The Gift of Forgiveness

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Actor, comedian, and one of Katherine’s oldest friends Sean Hayes joins her on the first episode of The Gift of Forgiveness to talk about coming out, where he gets his drive to succeed, and the forgiveness journey he didn’t realize he was on. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This episode of The Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by Indochino. Get an extra $30 off your purchase of $399 or more by using code CADENCE at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Williams was driving his family home from the ice cream shop one winter evening, when a drunk driver hit his car, totaling it, and killing his family. Chris sat among the wreckage, waiting for help to arrive and in that very moment, forgave the other driver. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This episode of The Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Green Chef - Visit GreenChef.com/Forgive80 to get $80 off at checkout. Purple Mattress - Visit Purple.com/Forgive and use promo code "Forgive" for $150 off any mattress worth $1500 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katherine got to join Jessica in her home studio pre-COVID to talk about forgiving but not forgetting, how self-forgiveness helps her stay sober, and how her faith plays a role on her forgiveness journey.  You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This episode of The Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Daily Harvest - Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code FORGIVE to get $25 off your first box! Stamps - Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in FORGIVE for 4 weeks free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One February afternoon, Sybrina Fulton got the call no mother should; her son, Trayvon Martin, was killed. It’s been eight years since Trayvon’s death, and Sybrina celebrates his legacy and the movement he inspired, and is open about the fact that she has not forgiven. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An outburst on a basketball court sent Lewis Howes to group therapy where one day he told the secret that he’d kept buried for years. After he decided to share, he couldn’t stop. Speaking openly and publicly was one of the ways that Lewis Howes was able to forgive his abuser.  Listen to the full episode of The School of Greatness where Lewis shares his abuse story. Listen to Katherine on The School of Greatness. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This episode of The Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Thrive Market - Visit ThriveMarket.com/Forgive and start your risk-free membership and get your free gift today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fashion Designer & Beauty Entrepreneur Camila Coelho joins Katherine today to share her story of forgiveness. She talks about self-acceptance, living with epilepsy, and a forgiveness journey that began on her wedding day.  You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times bestselling author, film producer, and motivational speaker DeVon Franklin joins Katherine to talk about forgiving his father after his passing and his mother as a young adult. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Purple Mattress - Get $150 off your order at PurpleMattress.com/FORGIVE and use promo code FORGIVE at checkout. Stamps.com - Start your 4-week free trial at Stamps.com, code FORGIVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, actress, and activist Chelsea Handler joins Katherine today to talk about losing her brother in a tragic hiking accident, how you forgive someone after they’re gone, and the type of anger that can’t be forgiven. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Framebridge - Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FORGIVE to save an additional 15% off of your first order. Daily Harvest - Go to DailyHarvest.com and use promo code FORGIVE to get $25 off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when the person you need to forgive isn’t around? That was the question that inspired Katherine to reach out to grief and loss expert David Kessler. David and Katherine discuss how anger in grief and forgiveness overlap, and how finding peace with yourself is the best way to manage any trials in your life.  For more of David's work, you can visit his website, Grief.com. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pablo Escobar had a lot of enemies, and his son, Sebastian Marroquin, has made it the mission of his life to try to speak to as many of them as possible and ask for their forgiveness. He joins Katherine to talk about growing up, and seeking forgiveness, in Escobar’s shadow. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Vital Farms - Head to VitalFarms.com/farm to see where your eggs come from. Indeed - When you visit Indeed.com/Forgiveness you'll get a $75 credit off of your first job post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1994, Immaculee’s short Easter vacation turned into a 91-day siege, while the Hutu tribe set out to massacre as many members of the Tutsi tribe as they could find. Immaculee joins Katherine to talk about hiding from killers, and how she found it in her heart to forgive them their trespasses.  You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Vital Farms - See where your eggs come from at VitalFarms.com/farm Noom - Start your trial today at Noom.com/FORGIVE Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/FORGIVE80 for $80 off your first month and free shipping.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cheryl Burke is a staple on Dancing With The Stars, but she’s also been doing the hard work of self examination and exploration. She joins Katherine today for one of the most honest and insightful conversations about forgiveness Katherine’s ever heard. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Check out Cheryl's face mask collaboration with Bailey Blue Clothing. Each mask is inspired by her famous ballroom looks. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Daily Harvest - Get $25 off of your first order at DailyHarvest.com and enter code FORGIVE at checkout. Indeed - Try out Indeed with a $75 credit at Indeed.com/Forgiveness Stamps.com - Get a 4-week trial that includes free postage and a digital scale at Stamps.com. Click on the microphone on the home page and use code FORGIVE to start your 4 week trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Leder is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles. He joined Katherine to discuss how difficult times makes us each more so, and what you have to do to earn forgiveness. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Framebridge - Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code FORGIVE to save an additional 15% off your first order. Vital Farms - Head to VitalFarms.com to see where your eggs come from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Michelle LeClair was just a teenager, Scientology promised her a better life. She decided to postpone college and squash her attraction to women in favor of being a member of the church. But she couldn’t ignore her feelings forever. Michelle joins Katherine to speak about forgiving the institutions that shape us, and accepting yourself for who you are.  You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Stamps.com - Visit Stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top and use code "Forgive" to start your trial! Daily Harvest - Get $25 off your first order at DailyHarvest.com, and use promo code "Forgive" at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron had a wife, two children, a career as an international art dealer, and an affair. Today, Ron joins Katherine to speak about being on the other side of forgiveness, seeking it from his wife.   You can hear more of Ron’s story on his podcast, The Ron Hall Show, including an interview he did with Katherine. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our season finale, Dr. Dan Siegel joins Katherine to talk about forgiveness from a clinical perspective. As a psychiatrist, he’s been Katherine’s personal forgiveness expert and has helped her as she progressed on her own forgiveness journey. They discuss his tips and techniques, and what it’s like to witness forgiveness breakthroughs with his patients. You can get a copy of Katherine's book, The Gift of Forgiveness, wherever books are sold. Photo by Johanna Brinckman This week, the Gift of Forgiveness is sponsored by - Vital Farms: Head to VitalFarms.com to see where your eggs come from. Usual Wines: Visit UsualWines.com to try their mixed pack of Red, Brut and Rose delivered to your door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices