"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

"All it takes is one person stepping forward in a generation to do the work that it takes to heal a pattern."Today, I dive deep into the transformative journey of healing family wounds through generational forgiveness. Drawing from my personal experiences and family story, I explore how unresolved c

"Forgiveness is so important...because I was willing to forgive and not let it hold me hostage, because then I sit home brewing while they're off having a great life." - Laurie HardieIn this powerful episode, I welcome Laurie Hardie, a Seattle radio personality and recovery coach with 35 years of br

"Forgiveness is actually about you. Your emotional freedom, your inner peace, and your journey towards healing. It is an act of self liberation that allows you to let go of the heavy burdens tied to resentment and pain and shame and guilt."In this heartfelt episode, I address a profound question fro

"Forgiveness is not a thing. It's an act. It's an action. To me, it's a verb." - Louisa HextIn this powerful episode, I welcome fellow forgiveness coach Louisa Hext, who brings a unique perspective shaped by her work with the F Word Stories of Forgiveness exhibition and her family's Holocaust surviv

"Self-forgiveness isn't just an act of kindness to ourselves. It's necessary for our mental well-being."In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of self-forgiveness. As someone who struggled with this concept for years, I understand how challenging it can be, especially for women.

"We weren't created to live in the shame and guilt of traumatic experiences. Self-forgiveness allows us to move forward with greater compassion, resilience and peace."In this episode, I dive deep into the crucial role of self-forgiveness in trauma recovery. I explore how trauma changes us and the im

"Forgiveness can be a superpower. When we embrace forgiveness, we free ourselves from the burden of past mistakes, and it opens the door to new opportunities."In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between forgiveness and business resilience. I delve into how embracing forgiveness can he

"Freedom comes from the inside out. Freedom is loving who you are, owning who you are, knowing, standing in certainty in your gifts."In this powerful episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast, host Brenda Reiss welcomes Jackie Cote, a freedom and love mentor who helps women transform their lives. Jack

"Grief is hard work. It is a lonely journey sometimes. People do avoid it because we want to shy away from pain. But avoiding your grief doesn't help at all." In this heartfelt episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast, I welcome Joan Kpandei, a certified advanced grief specialist from Nigeria. Joan s

"When leaders show forgiveness, they bring a sense of emotional intelligence and strength that resonates throughout the entire team." Did you know forgiveness can transform your leadership and team dynamics? Today I’m talking about the powerful role of forgiveness in enhancing team dynamics and cre

In this episode, I talk with you about the power of forgiveness in sibling relationships. I've seen how these relationships are often complex, filled with shared memories, unique dynamics, and inevitable conflicts. But I'm here to explain how radical forgiveness can create an opportunity to heal the

In this episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast, I welcome Karen Rae, the inspiring founder of Fave, a community for women navigating life's major transitions. Karen shares her journey through unexpected challenges such as divorce, re-entering the workforce, and becoming an empty nester. Refusing to

In this episode of the Forgive Yourself podcast, I welcome Rachel Vasquez, a transformational speaker who inspires change and empowerment for those creating a new life after loss. Rachel specializes in guiding women and children through grief, helping them cope and find healing. Rachel shares her j

Welcome to the Forgive Yourself podcast, where we explore forgiveness and life's challenges. In this episode, I'm joined by Maureen Spielman, host of the Mystical Sisterhood podcast and a transformational life coach. Maureen's journey began with a life-altering diagnosis in 2018, which led her to em

In this episode of "Forgive Yourself," we dive deep into the transformative journey of Michèle Heffron, a certified life, relationship, and divorce coach. Michèle shares her inspiring story of career transitions, overcoming personal challenges, and the power of self-discovery. Join me, Brenda Reiss,

In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Soames, a traumatic brain injury survivor and advocate who is passionate about helping others affected by TBIs get the information, care, and support they need to live their best life.Resources:Your FREE Forgive Yourself resources: https://brendareisscoaching.co

Are you grappling with the weight of past mistakes and the challenge of mending strained family ties? This episode of "Forgive Yourself" delves into the complex journey of self-forgiveness and healing family dynamics when you're the one who has caused hurt. Join me, Brenda Reiss, and my friend and c

Do you have trouble setting healthy boundaries? This is an extremely common challenge, especially when it comes to family. In this episode, I talk with my colleague Kim about navigating boundaries with family members who may not respect or understand them. As Kim and I discuss, setting boundaries wi

Do you struggle with money? Is debt weighing you down? Tresa Leftenant is here to help you cultivate confidence, conquer debt, and begin living a wealthy life. Are you ready?!! In this episode, I talk with Tresa Leftenant, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Behavioral Finance Advisor (BFA™) w

Can forgiveness grow your business? Absolutely! Find out how forgiveness transformed Wonderful Morrison’s business in this episode. Wonderful Morrison is a renowned brand and marketing architect with over 25 years of experience. Wonderful is the visionary founder of Lead Her, a brand and marketing

Are you ready to unleash your soul’s truth and live unapologetically expressed? Then this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Spor, the CEO and founder of Jennifer Spor Co. and host of the Path of the Awakened Heart Podcast. Jennifer is a spiritual advisor, channel, Akash

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Betsy Jordyn, a brand positioning strategist who helps consultants and coaches clarify their messaging. Betsy's mission resonates deeply with me - empowering professionals to expand their positive impact. Drawing from over 30 years as an organiza

Today, I address a question I recently received, "How do I know I have fully forgiven someone?" As a forgiveness coach, I share my insights on the misunderstood nature of forgiveness and its power to transform lives. And this question is quite common. "It doesn't make what they did right, it doesn'