272: The Toxic Positivity Trap: How ‘Good Vibes Only’ Can Harm Your Mental Health with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey loves, welcome back to The Brave Table! Today, we’re dismantling a major myth in the world of personal growth – the ‘good vibes only’ mentality. While it’s great to stay positive, I’m here to remind you that we need to feel ALL of our emotions to truly grow. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the concept of emotional contrast. Yes, you can feel sadness, rage, grief, AND joy at the same time – and that’s beautiful! I’ll also be sharing how to navigate the darker emotions that most of us tend to avoid, why they are just as important as the light, and how to transmute them in a healthy way. Get ready for some juicy tools to work through your anger, feel your grief, and embrace your full range of emotions – all while still celebrating life’s joy. If you're someone who’s tired of the toxic positivity trap, this one’s for you! What you'll get out of this episode… Embrace your darker emotions to grow, transforming grief, anger, and sadness into peace and joy. Setting time to feel and release your emotions through journaling, dancing, or screaming is powerful. Your body stores emotions in specific organs Joy requires sadness; resilience comes from embracing both. Embrace the paradox—it's okay to laugh and cry at once! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 02:00 – Why the ‘good vibes only’ mindset can be toxic 03:30 – The role of shadow work and embracing our darker sides 07:45 – Practical tools to navigate tough emotions in a healthy way 13:45 – The science behind how our bodies store emotions (liver = anger, lungs = grief) 17:00 – Why teaching our kids to embrace all emotions helps them build resilience 21:00 – Action steps: How will you start embracing all parts of you To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you! IG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.com YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial Want more? Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?” → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/ Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking my FREE quiz here → theemotionalreset.com/quiz For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my newsletter here → yourweeklyreset.com If you loved this episode, check out… Ep.# 230: Why It’s NOT Selfish to Take Care of Your Mental Health with Karishma Patel ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep.# 221: How to Calm Your Nervous System During Chaotic Moments with Dr. Navaz Habib ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep.# 226: Healing From Trauma Through Self-Discovery and Inner Work with Sara Al Madani ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table , & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler. After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.