Welcome to the Unfiltered with Roxy podcast, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment together. I'm Roxana Feenster, your host, and I'm thrilled to welcome you into this safe space filled with warmth, wisdom, and genuine connection.
Unfiltered with Roxy is more than just a podcast; it's a sanctuary where mindfulness meets practicality, offering real advice and solutions to help you truly rock your life. Each episode is curated with love and intention, aiming to nourish your soul and inspire positive change.
Join me as we dive deep into meaningful conversations with inspirational guests, sharing their stories, insights, and the wisdom they've gathered along their own paths. Together, we'll explore wellness and mindfulness gems that serve as fuel for our journey towards living our best lives.
Whether you're seeking clarity, motivation, or simply a moment of peace, Roxy Unfiltered is here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, no filters!
Welcome to the Unfiltered with Roxy podcast, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment together. I'm Roxana Feenster, your host, and I'm thrilled to welcome you into this safe space filled with warmth, wisdom, and genuine connection.
Unfiltered with Roxy is more than just a podcast; it's a sanctuary where mindfulness meets practicality, offering real advice and solutions to help you truly rock your life. Each episode is curated with love and intention, aiming to nourish your soul and inspire positive change.
Join me as we dive deep into meaningful conversations with inspirational guests, sharing their stories, insights, and the wisdom they've gathered along their own paths. Together, we'll explore wellness and mindfulness gems that serve as fuel for our journey towards living our best lives.
Whether you're seeking clarity, motivation, or simply a moment of peace, Roxy Unfiltered is here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, no filters!
🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 22: Unpacking the “Good Vibes Only” Myth: When Positivity Turns Toxic
Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy!
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of toxic positivity—those shiny phrases like “good vibes only” and “just stay positive” that sound helpful, but can actually silence real emotions and keep us from healing.
🌈 Episode Summary
We’ll unpack why “good vibes only” isn’t always good, how suppressing emotions can backfire, and why embracing the full spectrum of feelings—sadness, anger, grief, even jealousy—leads to deeper growth and resilience.
I’ll also share my personal journey with loss and faith, explore how toxic positivity shows up on social media and in our everyday lives, and highlight expert insights from The Verywell Mind Podcast with therapist Amy Morin, LCSW, and Paralympic gold medalist Mallory Weggemann.
✨ Key Lessons & Themes
Why Every Emotion Matters: Sadness, anger, and grief each serve a purpose in healing and transformation.
Words That Heal: Swap dismissive clichés for validating language:
“Just stay positive” → “I’m listening.”
“Good vibes only” → “I’m here no matter what.”
“It could be worse” → “That must be really hard.”
“Happiness is a choice” → “Your feelings are valid.”
Real Resilience: Healthy optimism says, “This is hard, but I trust I can get through it.” Toxic positivity says, “This isn’t hard at all, and you’re wrong for feeling it is.”
Quote of the Day
“Feeling sad doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human.”
🎁 Road to 1K YouTube ChallengeI’m on the journey to 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours—but this is about more than numbers. It’s about:
Changing our inner dialogue first,
Then shifting how we show up in our circles,
And ultimately transforming the world around us.
When we heal ourselves, we create ripples of healing everywhere we go.
🎉 To celebrate this milestone, I’m giving away a Self-Care Basket or a 1:1 Self-Care Plan Session.
👉 To enter: Subscribe, like, and share the podcast on Unfiltered with Roxy YouTube.
The Verywell Mind Podcast with Amy Morin & Mallory Weggemann
Journaling practices (morning pages + prompts)
Breathwork & grounding techniques
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