Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
307: Why We Need to Forgive With Dr. Frederic Luskin and Lyndon Harris
307: Why We Need to Forgive With Dr. Frederic Luskin and Lyndon Harris
307: Why We Need to Forgive With Dr. Frederic Luskin and Lyndon Harris
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Explore how forgiveness can transform your recovery journey with insights from Dr. Fred Luskin and Lyndon Harris on the Soberful podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Forgiveness is essential for moving forward in recovery.
- Holding onto resentment is harmful to sobriety.
- Self-forgiveness involves focusing on doing good rather than feeling bad.
- Changing your perspective can help in letting go of grudges.
- Practical exercises from the workbook can aid in the forgiveness process.
Resentments are the free drunk. They are poison in your mind.
Forgiveness is a powerful tool in the journey to sobriety, and this episode of Soberful dives deep into its significance. Veronica Valli is joined by Dr. Fred Luskin and Lyndon Harris, authors of the 'Forgive for Good Recovery Workbook', to discuss the transformative power of forgiveness, especially for those with substance use disorders. Their conversation begins with how they met in the aftermath of 9/11, a period that profoundly shaped their understanding of forgiveness.
Lyndon shares his initial resistance to the idea, only to find that forgiveness was essential for moving forward and healing from his experiences at Ground Zero. Dr. Luskin, who has taught forgiveness at Stanford for decades, emphasises that forgiveness is about making peace with life's 'no's' - the things we didn't want or didn't get. It's not about forgetting but remembering differently and seeing life from a broader perspective.
The episode explores why holding onto resentment is detrimental to sobriety, likening it to drinking poison and expecting the other person to suffer. Lyndon vividly describes how resentment can cloud judgement and lead to poor decisions, while Dr. Luskin points out that our nervous systems are wired for negativity, making it hard to let go of grudges. They discuss practical strategies for forgiveness, including changing your perspective and focusing on positive intentions.
Self-forgiveness also takes centre stage as a crucial step for those in recovery, with an emphasis on doing good rather than wallowing in guilt. The episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone on the path to sobriety or supporting someone who is. Ready to let go of old grudges and find peace? This episode of Soberful offers the guidance you need to start forgiving and start healing.