Forgive and Flourish: The Healing Power of Letting Go

Dr. Fred Luskin, director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, explains how releasing resentment can transform both mind and body. Drawing on decades of research and work with people in war-torn regions around the world, Luskin explains why forgiveness is a powerful act of healing for the forgiver. He shares compelling stories and practical steps to help keep past hurts from stealing your peace today. Plus, the Zulu concept of Ubuntu and how South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission used Ubuntu to help guide a nation's journey towards healing. For more information, transcripts, and all episodes, please visit For more about Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery, please visit

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Forgive and Flourish: The Healing Power of Letting Go is an episode from This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg by Dr. Phil Stieg.

This episode is 30:06 long.

This episode was published on Aug 22, 2025.

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