No Hard Feelings

About this episode

<p>Holding a grudge can feel like a form of justice, a way of punishing those who have wronged us. But psychologist <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/fred_luskin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred Luskin</a> says that more often than not, grudges don't hurt the targets of our anger. Instead, they only hurt us. This week, we explore the lingering effects of long-standing animosities, and how to let them go.</p> <p><i>If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes about apologies and forgiveness:</i></p> <p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-power-of-mercy/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>The Power of Mercy</i></a></p> <p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-power-of-apologies/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>Healing 2.0: The Power of Apologies</i></a></p> <p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-to-make-amends/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>How to Make Amends</i></a></p> <p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>