March 28, 2021

The Release of Forgiveness

54 minutes

We have all said or heard “I’m sorry” before, but forgiveness goes beyond an apology. In this conversation, we are going deep on forgiveness--how to do it well and why it matters (that includes giving yourself grace on the things you didn’t accomplish during quarantine). Your two favorite brown girls dish the advice and stories on forgiveness, with a dose of laughter.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why do we have lawns in the first place?

Finishing projects you start

Movie and a song

What we didn’t accomplish during the pandemic

Sound effects

Sultana’s music and Amy’s crouton-making adventure

It’s easy to spiral into shame

How we learn forgiveness (forced sibling apology?)

The barriers in the way of forgiveness

The environment we grew up in

The adage of “forgive but don’t forget”

Spiraled growth and healthy detachment

Going to the site of impact and getting clear for yourself

“True forgiveness is when you can say ‘thank you for that experience’” - Oprah Winfrey

Learning from ending relationships and getting clarity

Limiting beliefs that are holding you back

The influence of family

“We can see two versions of a situation and they can both be right”

Repeating patterns from childhood and generational trauma

Amy’s love language quiz with her parents

The power of asking open-ended questions

Your "forgiveness starter pack"

How to know if you need to forgive someone

Ho’oponopono healing technique (from Hawai’i)

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