Toxic Positivity and Spirituality

What is toxic positivity? How does it show up (and cause harm) in spiritual and wellness spaces? Why is it good to allow ourselves to feel the whole range of emotions, even the ‘negative’ ones? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism.

In this episode, Jill discusses the concept of toxic positivity, which is all too common in the spiritual and wellness communities. She shares common examples of toxic positivity and how she’s perpetuated it herself, why it’s important to avoid toxic positivity and allow ourselves to feel the full range of human emotions, why toxic positivity is harmful, and what we can do to combat it.

Jill’s website tapping page: www.jillwener.com/tapping

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