How do you let go of the past when it still hurts? In this episode I show you how to make peace with the past — without pretending it didn’t happen — so you can move forward. You’ll learn what real peace looks like, why rumination keeps you stuck, and how to stop waiting for closure that may never come. We’ll talk about acceptance (not avoidance), self-compassion, boundaries, grief work, and practical ways to carry your story differently.
By the end, you’ll know how to let go of the past, move forward with intention, and take back your power… even when you can’t change what happened.
👉 Ready to carry the past differently? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: You can’t change the past, but you can change how you carry it.
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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 The past and mental health
0:25 Making peace with your past
2:31 What it really means to make peace with the past
6:27 Why making peace with the past matters
14:22 How to make peace with the past
26:05 Final mental health tips & applying what you’ve learned
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17830
➕ Related episodes:
Healing (Episode 294) https://ltamh.com/?p=17740
🎓 Learn more:
Focusing on what you can control (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492
Letting go of anger (Episode 288) https://ltamh.com/?p=17333
Peace of mind (Episode 256) https://ltamh.com/?p=14771
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Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.
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