Forgiveness Isn’t for Them—It’s for You: Dr. Dravon James on Why You’re Still in Pain After Loss
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Forgiveness Isn’t for Them—It’s for You: Dr. Dravon James on Why You’re Still in Pain After Loss
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If you’ve struggled to let go of guilt after loss, episode 360 is for you. Dr. Dravon James—pharmacist, life coach, and author of Forgiveness: The Path to Happiness—joins Emily to explore how unforgiveness, especially toward ourselves, can prolong pain. Through personal stories and tools like unsent letters and journaling, she shares how self-forgiveness leads to real healing and peace.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
(3:20) Forgiveness starts with self-awareness
(4:42) The power of self-forgiveness in grief
(9:29) Blame delays healing
(17:37) Writing as a tool for release
(22:40) From unforgiveness to empowerment
(26:17) Turning pain into purpose
(29:23) Gratitude and forgiveness go hand in hand
In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Dravon James, a transformational speaker, author, life coach, and founder of the Everyday Peace movement. With over 30 years of experience as a pharmacist, Dr. James combines her healthcare background with a passion for personal growth, helping others navigate life through mindfulness, empowerment, and forgiveness. She’s the author of Forgiveness: The Path to Happiness, a practical guide to emotional freedom, and has also appeared as an actress on HBO’s The Wire. Her unique blend of professional expertise and personal resilience allows her to connect deeply with audiences, inspiring them to find peace and purpose right where they are.
Throughout this episode, Dr. James offers powerful insight into forgiveness—especially in the context of grief. She highlights self-awareness as the first step toward healing and encourages listeners to acknowledge their emotions without judgment. Forgiveness, she explains, is not about excusing wrongs but reclaiming inner peace. Sharing her own journey with self-forgiveness, she illustrates how writing—particularly through personal journaling—can be a transformative tool. Her wisdom reframes forgiveness not as weakness, but as a path to freedom and emotional strength.
Connect with Dr. Dravon James:
- Website
- Book: Dr. Dravon James - Forgiveness: The Path to Happiness
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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