Forgiveness & Energy Healing | Release the Grip of Old Pain

Send us Fan MailForgiveness doesn't mean "it was fine." In this episode, Rachel walks you through real, grounded forgiveness—a somatic practice that releases the painful grip old hurt has on your body, mind, and energy. You'll learn why traditional forgiveness feels like denial, how unprocessed pain holds your nervous system hostage, and the exact steps to reclaim your space without erasing what happened. A no-fluff guide to soul healing that actually works.Forgiveness gets marketed as a quick moral upgrade, but that version often feels like denial: “It was fine,” “No big deal,” “I’m over it.” We take a more honest, grounded path and name what forgiveness can actually be: releasing the hold that old pain has on your body, your mind, and your energy. When you stop feeding the emotional charge, you don’t erase the story you lived, you reclaim space inside yourself.We talk about why the body keeps the score and how resentment, anger, grief, and fear can linger long after the event ends. That stored stress can affect your nervous system, your relationships, and your ability to move forward. From an energetic healing lens, unresolved experiences can leave an imprint, and when something similar happens again, you may feel an exaggerated trigger because the root cause never got processed or released.We also go into the quiet struggle of self-forgiveness. Regret and shame can keep you punishing yourself for being human, especially for choices you made with the limited tools you had at the time. If “forgiveness” feels too big, we offer a smaller starting point: honesty. What are you still carrying? What story keeps replaying? What emotion shows up on repeat?If this helped, subscribe for more quick tips, share it with someone who feels stuck, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one thing you’re ready to loosen your grip on today?New: Join the monthly live Akashic reading → YouTube membership at $4.99/month → youtube.com/@rachelgarrett/membership Support the showSpiritual Spotlight Series is hosted by Rachel Garrett, RN, CCH — Akashic Records Practitioner, Master Energy Healer, and Certified Crystal Healer.Conversations about the things we almost don't say out loud. For the ones who feel everything — but question it.Each episode features real stories of spiritual awakening, healing, and transformation from guests across all walks of life, alongside solo teachings on Akashic Records, crystal healing, nervous system support, and intuitive development.Healing doesn't have to be heavy.New: Join the monthly live Akashic reading → YouTube membership at $4.99/month → youtube.com/@rachelgarrett/membership✨ Explore More Spiritual Wisdom & Stay Connected📺 Watch on YouTube📘 Join us on Facebook🌀 The Road to Spiritual Awakening Facebook Group🛍️ Grounded Healing Tools🔮 Crystals 101 Guide📓 Daily Soul Journal🎧 Free Masterclass