# What Forgiveness Does to Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Letting Go — Part 2 of 2

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Podcast: [DNA Remembrance with Rheanna Aviy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dna-remembrance-with-rheanna-aviy-5973933)
Published: 2026-08-27T17:51:37+00:00
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What actually happens in your brain when you forgive—and why can letting go feel so hard? In Part 2, Rheanna breaks down the neuroscience of forgiveness, emotional memory, neuroplasticity, and forgiveness therapy to explore how resentment, pain, and healing may affect the brain. You’ll discover what research says about forgiveness, what science still can’t prove, and why forgiving someone does not mean forgetting what happened, excusing harmful behavior, or abandoning your boundaries. If you’ve ever struggled to let go, move on, or understand why certain emotional wounds stay with you, this episode explores the science behind healing—and what forgiveness may really do for the mind and body. Women: Join our daily meditation and email use at contact@divineenergy.me and Subject: CIRCLE for more information. For all 290+ episodes listen on Podbean. Episodes: https://dnaremembrance.me/podcast Start Here https://www.divineenergy.me/interconnected Store https://dnaremembrance.me/ YouTube https://youtube.com/@rheannaaviy Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/divineenergyme/ Substack https://substack.com/@rheannaaviy Support: If this podcast has been meaningful to you, support is welcome via Zelle at support@divineenergy.me, PayPal or Stripe. Support is appreciated in any amount, and does not include a booked session or reading. Your support helps to continue with the show. Thank you for assisting people in need, and strays. • • Quick disclaimer: This podcast shares spiritual and philosophical perspectives and is not medical or mental health advice. If you’re struggling, please speak with a licensed professional.

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