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 and meaning.
Luskin also introduces his 9 Steps to Forgiveness, a research-based framework for releasing resentment and fostering gratitude, offering listeners actionable tools for resilience and well-being.
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Show Notes
0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Fred Luskin
3:23 | Link to 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: https://bit.ly/30-day-course
3:33 | Forgiveness is the Forgotten Step
5:44 | Forgiveness Defined
12:30 | Resolving Grievances
16:22 | Choosing Where to Put Your Attention
18:50 | Grief Precedes Forgiveness
26:40 | Power of Forgiveness Anecdotes
38:40 | 9 Steps to Forgiveness
46:11 | Revenge is a Life Well Lived
51:49 | Repainting Your Life Picture
59:02 | Modeling Forgiveness for Children
1:06:00 | Forgiveness of Global Issues
1:10:40 | Next Steps
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