#270: What Is Healthy Authenticity Versus Toxic Positivity?
Therapy Brothers - En podkast av Reclaimed Heart

In this episode, Brannon and Tyler, along with a caller, delve into the complexities of toxic positivity. They explore its roots in Chelsea's upbringing, where positivity was often a mask for deeper emotions. The conversation touches on the struggle to balance authenticity and not burdening others with personal struggles. Join them as they discuss the impact of toxic positivity and the importance of genuine emotional expression // SUBMIT A QUESTION + CALL IN // We'd love to answer questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, relationships, and healing. Ask Here: https://www.therapybros.com/call-in-and-ask-a-question/ // Tyler Patrick LMFT | "The Wandering Therapist" // Free Consultation Call: https://lovestrong.com/consultation-call Love Strong | Experience Therapy: https://lovestrong.com // Brannon Patrick LCSW | "The Expert" // Brannon's Website: https://www.brannonpatrick.com Therapy Utah: https://therapyutah.org/ // COURSES // The Healing Journey: https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/ Brannon's Boundary Bootcamp: https://www.brannonpatrick.com/Boundarybootcamp Tyler's Pornography Addiction Recovery Kickstart: https://lovestrong.com/courses/overcome-pornography-addiction/ // EVENTS // Radiant Dawn | Women's Retreat: https://radiantdawn.org Rising Son | Men's Retreat: https://risingson.org Vibrant Love | Couple's Retreat: https://vibrantlove.org // Reclaim Your Heart // Join our new community for quality exclusive content, incredible courses, and real connection: https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/ 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Back to School 2:35 - Chelsea's Background 4:10 - Toxic Positivity 7:00 - Managing Positivity 8:40 - Priorities in Dialogue 10:25 - Desire to be Liked 11:40 - Processing Emotions 14:20 - Embracing Emotions 16:45 - Coping Mechanisms 18:10 - Closing Thoughts If you'd like to connect with Chelsea in her women's sexual addiction support group, please contact her at [email protected]