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There is a lot of common summertime advice. For example, don't go swimming for a half hour after you eat. Don't scratch a bug bite. Don't touch someone who has poison ivy because you might catch it. Are these things true or summertime folklore? This episode starts with some answers. https://www.silive.com/healthfit/2012/07/summer_myths_debunked.html Do you know what toxic positivity is? It's the philosophy that says to look on the bright side. Try to stay positive no matter what. Don't worry – everything's going to be just fine. We often say these things to comfort people, but it may be doing more harm than good. That's according to my guest, Whitney Goodman. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed With Being Happy (https://amzn.to/3cwrhcf).  You may know your chronological age, but do you know your biological age? There is pretty strong evidence that how you live your life can accelerate or roll back your biological age, according to my guest, Morgan Levine. She is an assistant professor of pathology at Yale University School of Medicine and author of the book, True Age: Cutting-Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock (https://amzn.to/3zaRepw). Listen as she explains what you can do to slow or reverse the aging process so you stay as young as you can for as long as you can.  The old advice to, “Stop and smell the roses” may be more important than you ever thought. It appears the scent of a rose can improve your memory, your dreams and even your happiness. Listen as I explain. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1059329/How-sweet-dreams–simply-smell-roses.html and https://www.nature.com/news/2007/070305/full/news070305-10.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living a healthy, balanced life requires having good emotional health. Unfortunately, many people overlook this crucial element, and most of the time we hardly understand what is actually beneficial or not, like toxic positivity. In today's episode, we focus on how to take care of our emotional self, toxic positivity, dysfunctional family patterns, and understanding the definition of trauma on a higher level. Join us today in this information-packed episode with Whitney Goodman and learn more about emotional wellness to live a better life. Whitney Goodman is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, author, and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a virtual therapy practice in Florida. Whitney's debut book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, shows readers how to shift the goal from being happy to being authentic in order to live fully. A millennial on a quest to make mental health information accessible and easy to understand, Whitney helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional wellness. ☀️ Join our new Dream Life Club—your ultimate resource for personal growth, wellbeing & community | https://lavendaire.com/DLC TIMESTAMPS: 6:33 - Radical acceptance 7:26 - What is Toxic Positivity? 8:33 - What is Optimism? 10:23 - Positive affirmation is not for everyone 12:32 - Examples of toxic positivity phrases 14:27 - Keys to living a full life 18:26 - The basics of emotional wellness 21:52 - How to take care of our emotional self 29:54 - How to heal from trauma: do's and dont's 31:57 - Trauma is a part of your story 33:44 - The concept of Parentification 41:36 - How to set boundaries within your family 43:07 - Nurture better mental health 46:54 - Definition of Trauma 50:54 - Alleviate Childhood Trauma FIND WHITNEY ONLINE: Website Instagram SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Toxic positivity is a phenomenon that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. It is characterized by the constant reinforcement of an overly optimistic attitude, to the point of ignoring, invalidating, or minimizing the hardships or feelings faced by individuals. This can create a sense of disconnect between people. It can also be detrimental to those struggling with mental health issues, as it invalidates their experiences and makes them feel like they are not allowed to have genuine emotions.  To address the concept and challenges of toxic positivity to individuals and relationships, we consulted Psychotherapist, Whitney Goodman. Walking us through her book aptly titled Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, Whitney helps us understand how to create an atmosphere of open communication, where people can be honest about their feelings without fear of judgment or invalidation. Listen and learn:  Toxic positivity: what does it mean? The repercussions of toxic positivity  How toxic positivity can stunt creativity What does healthy non-toxic positivity look like?  Why has the concept of toxic positivity become so controversial?  How to avoid toxic positivity Toxic positivity in the workplace: challenges and solutions How do we let go of toxic positivity? The benefits and drawbacks of complaining Resources:  Learn more about Whitney on her site: https://sitwithwhit.com/ Grab your copy of Toxity Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593418277 Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych, including Yael's new book, Work, Parent, Thrive! Check out Debbie, Yael, and Jill's websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more! About Whitney Goodman Whitney Goodman, LMFT, is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit. She is also an author and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a virtual therapy practice in Florida. Whitney's debut book TOXIC POSITIVITY: KEEPING IT REAL IN A WORLD OBSESSED WITH BEING HAPPY, shows readers how to shift the goal from being happy to being authentic in order to live fully. A millennial on a quest to make mental health information accessible and easy to understand, Whitney helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional wellness. She earned her undergraduate degree at Tulane University and a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Miami. Whitney has a column in Psychology Today and has been featured in several publications, including The New York Times, Teen Vogue, NY Magazine, and Good Morning America.  Relevant episodes: 168. Everyday Conversations: How Conversational Style Impacts Relationships with Deborah Tannen 179. How to Be An Adult in Relationships with Dave Richo 181. Stop Avoiding Stuff with Matt Boone 191. Conversations that Connect with AJ Harbinger 269. Connection Through Vulnerability with Rikke Kjelgaard 270. How Am I Doing? with Cory Yeager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy.Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebookKristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com].You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts.We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod.And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-bookCheck out Kristen's other podcasts! The Royal Report from Newsweek https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-royal-report/id1603695814Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristenhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

Kristen & Jolenta live by Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy by Whitney Goodman. Will Kristen and Jolenta ditch toxic positivity and live a values-driven life? Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirmation podcast hosted by Jolenta and Kristen! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/listentobythebook Kristen and Jolenta's new book How to be Fine is available now [amazon.com]. You can subscribe to Jolenta and Kristen's show, We Love You (And So Can You) on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts [podcasts.apple.com], or wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you! CALL us at 302-49B-OOKS. Email us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com, or tweet us @jolentag, @kristenmeinzer, or @bythebookpod. And if you haven't already, please join our By The Book Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/116407428966900/?source_id=475465442806687 To get By the Book merch, head over to PodSwag.com: https://www.podswag.com/collections/by-the-book Check out Kristen's other podcasts! The Pursuit of Happier on Knowable https://knowable.fyi/courses/happiness [knowable.fyi] Innovation Uncovered https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-uncovered/id1516667844 Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-therapy-with-rafer-kristen/id1508455193

You open Instagram and it hits you right away, a sense of perfection or idealism that seems just a little too shiny, a little too great to be real. And guess what? Most of the time, it isn't. Today's guest, Dr. Whitney Goodman, assures us of that much and more. She's the radically honest psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account, @sitwithwhit, the book Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, and the owner of the Collaborative Counseling Center, a private therapy practice in Miami. She helps individuals and couples heal past wounds and create the life they've always wanted. We spend this episode unpacking the false perception of perfection all around us, the world's constant striving for “happiness,” and why finding center in your life is so much more complicated than that – and should be! Whether it's content-friendly or not – feeling all the feelings, really embracing them and chershing them, can be as healthy for us as a diverse and nutrient-rich diet. Dr. Goodman offers up a more diverse experience, more layers to really dive into and learn about ourselves and the people we love. We get tips on listening (it's more than just hearing!), recognizing toxic positivity and understanding why it sells, the importance of values over happiness, and prioritizing focus time – even thirty minutes a day – to help keep your mind sharp. It's time to get honest about – well, everything! There's no time to waste striving and stressing over goals that only move further into the distance the harder we work at them. Life is perfect as it is, we're so glad Dr. Goodman took the time to share this message with us today. You will learn about... Pitfalls of toxic positivity How to respond instead → Really, truly listening to someone Finding room for validation beyond happiness  Seeing the world in black and white Setting realistic goals to actually feel fulfillment Values > happiness Whitney's personal experience and growth Feeling all the feelings and that's ok The power of 30-minute focus blocks  Recognizing toxic positivity How to give feedback to someone who's “toxically positive” Setting boundaries with friends/family in a compassionate way How to find a therapist The flaw with “time heals all wounds” The “Good Enough” community Unpacking the perfection trend Social's media place in all of this The truth about most influencers  Resources: Website: https://sitwithwhit.com/ (sitwithwhit.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit/?hl=en (@sitwithwhit) Twitter: https://twitter.com/sitwithwhit (@sitwithwhit) Collab Counseling: https://www.collabcounseling.com/ (collabcounseling.com) Read: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Positivity-Keeping-World-Obsessed/dp/0593418271 (Toxic Positivity by Whitney Goodman) “Good Enough” Community: https://sitwithwhit.substack.com/ (sitwithwhit.substack.com) Connect with Kelly: https://kellyleveque.com/ (kellyleveque.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewellbykelly/ (@bewellbykelly) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly/ (www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly) Be Well By Kelly is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media). Mentioned in this episode: Vuori Performance Apparel https://vuori.com/kelly (Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly.)

In this podcast episode, Emma chats to Radically Honest Psychologist Whitney Goodman (@sitwithwhit) about Toxic Positivity.If you haven't heard the phrase toxic positivity before, it refers to saying things like 'good vibes only' and 'look on the bright side'. It's a positive platitude someone might offer when you tell them about something you're struggling with or sayings such as 'everything happens for a reason'.It might feel like being helpful, it may even seem like kindness to offer a hopeful perspective but, Whitney argues, that it actually invalidates your feelings and can leave you feeling dissatisfied and confused.During our conversation, Whitney and I discuss our thoughts on The Secret and the idea you can manifest your perfect life, we realise how insidious toxic positivity is and how it affects us all. We discuss the type of people who have 'be kind' in their social media bios and how [spoiler alert] they are usually trolls.Whitney also offers valuable tools on how to eradicate toxic positivity and the ways in which you can be helpful and constructive and why, actually, a little negativity is now bad thing...Whitney's book Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy is available now.Listen ad-free now on PatreonTo join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by someone who leads with radical, honest content that challenges toxic positivity. I'm interviewing Whitney Goodman, an author and licensed psychotherapist who many feel is a breath of fresh air in this busy mental health conversation that can often promote unattainable positivity. She has a brand new book out called Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Positive Thinking and this book really explores a lot of the B.S we see online. This idea that if you just think more positively, everything will become a possibility. I obviously love positive energy and I've interviewed some incredible people around the idea of manifestation but I love how Whitney brings nuance to this conversation. Whitney uses her own experiences as a therapist to show why these approaches can be extremely harmful to our mental health and alternatively suggests a more realistic and perhaps a more authentic way to move through life, heal and create an experience that's honest and still deeply fulfilling.For more information on Whitney:Website: https://sitwithwhit.com/Instagram: @sitwithwhitBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toxic-Positivity-Keeping-World-Obsessed/dp/B09N9TP74J ---Hosted by Poppy JamieProduced by Georgie RutherfordEdited by George Drake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes, it's better to just listen and let your kid vent. Join me in conversation with psychotherapist Whitney Goodman, who you may know from the terrific Instagram page @sitwithwhit. She is the author of Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy. We discuss what toxic positivity is, how to listen and when to give advice, and we trade stories of some times we wish we could have acted differently. Allstate: Is your family's data protected? Head to www.AIP.com/HUMANS to learn more! Everlywell: I LOVED getting to learn more about my hormones with Everlywell! Get 20% off an at-home lab test at www.everlywell.com/HUMANS  Once Upon A Farm: My favorite! My high schooler's favorite! Get 35% off your first subscription at www.onceuponafarmorganics.com  Clare: This paint is gorgeous - "Good Jeans" is so calming. Get $5 off your first gallon at www.clare.com/humans  Produced by Dear Media

When going through difficulty, many people turn to friends and family for support. But what happens when those people dismiss your feelings and tell you to “look on the bright side?” While it may be said with the best of intentions, this is an example of toxic positivity. In this episode, Whitney Goodman, author of the book Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, will define toxic positivity and speak on the importance of allowing ourselves, and those we support, to feel hard feelings. It's okay to not be okay sometimes. Goodman uses research and client examples to help listeners learn how to work through difficult emotions. Guest: Whitney Goodman, LMFT Whitney Goodman is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, the author of Toxic Positivity, and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a private therapy practice in Miami, FL. She helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional awareness. Whitney earned her undergraduate degree at Tulane University and a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Miami. She has additional training and certifications in working with couples, trauma, and clients who have been diagnosed with chronic illness. Whitney has her own column in Psychology Today and has been featured in dozens of domestic and international publications, including The New York Times, Teen Vogue, NY Magazine, Instyle, and Good Morning America. Whitney is a millennial on a quest to make mental health information accessible and easy to understand. She rejects the idea that a therapist should be a blank slate and believes that authenticity and emotional expression are the keys to living a full life. Whitney fully embraces her successes, humanity, and struggles and strives for authenticity in everything she does. Whitney lives in Miami, FL with her husband, their son, and two dogs, Luna and Charlie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aimatmelanoma/support

How many times did your mother tell you not to swim for half an hour after you eat or not to scratch a bug bite or don't touch someone who has poison ivy because you can catch it? There is a lot of that summertime advice flying around. This episode begins by looking at whether this advice is true or not. https://www.silive.com/healthfit/2012/07/summer_myths_debunked.html There is something called toxic positivity. It is the idea that we should always look on the bright side, be happy, everything happens for a reason, don't worry, you'll be fine – you know what I mean. Often we say these things to comfort people but it may have the opposite effect. Joining me to discuss toxic positivity and the damage it can do is Whitney Goodman a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed With Being Happy (https://amzn.to/3cwrhcf).  You have your chronological age and then there is your biological age. You can't do anything about your chronological age, but it does appear you can roll back the years on your biological age according to Morgan Levine. She is an assistant professor of pathology at Yale University School of Medicine and author of the book, True Age: Cutting-Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock (https://amzn.to/3zaRepw).. Listen as she reveals what to do to stay young for as long as possible. Smelling roses can have quite an impact on you and it is all good!. That scent can affect your memory, your dreams and your happiness. Listen as I explain. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1059329/How-sweet-dreams--simply-smell-roses.html and https://www.nature.com/news/2007/070305/full/news070305-10.html PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Factor makes it easy to eat clean 24/7, with fresh, delicious, prepared meals! Head to https://go.factor75.com/something120 & use promo code Something120 to get $120 off! Start hiring NOW with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to upgrade your job post at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING  Offer good for a limited time. Truebill is the smartest way to manage your finances. The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Get started today at https://Truebill.com/SYSK! See for yourself why teams at Airtable, Dropbox, HubSpot, Zendesk, and thousands of other companies use Zapier every day to automate their businesses! Try Zapier for free today at https://zapier.com/SYSK Go to https://Shopify.com/sysk for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features! Redeem your rewards for cash in any amount, at any time, with Discover Card! Learn more at https://Discover.com/RedeemRewards The magic is waiting! Download Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, for free, from the iOS App Store or Google Play today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we speak with Whitney Goodman, author of Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Positive Thinking.   Society bombards us with "positive vibes only" type thinking. "This too shall pass."  "It could be worse." These platitudes can be isolating and make emotional situations such as illness, loss and breakups even worse.  Whitney shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. Subscribe to Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast on any podcast platform. Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review”!    

Whitney Goodman is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit and author of the new best-selling book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy. Whitney is also the owner of the Collaborative Counseling Center, a private therapy practice in Miami. She helps individuals and couples heal past wounds and create the life they've always wanted. Her work has been featured in dozens of publications and programs, including The New York Times, Teen Vogue, New York magazine, InStyle, and Good Morning America. Goodman lives in Miami with her husband and their two dogs, Luna and Charlie, and her son. To connect with and follow Whitney: @sitwithwhit

Today we welcome Whitney Goodman, the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account Sit With Whit. She is the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a private therapy practice in Miami. Whitney has her own column in Psychology Today and has been featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, NY Magazine, Instyle, Good Morning America, and other publications. Her most recent book is called Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy.In this episode, I talk to Whitney Goodman about toxic positivity. A happy outlook in life is a strength; but when taken too far, it can backfire and work against us. Positivity stops becoming helpful when we deny the realities of hardship and trauma. Whitney believes positivity is not the panacea to our problems—it needs to be applied in the right time, place, and purpose. She shares with us ways on how to be supportive without being dismissive of our own well-being and of others. We also touch on the topics of authenticity, gratitude, hope, relationships, and work.Website: sitwithwhit.comInstagram: @SitWithWhit Topics01:43 When positivity becomes toxic03:08 Pretending to be happy06:50 Do positive people always succeed?10:26 Changing toxic positivity14:06 Well-being > positive thinking20:05 Stop shaming yourself22:00 Realistic affirmations and organic gratitude25:48 How to complain effectively27:55 Ingredients of communication30:07 Discrimination with a smile33:56 A value-driven life36:25 It's okay to just be40:06 Positive fantasy can be helpful

This week on the #RadicallyLovedPodcast, Rosie and Whitney talk about understanding and overcoming toxic positivity. Toxic positivity is not positivity at all. Presenting a false smile while suffering can hurt you. People would prefer to put on a happy facade than deal with the situation, but setting aside or swallowing feelings and forcefully projecting positivity leads to more unhappiness. In this episode, Rosie and Whitney delve into the causes of toxic positivity and the importance of dealing with our negative emotions.This episode is brought to you by: CalmVisit www.calm.com/loved for 40% Off Calm Premium Subscription Inside Tracker20% off the entire InsideTracker store! Head over to www.insidetracker.com/LOVED to get startedHere are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1.Understand the difference between being positive and toxic positivity.2.Know practical ways to deal with and overcome toxic positivity.3.Learn how you can help others deal with the daily stresses of life healthily.Episode Highlights[00:50] What is Toxic Positivity?[01:24] Toxic Positivity and the COVID-19 Pandemic[04:05] Fear of Rejection[07:16] Discerning Your Bad Place [11:01] Being a Wellness Practitioner during the Pandemic[12:35] Showing Up for Yourself[15:44] Systemic Toxic Positivity[20:21] Oneness in the Community[24:34] Wellness Practitioner's Tips on Creating Oneness[26:29] Whitney On Her Book, The Future, And Being Radically LovedResources:●Connect with Whitney Goodman:○Website: https://sitwithwhit.com/ ○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit/ ○LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylhawkins/○Twitter: https://twitter.com/sitwithwhit ●Book an appointment with The Collaborative Counseling Center through https://www.collabcounseling.com/ ●Order Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy here: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Positivity-Keeping-World-Obsessed-ebook/dp/B094VCFSZW ●Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts. ●Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!●Stay updated!○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/○Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta○Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie○TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

This week on the #RadicallyLovedPodcast, Rosie and Whitney talk about understanding and overcoming toxic positivity. Toxic positivity is not positivity at all. Presenting a false smile while suffering can hurt you. People would prefer to put on a happy facade than deal with the situation, but setting aside or swallowing feelings and forcefully projecting positivity leads to more unhappiness. In this episode, Rosie and Whitney delve into the causes of toxic positivity and the importance of dealing with our negative emotions.This episode is brought to you by: CalmVisit www.calm.com/loved for 40% Off Calm Premium Subscription Inside Tracker20% off the entire InsideTracker store! Head over to www.insidetracker.com/LOVED to get startedHere are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1.Understand the difference between being positive and toxic positivity.2.Know practical ways to deal with and overcome toxic positivity.3.Learn how you can help others deal with the daily stresses of life healthily.Episode Highlights[00:50] What is Toxic Positivity?[01:24] Toxic Positivity and the COVID-19 Pandemic[04:05] Fear of Rejection[07:16] Discerning Your Bad Place [11:01] Being a Wellness Practitioner during the Pandemic[12:35] Showing Up for Yourself[15:44] Systemic Toxic Positivity[20:21] Oneness in the Community[24:34] Wellness Practitioner's Tips on Creating Oneness[26:29] Whitney On Her Book, The Future, And Being Radically LovedResources:●Connect with Whitney Goodman:○Website: https://sitwithwhit.com/ ○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit/ ○LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylhawkins/○Twitter: https://twitter.com/sitwithwhit ●Book an appointment with The Collaborative Counseling Center through https://www.collabcounseling.com/ ●Order Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy here: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Positivity-Keeping-World-Obsessed-ebook/dp/B094VCFSZW ●Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts. ●Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!●Stay updated!○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/○Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta○Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie○TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

We've all either heard it before or offered it as advice; “It could be worse” or “Everything happens for a reason.” And while people might mean well, sometimes it's the last thing you want to hear when you are having a tough time. Is there an obsession with looking at the bright side of things? Well, our guest on Real Health this week certainly thinks so. I'm joined by psychotherapist Whitney Goodman to discuss how too much positivity can turn negative. Her new book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy, looks at exactly that. Whitney explains that timing is important in determining when positivity will turn toxic: “I think timing is one of the biggest factors that brings positivity from being helpful or healthy into the relm of being toxic. When we use it at a time when someone is struggling and looking for a different type of support, that is when we can really see it go wrong.” Even aspiring to be happy all the time is not something Whitney believes we should be aiming for: “This goal that we are striving towards is actually going to make us more miserable because we are missing out on so much good data and information and experiences when we try to avoid everything in life that isn't happiness or positivity.” We also discuss positive affirmations and what advice we should give when someone needs help or support. For more episodes, tips and advice from the show just go to: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-re…health-podcast/ And you can get in touch - I'm @KarlHenryPT on Instagram and Twitter and realhealth@independent.ie. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple and Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from. The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.

Don't worry be happy. Society is stuck in a cycle of toxic positivity, demanding that we make lemonade out of lemons all the time according to therapist Whitney Goodman. She says its exhausting and there are negative consequences for too much positivity. It's become an obligation and makes us less able to deal with inevitable challenges in life. She shares her antidote in her new book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy.

We all know that having a positive outlook on life is good for mental well-being. If the last two years have taught us anything, life isn't always positive. We all deal with painful emotions and experiences. While emotions can sometimes be unpleasant, we need to express them honestly and authentically. On the show today, I'm joined by a fellow therapist, Whitney Goodman. We talk about toxic positivity, gaslighting, and the importance of processing our emotions—even our painful ones. Additionally, we also discuss Whitney's new book, Toxic Positivity, and practical action steps on recognizing if we are operating with toxic positivity in our relationships. Whitney Goodman is a radically honest psychotherapist behind the popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit and the Collaborative Counseling Center owner, a private therapy practice in Miami. She helps individuals and couples heal past wounds and create the life they want. Goodman lives in Miami with her husband and their two dogs, Luna and Charlie, and their son. Listen in to learn more: What is toxic positivity? The dangers of toxic positivity, especially among the minority community How is gaslighting connected to toxic positivity? The difference between listening and hearing Resources we discussed Connect with Whitney Instagram: @sitwithwhit Website: CollabCounseling.com Pick up a copy of her book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy Books Mentioned : The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier

We interview Whitney, a psychotherapist and author of the new book "Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy". We discuss what toxic positivity is and how to implement positivity into your life in a healthier way. We also discuss imposter syndrome, giving advice vs listening to others, law of attraction & much more! Follow Whitney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit All same time next week podcast social media links + music playlists: https://linktr.ee/sametimenextweek

Whitney Goodman, psychotherapist and author of “Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy” joins Mark Thompson to explain how she helps people heal past wounds and create the life they've always wanted.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day we’re bombarded with pressure to be happy and positive, and Whitney Goodman, a “radically honest psychotherapist” behind the popular account @sitwithwit reckons this toxic positivity is damaging us and our relationships. She shares her tips on how to work through difficult emotions. WANT MORE FROM WHITNEY? Find out more about her book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy (Hachette, $32.99), here. Or, follow her on Instagram @sitwithwit. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV, here. In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitney Goodman is a “radically honest psychotherapist” behind the popular account @sitwithwit. The author joins host Felicity Harley from Florida via Zoom to discuss toxic positivity, dealing with saccharine quotes on social media, and how to fully embrace negativity in life.   WANT MORE FROM WHITNEY? To hear today's full interview, where Whitney talks more about her book, Toxic Positivity...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy (Hachette, $32.99), here. Or, follow her on Instagram @sitwithwit.   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV, here. In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rachel would rather be reading about how to avoid toxic positivity. Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed With Being Happy by Whitney Goodman Stay tuned at the end of the episode for four motivational titles to jumpstart this year.