May 2025

The Season Three Wrap-Up

In this special closing episode of Season Three of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, hosts Gareth and Kim reflect on the journey shared across 24 heartfelt episodes. As the season comes to a close, they pause to revisit the moments and themes that left a lasting impact on each ... Show More

10m 12s

Apr 2025

Running from Ourselves

In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the human tendency to avoid and run away from emotional discomfort, offering an honest and compassionate look at how avoidance shapes personal growth. Kim openly shares her experience of being a "profes ... Show More

43m 35s

Apr 2025

Can We Care Too Much?

In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the emotional struggle many people face—the pendulum swing between caring too much and shutting down completely. They reflect on how this imbalance can lead to emotional exhaustion, isolation, and burno ... Show More

36m 44s

Apr 2025

THE TOXIC PRESSURE TO BE POSITIVE

We live in a culture that worships positivity, where every setback is expected to come with a silver lining and every hardship must be spun into a motivational lesson. But beneath the surface of these constant affirmations lies an exhausting pressure to hide our true feelings. Th ... Show More

7m 21s

Jul 2024

211. The problem with 'toxic' positivity

Today on the podcast we are talking about toxic positivity and the problem with always being positive and putting a fluffy, warm, positive spin on things. Often our unrealistic optimism comes from a good place and our desire to be happy all the time but any person knows that isn' ... Show More

37m 46s

Jul 2022

AWAKENING: How to avoid toxic positivity

This episode of AWAKENING explores the concept and experience of toxic positivity. Join me for a discussion of: What is toxic positivity, and how does it harm us on the path of healing and evolution? Examples of toxic positivity that you might be inflicting on yourself and/or oth ... Show More

32m 14s

Sep 2025

Toxic Positivity: Smiling Through the Pain Isn’t the Answer

Have you ever had someone tell you to just be positive when you’re having a hard day? It might sound kind, but sometimes that kind of forced optimism can make us shut down instead of feel better.In this episode, we’ll talk about why real connection begins with honesty, not just s ... Show More

11m 6s

Nov 2023

What Is Toxic Positivity?

Is it possible to be TOO positive? In this episode, we talk about a concept called "toxic positivity" where looking at the bright side can not always be the most helpful. Check us out on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CraigN">⁠⁠⁠Coa ... Show More

15m 35s

Sep 2024

What is toxic positivity, and how can you avoid it?

Being a positive person can be good for your health and social relationships. But can you take it too far? In this episode, we talk to psychologist Dr Linda Blair about what ‘toxic positivity’ is and why it’s bad, how to spot it, and how to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

30m 42s

May 2023

The Seven Emotions We Avoid and How They Are Holding Us Back

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Mastin Kipp Podcast!In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why suppressing or not acknowledging our emotions (positive or negative) can hold us back in all areas of life.What emotional inclusivity is and why it’s important.Why you still feel stuc ... Show More

12m 4s

Jul 2024

470. False Confidence

In our quest to feel better, many of us fall into the trap of self-righteousness and judgment of other people. But this, my friend, is false confidence. Bonding through negativity might feel validating in the moment, but the truth is it's a major roadblock on your path to genu ... Show More

28m 44s

The Problem With Positivity