#103 Forgiveness Isn't for Them — It's for You

About this episode

The episode explores the relationship between managing stress and the power of forgiveness, featuring personal experiences and insights.

In this episode of No Fixed Agenda, the hosts dive deep into two interconnected topics: managing stress and panic attacks, and the transformative power of forgiveness. The episode opens with an honest conversation about panic attacks — what they feel like, how to recognize early warning signs, and the tools used to manage them (working out, sleep, fresh air, and sometimes medication). One host shares that he's dealt with them since childhood, including a stomach ulcer at 16, and how business stress and a packed schedule have been recent triggers. From there, the conversation shifts to forgiveness — why it was brought up, and why it matters more than ever. Inspired by a Netflix documentary on fundamentalist Mormon polygamists, the hosts explore how one woman's ability to look past her own moral disagreements allowed her to help free dozens of young girls from an abusive environment.

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Stoner

Topics covered

• forgiveness
• stress management
• panic attacks
• mental health
• personal growth

Keywords

• forgiveness
• stress
• panic attacks
• mental health
• personal growth
• Mormon polygamists
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mormon polygamists

Books & works: Netflix documentary

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