"Everything happens for a reason." Or does it? Mike and Chaya dissect this common idiom and its negative impact on individuals facing challenging situations. They explore the meaning of toxic positivity, importance of personal agency, and how Mike's experiences with depression led to creating supportive spaces for neurodivergence.

TW: Talk of Suicide

We Also Cover:

• How Deterministic Views Harm Mental Health
• Early Mental Health Intervention Awareness
• Peer Support's Transformative Nature
• The Infinite Possibilities in Chaos Theory
• Authentic Emotional Validation
• Beauty in Imperfection

Quotes:

• "We've been told to always smile and say it's a good day."
• "It's not nihilistic to say that we're insignificant, it's very beautiful and empowering."
• "I love hearing about other people's experiences because I never thought there would be anyone else who feels exactly like I feel."
• "Every individual has a story. Every behavior has a reason."

As always, thanks for lending us your ears and keep igniting that spark!

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• Website: https://sparklaunchpodcast.com/
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• Mike on Instagram: @followshisghost