Whitney Goodman, a “radically honest psychotherapist” reckons toxic positivity is damaging us and our relationships.

Every day we’re bombarded with pressure to be happy and positive, and Whitney Goodman, a “radically honest psychotherapist” behind the popular account @sitwithwit reckons this toxic positivity is damaging us and our relationships. She shares her tips on how to work through difficult emotions. 

 

WANT MORE FROM WHITNEY?

Find out more about her book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy (Hachette, $32.99), here. Or, follow her on Instagram @sitwithwit.

 

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Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV, here.

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Every day we&rsquo;re bombarded with pressure to be happy and positive, and Whitney Goodman, a &ldquo;radically honest psychotherapist&rdquo; behind the popular account @sitwithwit reckons this toxic positivity is damaging us and our relationships. She shares her tips on how to work through difficult emotions.&nbsp;
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WANT MORE FROM WHITNEY?
Find out more about her book, Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy (Hachette, $32.99), <a href="https://www.hachette.com.au/whitney-goodman/toxic-positivity-keeping-it-real-in-a-world-obsessed-with-being-happy" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hachette.com.au/whitney-goodman/toxic-positivity-keeping-it-real-in-a-world-obsessed-with-being-happy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1642718555878000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0oZM3SU4o3uZpnvraA9UXU">here</a>. Or, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sitwithwhit/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1642718555878000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qB_BjmiatOkXo6TyvqXaF">@sitwithwit</a>.
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On social: Via Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1642718555878000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2BhxoMcymk41ypMa39jOcV">@bodyandsoul_au</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1642718555878000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0rRf-uTEdSddN5Oc10r0iC">Facebook</a>. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1642718555878000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2d26KZ-ZdBqvPLDhnpybDJ">@felicityharley</a>.&nbsp;
On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS1W973Zmbk6FK1Z4w0xCOg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS1W973Zmbk6FK1Z4w0xCOg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1642718555878000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3glBPxV3r4UgZynq0NXmsr"> here</a>.
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul&nbsp;inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).&nbsp;

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Extra Healthy-ish

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Get extra tips to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au 

Toxic positivity and how to process emotions

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Extra Healthy-Ish podcast: Bonnie Hancock

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024.

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Athlete and speaker Bonnie Hancock broke numerous records circumnavigating 12,700 kilometres around Australia in 254 days. She discusses her mental and physical toughness in terrifyingly cold seas and shark infested waters. 



WANT MORE FROM BONNIE?

Grab Bonnie’s book The Girl Who Touched the Stars (HarperCollins, $34.99) here. You can catch her @bonniehancock or see her site here. You can listen to Bonnie’s pre-race Healthy-ish episode here. 



WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook or TikTok here, or DM host Felicity Harley @felicityharley. 

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Athlete and speaker Bonnie Hancock broke numerous records circumnavigating 12,700 kilometres around Australia in 254 days. She discusses her mental and physical toughness in terrifyingly cold seas and shark infested waters. 
 
WANT MORE FROM BONNIE?
Grab Bonnie’s book The Girl Who Touched the Stars (HarperCollins, $34.99) <a href="https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781460717141/the-girl-who-touched-the-stars/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781460717141/the-girl-who-touched-the-stars/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2T5YA7QIMQ4TSd8BbMW1Mb">here</a>. You can catch her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw068_TXbFzbA3yIhOipGRQw">@bonniehancock</a> or see her site <a href="https://www.bonniehancock.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bonniehancock.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3raVmWunU8HR20qEfzBGbL">here</a>. You can listen to Bonnie’s pre-race Healthy-ish episode <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/healthy-ish/how-do-you-train-for-a-world-record" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://omny.fm/shows/healthy-ish/how-do-you-train-for-a-world-record&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TwLnkP95hsl3SsolFGAvG">here</a>. 
 
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Online: Head to <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08-bTdwMQCeNjA2zxd4HzP">bodyandsoul.com.au</a> for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3k7iyygoauUYxliAHwekE1">@bodyandsoul_au</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1l9a1fmlQNhsXiouMfEnMr">Facebook</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2nfQM9__vzlLqEvldlw3Gw">here</a>, or DM host Felicity Harley <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081545000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0OAxY4vHjxoQAkj-zpQS-T">@felicityharley</a>.

Summer series: Athlete Bonnie Hancock was to pushed her limits, her grit is inspiring

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Summer series: Lorna Jane's life lessons are utterly inspiring

Athleisure queen Lorna Jane shared how she starts the day, the importance of her health and wellbeing rituals plus other lessons she’s learnt along the way. 

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Long before health was “cool”, athleisure queen Lorna Jane was making leotards for her aerobics punters. She dropped into the studio to share her story of global success and her health and business learnings along the way.



WANT MORE FROM LORNA?

You can follow Lorna @ljclarkson and @lornajaneactive or on TikTok here. For more info on her new collection see her site here or read our B+S article here. 



WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook or TikTok here, or DM host Felicity Harley @felicityharley. 

To inspire your New Year, we&rsquo;re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Long before health was &ldquo;cool&rdquo;, athleisure queen Lorna Jane was making leotards for her aerobics punters. She dropped into the studio to share her story of global success and her health and business learnings along the way. 
WANT MORE FROM LORNA?
You can follow Lorna <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ljclarkson/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/ljclarkson/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2adBaeQdBOyuyip6NxWQbk">@ljclarkson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lornajaneactive/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lornajaneactive/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qr5B3LymyFSFurK_VmYSb">@lornajaneactive</a> or on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lornajaneactivewear?lang=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@lornajaneactivewear?lang%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hKkIzfLkM_-qCPOoOBVSC">here</a>. For more info on her new collection see her site <a href="https://www.lornajane.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lornajane.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FuAJrWfjRGYVvprGraXF6">here</a> or read our B+S article <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/shop/clothing/lorna-jane-sopha-dopha-collection/news-story/7dad6a329864cdb789507d4c98814e34" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/shop/clothing/lorna-jane-sopha-dopha-collection/news-story/7dad6a329864cdb789507d4c98814e34&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mop_AU3LfOLWonXyWU85R">here</a>.&nbsp; 
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Online: Head to <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2NKmTHbbagdzZo3_gWuiQ2">bodyandsoul.com.au</a> for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GHNubsKgxppFIM8fTp4vx">@bodyandsoul_au</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1c6q_iFHE7DQA3rjJU6aNt">Facebook</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3F75I_cwb8IoAljqQOhUj8">here</a>, or DM host Felicity Harley <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734040820680000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0W6ittsXD55dlyh3LcgO7a">@felicityharley</a>.&nbsp;

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Extra Healthy-Ish podcast: naked and afraid

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes from last year.

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes from last year. Would you spend 21 days naked in the Columbian jungle with a stranger? High performance coach Alexa Towersey did and shared how she cultivated a strong mindset. 



WANT MORE FROM ALEXA?

You can follow Alexa @actionalexa or see her site here, or catch her podcast How Fitness Saved My Lifehere. 



WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook or TikTok here, or DM host Felicity Harley @felicityharley. 

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes from last year. Would you spend 21 days naked in the Columbian jungle with a stranger? High performance coach Alexa Towersey did and shared how she cultivated a strong mindset. 
 
WANT MORE FROM ALEXA?
You can follow Alexa <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actionalexa/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/actionalexa/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RAvYtd2nekTN2pW27alte">@actionalexa</a> or see her site <a href="https://www.alexatowersey.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.alexatowersey.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ettzO97WM6P3Cq82FfeFL">here</a>, or catch her podcast How Fitness Saved My Life <a href="https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/how-fitness-saved-my-life" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/how-fitness-saved-my-life&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SzmoiTL68zqUA-mCrGZei">here</a>. 
 
WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 
Online: Head to <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2WcD9QLnSYFVANx38SVNCO">bodyandsoul.com.au</a> for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xnJ2RU7sIMoSLotjqxDG0">@bodyandsoul_au</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_EXKC3WMoVVgqeKWkWOFd">Facebook</a> or TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3nDMOz-mPqNIs5893yNyBr">here</a>, or DM host Felicity Harley <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734048081562000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_YQhynAOT9iATUI-1VN73">@felicityharley</a>.

Summer series: In the jungle, naked for 21 days - Alexa Towersey’s mental strength is inspiring

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Toxic positivity and how to process emotions

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