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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Navigating Unmet Expectations and Healing Through Forgiveness

By forgiving ourselves and others, we create room for personal development and expansion. It does require deep introspection, it does require empathy, and it does require courage to confront our own shortcomings.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a truly transformative journey—one that takes us through the stages of healing and forgiveness, and how they can radically change our lives for the better.

We’ll begin by exploring the significance of having our stories heard and validated, a crucial step in the healing process. I’ll guide you through the various stages of forgiveness, from moving beyond victimhood to fully integrating forgiveness into our daily lives.

By experiencing and accepting our anger, our sadness, our hurt, disappointment, we create space for this emotional growth and healing.

Along the way, I’ll share personal anecdotes and insights, including a touching story about my own father and the impact of unmet expectations.

In my case with my dad, yeah, it was doable because while I didn’t get what I would really want was a relationship with him, what I got was healing.

We’ll also tackle the tricky terrain of expectations and resentments, learning how ineffective communication often leads to misunderstandings and emotional pain.

And it’s important, really important, to learn to communicate our expectations clearly and openly so others understand what we are hoping for.

I’ll offer practical tips on how to communicate more clearly and set healthy boundaries, helping you to break free from the boulders of resentment that may be holding you back.

You’ve got to learn to be able to speak the language of the other person if you want to get what you want.

And that’s not all. We’ll delve into the science-backed benefits of forgiveness, highlighting how it can improve everything from heart health to self-esteem. I’ll also introduce you to the concept of radical forgiveness, a process that has brought about significant transformations for many of my clients.

Join me as we navigate this empowering journey together. Let’s turn our pain into peace and build more harmonious, joyful lives!

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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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