We all know that having a positive outlook on life is good for your mental well-being. The problem is that life isn’t always positive. We all deal with painful emotions and experiences.

Those emotions, while often unpleasant, are important and need to be felt and dealt with openly and honestly. 

Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. It’s a ‘good vibes only’ approach to life. And while there are benefits to being an optimist and engaging in positive thinking, toxic positivity instead rejects difficult emotions in favour of a cheerful, often falsely positive, facade.

In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, host, Mel Histon, pull sthat apart with very special guest the fabulous and very soulful sista – Efia Sulter!

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