Why “I’m sorry” doesn’t heal relationships | Maiysha Clairborne | TEDxAsheville

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Most of us are taught that “I’m sorry” is supposed to make things better—so why do so many relationships still ache with unresolved hurt? In this thought‑provoking talk, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne brings vulnerability and humor to share the five‑step process that turned what she assumed would be a simple apology to her mother into deep healing and repair between them, offering practical tools we can all use to move from apology to repair in our own lives. Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an integrative physician and communication architect whose work sits at the intersection of trauma, neuroscience, and psychology. She works with clinicians, leaders, and organizations to create psychologically safe, trust‑centered cultures through coaching, workshops, and consulting, providing practical tools for navigating conflict, repair, and crucial conversations. A two‑time TEDx Asheville speaker, author, and podcast host, she shows leaders how our past experiences live in our present conversations—and how

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