The Real Intelligence Podcast with Jenny Swim

39: Forgiveness vs Reconciliation: Stop Waiting for the Apology with Ganel-Lyn Condie

Jenny Swim Episode 39

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Forgiveness vs Reconciliation — and why confusing them keeps you stuck.

In this episode of The Real Intelligence Podcast, Jenny Swim sits down with speaker, author and mental health advocate Ganel-Lyn Condie to untangle one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth: forgiveness.

Forgiveness is not access.
It is not trust.
And it is not reconciliation.

Together, they explore how waiting for an apology drains your internal capacity, how resentment quietly erodes leadership and relationships, and why reclaiming your power starts internally — not externally.

You’ll learn:

  • The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation 
  • Why you can forgive someone who never apologizes
  • What to do when old pain resurfaces
  • Practical tools for moving forward without abandoning yourself

This is a grounded, emotionally mature conversation for leaders, parents, and high-capacity humans who want peace without pretending, and boundaries without bitterness.

Forgiveness isn’t about outcomes.
It’s about stewardship of your own energy.

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Connect with Ganel-Lyn Condie

To learn more about Ganel-Lyn’s work, speaking, and resources on emotional resilience and relationships, visit:

Website: https://ganellyn.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganellyn/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ganellyn.condie

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ganellyn

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