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Episode 39 - Just HOW toxic is Toxic Positivity?

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Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 39 - Just HOW toxic is Toxic Positivity? - is now LIVE!

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide

Toxic positivity is a term that has been used more and more frequently over the last ten years, but the question is, how toxic is it REALLY? The answer? Very...and it can be compromising your needs in ways that you aren't even aware of...

In this episode we cover:

  • A little comment about negative self talk and how we are human too
  • The difference between blaming ourselves and holding ourselves accountable
  • What is Toxic Positivity?
  • How Toxic Positivity compromises your needs and the needs of others
  • The difference between forced positivity and genuine healing
  • How toxic positivity blocks the healing process
  • How toxic positivity shows up on social media
  • How toxic positivity blocks you from being able to the work around dismantling privilege
  • How often 'inspirational posts' can engage with toxic positivity
  • The difference between wanting to create something supportive, nourishing and constructive from a space that is neutral and using toxic positivity to mask reality
  • How frequently toxic positivity shows up in personal development spaces
  • Why personal development often is a barrier to true personal healing
  • The danger of toxic positivity when it comes to trauma
  • One of the main reasons we engage in toxic positivity
  • Why sometimes the shit sandwich can be toxic positivity
  • The difference between offering support and wanting to try to 'give' someone 'positivity'
  • The importance of being human and of wholeness in navigating and experiencing life
  • Some ideas and suggestions of ways to support someone when they're going through a challenging time

    • The TED Talk 'Beyond Closure' by Nancy Berns and TEDxDesMoines that we reference can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0rCfXSdYPE

    The episode where we talk about the emotional tunnel is Episode 32 - Why (generally speaking) there are no such thing as negative emotions

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