Forgiveness might sound simple, but it's hard to let go of the
anger that comes with being deeply hurt. Grudges, bitterness, and
frustration with life’s unfairness can quietly build up over time
and take a real toll on our mental and physical health.
As The Happiness Lab kicks off a new season on spring
cleaning your wellbeing, Dr. Laurie sits down with
psychologist Dr. Fred Luskin, director of the Stanford
University Forgiveness Project, to explore what research says
about forgiveness. Why is letting go of resentment so much harder
than it sounds? And what does it really mean to forgive someone?
Plus, we revisit a powerful story from the archives that shows
what forgiveness can look like in the face of profound loss and
why it might be the most radical act of self-care we can take.
Experts Referenced:
Dr. Fred Luskin, psychologist and director of
the Stanford Forgiveness Projects
Miroslav Volf, Professor of Theology at Yale
Divinity School and founder of the Yale Center for Faith &
Culture
Katy Milkman, Professor at The Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
Resources Mentioned:
"Put Your Imperfections Behind You: Temporal Landmarks Spur
Goal Initiation When They Signal New Beginnings," by Hengchen
Dai, Katherine L. Milkman, and Jason Riis (Psychological Science,
2015)
Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and
Happiness, by Fred Luskin (2002)
“Effects of a Group Forgiveness Intervention on Forgiveness,
Perceived Stress, and Trait-Anger” by Alex H. S. Harris, Frederic
Luskin, Sonya B. Norman, Sam Standard, Jennifer Bruning,
Stephanie Evans, and Carl E. Thoresen (Journal of Clinical
Psychology, 2006)
“Forgiveness and Conflict Resolution in Marriage” by Frank D.
Fincham, Steven R. H. Beach, and Joanne Davila (Journal of Family
Psychology, 2004)
Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of
Grace, by Miroslav Volf (2006)
Related Episodes:
"Happiness Lessons of the Ancients: Forgiveness" (The
Happiness Lab, 2021)
"A New Hope" (The Happiness Lab, 2020)
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