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On Purpose with Jay Shetty · August 26, 2026 · 36m

Ask Jay: How Do I Forgive?

Jay Shetty answers four listener calls about forgiveness, covering the guilt mothers carry from custody bias, forgiving yourself after a parent's sudden death, uncovering a spouse's hidden life, and the pain of a friendship betrayal. He offers research-backed tools for releasing guilt and rebuilding trust without excusing harmful behavior.

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Forgiveness Is For Your Own Peace00:24
Jay reframes forgiveness as a practice you do for your own peace, not to excuse the other person's actions.
Mothers And Fathers Are Held To Different Standards01:54
Jay observes that mothers are expected to carry disproportionate guilt, especially around custody arrangements, while fathers are often praised for meeting basic parenting obligations.

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