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Healing Through Letting Go: The Surprising Link Between Forgiveness and Physical Health
Manage episode 495931641 series 2087733
Hanna Kok shares her expertise on the surprising link between forgiveness and physical health, revealing why holding onto grudges causes hormonal imbalances and weakens the immune system. We explore the scientific evidence behind this connection and discuss a practical method for making forgiveness easier.
• When we hold grudges, our muscles tighten, restricting blood flow and nutrient delivery throughout the body
• Brain function decreases dramatically during conflict—the prefrontal cortex (responsible for wisdom and problem-solving) can switch off up to 85%
• Stress emotions attach to cell receptors, triggering responses that put cells in overdrive and eventually lead to health problems
• Different organs are sensitive to specific emotions—the liver responds to anger, lungs to grief, and the gut to feelings of abuse
• Unforgiveness reduces energy available for immune function, making us more susceptible to illness
• The forgiveness method includes identifying what triggered you, recognizing what it reveals about your own healing needs, and seeing the situation as an opportunity for growth
• Practical techniques for releasing unforgiveness include journaling, mirror work, and meditation
For more information on improving health through forgiveness, download Hannah's app at hannahcook.com or visit ithrive.zone
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Hannah Koch (00:00:00)
2. How Unforgiveness Affects Our Body (00:03:13)
3. Impact on Brain Function and Immunity (00:08:27)
4. Emotions at the Cellular Level (00:17:00)
5. The Forgiveness Method (00:21:34)
6. Self-Healing Through Forgiveness (00:32:37)
7. Practical Ways to Release and Forgive (00:36:55)
336 episodes
Healing Through Letting Go: The Surprising Link Between Forgiveness and Physical Health
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Manage episode 495931641 series 2087733
Hanna Kok shares her expertise on the surprising link between forgiveness and physical health, revealing why holding onto grudges causes hormonal imbalances and weakens the immune system. We explore the scientific evidence behind this connection and discuss a practical method for making forgiveness easier.
• When we hold grudges, our muscles tighten, restricting blood flow and nutrient delivery throughout the body
• Brain function decreases dramatically during conflict—the prefrontal cortex (responsible for wisdom and problem-solving) can switch off up to 85%
• Stress emotions attach to cell receptors, triggering responses that put cells in overdrive and eventually lead to health problems
• Different organs are sensitive to specific emotions—the liver responds to anger, lungs to grief, and the gut to feelings of abuse
• Unforgiveness reduces energy available for immune function, making us more susceptible to illness
• The forgiveness method includes identifying what triggered you, recognizing what it reveals about your own healing needs, and seeing the situation as an opportunity for growth
• Practical techniques for releasing unforgiveness include journaling, mirror work, and meditation
For more information on improving health through forgiveness, download Hannah's app at hannahcook.com or visit ithrive.zone
Send us a text
Chapters
1. Introduction to Hannah Koch (00:00:00)
2. How Unforgiveness Affects Our Body (00:03:13)
3. Impact on Brain Function and Immunity (00:08:27)
4. Emotions at the Cellular Level (00:17:00)
5. The Forgiveness Method (00:21:34)
6. Self-Healing Through Forgiveness (00:32:37)
7. Practical Ways to Release and Forgive (00:36:55)
336 episodes
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