Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

Letting Go of Old Baggage for a Better Future

Mittwoch, 12. November 2025 · 35 min

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Many of us carry old regrets — choices we made as children or adults that still weigh on the heart. We replay mistakes, wonder “what if,” and feel guilty long after we’ve done the hard work of learning.
So this week, I explored how to hold responsibility without shame, and how self-forgiveness, compassion, and perspective can help us lay down our burdens and rest in peace and wholeness.
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