Whitney Goodman: ...the limits of positive thinking and owning our emotions

If you've ever felt bad when someone has told you to "just be happy!", then this episode is for you. We're going to explore the limits of positive thinking with our guest, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman.

Whitney is the author of a new book called "TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy", which is described as a powerful guide to owning our emotions—especially the difficult ones.

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