Political Forgiveness: Voices of Peace
Political Forgiveness: Voices of Peace
Podcast Description
Welcome to a podcast of hope and bridging the divide, where forgiveness and political forgiveness intersect to create a better world. Your host, Eileen Borris, will take you on an incredible journey down the path of forgiveness. In this monthly podcast guests will include people from countries that have experienced genocide, violence, or civil war. They’ll be talking about how forgiveness changed their lives and why it is especially important for political stability and reconciliation. Other guests will be experts in the field, sharing their knowledge and insight, speaking to the power of forgiveness in the healing of individuals, our communities, and our nation. Humanity is at a turning point, and to face the present challenges requires psychological and spiritual growth through forgiveness.
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Focuses on personal stories of forgiveness from individuals affected by genocide, violence, or civil war, along with expert insights into the psychological and spiritual growth achievable through forgiveness, illustrated in episodes such as the discussion on the Amish community's response to tragedy and the building blocks of forgiveness.
Welcome to Season 2! Voices of Peace: Personal Forgiveness I’m thrilled to announce we’re just days away from the season 2 kick-off of my podcast! To reflect a new focus on forgiveness in our daily lives, the title is now “Voices of Peace: Personal Forgiveness,” and I’m delighted to have Dr. Fred Luskin as my co-host. Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects and the author of the bestselling books, “Forgive for Good” and “Forgive for Love,” Fred is a true expert on forgiving spouses, parents, children, friends, co-workers, bosses — and even ourselves. We have a fresh line-up of interviews with more forgiveness leaders and forgiveness stories, as well as normal people struggling to forgive. For the first time ever, Fred and I will be offering forgiveness coaching on the podcast. Our first guest is Lyndon Harris, who was an Episcopal priest in New York City when his life after 9/11 fell apart. Listen to this quick teaser with a few snippets from the first episode!
When Lisa Angelini’s relationship ended without warning, her world turned upside down. In this candid conversation Lisa admits she expected years of training and spiritual practice would shield her—she was shocked by betrayal, anger, grief, and all the layers of emotion she couldn’t skip. What she found on the other side was something quieter: freedom, calm, and the ability to wish him well.
Even in the middle of our own messy humanity, forgiveness is the door back to that quiet center.
Lisa Angelini
Lisa Angelini is a licensed psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and relationship expert who brings a rare blend of clinical precision and spiritual depth to her work. With over two decades of experience, her clinical foundation includes advanced training in trauma and codependency at The Meadows in Wickenburg, an internationally recognized treatment center. Her background spans residential treatment, community-based settings, private practice, and leading transformational retreats in the U.S. and internationally.
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Dr. Fred Luskin
Dr. Fred Luskin is the director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects. He’s also the author of the bestselling books, Forgive for Good and Forgive for Love. Forgive for Good is the best-selling self-help book published on the topic of forgiveness. Fred has been interviewed hundreds of times in worldwide media, including TheNew York Times, O Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, Huffington Post, and he has been featured on the Today Show and CBS Morning News. Learn more at fredluskin.com.
Dr. Eileen Borris
Dr. Eileen Borris is a clinical and political psychologist who has pioneered the concept of political forgiveness on the individual, community and national level. She has addressed the United Nations and has worked for over 30 years to build peace in areas of conflict around the world, including Rwanda, South Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Middle East. Eileen is the author of Finding Forgiveness: A 7 Step Program for Letting Go of Anger and Bitterness and the creator of Healing the Divide, a program that trains leaders and other individuals interested in applying the principles of political forgiveness to transform their lives and create social change.
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Timestamps
00:00 Betrayal And Shock
00:28 Season Two Welcome
01:08 Meet Lisa Angelini
01:49 Rumi Quote And Walls
03:54 Therapy And Co Parenting
05:04 Family Models Of Forgiveness
07:56 Sudden Heartbreak Story
09:25 Dream Of Scotland
11:02 Real Betrayal Revealed
11:31 Thawing Out The Nervous System
14:00 IFS And False Invulnerability
15:25 Messy Middle And Anger
17:37 Layers Of Forgiveness
19:02 Freedom And Quiet Mind
20:31 Gems On The Other Side
21:28 Humility And Acceptance
23:49 Writing The Book To Serve
24:49 Lean In And Get Support
25:34 Contact And Closing Thanks
26:24 Podcast Outro And Subscribe
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