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Regret, self-forgiveness, self-doubt, comparison, and feeling behind in life—if you’re wondering how to forgive yourself for past mistakes, stop being so hard on yourself, or make peace with a life that hasn’t gone as planned, this episode is for you.

In this episode of In Full Power, Jasmine Conway explores how to give yourself grace for the decisions you made with what you knew then—and for the things you’re still figuring out today. From relationship regrets and career decisions to unmet expectations about marriage, family, and success, we’re talking about the moments that leave you asking, “Why didn’t I know better?” or “What am I doing with my life?”

Through personal stories, a reflection on Toni Morrison’s journey, and a look at hindsight bias, Jasmine shares an encouraging perspective on self-compassion, personal growth, and trusting yourself through uncertainty. You can learn from your choices, want more for your future, and still appreciate who you are right now.

Key takeaways:

• Letting go of regret: Understand why judging past decisions with today’s knowledge can leave you being unfair to yourself.
• Self-forgiveness without avoiding accountability: Learn from mistakes without turning them into proof that something is wrong with you.
• Feeling behind in life: Rethink the timelines you’re using to measure your relationships, career, and success.
• Building self-trust: Recognize that you can make decisions with incomplete information and adjust as you learn.
• Giving yourself grace: Try a simple two-sentence exercise to bring more understanding to your past and present self.

You don’t have to hate who you were to grow beyond them. And you don’t have to have your entire life figured out to keep moving forward.

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