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August 24, 2023 23 mins

We are complex beings with complex feelings. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the dangers of Toxic Positivity. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of Toxic Positivity, Examples of Toxic Positivity, The negative effects of suppressing feelings, Why people don't share their true feelings, The importance of relational intelligence, and The benefits of sharing true feelings.

Reference: Verywell Mind Article: Toxic Positivity - Why It's Harmful and What to Say Instead by Kendra Cherry, MSEd, Medically reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS

Reference: BetterUp.com - Better Up Blog - Toxic positivity at work: Examples and ways to manage it written by Allaya Cooks-Campbell  October 12, 2022

Reference: It's Okay (song) - Maverick City Music (featuring Chandler Moore)

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