Somewhere between “good vibes only” and “stay strong” lives the quiet truth that most of us avoid — sometimes, it’s okay not to be okay.

In this week’s episode of The Chiron Intensive, I sat down with my co-host Zeatha Saint Fleur to unpack one of the most misunderstood wellness trends out there: toxic positivity — and how it differs from the deep, healing practice of self-compassion.

Together, we shared our personal experiences, challenged performative positivity in professional spaces, and held space for the reality that sometimes growth comes wrapped in grief, not glitter.