In this episode of Soul Therapy with Chelle, I’m joined by the radiant and deeply thoughtful Rachael Coopes as we explore the vast and tender landscape of forgiveness. Rachael actor, writer, yoga teacher, and author, shares the heart behind her third book, The Art of Forgiveness, a soulfully curated guide that weaves personal stories, philosophy, neuroscience, and quiet wisdom into something truly transformative.

What unfolds is not a how-to, but a gentle companion for anyone walking the long road back to themselves through anger, regret, resentment, or loss.

We talk about:

• Why forgiveness is not linear and how it rarely looks the way we expect

• The health consequences of holding on to pain, and how stress embeds in the body

• How storytelling and curiosity shaped the book’s unexpected form

• Rachael’s experience as a single mother, burnout, and the moment her body said “enough”

• The quiet power of presence, accountability, and self-compassion

• Why forgiving ourselves may be the hardest and holiest work of all

This is not just a conversation about a book it’s an exploration of what it means to be human, messy, and still worthy of healing.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your pain or unsure where to begin the process of letting go, this episode is your invitation to take one small step inward. Gently. At your own pace.

This one will sit in your heart long after it ends.

 

Connect with Rachael Coopes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelcoopes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-coopes-379756/

Connect with Me: Instagram: @_chellegriffin_ Facebook: Michelle Griffin Psychotherapist & Intuitive Guide TikTok: @‌soultherapy.with LinkedIn: michelle-griffin-325075127 Website: http://www.chellegriffin.com