S01E10: Positivity isn't the problem.

Recorded on Sept. 1, 2020

Wait, wait, wait... Positivity can be toxic? What in the seven secret herbs and spices does that mean? Join our panel of genius, buffoon, and storyteller as they unravel the ideas that drive the positivity that poisons.

Also: Mini Topics

• Nick enjoys McDonald's breakfast. So do half of his children. Maybe.
• Nkenge cannot unsubscribe from audible. Literally.

• Google just made it easier to get around a paywall with Chrome — Even Google admits that Incognito Mode is “one of the several tactics people use to manage their cookies and thereby ‘reset’ the meter count,” allowing them to keep reading an infinite number of articles for free that they’re supposed to be paying for.
• Toxic positivity is 'counterproductive and harmful' to mental health, experts say - The Washington Post — “While cultivating a positive mind-set is a powerful coping mechanism, toxic positivity stems from the idea that the best or only way to cope with a bad situation is to put a positive spin on it and not dwell on the negative,” said Natalie Dattilo, a clinical health psychologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
• Brené Brown on Empathy vs. Sympathy | Psychology Today — Despite your best intentions, you may be suffering from a lack of empathy. The following cartoon short from University of Houston researcher and Daring Greatly (2012) author Brené Brown's RSA talk in 2013 explains the difference:
• 'Toxic Positivity' Is Real — and It's a Problem During the Pandemic — “Toxic positivity is the assumption, either by one’s self or others, that despite a person’s emotional pain or difficult situation, they should only have a positive mindset or — my pet peeve term — ‘positive vibes,’” explains Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania who specializes in, among other things, anxiety disorders and self-esteem.
• God will never give you more than you can handle — ‘God will never give you more than you can handle’
• Amazon.com Help: Cancel Your Membership — When you sign up for Audible, your membership is set to automatically renew at the end of your chosen membership period. You can cancel your membership at any time, including during your free-trial period.
• Hotcakes with Real Butter | McDonald's — 590 Cal. Three golden brown, melt-in-your-mouth hotcakes with a side of real butter and the sweet flavor of maple.