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Political Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceAmbassador Chowdhury on ForgivenessIn this conversation, I sit down with Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, whose decades of global peace work remind us that true peace isn’t just the end of war — it’s the end of prejudice, injustice, and inequality. He shares how forgiveness and gratitude form the heart of the culture of peace, and why women’s equality and empowerment are essential to it. From Hiroshima to Ashland, Oregon, his message is clear: Real peace grows from local acts of love and equality.
Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury is a former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations, widely r...
2025-10-0730 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceAmbassador Chowdhury on ForgivenessIn this conversation, I sit down with Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, whose decades of global peace work remind us that true peace isn’t just the end of war — it’s the end of prejudice, injustice, and inequality. He shares how forgiveness and gratitude form the heart of the culture of peace, and why women’s equality and empowerment are essential to it. From Hiroshima to Ashland, Oregon, his message is clear: Real peace grows from local acts of love and equality.
#AmbassadorChowdhury #CultureOfPeace #Forgiveness #PoliticalForgivness #Women #GlobalHealing
Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury is a former Under-Se...
2025-10-0730 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceBiology, Brains, and the Business of ForgivenessTim Phillips has witnessed firsthand how forgiveness reshapes lives—whether in high-stakes negotiations that ended apartheid and sectarian violence, or in the emerging science that shows forgiveness can literally rewire the brain.
As a leader who has supported reconciliation processes from South Africa to Northern Ireland, Tim shares wisdom from figures like Desmond Tutu alongside insights from neuroscience and trauma research. He reminds us that forgiveness is not only a liberating personal choice but also a biological necessity: By understanding ourselves better, we begin to understand others — even our oppressors. Leadership, brain plasticity, and extraordinary stories of reco...
2025-09-0836 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceBiology, Brains, and the Business of ForgivenessTim Phillips has witnessed firsthand how forgiveness reshapes lives—whether in high-stakes negotiations that ended apartheid and sectarian violence, or in the emerging science that shows forgiveness can literally rewire the brain.
As a leader who has supported reconciliation processes from South Africa to Northern Ireland, Tim shares wisdom from figures like Desmond Tutu alongside insights from neuroscience and trauma research. He reminds us that forgiveness is not only a liberating personal choice but also a biological necessity: By understanding ourselves better, we begin to understand others — even our oppressors. Leadership, brain plasticity, and extraordinary stories of reco...
2025-09-0836 min
The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environmentsDr Eileen Borris (Video); Transforming Lives with Political ForgivenessGuest: Dr. Eileen Borris, Clinical and Political Psychologist
Host(s): David Jones and Dr Naomi Murphy
Episode Summary: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eileen Borris, a clinical and political psychologist who has pioneered the concept of political forgiveness at individual, community, and national levels. Dr. Borris has addressed the United Nations and has worked for over 30 years to build peace in conflict areas around the world, including Rwanda, South Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Middle East.
https://www.drborris.com/books/finding-forgiveness-a-7-step-program-for-letting-go-of-anger-and-bitterness/
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2025-08-1344 minThe Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environmentsDr Eileen Borris (Audio); Transforming Lives with Political ForgivenessGuest: Dr. Eileen Borris, Clinical and Political Psychologist
Host(s): David Jones and Dr Naomi Murphy
Episode Summary: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eileen Borris, a clinical and political psychologist who has pioneered the concept of political forgiveness at individual, community, and national levels. Dr. Borris has addressed the United Nations and has worked for over 30 years to build peace in conflict areas around the world, including Rwanda, South Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Middle East.
https://www.drborris.com/books/finding-forgiveness-a-7-step-program-for-letting-go-of-anger-and-bitterness/
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2025-08-1344 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceThe Priest and the Guerrilla FighterFather Leonel Narváez grew up dodging bullets in a Colombian war zone. Later, he befriended the founder of FARC—the same guerrilla group that had brought violence to his doorstep. That experience changed him forever. Now, he teaches nations how to heal through political forgiveness.
“We are asking people to move from being a beast toward being an angel, because both are there in your heart,” he says.
This episode will challenge everything you think you know about justice, mercy, and peace.
#LeonelNarváez #TransitionalJustice #VoicesOfPeace #Forgiveness #PoliticalForgiveness #Peacebuilding
Father Leonel N...
2025-08-1235 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceThe Priest and the Guerrilla FighterFather Leonel Narváez grew up dodging bullets in a Colombian war zone. Later, he befriended the founder of FARC—the same guerrilla group that had brought violence to his doorstep. That experience changed him forever. Now, he teaches nations how to heal through political forgiveness.
“We are asking people to move from being a beast toward being an angel, because both are there in your heart,” he says.
This episode will challenge everything you think you know about justice, mercy, and peace.
#LeonelNarváez #TransitionalJustice #VoicesOfPeace #Forgiveness #PoliticalForgiveness #Peacebuilding
Father Leonel N...
2025-08-1235 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceForgiving a War Commander. Forging Community.What happens when a mass killer asks for forgiveness? In Sierra Leone’s Fambul Tok (Family Talk) former combatants gather with victims around a bonfire to share their truth, seek forgiveness, and restore community. In this interview with Libby Hoffman, we follow the powerful journey of Mohammed Savage and others who went from committing atrocities to becoming advocates for peace. From traditional ceremonies to modern classrooms in Chicago and St. Louis, this grassroots model of healing is transforming lives. It’s not just about forgiveness—it’s about rebuilding trust, honoring culture, and showing what’s possible when communities lead their...
2025-07-0836 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceForgiving a War Commander. Forging Community.What happens when a mass killer asks for forgiveness? In Sierra Leone’s Fambul Tok (Family Talk) former combatants gather with victims around a bonfire to share their truth, seek forgiveness, and restore community. In this interview with Libby Hoffman, we follow the powerful journey of Mohammed Savage and others who went from committing atrocities to becoming advocates for peace. From traditional ceremonies to modern classrooms in Chicago and St. Louis, this grassroots model of healing is transforming lives. It’s not just about forgiveness—it’s about rebuilding trust, honoring culture, and showing what’s possible when communities lead their...
2025-07-0836 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceForgiveness Heals Post-Election Violence, Kenya, 2008Twenty-five women said “enough.” While politicians pointed fingers and communities burned, these women rolled up their sleeves, and rebuilt their world — one water pipe, one factory, one peace treaty at a time. Mary Noble, co-founder of Feminenza, was the woman who orchestrated this transformation. She learned forgiveness in the most personal way possible: when her husband left her for another woman. That betrayal, that pain, that moment of choosing grace over revenge, became the foundation for healing an entire nation. Fair warning: You’re going to want to share this episode with everyone you know.
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2025-06-1132 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceForgiveness Heals Post-Election Violence, Kenya, 2008Twenty-five women said “enough.” While politicians pointed fingers and communities burned, these women rolled up their sleeves, and rebuilt their world — one water pipe, one factory, one peace treaty at a time. Mary Noble, co-founder of Feminenza, was the woman who orchestrated this transformation. She learned forgiveness in the most personal way possible: when her husband left her for another woman. That betrayal, that pain, that moment of choosing grace over revenge, became the foundation for healing an entire nation. Fair warning: You’re going to want to share this episode with everyone you know.
Mary Noble
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2025-06-1132 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceForgiveness: When to Raise the Heat?This frank exchange asks: How do we hold space for grief, for truth, and for those not ready to reconcile? Eileen and Julia Roig explore the tension between raising the heat to disrupt complacency and calming it to build connection. From grassroots organizers in northern New York confronting ICE raids to Republican leaders standing up for farmers in the age of tariffs, we need to incentivize courage, says Julia and make harassment backfire.
Julia Roig is the founder and chief network weaver of the Horizon Project, where she focuses on strengthening connective tissue between social justice, bridge...
2025-05-1332 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceForgiveness: When to Raise the Heat?This frank exchange asks: How do we hold space for grief, for truth, and for those not ready to reconcile? Eileen and Julia Roig explore the tension between raising the heat to disrupt complacency and calming it to build connection. From grassroots organizers in northern New York confronting ICE raids to Republican leaders standing up for farmers in the age of tariffs, we need to incentivize courage, says Julia and make harassment backfire.
Julia Roig is the founder and chief network weaver of the Horizon Project, where she focuses on strengthening connective tissue between social justice, bridge...
2025-05-1332 min
Political Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceThe Practice of Forgiveness With Dr. Loren ToussaintDoes time really heal all wounds? In this engaging podcast episode, host Eileen Borris talks with health psychologist Loren Toussaint about the multifaceted nature of forgiveness. They discuss how forgiveness is an intentional process akin to developing healthy habits, debunking the myth that time heals all wounds. The conversation delves into how forgiveness can be practiced daily to improve mental health and social relationships.
Eileen and Loren also explore the role of spirituality in forgiveness and the applicability of forgiveness principles in building cohesive communities. The episode aims to elevate understanding and practice of forgiveness in both...
2025-04-0934 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceThe Practice of Forgiveness With Dr. Loren ToussaintDoes time really heal all wounds? In this engaging podcast episode, host Eileen Borris talks with health psychologist Loren Toussaint about the multifaceted nature of forgiveness. They discuss how forgiveness is an intentional process akin to developing healthy habits, debunking the myth that time heals all wounds. The conversation delves into how forgiveness can be practiced daily to improve mental health and social relationships.
Eileen and Loren also explore the role of spirituality in forgiveness and the applicability of forgiveness principles in building cohesive communities. The episode aims to elevate understanding and practice of forgiveness in both...
2025-04-0934 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceThe Power of Forgiveness With Dr. Fred LuskinHow do you move beyond grievance to become an active creator in your own life? Dr. Eileen Borris interviews Dr. Fred Luskin to break down common myths around forgiveness. They discuss how an Amish community forgave a shooter who murdered five schoolchildren. If you weren’t born into a culture of forgiveness like the Amish, Fred talks about the building blocks of forgiveness to get you started. It is possible to step out of victimhood and open to the beauty, preciousness, and gratitude of this life.
Dr. Fred Luskin is the director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Pr...
2025-03-1100 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeaceThe Power of Forgiveness With Dr. Fred LuskinHow do you move beyond grievance to become an active creator in your own life? Dr. Eileen Borris interviews Dr. Fred Luskin to break down common myths around forgiveness. They discuss how an Amish community forgave a shooter who murdered five schoolchildren. If you weren’t born into a culture of forgiveness like the Amish, Fred talks about the building blocks of forgiveness to get you started. It is possible to step out of victimhood and open to the beauty, preciousness, and gratitude of this life.
Dr. Fred Luskin is the director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Pr...
2025-03-1100 min
Political Forgiveness: Voices of PeacePolitical Forgiveness: Voices of Peace | Season 1 TrailerSeason 1 Trailer
Welcome to a podcast of hope and bridging the divide, where forgiveness and political forgiveness intersect to create a better world. Your host, Eileen Borris, will take you on an incredible journey down the path of forgiveness. In this monthly podcast guests will include people from countries that have experienced genocide, violence, or civil war. They’ll be talking about how forgiveness changed their lives and why it is especially important for political stability and reconciliation.
Other guests will be experts in the field, sharing their knowledge and insight, speaking to th...
2025-03-1101 minPolitical Forgiveness: Voices of PeacePolitical Forgiveness: Voices of Peace | Season 1 TrailerSeason 1 Trailer
Welcome to a podcast of hope and bridging the divide, where forgiveness and political forgiveness intersect to create a better world. Your host, Eileen Borris, will take you on an incredible journey down the path of forgiveness. In this monthly podcast guests will include people from countries that have experienced genocide, violence, or civil war. They’ll be talking about how forgiveness changed their lives and why it is especially important for political stability and reconciliation.
Other guests will be experts in the field, sharing their knowledge and insight, speaking to th...
2025-03-1101 min
The Art of Levelling UpAn Introduction to Resentment and the Power of ForgivenessSend us a textIn episode 6 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood provides an introduction to resentment. She talks about what resentment is and why it develops in the first place. She explains the physiological changes that occur with resentment and their associated negative effects. Finally, she outlines proven steps to help us adopt forgiveness so that we can let go of our resentments and find peace. Resources:If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the book listed below, i...
2024-01-1718 min
Zenful Conversationswith Dr. Eileen BorrisDiscussing forgiveness and conflict resolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-2845 min
Chatting About Change with Dr. Jim MaddoxPeacekeeping, Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Understanding: A conversation with Dr. Eileen Borris, a global consultant in political forgiveness, multi-track diplomacy, leadership, and conflict resolution.My guest for this episode is Dr. Eileen Borris, who is a global consultant in political forgiveness, multi-track diplomacy, leadership, and conflict resolution, and noted author and keynote speaker. Dr. Borris describes her work in changing society’s vision of peacekeeping by working unyieldingly towards reconciling world conflicts. We discuss her work around the globe and the challenges humanity is facing today given the level of violence and war. She talks about the need for a change in mindset, shifting towards a mindset of tolerance, patience, and understanding, and the healing that needs to take place. Dr. Borris describes how if...
2022-03-1536 min
A Quest for Well-BeingForgiveness Is The Science Of The Heart— Forgiveness is a radical way of living that openly contradicts the most common beliefs of this troubled world. It is radical because it involves a transformation of our thinking from thoughts of "an eye for an eye" to compassion and understanding. Forgiveness is the science of the heart, a discipline of discovering all the ways of being that will extend your love to the world and discarding all the ways that do not. Forgiveness is the accomplishment of mastery over a wound. It is a process through which an injured person first fights off, then embraces, then conquers a si...
2022-03-0529 min