphasizes how her work revolves around guiding others on their transformative journey of forgiveness. Her unique approach involves closely exploring this intricate path and thereupon unraveling its influence on our mental and emotional state. 


Brenda explains how her unique technique, "Radical Forgiveness," covers five key steps. It starts by recognizing and understanding one’s feelings followed by collapsing the story – differentiating fact from interpretation. It then takes a higher spiritual perspective that considers occurrences as happening ‘for’ us and not ‘to’ us.


The narrative of our lives doesn't need to be gripped by past hurts, resentment or regret. Establishing a deeper, more compassionate relationship with ourselves can pave the way for emotional freedom and empowerment. 


We talk about:

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 2:38 Brenda's Personal Journey to Forgiveness
  • 10:59 Understanding the Concept of Projection
  • 19:05 The Process of Forgiveness
  • 21:00 The Power of Self Forgiveness
  • 26:07 Understanding Justified Resentment
  • 27:05 The Cost of Holding onto Resentment
  • 29:14 The Impact of Past Stories on Present Life
  • 31:10 The Power of Forgiveness and Freedom
  • 35:48 The Impact of Forgiveness on Relationships
  • 38:36 Understanding Mother and Father Wounds
  • 40:59 The Power of Radical Forgiveness
  • 43:42 The Transformation through Forgiveness


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About the Host: 

Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops. 


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Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops.