Most of us hold shame and regret about what we have done in the past. While we may forgive others, it's harder to forgive ...

You've probably been hurt by someone before, or you may have done something that you wish you hadn't and are now mad at yourself. You know you shouldn't let the anger or disappointment consume you, ...

One of the greatest gifts we can experience is the relationship between parents and children. However, for some of us, this relationship is filled with deep wounds of resentment, shame and guilt.

We all use the word forgiveness. Yet, what if I told you that a research study found that a majority of people who were asked what forgiveness is actually misunderstood it? When Plato began his ...

Greetings to those of you who turn away from forgiving when you are hurt by others. I understand your pain, and it is all right to have pain. I write to you today in the hope that you will take some ...

Forgiving yourself for mistakes you've made in the past can be difficult, but it’s important for many reasons. The benefits of self-forgiveness go far beyond simply feeling better — it can improve ...

Imagine that you’re at the grocery store, and someone else pushes past you, bumping into you. Or imagine that you’re out with friends, and a friend makes a teasing comment on a topic you’re sensitive ...

Editor’s note: Season 8 of the podcast Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets back to basics with an in-depth examination of the brain in different states. Each episode focuses on one of those states ...