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What if the fastest way to strength is letting go of what’s living rent-free in your head? We sit down with best-selling author and forgiveness mentor Katharine Giovanni to unpack a clear path to release anger, dissolve triggers, and reclaim energy without giving anyone a pass. No platitudes, no pressure to reconcile — just a step-by-step method that works in real life, backed by neuroscience and grounded in compassion. You'll find the complete process in this episode.

Giovanni shares the “anger cup” visual that explains how resentment quietly steals focus, opportunities, and joy. Then we get practical with her Two Lists Method: one for people you need to forgive, and another for people who need to forgive you. The twist is powerful — don’t just forgive people, forgive the energy around people, places, dates, and objects tied to painful memories. That’s how you cut the cord to triggers, sleep better, and think clearly. We also demystify the toughest part: self-forgiveness. For veterans, medics, law enforcement, and first responders carrying “what ifs,” Giovanni offers a strategic route that starts by forgiving everything but yourself, then slowly moves toward forgiving the energy around you.

Along the way, we explore why forgiveness improves mental health, heart health, and sleep; how to pace the work to avoid emotional overload; and why boundaries get stronger — not weaker — when you release old hurts. Giovanni’s story of sobriety, survival, and transformation anchors the conversation in hope and practical wisdom, proving that forgiving the unforgivable is possible when you break it into parts and work gently over time.

If you’re ready to drop the brick-heavy backpack of past pain and step into clarity, resilience, and real joy, this conversation is your roadmap. Subscribe for more grounded tools, share this with someone wh

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