The Masterful Coach

"Toxic Positivity" vs. Lasting Change: An Interview with Dr. Sasha Heinz

Nov 29, 2023

49:46

The majority (roughly 80%) of people do not currently have a clinical psychological problem. In other words, they are not struggling with navigating life on a daily basis due to disease, disorder or dysfunction, but rather they are actually suffering from developmental stagnation. And simply being “more positive” is not the answer.

To discuss what this means and how it impacts the world of coaching, I interviewed Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP. Dr. Heinz is a Developmental Psychologist and Coach, and an expert in Positive Psychology, adult development, and transformational change. She shared how “toxic positivity” actually hinders lasting change, and some powerful ways we can elevate our coaching through developmental support.

“The way that you conceptualize the world isn’t sophisticated enough for the problems you’re facing. Right? So this is what most people are actually struggling with. And, to me, seeing it in that way is so hopeful, so expansive.” – Dr. Sasha Heinz

What You’ll Learn

Arrested development
Present and future versus past
Toxic positivity
Commitment to reality
Training the elephant
Fierce self-compassion

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Connect with Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP

Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, a Developmental Psychologist and Coach, is an expert in Positive Psychology, adult development, and transformational change.

She is the host of The Change Lab Podcast where she explores the burgeoning field of adult development and why personal growth isn’t a luxury, but a critical task of healthy humaning. In her private psychodevelopment practice, she works with a limited number of committed individual clients and groups.

Dr. Heinz received her BA from Harvard University, her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University, and her Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she has also served as a faculty member.

Dr. Heinz and her work have appeared in a variety of media outlets including Psychology Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, Goop, Inc., Town and Country, InStyle Magazine, Thrive Global, and Women’s Health.

drsashaheinz.com
Podcast: The Change Lab
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Instagram | @drsashaheinz

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