Unchecked

Today we delve into the complex topic of forgiveness, and the importance of self-forgiveness as a precursor to forgiving others. We explore the emotional and psychological aspects of forgiveness, discussing how it relates to healing and personal growth.

We further touch on the neuroscience behind forgiveness, the significance of understanding apologies, and the impact of generational trauma. We want to encourage you to embrace forgiveness as a means to achieve peace and emotional well-being.

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What is Unchecked?

What if everything you’ve been told about your brain—and healing—is outdated, oversimplified, or flat-out wrong?

Welcome to Unchecked, the podcast that blows the lid off the traditional mental health system. Neuroscientist Dr. Nicolina Bruno and certified coach Sharon Heno, a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience, are pulling back the curtain on a system that too often keeps people stuck, sick, and silent.

This is where science meets soul. Where clinical coldness gets replaced with real talk. And where we stop pathologizing the human experience.

From trauma and stigma to identity, neuroscience, and self-healing—nothing is off-limits. Sharon says what most professionals won’t. Nicolina decodes the science no one else explains. Together, they’re flipping the script on what mental wellness really means.

No filters. No performance. No playing small.
This is Unchecked—raw, rebellious, and relentlessly real.

Stay bold. Stay curious. And above all, stay unchecked.