About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of being honest with ourselves and the impact of our words and actions on others.

It’s astonishingly easy for me to lie. “I didn’t say that, I didn’t mean that, you misunderstood.” “I’m sorry you feel that way,” instead of, “I’m sorry I’ve hurt you.” I admire people who are honest about their impact and can say, through embarrassment and even shame, “It’s my fault. I see how that hurt you. I’m sorry. How can I make things right?” I admire myself when I’m honest like that, too. Even more than admiration, though, when I’m honest, apologize, and repair, there’s fr...

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