You’re not stuck because of your past. You’re stuck because you’re still punishing yourself for it. In this powerful conversation on Pastor Sergio De La Mora's podcast, Dr. Doug Weiss explores how unforgiveness affects your body, your mental health, and your spiritual life. From anxiety and stress to shame and depression, holding onto guilt keeps you trapped in your “now” and blocks your “next.”
If you’ve ever said, “I don’t know if I can forgive myself,” this episode will give you a practical path forward. Dr. Weiss shares the empty chair exercise for self-forgiveness, explains why forgiveness does not mean removing boundaries, and reveals how Jesus modeled the ultimate act of release. It’s time to stop making yourself pay for what’s already been paid for.
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https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/forgiveness-for-everyone-video-download/
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0:00 — How Unforgiveness Keeps You Stuck
1:07 — The One Skill That Determines Your Destiny
2:08 — Why Dr. Weiss Wrote Forgiveness for Everyone
3:47 — Symptoms of Unforgiveness
4:51 — The Struggle To Forgive Yourself
7:12 — Self-Forgiveness Exercise & The Superpower of Forgiveness
11:29 — Forgiveness and Boundaries
17:46 — Final Prayer and Call to Freedom
You’re Still Punishing Yourself For Your Past (And It’s Destroying You)
Posted on 05/14/2026