Episode 32. Create authentic positivity without the toxicity.  

What is toxic positivity?  I mean, what is it really.  Because we have this new phrase we often don't understand what it really means and then we can't effectively find a solution to overcome it.  

I break down this "new" concept into its old, familiar pattern.  Toxic positivity is essentially the inability to accept all emotions.  Society (across cultures) clumps emotions into good and bad or "okay" to express or not express.  And in Western culture positive emotions are valued.

But across all cultures, toxic positivity exists in our scripts for handling emotions.  In my family, too much positivity is not valued, an example of reverse toxic positivity.  And ultimately understanding our own acceptability of all emotions in the human experience will effectively help you deal with others and find true positivity in your life.

I’m T. Vyas (she/her), you can call me "T" because most people do.  I’m, as you’ve guessed, a person of colour who looks forward to chatting with you about some things identity, some things colour and ALL things Love!  Tune in Tuesdays for a new episode!  

In the meantime, you can find me on Instagram @bareinmind.podcast