{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#10 | Tragic optimism vs. Toxic positivity | Suzanne Degges-White","description":"Today we\u2019re exploring tragic optimism with Suzanne Degges-White, (PhD, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, NCC) professor and chair of the Counselling and Higher Education department at Northern Illinois University.   In addition to her work at Northern Illinois University, Suzanne is a licensed counsellor and an academic researcher, with a strong focus on women\u2019s relationships, developmental transitions, and the topic we dive into today \u2013 Tragic Optimism.  Wellness culture is forever telling us to \u2018think positively', that \u2018we are what we think\u2019, to adopt a \u2018good vibes only\u2019 mindset (you know the drill), but in times when clearly all is not well, this incessant pressure to look on the bright side can often cause more harm than good.  You might have heard the term \u2018toxic positivity.\u2019 Well today, we\u2019re going to be looking at the flipside \u2013 Tragic Optimism.   Suzanne has spent her career researching these topics and this conversation shines a light on some of the key insights she\u2019s uncovered along the way. Expect to learn:  The difference between toxic positivity and tragic optimism  How we can lean into discomfort rather than denying its existence  How we can harness tragic optimism to live happier, healthier lives  https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/au\/contributors\/suzanne-degges-white-phd#:~:text=Suzanne%20Degges%2DWhite%2C%20PhD%2C,individuals%20and%20families%20facing%20transitions.  ","author_name":"The Being Guide","author_url":"https:\/\/thebeingguide.com\/","html":"