Guilt is a normal human emotion that everyone deals with at times, and it’s not a problem by itself—it can actually be quite helpful. But excessive guilt can take on an oversized role in your life. Maybe you feel guilty even when you did nothing wrong, or you can’t forgive yourself for an honest mistake, or for something that happened a long time ago.

In this episode Joel and I explore where guilt comes from, when it’s useful, how to question it, and the best, most powerful ways to respond.

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