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Forgiveness: How to Let Go, Without Letting Them Off the Hook with Rachael Coopes
Manage episode 484085907 series 3532919
What if forgiveness didn’t mean forgetting, reconciling, or letting people off the hook — but reclaiming your future?
Learning how to forgive - even when it feels like the hardest thing in the world to do is transformative. It is a complex process though & there’s a real art to balancing boundaries & letting go. It’s an art Rachel Coopes is obsessed with. She’s the author of The Art of Forgiveness.
💡 You’ll hear: – The origin of the word forgiveness — and why it changes everything – The science behind rumination, stress, and long-term health – What forgiveness has to do with resilience and agency – How to begin (even if you’re not ready yet) – Why boundaries are essential — not the opposite of forgiveness – Why reconciliation and forgiveness are not the same – How your future can be your act of forgiveness
📖 Chapters 00:00 The Quote That Changed Everything 02:18 How Forgiveness Became Rachael’s Obsession 05:10 What 25 Interviews Taught Her 06:30 Forgiveness vs Letting People Off the Hook 10:45 Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation 13:05 The Neuroscience of Resentment 17:55 Where to Start When Forgiveness Feels Impossible 22:00 Boundaries, Distance & Letting Go 24:45 When Forgiveness Just Isn’t Possible 26:10 Resilience, Accountability & Rachael’s Son’s Story 29:40 Your Future as the Ultimate Act of Forgiveness 31:15 “Forgive Like a Grain of Sand”
🔗 Helpful Links: – The Art of Forgiveness by Rachael Coopes – Rachael’s official website – Follow Rachael on Instagram – Watch Rachael’s forgiveness interview on YouTube
💌 Related episodes: – The Science of Habits that Actually Stick with Dr Bree Hurn – How to Hack your Dopamine with Dr Anastasia Hronis 📺 Watch & Subscribe: – Watch this episode on YouTube – Subscribe to the Substack
📬 Get in touch: thatshelpful @ edstott.com Follow That’s Helpful on Instagram
184 episodes
Manage episode 484085907 series 3532919
What if forgiveness didn’t mean forgetting, reconciling, or letting people off the hook — but reclaiming your future?
Learning how to forgive - even when it feels like the hardest thing in the world to do is transformative. It is a complex process though & there’s a real art to balancing boundaries & letting go. It’s an art Rachel Coopes is obsessed with. She’s the author of The Art of Forgiveness.
💡 You’ll hear: – The origin of the word forgiveness — and why it changes everything – The science behind rumination, stress, and long-term health – What forgiveness has to do with resilience and agency – How to begin (even if you’re not ready yet) – Why boundaries are essential — not the opposite of forgiveness – Why reconciliation and forgiveness are not the same – How your future can be your act of forgiveness
📖 Chapters 00:00 The Quote That Changed Everything 02:18 How Forgiveness Became Rachael’s Obsession 05:10 What 25 Interviews Taught Her 06:30 Forgiveness vs Letting People Off the Hook 10:45 Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation 13:05 The Neuroscience of Resentment 17:55 Where to Start When Forgiveness Feels Impossible 22:00 Boundaries, Distance & Letting Go 24:45 When Forgiveness Just Isn’t Possible 26:10 Resilience, Accountability & Rachael’s Son’s Story 29:40 Your Future as the Ultimate Act of Forgiveness 31:15 “Forgive Like a Grain of Sand”
🔗 Helpful Links: – The Art of Forgiveness by Rachael Coopes – Rachael’s official website – Follow Rachael on Instagram – Watch Rachael’s forgiveness interview on YouTube
💌 Related episodes: – The Science of Habits that Actually Stick with Dr Bree Hurn – How to Hack your Dopamine with Dr Anastasia Hronis 📺 Watch & Subscribe: – Watch this episode on YouTube – Subscribe to the Substack
📬 Get in touch: thatshelpful @ edstott.com Follow That’s Helpful on Instagram
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