Toxic positivity — when happiness becomes harmful

Exploring toxic positivity and its damaging effects on our well-being, including how it is prevalent in advertising and social media. The podcast discusses the speaker's personal experience of losing their baby and how toxic positivity affected their relationships. It also highlights the importance of acknowledging negative emotions and having honest and empathetic conversations. The chapter concludes by discussing the fluctuating nature of happiness and the role of unhappiness in fostering gratitude.