1045. The Science of Forgiveness: How to Release Resentment & Feel Peace w/ Dr. Frederic Luskin

Hey, Heal Squad! Today, we’re bringing you a powerful episode hosted by our favorite regular guy – KEV! This time, he sits down with the brilliant Dr. Frederic Luskin – a world-renowned forgiveness expert, psychologist, author, and Stanford University professor – who has spent years studying the science of forgiveness and its profound impact on our health and happiness. Dr. Luskin reveals the essential mental health question we should all be asking ourselves when it comes to forgiving others and ourselves! He shares his PROVEN, science-backed strategies for reaching true forgiveness, the groundbreaking studies that show how forgiveness can heal us physically, and how redefining success through gratitude can completely shift our mindset. This conversation gets real, emotional, and incredibly inspiring—reminding us that forgiveness isn’t just an emotional act, but a powerful tool for personal growth and overall well-being. We hope this episode brings you clarity, healing, and the strength to move forward on your own forgiveness journey. Don’t miss it HEALERS & HEAL LINERS: Health Benefits of Forgiveness: Studies show that practicing forgiveness can reduce depression, stress, and anger. It can also lower blood pressure in hypertensive individuals and reduce back pain and even lower the risk of heart disease. Steps to Achieve Forgiveness: Grieve the loss: People must process their pain before moving forward. Recognize when resentment is no longer serving you: Ask yourself, “How’s it working for me?” Calm your nervous system: Use breathing techniques, gratitude practices, or simple activities like walking or petting a dog. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ GUEST RESOURCES: Dr. Fred Luskin Website: https://fredluskin.com/ The Forgive for Good Recovery Workbook: Overcome Addiction, Heal Your Past, and Find Peace in Sobriety: https://fredluskin.com/books/ Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZhku-TqmI The Stanford Forgiveness Project: https://med.stanford.edu/survivingcancer/coping-with-cancer/cancer-and-forgiveness.html ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.