Imagine waking up each morning feeling secure, trusting your decisions, and not seeking external validation to feel worthy. This is what it means to be emotionally independent—to stand strong in your self-worth, no matter what life throws...
Growth
The Power of Forgiveness Through Personal Growth
Growth is about changing the way we see ourselves. Instead of looking for strategies for how to change intellectually, it is about learning to rediscover our essence and sense of self-forgiveness.

Growth
The Power of Forgiveness Through Personal Growth
Growth is about changing the way we see ourselves. Instead of looking for strategies for how to change intellectually, it is about learning to rediscover our essence and sense of self-forgiveness.

How to Stop Seeking External Validation and Build Unshakable Self-Worth
In a world where social media likes, praise from peers, and recognition at work often dictate our self-esteem, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeking external validation. The problem with this is that it makes our confidence...
From Sorry to Strong: Replacing Unnecessary Apologies with Confidence
Imagine this scenario: You’re in a meeting and have an important question, but instead of simply asking, you begin with, “Sorry, can I ask a quick question?” The words slip out instinctively, and while they may seem polite, they subtly...
Forgiving Life Circumstances: Letting Go of Resentment Towards Uncontrollable Events
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, many of which are beyond our control. Illness, accidents, natural disasters, or the loss of loved ones are just a few circumstances that can profoundly impact our lives. When faced with these...
The Link Between Forgiveness, Self-Esteem, and Mental Well-being
Forgiveness is a powerful emotional and psychological tool that can profoundly change an individual's self-perception, relationships, and mental health. While often thought of as something we extend toward others, forgiveness also plays a...
The Role of Self-Forgiveness in Overcoming Personal Trauma
Trauma changes us. Someone we trust betrays us, and we're different. Something changes from how it's always been, and we're different. A loved one leaves us or dies, and we're forever different. Whatever the trauma is, when life as we...
Healing Through Forgiveness: Confronting Past Traumas
In this life, each of us has a tapestry of experiences. Many of those pieces, unfortunately, come with the heavy and dark threads of trauma. Sometimes, they're from single events that change our lives' trajectory; other times, it's the...
Navigating the Guilt Maze
We all deal with guilt in life. Surprisingly, not all guilt is bad; proper 'guilt' can be healthy for us and keep us on the paths we want to travel. It's hard to navigate the guilt maze–knowing what's healthy and not and how to get the...
People Pleasing As A Safety Mechanism
In a world where acceptance often feels like a currency, people-pleasing behavior has become a common, albeit misunderstood, phenomenon. At its core, people-pleasing involves consistently prioritizing the needs and desires of others over...
Overcoming Barriers to Receiving: Unraveling the Art of Receptivity
We receive everything from information to love. It's an essential skill that significantly impacts our personal and professional lives. What can we do to battle past barriers to receiving? How can we create lives that allow us to receive...
Your Questions Answered!
While doing this work, which I am privileged to do, I have many questions from my clients. Many have universal themes, so it would be helpful to address some of them here! How Do You Forgive Yourself and Take Accountability for Your...
Coping with Regret
Regret is a significant driver behind many of our decisions. Our lives are full of choices we make (or don't make), and sometimes, those paths taken (or not) can lead to regret. This isn't surprising or uncommon, but it hurts, and we want...
Self-Growth: How to Be the Best You Can Be
What would your life look like if you lived it the best you could? See yourself succeed by practicing these self-growth ideas and concepts.
Perspective Shifting With Radical Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a concept that’s often discussed but rarely understood. When we allow it to transform our perspective on a situation or person, it’s radical and can benefit us by letting anger go and growing beyond our pain. It’s no secret...
Anger: Embrace To Release
Have you been experiencing anger, and you’re not sure why? Or does it seem like someone you love has been angry, and you want to help? Let’s discuss why we have anger and how we can use forgiveness to release those feelings. Did you know...
Little Steps, Big Changes: How To Start New Habits
As we grow and evolve, we tend to have new behaviors we’d like to develop to better our schedules, our relationships, and our lives. If you’re like me, you start new habits strong, but then…the old behaviors start creeping back in. I...
What Is Transformation Life Coaching?
If you’re ready for a change within you and your life, you’ll want to consider transformational life coaching. Learn all about it here.
Is There Purpose In A Life’s Purpose?
It’s the question that most humans will have at one time or another–if not more than once. “Why am I here? What is my life purpose?” It’s certainly the query I hear the most, and it’s an excellent question if we lean into it and try to...
Don’t Let Self-Doubt Get You Stuck
Doubt is troubling. It leaves us feeling unsettled and unsure. But self-doubt can be even worse, as those feelings of uncertainty and lack of faith are in ourselves. We’re not sure we’re able enough, think well enough or feel enough, and...
Transformation: A Process You’re Worth
The word transformation may sound daunting, but the truth is that it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it’s a word that can bring you to a place of fullness and contentment with the person you are working to become. The realization that you...
How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic
Many people focus on their flaws instead of their successes. Discover how to stop being your own worst critic by clicking here.
7 Tips for Healing Your Inner Child
Learn to face the past without allowing it to control your present by healing your inner child. Learn seven tips to do so here.
Fear: Discovering What’s Real And What’s Not
Fear–it’s a word that has a negative connotation, and for many of us, for good reason. It conjures up many emotions and leaves us with the sense of waiting for the other shoe to drop. I know this feeling all too well. For most of my life,...
Gratitude: The Choice Is Yours
Gratitude. By definition, it’s a quality or characteristic of being thankful. It’s our readiness to show appreciation and return kindness. It helps us acknowledge the good in our lives. When we are exercising gratitude, we are encouraged...
Follow on Social
Listen to Podcast
Take Our Quiz Today
Wondering if you are ready to work on forgiving yourself?
Take our quiz to find out!
Buy Brenda’s Book and learn how to…
- Step into your power
- Illuminate Your Purpose
- Replace Regret with Gratitude
Disclaimer
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.
From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: The Journey to Becoming Emotionally Independent
Imagine waking up each morning feeling secure, trusting your decisions, and not seeking external validation to feel worthy. This is what it means to be emotionally independent—to stand strong in your self-worth, no matter what life throws...
How to Stop Seeking External Validation and Build Unshakable Self-Worth
In a world where social media likes, praise from peers, and recognition at work often dictate our self-esteem, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeking external validation. The problem with this is that it makes our confidence...
From Sorry to Strong: Replacing Unnecessary Apologies with Confidence
Imagine this scenario: You’re in a meeting and have an important question, but instead of simply asking, you begin with, “Sorry, can I ask a quick question?” The words slip out instinctively, and while they may seem polite, they subtly...
Forgiving Life Circumstances: Letting Go of Resentment Towards Uncontrollable Events
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, many of which are beyond our control. Illness, accidents, natural disasters, or the loss of loved ones are just a few circumstances that can profoundly impact our lives. When faced with these...
The Link Between Forgiveness, Self-Esteem, and Mental Well-being
Forgiveness is a powerful emotional and psychological tool that can profoundly change an individual's self-perception, relationships, and mental health. While often thought of as something we extend toward others, forgiveness also plays a...
The Role of Self-Forgiveness in Overcoming Personal Trauma
Trauma changes us. Someone we trust betrays us, and we're different. Something changes from how it's always been, and we're different. A loved one leaves us or dies, and we're forever different. Whatever the trauma is, when life as we...
Healing Through Forgiveness: Confronting Past Traumas
In this life, each of us has a tapestry of experiences. Many of those pieces, unfortunately, come with the heavy and dark threads of trauma. Sometimes, they're from single events that change our lives' trajectory; other times, it's the...
Navigating the Guilt Maze
We all deal with guilt in life. Surprisingly, not all guilt is bad; proper 'guilt' can be healthy for us and keep us on the paths we want to travel. It's hard to navigate the guilt maze–knowing what's healthy and not and how to get the...
People Pleasing As A Safety Mechanism
In a world where acceptance often feels like a currency, people-pleasing behavior has become a common, albeit misunderstood, phenomenon. At its core, people-pleasing involves consistently prioritizing the needs and desires of others over...
Overcoming Barriers to Receiving: Unraveling the Art of Receptivity
We receive everything from information to love. It's an essential skill that significantly impacts our personal and professional lives. What can we do to battle past barriers to receiving? How can we create lives that allow us to receive...
Your Questions Answered!
While doing this work, which I am privileged to do, I have many questions from my clients. Many have universal themes, so it would be helpful to address some of them here! How Do You Forgive Yourself and Take Accountability for Your...
Coping with Regret
Regret is a significant driver behind many of our decisions. Our lives are full of choices we make (or don't make), and sometimes, those paths taken (or not) can lead to regret. This isn't surprising or uncommon, but it hurts, and we want...
Self-Growth: How to Be the Best You Can Be
What would your life look like if you lived it the best you could? See yourself succeed by practicing these self-growth ideas and concepts.
Perspective Shifting With Radical Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a concept that’s often discussed but rarely understood. When we allow it to transform our perspective on a situation or person, it’s radical and can benefit us by letting anger go and growing beyond our pain. It’s no secret...
Anger: Embrace To Release
Have you been experiencing anger, and you’re not sure why? Or does it seem like someone you love has been angry, and you want to help? Let’s discuss why we have anger and how we can use forgiveness to release those feelings. Did you know...
Little Steps, Big Changes: How To Start New Habits
As we grow and evolve, we tend to have new behaviors we’d like to develop to better our schedules, our relationships, and our lives. If you’re like me, you start new habits strong, but then…the old behaviors start creeping back in. I...
What Is Transformation Life Coaching?
If you’re ready for a change within you and your life, you’ll want to consider transformational life coaching. Learn all about it here.
Is There Purpose In A Life’s Purpose?
It’s the question that most humans will have at one time or another–if not more than once. “Why am I here? What is my life purpose?” It’s certainly the query I hear the most, and it’s an excellent question if we lean into it and try to...
Don’t Let Self-Doubt Get You Stuck
Doubt is troubling. It leaves us feeling unsettled and unsure. But self-doubt can be even worse, as those feelings of uncertainty and lack of faith are in ourselves. We’re not sure we’re able enough, think well enough or feel enough, and...
Transformation: A Process You’re Worth
The word transformation may sound daunting, but the truth is that it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it’s a word that can bring you to a place of fullness and contentment with the person you are working to become. The realization that you...
How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic
Many people focus on their flaws instead of their successes. Discover how to stop being your own worst critic by clicking here.
7 Tips for Healing Your Inner Child
Learn to face the past without allowing it to control your present by healing your inner child. Learn seven tips to do so here.
Fear: Discovering What’s Real And What’s Not
Fear–it’s a word that has a negative connotation, and for many of us, for good reason. It conjures up many emotions and leaves us with the sense of waiting for the other shoe to drop. I know this feeling all too well. For most of my life,...
Gratitude: The Choice Is Yours
Gratitude. By definition, it’s a quality or characteristic of being thankful. It’s our readiness to show appreciation and return kindness. It helps us acknowledge the good in our lives. When we are exercising gratitude, we are encouraged...