Clinical Psychologist and Author
Harriet Lerner is a renowned clinical psychologist and author, best known for her work on women's psychology and the dynamics of apology.
Forgiveness is supposed to be a virtue — but is it something we owe other people, or something we ultimately do to free ourselves? Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Brené Brown, and Harriet Lerner debate whether forgiveness is a moral obligation, a personal act of self-liberation, or something far more complicated than either framing allows.
Jul 13, 2026Public apologies are everywhere — from celebrity statements to corporate press releases — but are they actually making anyone more accountable? Harriet Lerner, Dan Seth, and Brené Brown examine whether we've genuinely gotten better at saying sorry, or just better at making it look that way.
Jun 16, 2026