Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing with Dr. Richard Balkin

In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian sit down with Dr. Richard Balkin, author of Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing (Oxford University Press). Together, they explore what forgiveness truly means—and what it doesn’t.From the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation to the emotional process of releasing resentment, Dr. Balkin introduces his Forgiveness-Reconciliation Model and shares powerful stories that illuminate how we can heal from hurt without necessarily restoring broken relationships.Listeners will learn how grief, culture, and belief systems shape our understanding of forgiveness, and discover practical tools for letting go, setting boundaries, and finding peace within.Tune in for an inspiring, thought-provoking conversation on the psychology and spirituality of forgiveness—and how practicing it can transform your life.Original airdate: 11/11/2025