Forgiveness and the way we approach it is deeply influenced by religious contexts, but in this episode, I propose an approach to forgiveness that begins with stress management and regulating the nervous system to give you reactions other than sorrow, despair, anger, and rage in response to being wronged. I provide a medicine story about seeing a psychiatrist at 17 for depression that had plagued me since childhood, and answer a listener question about what to do when meditation feels frustrating, not fruitful. 

Please note: This episode addresses suicidality in children and adolescents

"Forgiveness is a black-belt level emotional choice to bless and calm your own waters, and to stop drowning in hurt, pain, anger and despair. "

Visit http://www.jukoholiday.com to read about Dr. Holiday's trainings, workshops, and her upcoming retreat for women of color at 1440 Multiveristy.

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Music Credits:

Chillhop: https://chillhop.com/listen

J’San - Farewell, My Love - You’re So Cute - I feel Serene: https://soundcloud.com/iamjsan

Ward Willis - Meadows (feat. Guillaume Muschalle):  https://soundcloud.com/ward-willis

Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify

Dexter Britain - Lifted - Creative Commons Volume 7: https://soundcloud.com/dexterbritain

Blue Dot Sessions: Skittle - Walking Shoes /Cloud Clover - Denzel Sprak / Cicle Kadde - Circle Vascule & Circle Ariel/ Crab Shack - A Calendar Spread/ Nursery - Maisie Lee/ Cauldron - Valantis & Valantis Vespers - https://www.sessions.blue