Toxic Positivity: Truth, Happiness as Disorder, Optimism

When can someone being positive become toxic? In this episode we chat about what toxic positivity is, how optimism can hurt, telling the truth is better, and how happiness could be classed as a psychiatric disorder.

In the Through Adversity Podcast, Rich Jones (The Lost Soldier) gets into it with guests about the course their lives have taken. Whether it’s about being a veteran of the armed forces, criminal justice reform, severe mental health issues, or other harrowing life experiences, Rich is here to explore what makes us all keep going.

You can find more about Chris Thomas at:
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You can find more about Rich Jones at:
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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:55 What is toxic positivity?
• 8:35 Optimism or Toxic Positivity?
• 17:18 Open up to the right person
• 22:46 Happiness as a psychiatric disorder
• 28:50 Truth vs Toxic Positivity