{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond Your Default","title":"Toxic Positivity and The Insidious Movement to Criminalize Emotions","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4076,"description":"“We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.\" — Brené BrownToxic positivity is the act of avoiding, suppressing, or rejecting negative emotions or experiences. Here's what's fascinating about toxic positivity though. While verbs like \"avoiding,\" \"suppressing,\" and \"rejecting\" sound overtly negative, acts toxic positivity are cloaked in — you guessed it — positivity. Good vibes only! Everything happens for a reason! You can choose to be happy!  On the surface, these sentiments sound well-intentioned and, well ... positive.🌶️ Spice up your inbox: Subscribe to the Beyond Your Default newsletterGood vibes are a good thing. Contextualizing circumstances as part of a greater narrative can offer a new perspective. We do have points in our lives where we need to make the conscious choice to pick ourselves up emotionally and move forward with the mindset of a victor rather than a victim.However, there is a distinct line between possessing a growth mindset that is healthy and creates space for processing your emotions, and demonizing your emotions (positive and negative) as signs of inherent weakness or irrationality. Unfortunately, this line is becoming more blurry in personal growth, as well as entrepreneurial circles. ⚡ Go Deeper: How to Set Healthy Expectations that Cultivate Growth, Confidence, + Self-TrustAnd that's where our conversation begins. In this episode, George and I explore the aggressive push for emotional productivity and the insidious attractiveness of toxic positivity. Our conversation highlights the importance of acknowledging and honoring all emotions, as well as the need for empathy and understanding in supporting others. We also get real about our own struggles with toxic positivity — both as recipients and givers of toxically positive advice.  Questions We DiscussWhy is it so important to talk about toxic positivity in the context of personal and professional development?What are our...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fzZn9XhBUzA18it7_m76tStf-fGAgLyA6P_A27igPRI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YjM0/MmM2ZmQ2YTdlZGY2/ZTQ1YzNhZDcyYjQ4/MTY5YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}