The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

#96: The Science of Forgiveness - Fred Luskin, PhD


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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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