Owning the Damage: How Accountability Frees You

In this episode Matthew Stevens explores the hard work of ownership: facing the harm we caused, accepting responsibility without shame, and using emotional intelligence to make better choices. He shares personal stories about realizing when his unregulated responses hurt others, the steps he took to confront that truth, and how forgiveness of self opened a path to repair.

The episode offers practical reflections and questions to help listeners identify patterns, take accountability in the moment, and begin making things right through actions rather than explanations.