The Truth About Forgiveness: Let Go Without Letting Them Off the Hook

12/05/2025 22 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
The Truth About Forgiveness: Let Go Without Letting Them Off the Hook

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In this episode of The Kindness Extremist Podcast, Shola Richards explores one of the most misunderstood acts of emotional courage: forgiveness. Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone who hurt you, trying to heal without an apology, or facing the hardest task of all — forgiving yourself — this episode offers a path forward. Shola shares the 5 biggest myths that keep people trapped in resentment and clarifies that forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing harmful behavior. He also give practical strategies to forgive someone who isn't sorry — all without giving up your power.  Forgiveness is hard. But if you’re ready to stop drinking emotional poison and start healing, this episode is your invitation to step into freedom. Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Why Forgiveness Matters 01:30 – The Most Harmful Myths About Forgiveness 04:45 – When They’re Not Sorry: How to Heal Anyway 09:10 – Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation 14:00 – Self-Forgiveness: Moving From Shame to Growth 20:15 – Final Takeaways + Action Steps 🔗 Connect with Shola:Instagram – @sholarichardsWebsite – sholarichards.comFor speaking requests or collaborations: [email protected] This podcast is produced by MicMoguls.

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