About this episode

This episode explores the neuroscience of forgiveness and its impact on emotional wellbeing with Dr. Golsa Gholampour.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Golsa Gholampour - medical doctor, author, and passionate advocate for helping women understand the connection between the brain, body, and emotional wellbeing. Golsa's journey has taken her from growing up in Iran, to building a new life abroad, to experiencing burnout that ultimately led her back to her deeper purpose. Through her work, she explores the neuroscience behind empathy, forgiveness, self-compassion, and resilience, helping us understand why letting go isn't just a spiritual concept - it's something that can profoundly impact our brains, nervous systems, and overall wellbeing. This conversation is a beautiful blend of neuroscience, psychology, and wisdom. We explore what happens in the brain when we practise forgiveness, why empathy can be such a powerful tool for healing, and how learning to live with uncertainty can transform the way we experience anxiety. If you've ever struggled to let go of hurt, found yourself asking "why me?", or wondered how to find peace when life doesn't go to plan, this episode is for you. We talk about: How burnout and hitting a wall can lead you back to your deeper purpose The life-changing question: if…

People in this episode

Host: Georgie Collinson

Guest: Dr. Golsa Gholampour

Topics covered

• neuroscience
• forgiveness
• empathy
• self-compassion
• resilience
• anxiety

Keywords

• forgiveness
• neuroscience
• empathy
• self-compassion
• resilience
• anxiety
• burnout

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Australia

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