In this episode of Inner Light, host Saima steps in for Aanya to welcome Katharine Giovanni—award-winning author, international speaker, and transformation mentor. Together, they explore one of life’s most misunderstood yet essential practices: forgiveness.

We are told to forgive, but rarely taught how. Katharine breaks down forgiveness as a skill—not a one-time decision but a daily practice. She shares her step-by-step system to help listeners release resentment, shame, and painful memories, and explains why forgiveness is really about freeing ourselves, not excusing others. From writing forgiveness lists to working through layers of memory, she offers practical and compassionate tools for healing, even when the hurt feels unforgivable.

About the Guest

Katharine Giovanni is an award-winning author, speaker, and transformation mentor who has helped thousands of people worldwide find freedom through forgiveness. Drawing on her own lived experiences, including childhood trauma and recovery, Katharine has developed a clear, structured approach to teaching forgiveness as a life skill. Her mission is to empower people to release old wounds and reclaim their authentic selves.

Key Takeaways

• Forgiveness is not a one-time event—it’s a skill you can practice daily.

• Start small: write down everyone you feel you need to forgive, then rate each from 1 (easy) to 10 (unforgivable). Begin with the “1s.”

• Forgiveness doesn’t mean reconciling or excusing—it means freeing yourself from the mental and energetic weight of resentment.

• The process includes forgiving the energy around people, places, objects, and even years or events tied to painful memories.

• True forgiveness feels like neutrality—you stop caring, positively or negatively, about the person or memory.

• Don’t push yourself too fast; forgiving too many at once can overwhelm your body and emotions.

• Forgiving yourself may be the hardest but most necessary step.

• As you forgive, you create space for new opportunities, healthier relationships, and a more authentic life.

Connect with Katharine Giovanni

Website: https://katharinegiovanni.com/
Books & Resources: Available through her official website.

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