Forgive Yourself
Episodes
95: Why So Many Women Don’t Trust Their Own Gut
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we stop outsourcing our knowledge and begin listening to the wisdom that’s been living inside us all along?Brenda is joined by som...
94: The Good Girl Syndrome - How People-Pleasing Sneaks Into Adulthood (and How We Break Free)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply vulnerable episode, Brenda opens up about a powerful and unexpected moment in her caregiving journey with her husband, who lives in mem...
93: What Your Triggers Are Trying to Tell You
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edit B. Kiss, a holistic mentor, success habit coach, and humanitarian award-winning author is joining me to share her story of transformation, which ...
92: The Healing Power of Daily Rituals - A Guide Through Grief
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with author and executive coach Laing Rikkers to explore how quiet rituals, creativity, and the natural world can become anchors during our...
91: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Family Dynamics and Finding Peace
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how the roles you played growing up impact your life and relationships today? In this episode, I break down the six most common family dyn...
90: When Grief Calls You Home
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with the luminous Harper A. Bailey, whose debut memoir It Was Her poured straight into my heart. We talk about the dream that ...
89: Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Support?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re the one who holds it all together—for your family, your friends, your business—but quietly struggles to ask for help yourself, this ep...
88: Clearing the Past to Create Extraordinary Love
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always believed that forgiveness is the bridge between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming, and today’s conversation is proof of that. ...
87: How Rock Bottom Rebuilt a Marriage
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, it takes everything falling apart to discover what’s been broken all along. In this episode, I talk with Bryan Power, who went from a “...
86: How High Achieving Women Lose Their Voice
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re confident, capable, and in control…until it comes to love. At work, you lead with authority. At home, you walk on eggshells. You know how...
85: When “Forever” Ends Overnight: Reclaiming Yourself After Unexpected Divorce
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the life you built for decades disappears in a single moment? When you go to bed a wife and wake up a stranger to your own story?In ...
84: The Hidden Costs of Hyper-Independence
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m sharing something deeply personal as well as common, especially for those of us who pride ourselves on being strong, capable, and indepen...
83: Why You Still Feel Empty (Even When Life Looks Full)
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"We all have needs, right? They're not selfish. They're not wrong, and they are not a weakness. They're part of being human." This solo episode dives ...
82: Why Your Brain Sabotages the Growth You're Seeking (And How to Work With It)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Your whole being is saying nope, nope, nope, not right now." Sound familiar? This solo episode dives into something we all experience - that moment w...
81: Dime Moments and AFGOs: Finding Sacred Messages in Life's Hardest Chapters
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when profound love meets devastating loss? My guest Kathryn Henry, author of "A Dime to Say I Love You," shares her transformative journe...
80: From Accusation to Empowerment: Louisa's Journey of Resilience and Self-Forgivenesst
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the most profound transformations emerge from our deepest wounds. Today I welcome life coach Louisa Hext, whose story of resilience will sto...
79: Smart Women, Toxic Love: Are You Hooked? Break Free!
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm smart, I can figure it out at work, but not at home. I know better - why do I keep choosing the wrong people?" If this sounds familiar, you're no...
78: Rewriting Your Love Story: How to Break Free from Toxic Relationship Patterns
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I told myself it would be different this time." Sound familiar? Despite being strong and self-aware, many of us find ourselves caught in the same pai...
77: When 'Yes' Becomes Self-Betrayal: Breaking the Nice Girl Trap for Good
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if being "too nice" is actually a form of self-abandonment? This question stopped me cold as I caught myself saying "yes" to yet another request ...
76: From Facade to Freedom: How My Falling-Apart House Revealed My Hidden Truth
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Now I get to be unscripted. Now I get to be authentic. Now I get to practice all these things that I really help other people with on a deeper layer....
75: Mold, Rot, and the Feelings We Hide
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do dry rot and black mold have to do with emotional healing?In this deeply personal episode, Brenda shares a surprising discovery during a simple...
74: Understanding the Ego’s Role in Healing and Self-Acceptance with Dr. Shawdy
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your ego wasn’t something to fight, but something to understand?In this episode, Dr. Shawdy joins us for a rich conversation about how the e...
73: The Best Revenge: How Madeleine Black Turned Trauma into Triumph
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"It's never too late to find your voice so that you can heal and live your best life."What happens when a 13-year-old girl's life is shattered by unim...
72: How to Master Self-Intimacy: The 'Into-Me-See' Method for Authentic Living
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"What if the most profound form of intimacy isn't about being with another, but it's about being fully present and rigorously honest with yourself?"To...
71: How to Let Go of Others' Opinions, Trust Your Inner Voice and Find Freedom
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Letting go is not about erasing memory. It's about loosening the grip on the belief that others' words define you."Welcome, I’d like to invite you ...
70: Forgiving Your Mother - A Mother's Day Invitation to Heal
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download your free companion resource to this episode here: Forgiving Your Mother Worksheet"Our mothers are often our first mirror. The way they spoke...
69: Your Worth Is Not Up for Debate: Breaking the Cycle of Seeking Validation
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"When your self worth depends upon the approval of others, you give away your power."In today's episode, I dive deep into a struggle I know intimately...
68: The No Sorry Challenge: Stop Apologizing for Existing
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"You don't need permission to be powerful. You don't need to apologize for showing up as you are. Your voice matters. And it's time the world hears yo...
67: The Art of Self-Compassion: Finding Freedom Through Creative Expression with Coach Sara
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If you feel like you're at rock bottom and you've hit a wall and you have nowhere else to go, it's actually an exciting place to be." - Coach SaraT...
66: Stop Saying Sorry! Breaking the Habit of Over-Apologizing
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"There's a big difference between saying sorry for hurting someone and saying sorry for just existing."In this heartfelt episode, I explore the deeply...
65: Releasing Regret: Embracing Growth and Momentum for 2025
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing e the importance of starting the new year with a clean slate and how to transform perceived mistakes into valuable les...
64: The Difference a Year Makes
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"When you love someone with all your heart and you have dreams and plans and you share these little secrets, right? You have these little code words a...
63: Navigating Unmet Expectations and Healing Through Forgiveness
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"By forgiving ourselves and others, we create room for personal development and expansion. It does require deep introspection, it does require empathy...
62: Healing Family Wounds: Embracing Generational Forgiveness
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"All it takes is one person stepping forward in a generation to do the work that it takes to heal a pattern."Today, I dive deep into the transformativ...
61: Empowering Women to Share Their Powerful Stories with Laurie Hardie
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Forgiveness is so important...because I was willing to forgive and not let it hold me hostage, because then I sit home brewing while they're off havi...
60: Unlocking the Gift of Forgiveness for Yourself
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Forgiveness is actually about you. Your emotional freedom, your inner peace, and your journey towards healing. It is an act of self liberation that a...
59: Find Freedom in Forgiving with Louisa Hext
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Forgiveness is not a thing. It's an act. It's an action. To me, it's a verb." - Louisa HextIn this powerful episode, I welcome fellow forgiveness coa...
58: Self-Forgiveness and Navigating Mental Health Challenges
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Self-forgiveness isn't just an act of kindness to ourselves. It's necessary for our mental well-being."In this episode, I dive deep into the transfor...
57: Self-Forgiveness in Overcoming Trauma
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We weren't created to live in the shame and guilt of traumatic experiences. Self-forgiveness allows us to move forward with greater compassion, resil...
56: Building Resilience Through Forgiveness: Overcoming Business Setbacks
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Forgiveness can be a superpower. When we embrace forgiveness, we free ourselves from the burden of past mistakes, and it opens the door to new opport...
55: The Power of Permission with Jackie Cote
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Freedom comes from the inside out. Freedom is loving who you are, owning who you are, knowing, standing in certainty in your gifts."In this powerful ...
54: Navigating the Rollercoaster of Grief with Joan Kpandei
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Grief is hard work. It is a lonely journey sometimes. People do avoid it because we want to shy away from pain. But avoiding your grief doesn't help ...
53: The Power of Forgiveness in Effective Leadership
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"When leaders show forgiveness, they bring a sense of emotional intelligence and strength that resonates throughout the entire team." Did you know for...
52: Navigating Forgiveness Among Siblings
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with you about the power of forgiveness in sibling relationships. I've seen how these relationships are often complex, filled ...
51: Finding Your Glow: Karen Rae on Embracing Change
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast, I welcome Karen Rae, the inspiring founder of Fave, a community for women navigating life's major tra...
50: Navigating Grief and New Beginnings with Rachel Vasquez
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast, I welcome Rachel Vasquez, a transformational speaker who inspires change and empowerment for those cr...
49: Embracing Life's Wake-Up Calls with Maureen Spielman
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Forgive Yourself podcast, where we explore forgiveness and life's challenges. In this episode, I'm joined by Maureen Spielman, host of ...
48: How to Navigate Life Transitions with Courage and Grace with Michèle Heffron
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Forgive Yourself," we dive deep into the transformative journey of Michèle Heffron, a certified life, relationship, and divorce c...
47: Navigating Life After Traumatic Brain Injury with Jennifer Soames
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Soames, a traumatic brain injury survivor and advocate who is passionate about helping others affected by TBIs g...
46: Steps to Self-Forgiveness and Healing Family Ties When We Caused the Hurt
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you grappling with the weight of past mistakes and the challenge of mending strained family ties? This episode of "Forgive Yourself" delves into t...
45: How to Navigate Setting Boundaries
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble setting healthy boundaries? This is an extremely common challenge, especially when it comes to family. In this episode, I talk wit...
44: From Debt to Destiny: Transforming Self-Worth into Net Worth with Tresa Leftenant
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with money? Is debt weighing you down? Tresa Leftenant is here to help you cultivate confidence, conquer debt, and begin living a weal...
43: Forgiveness as the Key to Entrepreneurial Success with Wonderful Morrison
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can forgiveness grow your business? Absolutely! Find out how forgiveness transformed Wonderful Morrison’s business in this episode. Wonderful Morris...
42: Navigating the Journey to Your Highest Truth with Jennifer Spor
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to unleash your soul’s truth and live unapologetically expressed? Then this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk with Jenni...
41: Uncovering the Barriers to Forgiveness in the Workplace with Betsy Jordyn
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Betsy Jordyn, a brand positioning strategist who helps consultants and coaches clarify their mess...
40: How Do I Know I Have Fully Forgiven?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I address a question I recently received, "How do I know I have fully forgiven someone?" As a forgiveness coach, I share my insights on the mis...
39: Navigating Family Estrangement: Tools for Finding Healing and Acceptance
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I address the complex dilemma of family estrangement in response to a listener struggling to reconcile with their child. Drawing from...
38: Steps for Self-Forgiveness, Self-Love and Meditation: A Journey of Healing
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my journey of self-forgiveness after caring for my husband with dementia. Drawing from the transformative process I underwent...
37: The Neuroscience of Forgiveness: Rewiring the Brain for a Happier, Healthier Life with Staci Danford
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Staci Danford about the transformative power of forgiveness and the importance of incorporating it into our daily lives. ...
36: Overcoming People Pleasing: From Approval-Seeking to Self-Acceptance
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the concept of being a people pleaser and the steps I took to overcome this behavior pattern. I share my own experiences...
35: Navigating the Guilt Maze: Understanding Healthy and Unhealthy Guilt
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the concept of guilt, specifically focusing on distinguishing between healthy guilt and unhealthy guilt. I share my expe...
34: Understanding Complex Shame: A Journey of Healing and Personal Growth with Dr. Zoe Shaw
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, meet Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, author, and relationship coach who is passionate about helping women overcome shame and codepend...
33: Owning Your Story and Finding Your Voice with Carol Cox
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Cox helps women entrepreneurs to be vulnerable and share their stories to make a bigger impact in the world. Learn how powerful it can be to rel...
32: Trusting Intuition, Letting Go, and Embracing Radical Forgiveness with Lorree Appleby
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My special guest is Lorree Appleby, an incredible individual who has dedicated her life to helping others find inner peace and personal growth through...
31: Cultivating Self-Love: The Key to Unlocking Your Well-Being
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and self-criticism, constantly questioning your worth and abilities, then you are not alone! Despit...
30: Coming Out of the Dark
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I delve into the depths of grief and the transformative power of forgiveness in this raw and vulnerable episode. Tune in to discover the un...
29: Breaking Down Barriers: How to Embrace Receptivity and Unlock Personal Growth
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you frequently find yourself plagued by doubt and frustration, questioning every decision you make and struggling to muster the confidence needed t...
28: Letting Go: 5 Questions to Help You Discover Forgiveness
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the power of self-forgiveness and taking accountability for your actions in this thought-provoking podcast. Uncover the cost of holding onto ...
27: Unlocking the Power of Habits: How to Create Lasting Change
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of self-transformation as I, Brenda Reiss, unravel the secrets of creating life-changing habits, celebrating the irony of my own stru...
26: Overcoming Regret: Healing and Finding Forgiveness
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you long for inner peace and self-acceptance, free from the burden of regret? Wondering how you can attain healing and forgiveness, paving the way ...
25: Letting Go: Steps to Release Pain and Find Peace
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you've been told to just let it go and move on when it comes to pain and negative emotions. But no matter how hard you try, the pain still linge...
24: Breaking Free from Loneliness
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does this sound familiar? You tried reaching out to others, joining social activities, or even distracting yourself with busyness, but still find your...
23: The Power of Sincere Apologies: A 5-Step Framework
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forgive Yourself, I share the neuroscience behind apologies and a five-step process for making sincere apologies. But what happens ...
22: Master Your Emotions: Discover the 4-Step Emerge-N-See Technique
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an effective four-step process called the Emerge-N-See process for managing intense negative emotions. I found this process t...
21: Tame Your Triggers: 4 Steps to Shift from Reacting to Responding
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to break free from negative reactions and live a calmer life? If so, I have the solution for you. Discover the art of responding instead o...
20: The Pain of Unmet Expectations: How to Navigate & Overcome
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling in my relationships and feeling resentful, I had no idea that my unrealistic expectations were the culprit. Little did I know, understandin...
19: Turn Your Pain into Peace: A Journey Through Radical Forgiveness
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I guide you through the five-stage process of Radical Forgiveness, allowing you to find peace in any situation, let go of blame and guilt, and r...
18: Loving Your Anger: Taming the Volcano with Radical Forgiveness
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feel and love your anger to free yourself and create positive change with Radical Forgiveness. Here's what I cover in this episode: 1. What is the Rad...
17: Relationships as Mirrors: Discovering Your Inner Truth Through Reflection
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the power of self-reflection and learn to recognize and heal the truths in your relationships. Resources:Your FREE Forgive Yourself resources...
16: Got Guilt? Ways to Tell if It’s Healthy or Unhealthy
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking Appropriate & Inappropriate Guilt: A Life-Changing Lesson - We all feel guilty from time to time. Listen in and discover the life-changi...
15: 5 Ways to Tell if You've Forgiven Someone: Releasing Anger and Bitterness
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Journey of Reflection & Release - Join me and learn if you have truly forgiven someone or if you are just pretending. Forgiveness is a conscious...
14: How to Forgive a Cheater
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiving Infidelity: How to Process Emotions, Rebuild Trust & Move On - After being betrayed by a cheating partner, it’s good to confront your ...
13: How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be Your Own Best Friend: 6 Ways to Overcome Self-Criticism - In this podcast episode, I unpack the best ways to conquer the devastating habit of self-...
12: How to Find Your Life’s Purpose: Uncovering Your Inner Voice
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An introspective look into your life may reveal buried trauma and patterns of self-doubt. You must be courageous and summon your inner strength to dis...
11: We Weigh What We Weigh
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my journey of self-discovery which is catalyzed when my sponsor reveals the powerful truth that we weigh what we weigh - whet...
10: How to Avoid Quitters Day
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Forgive Yourself Podcast discusses setting New Year's resolutions/goals vs intentions and the difference between them. I learned t...
9: Delightfully Surprised
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After enduring an emotionally tough few years, I have found myself embarking on a journey to discover the power of self-forgiveness, acceptance, and r...
8: Powerless or Powerful - Radical Responsibility
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, learn how you can take back your power from a life of blame and victimhood to become radically responsible. By learning to take owner...
7: Family Dynamics & Roles - Uncovering Yours & Discovering Their Impact
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover how family dynamics and roles shape who we are today and how we interact with others. In this episode you will learn: 1. What role did you hav...
6: A Journey Through Grief and Forgiveness
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a series of unexpected events, a fixer's journey of grief leads them to discover the power of forgiveness, and the importance of embracing the n...
5: Why It Is Hard To Forgive
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Embrace forgiveness as a powerful tool for inner peace and lasting healing. In the episode you will learn: 1. What are five reasons it's hard to forgi...
4: 3 Steps to Releasing Resentments
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling to forgive someone, this episode is for you. We'll go through The Forgiveness Process so that you can find peace of mind.Resource...
3: The Choice Point of Forgiveness
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if forgiveness was the key to happiness? In this episode you will learn: 1) What are the consequences of not forgiving? 2) What is forgiveness, a...
2: Forgiveness Liberates You
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiving liberates you from your past and allows you to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life. In this episode, we're talking about forgiveness an...
1: Welcome to the Forgive Yourself Podcast!
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you've ever experienced having a resentment I'm raising my hand, are you? It was a buildup of these resentments that actually got m...