In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay speaks with Dara McKinley, a forgiveness advocate, speaker, and expert with two decades of experience in psychology and spirituality. Dara shares her powerful journey of discovering the transformative practice of forgiveness, especially during times of deep emotional pain. Tune in to explore the nuanced process of forgiving, how intuition plays a role in healing, and why forgiveness is essential for emotional freedom. ️ After two decades of studying psychology and spirituality, Dara McKinley found herself where all her knowledge couldn’t alleviate her immense pain. Searching for a way out, Dara turned to forgiveness—only to realize that while many speak of why we should forgive, very few offer a guide on how. In this deeply personal and transformative conversation, Dara walks Jay through her forgiveness process, revealing how it can be a profound emotional and spiritual release. Throughout the episode, Dara and Jay unpack common misconceptions about forgiveness, such as the belief that it is about excusing wrongdoing. Instead, Dara explains that forgiveness is a gift of self-love, enabling us to break free from resentment and anger. If you’ve ever struggled with letting go, this conversation will offer invaluable insights on embracing intuition and transforming pain into peace. ✨ Key Takeaways: [00:08:12] Forgiveness is not pardoning: Dara explains how forgiveness is about healing yourself, not condoning others’ actions. ‍♀️ [00:10:30] The importance of intuition: Dara shares how tuning into intuition can guide the forgiveness process and lead to emotional breakthroughs. [00:15:43] Overcoming resentment: Jay and Dara explore how holding onto anger affects mental and physical health and the tools to let it go. ❤️ [00:22:06] Forgiveness as self-love: Forgiveness is reframed as an essential act of self-care that strengthens your relationship with yourself. [00:32:00] The brain’s role in forgiveness: Dara discusses the role of the right brain—imagination, intuition, and spirituality—in driving the forgiveness journey. Guest Bio: Dara McKinley advocates for the healing power of forgiveness, leveraging her two decades of experience in psychology and spirituality to guide others through emotional healing. She founded How to Forgive, offering courses and workshops on her specialized forgiveness process. Dara’s mission is to help people embrace self-love by releasing anger and resentment through a spiritual and emotional practice of forgiveness. Subscribe to The Tragedy Academy Podcast for more episodes that dive deep into the human experience, resilience, and personal growth. Please leave us a review and share this episode with someone who could benefit from its powerful message on forgiveness. Be cool, and keep learning! Want to learn more about Dara’s transformative approach to forgiveness? Visit her website, HowtoForgive.com, and explore her upcoming courses. Discover how to embrace intuition and release past hurts for true emotional freedom. ✨ Join us next week for another impactful episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast as we continue to uncover stories of resilience, transformation, and growth. Be cool, and keep learning! ️ Explore more about The Tragedy Academy: https://www.thetragedyacademy.com    Support and Grow With Us Podcasting Made Easy: Build your stunning podcast website with Podpage: Podpage: https://bit.ly/3LSCBh5.  @podpagehq Take your recording to the next level with Riverside.FM: https://bit.ly/3ImjNWD @riverside.fm Get the Gear Loved Jay's t-shirt from the latest episode? Grab yours at Into the AM. @intotheam Into the AM: https://bit.ly/431MLD5. Expand Your Mind Dive into our recommended reads at our Bookshop. Bookshop: https://bit.ly/42pPHcv. ✅ Stay Updated – Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUXqlregig6vcrvuVNGlKg and never miss an episode. Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: @thetragedyacademypodcast Facebook:@TheTragedyAcademyPodcast Twitter: @Tragedy_Academy TikTok: @thetragedyacademy Support The Tragedy Academy. Your support helps us keep bringing meaningful content. Consider donating through PayPal or BuyMeACoffee. PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=YMU9L4TBWX6AG Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tragedyacademy