Ep043 - How to manage Toxic Positivity with Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D

<p>Sometimes you just have to see the good in everything. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>They say everything happens for a reason. &nbsp;</p> <p>They say you’ll get over it. &nbsp;</p> <p>And finally good vibes only. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>What do all of these statements have in common? &nbsp;&nbsp;They are actually quite toxic. &nbsp;In a world that froths on the pursuit of happiness, it seems quite obvious how the simplification of our feelings can leave people feeling a bit well ‘blah’. &nbsp;&nbsp;You only need to look up <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=goodvibesonly&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6896207119444508672" target="_blank">hashtag #goodvibesonly</a> on Instagram and you will be hit with a massive 15.3 million posts of perfectly angled pictures that highlight perfection and happiness. &nbsp;&nbsp;What about the other vibes that exist in the human experience? &nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAGCALgBwk1Ik29SjaVwCl7xgXrh9V56hgk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D</a> and Tom Bosna are excited to be tackling the topic of <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958">toxic positivity</a> in this episode. &nbsp;We dissect the topic of toxic positivity, discuss practical examples of how this plays out in relationships and workplaces &nbsp;&nbsp;We will also tackle some strategies on how to deal with toxic positivity in the workplace and discuss how leaders can approach this to support their team members. &nbsp;</p> <p>We promise to bring the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=goodvibesonly&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6896207119444508672" target="_blank">#goodvibesonly</a> and Tom to never use the word vibes in real life interactions in future. &nbsp;</p> <p>~</p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAGCALgBwk1Ik29SjaVwCl7xgXrh9V56hgk">Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D</a> of <a href="https://connectpsychservices.com.au/" target="_blank">Connect Psych