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The Transformative Power of Forgiveness | Dr. Robert Enright

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness | Dr. Robert Enright

Update: 2025-11-24
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Forgiveness is one of the most challenging—and liberating—virtues we can practice. In this episode of The UpWords Podcast, host Jean Geran, sits down with Dr. Robert Enright, a pioneer in the scientific study of forgiveness and the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute. Bob shares his remarkable journey from asking a “dangerous question” about the purpose of his research to becoming a global leader in forgiveness education.

We explore:

  • What forgiveness is—and what it is not
  • Why forgiveness is a moral virtue
  • The psychological and spiritual benefits of forgiving
  • How forgiveness can break cycles of generational trauma
  • Practical steps for forgiving others and yourself

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The Transformative Power of Forgiveness | Dr. Robert Enright

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness | Dr. Robert Enright