When Grief Calls You Home

November 26, 2025

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 sparked her writing, the spiritual co-creation behind her pen name, and the moment she realized her story wasn’t just hers, it was meant to unlock stories in […]

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Overcoming Regret: Healing and Finding Forgiveness

Maybe you’ve been told to just let it go and move on when it comes to pain and negative. 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 for a brighter future? Look no further! I have the solution you’ve been searching for, equipping you with the tools to unlock personal growth and find solace within yourself. Discover the transformative power of releasing regret and embracing self-forgiveness, allowing you to create a life filled with joy and fulfillment.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Discern the underestimated role of regret in steering the course of our lives.
  • Delve into the relationship between regret and the burden of guilt and self-blame.
  • Grasp the regret born out of missed chances and hesitations.
  • Expose the physical, emotional, and mental repercussions of living with regret.
  • Master the art of forgiving oneself and fostering self-love as a measure to overcome regret.

Regret doesn’t have to be all bad. It can be motivating too. Regret can help us overcome past mistakes and take action on them. – Brenda Reiss

Uncover the impact of regret
Regret, a common emotional response, has a deep impact on our lives. This distressing emotion can be derived from various decisions we’ve made or failed to act upon. It’s a damaging emotional state that brings about feelings of disappointment, remorse, and guilt, ultimately affecting our physical, emotional, and mental health.

Explore the link between regret and self-blame
The interplay between regret and self-blame is noteworthy. Regret often suggests that perhaps, we could have interjected a different action for a better outcome, thus invoking self-blame and guilt. This connection emphasizes the pain of regret, as we grapple with the idea that we could have single-handedly changed the course of our past.

Discover how to heal from regret
There’s a pathway to healing and restoration from the paralyzing grip of regret. Key starting points are acknowledging the feelings of regret and practicing self-compassion. As we learn to integrate strategies like making amends, reframing our perspective, and ultimately forgiving ourselves, we find the strength to move past regret and forge a path towards healing and self-acceptance.

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The Brenda Reiss Podcast and content posted by Brend Reiss is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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Brenda Reiss is a Forgiveness Coach and author of “Forgive Yourself” and “Journey to Your Heart Space” and host of the “Forgive Yourself Podcast”. She facilitates workshops and group programs that guide women from being stuck in guilt, resentment, and self-sabotage to feeling freer, more expanded and ready to share themselves and their passions with the world.
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