From forced positivity to curated “authenticity,” we’re living in the era of emotional forgery where looking real is often more important than being real. Research shows that performing feelings you don’t have can spike anxiety, burnout, and even physical health risks. In this episode, I sit down with The M Take Podcast to call out the curated chaos, unpack why performative personas are so seductive, and explore how to spot when “real” is actually rehearsed. Because the one thing you can’t fake… is the truth.