{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F18d68bab-ad78-403c-bb67-0528efa31898","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Forgiveness That Sticks: A Step-by-Step System to Let Go (Without Letting Them Off the Hook) with Katharine Giovanni","description":"On Mind Over Matter, we unpack the difference between saying \u201cI forgive you\u201d and actually clearing the anger that lingers. Katharine Giovanni\u2014award-winning author, speaker, and forgiveness mentor\u2014lays out a practical, repeatable method to move people from \u201cunforgivable\u201d to irrelevant in your mind. We cover myths about forgiveness (it\u2019s not giving in, and it doesn\u2019t require reconciling), why clearing the energy of the event matters, and how to work your list from easy hurts to the hard stuff\u2014safely and sustainably. If you\u2019ve tried to forgive and it never \u201csticks,\u201d this is a direct, step-by-step playbook you can start tonight.\n\u00a0\nAbout the guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nKatharine Giovanni is an international speaker, bestselling author, cancer survivor, and transformation mentor. A lifelong entrepreneur, she developed a structured forgiveness method used by professionals and individuals to release anger quickly and keep it from returning\u2014by also forgiving the energy around the people, places, years, and objects tied to the memory.\n\u00a0\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nForgiveness is for you. It\u2019s not approval or reconciliation; it\u2019s removing someone from your mental real estate so triggers stop and you regain focus.\n\n\nWork a written list, rated 1\u201310. Start with easy 1\u20133s (spills, traffic, small slights) and build capacity before approaching 8\u201310 \u201cunforgivable\u201d cases.\n\n\nOne person at a time, in private. Visualize them (or use a chair/photo), say what you need to say, then close with: \u201cI forgive . I forgive the energy around . I forgive myself and the energy around myself and this relationship.\u201d\n\n\nForgive the energy, not just the event. Clear associated places, objects, bystanders, years, cities, seasons\u2014anything woven into the memory\u2014so the charge can\u2019t reattach.\n\n\nExpect the \u201ccloset to open.\u201d If emotion spikes after a first pass, your brain likely surfaced new material. Re-rate, move it to the back of the list, and repeat 24 hours later.\n\n\nSet limits. No more than five releases per night. Fatigue or GI upset can be normal as the body processes stored stress; do sessions near bedtime.\n\n\nNeutral is the goal. Real forgiveness feels like indifference\u2014you can see the name or person and not care.\n\n\nRelapses aren\u2019t failures. If a forgiven \u201c10\u201d spikes later, it\u2019s usually to a \u201c5.\u201d Re-work it and keep going.\n\n\n\u00a0\nHow to connect with the guest\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nWebsite:\u00a0https://www.katharinegiovanni.com/\n\n\nBooks: Search \u201cKatharine Giovanni\u201d on Amazon\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nPrograms: 10-day email class on forgiveness\n\n\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.h","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5e0dd22-67b6-47ee-9cda-03355850cb4a/zdjkyi5qcgc.jpg"}