Have you ever felt like being positive just isn’t enough?
Maybe someone told you to “just stay positive” at a time when life felt anything but okay.
In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I’m opening up about the pressure to perform positivity—especially when living with a chronic illness—and why authenticity is far more healing than forcing a smile.
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KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS
- When positivity doesn’t change the physical reality
Why positive thinking didn’t help me move my toes in hospital—and what did. - The problem with positivity culture
How “stay strong” messaging can actually make us feel like we’re doing it wrong. - What happens when you suppress how you really feel
The difference between pushing down emotions in my 20s vs. facing them head-on with cancer. - 5 steps to practise authentic positivity
A practical, mindset-shifting guide for being real and resilient.
SHOW RESOURCES
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Always remember to thrive after a life-changing diagnosis... Your Mindset is Everything!
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