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Podcast: She Flourishes with Brenda Jasmin
Episode: 72. Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Always Looking on the Bright Side with Brenda Jasmin
Description: Do you feel pressure to be positive and happy no matter what life throws your way? In a culture that promotes a “Good Vibes Only” mentality, it can feel as though there’s little space to talk about our real feelings. This pressure to be happy and positive at all costs can lead to toxic positivity.
In this episode Brenda provides insights into how toxic positivity can have a detrimental effect on your mental and emotional health by promoting the suppression of real and valid feelings. It expands on the importance of recognizing that authentic positivity isn’t about...