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6. Toxic Positivity (Part 4): Sickness
In Part 4 of this series, we respond to a viewer's submission about a relative receiving toxic positivity during illness. Jenny Faith shares her experience of being told to "snap out of it".
00:00 Introduction
00:34 A viewer's sharing about a relative facing toxic positivity during illness, hosts respond
02:59 Toxic positive comments do not produce genuine, positive emotions
03:47 The problem isn't sharing positivity, but the execution
04:23 Validating others' emotions and realities, instead of denying them
04:55 Jenny Faith shares how she was denied of her emotions and told to "snap out of it”
05:32 People who hurt us deeply could have the “access” or relationship to
06:10 Possible reasons why people say toxic positive comments
06:53 Supporting others without toxicity
07:08 Setting boundaries with others who tend to give toxic positive responses
07:55 Preview of the next episode
Watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please support us by subscribing or leaving a donation.
About us: I Feel Fine Really is a podcast where we have honest conversations about mental health, by Jenny Faith Koh and Janine Yeo.
Follow us for updates: Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
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By I Feel Fine ReallyIn Part 4 of this series, we respond to a viewer's submission about a relative receiving toxic positivity during illness. Jenny Faith shares her experience of being told to "snap out of it".
00:00 Introduction
00:34 A viewer's sharing about a relative facing toxic positivity during illness, hosts respond
02:59 Toxic positive comments do not produce genuine, positive emotions
03:47 The problem isn't sharing positivity, but the execution
04:23 Validating others' emotions and realities, instead of denying them
04:55 Jenny Faith shares how she was denied of her emotions and told to "snap out of it”
05:32 People who hurt us deeply could have the “access” or relationship to
06:10 Possible reasons why people say toxic positive comments
06:53 Supporting others without toxicity
07:08 Setting boundaries with others who tend to give toxic positive responses
07:55 Preview of the next episode
Watch the video podcast on our YouTube channel. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please support us by subscribing or leaving a donation.
About us: I Feel Fine Really is a podcast where we have honest conversations about mental health, by Jenny Faith Koh and Janine Yeo.
Follow us for updates: Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook