In this episode, Claire and Trudi tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in personal development: the difference between healthy positivity and toxic positivity.

They don't entirely agree going into this conversation, which makes for an interesting clash of perspectives. This episode explores how to embrace joy without bypassing the messy, necessary parts of being human.

Inside this episode:
~ Claire's journey from emotional avoidance to vulnerability and why it changed everything
~ Trudi's perspective on energy shifts vs. forced positivity
~ The "someone has it worse" trap and why it keeps people stuck
~ A real story about stolen travel clothes and why Claire needed to cry about it
~ How gratitude can be a genuine tool (not a band-aid)
~ The difference between nice and kind - and why it matters
~ Why allowing yourself to feel sad doesn't make you negative
~ A simple gratitude practice that actually works (when you're ready for it)

This is for anyone who's been told to "just be positive" when what they really needed was permission to feel whatever they're feeling.

If this landed for you, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out at thepowerofchoosing@gmail.com.

Main takeaway:
True positivity isn't about avoiding difficult emotions—it's about building yourself up enough to handle whatever comes while still allowing space for the full human experience.

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