No Hard Feelings
Hidden Brain
Holding a grudge can feel like a form of justice, a way of punishing those who have wronged us. But psychologist Fred Luskin 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.
If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes about apologies and forgiveness:
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Raw Description
<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">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/"><i>The Power of Mercy</i></a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-power-of-apologies/"><i>Healing 2.0: The Power of Apologies</i></a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-to-make-amends/"><i>How to Make Amends</i></a></p><p><a href="https://unsplash.com/illustrations/parent-adolescent-conflict-problems-of-adults-and-children-mother-and-father-scold-son-at-home-problem-of-upbringing-kids-family-conflict-naughty-rough-boy-mom-talks-to-disobedient-teenager-7e2f1crQiCQ"><i>Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+</i></a></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>
Show Notes
Holding a grudge can feel like a form of justice, a way of punishing those who have wronged us. But psychologist Fred Luskin 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.
If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes about apologies and forgiveness:
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Raw Description
<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">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/"><i>The Power of Mercy</i></a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-power-of-apologies/"><i>Healing 2.0: The Power of Apologies</i></a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-to-make-amends/"><i>How to Make Amends</i></a></p><p><a href="https://unsplash.com/illustrations/parent-adolescent-conflict-problems-of-adults-and-children-mother-and-father-scold-son-at-home-problem-of-upbringing-kids-family-conflict-naughty-rough-boy-mom-talks-to-disobedient-teenager-7e2f1crQiCQ"><i>Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+</i></a></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>