Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
Forgiving Thyself
Forgiving Thyself
Forgiving Thyself
Sunday 28th May 2023
Explore the journey of forgiving oneself in recovery. Discover how self-awareness can break the cycle of self-resentment.
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27 minutes
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Healing
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Tanner Keegan Read
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!The Power of Self-Forgiveness: Letting Go of Resentment
Episode Overview
- Self-forgiveness is crucial for recovery and personal growth.
- Resentment often stems from unrealistic expectations.
- Understanding emotions can help manage self-resentment.
- Being kind to yourself allows room for growth.
- Making amends can repair emotional bridges.
Forgive yourself is to stop feeling angry or resentful.
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Tanner Keegan Read takes listeners on a journey through the often overlooked art of forgiving oneself. It's a skill that some folks might dismiss as a weakness, but it's essential for anyone striving to grow and heal. Keegan breaks down the concept of self-forgiveness, revealing how it can free you from the negative feedback loop of self-resentment and allow you to move forward in life with a lighter heart.
Keegan shares his thoughts on how many people carry resentment towards themselves without even realising it, setting unrealistic expectations and feeling condemned for not measuring up. He explains that self-awareness and emotional intelligence are key to breaking this cycle. By understanding your emotions and accepting responsibility for them, you can start to manage your feelings better and learn to be kind to yourself.
The episode highlights the importance of being your own best friend, recognising your flaws and strengths, and allowing room for mistakes. Keegan emphasises that forgiving oneself isn't about letting yourself off the hook but rather learning from those mistakes and growing from them. He encourages listeners to practice compassion and make amends, both with others and themselves, to repair the bridges that lead to personal growth.
With a sprinkle of humour and relatable anecdotes, Keegan makes the case for why forgiving oneself is not just a fairy tale but a real, achievable goal. So if you're looking to lighten your emotional load and find a path to happiness, this episode might just be what you need.