# How Holding Grudges and Withholding Forgiveness May Be Impacting Your Health and Confidence - EP120

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Published: 2026-04-08T00:09:00+00:00
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## Resource

Can Forgiveness Actually Save Your Life? The Science Says Yes. What if the key to better health, longer life, and unshakeable confidence was something you could do completely for free? In this powerful episode, we uncover the surprising science behind forgiveness and why holding onto resentment may be costing you more than you realize. Holding a grudge? By the end of this episode you may want to rethink your strategy. Drawing from groundbreaking research on forgiveness and wellbeing, We review how the research about our inability to forgive others or yourself can silently destroy your health, crush your self-esteem, and even shorten your life. From increased cortisol and lowered immunity to higher rates of dementia and heart failure, the physical toll of unforgiveness is real, documented, and reversible. But here's the good news: forgiveness is a skill you can learn. I share two evidence-based protocols by Everett Worthington's REACH method and Robert Enright's Forgiveness Model, giving you practical, actionable tools to begin releasing resentment today. You'll also learn why forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting, excusing bad behavior, or staying in harmful situations. In addition, I include my personal method that is tried and true to helping you let go of doubts, insecurities, resistance, and triggers. Whether you're carrying guilt about your own past choices or holding onto pain caused by someone else, this episode will shift your perspective and give you the roadmap to finally let it go. In this episode you'll discover: Why forgiving others could add years to your life How grudges silently damage your body and mind Two research-backed frameworks to guide your forgiveness journey Why forgiveness is the ultimate confidence and self-esteem booster Freedom is waiting. I…

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