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23| Seeing the Cabin: Why Gratitude Isn't Toxic Positivity
"I don't want to be the most grateful guy in the room. That's toxic positivity BS." A man in my group said this last week.
And honestly? I got it. We've all met THAT Christian with rose-colored glasses who pretends pain doesn't exist. But there's a massive difference between toxic positivity and real gratitude.
One denies reality. The other helps you see the cabin when you're stuck in the rain.
In this episode:→ The Hiker Story: Why gratitude is orientation, not optimism → Brain science: How gratitude literally moves your nervous system elevator → The Arsenal of Appreciation: Building stories you can share when the moment is right → A 30-second practice to craft your first appreciation story Three anchors you'll remember:• Gratitude isn't a costume, it's a regulation tool• It doesn't replace reality, it widens your window of tolerance • Your brain is wired for orientation, not blind optimismThis isn't about pretending everything's fine. It's about training your brain to function when everything feels overwhelming.Perfect for the holidays. Essential for life.
🔗 Full iBliss Gratitude Meditation https://youtu.be/F86n5ceCfIw?si=ymOmvvCR2WJkol1M
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If this episode stirred something in you, if you're realizing shadow work isn't something you can do alone - the Open Heart Journey is a 12-week coaching intensive starting January 2026.12 men. 12 weeks. Real transformation in community.
🔗 **Learn More & Apply:**
https://www.jasontwombly.com/join-the-journey
Spots are limited. This is for men who are done performing and ready to become whole.---
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🎧 The Heartsmith PodcastListen & subscribe:
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-twombly
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heartsmith-podcast/id1716208571
📝 The Heartsmith CoachWeekly insights & practices: Substack: https://substack.com/@jasontwombly
▶️ YouTubeWatch episodes & behind-the-scenes: https://www.youtube.com/@theheartsmithpodcast/podcasts
💪 Men's CoachingReady for the deeper work? Coaching: https://www.jasontwombly.com
#Gratitude #MensWork #EmotionalHealth #Neuroscience #ToxicPositivity #MentalHealth #Brotherhood #ManCave #HeartsSmithPodcast #Masculinity #JoyStrength #NervousSystemRegulation
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By Jason Twombly"I don't want to be the most grateful guy in the room. That's toxic positivity BS." A man in my group said this last week.
And honestly? I got it. We've all met THAT Christian with rose-colored glasses who pretends pain doesn't exist. But there's a massive difference between toxic positivity and real gratitude.
One denies reality. The other helps you see the cabin when you're stuck in the rain.
In this episode:→ The Hiker Story: Why gratitude is orientation, not optimism → Brain science: How gratitude literally moves your nervous system elevator → The Arsenal of Appreciation: Building stories you can share when the moment is right → A 30-second practice to craft your first appreciation story Three anchors you'll remember:• Gratitude isn't a costume, it's a regulation tool• It doesn't replace reality, it widens your window of tolerance • Your brain is wired for orientation, not blind optimismThis isn't about pretending everything's fine. It's about training your brain to function when everything feels overwhelming.Perfect for the holidays. Essential for life.
🔗 Full iBliss Gratitude Meditation https://youtu.be/F86n5ceCfIw?si=ymOmvvCR2WJkol1M
🔥 READY FOR DEEP WORK? THE OPEN HEART JOURNEY
If this episode stirred something in you, if you're realizing shadow work isn't something you can do alone - the Open Heart Journey is a 12-week coaching intensive starting January 2026.12 men. 12 weeks. Real transformation in community.
🔗 **Learn More & Apply:**
https://www.jasontwombly.com/join-the-journey
Spots are limited. This is for men who are done performing and ready to become whole.---
🔗 CONNECT WITH THE HEARTSMITH:
🎧 The Heartsmith PodcastListen & subscribe:
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-twombly
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heartsmith-podcast/id1716208571
📝 The Heartsmith CoachWeekly insights & practices: Substack: https://substack.com/@jasontwombly
▶️ YouTubeWatch episodes & behind-the-scenes: https://www.youtube.com/@theheartsmithpodcast/podcasts
💪 Men's CoachingReady for the deeper work? Coaching: https://www.jasontwombly.com
#Gratitude #MensWork #EmotionalHealth #Neuroscience #ToxicPositivity #MentalHealth #Brotherhood #ManCave #HeartsSmithPodcast #Masculinity #JoyStrength #NervousSystemRegulation