076 - Toxic Positivity & How Success Relates to Happiness with Melissa Pyne

I have to be honest here: the whole idea around "good vibes only" is bullshit. There are all kinds of vibes, emotions and feelings, and all of them are perfectly acceptable.  All vibes are welcome here, because sometimes life is messy and overwhelming, and when we feel as though we should be only feeling the "good vibes" all the time, it makes things a whole lot harder.   This is one of the topics I'm digging into with today's incredible guest Melissa Pyne, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist, Social Worker and Professional Coach .   With a Cognitive Behavioural framework and knowledge of positive psychology, Melissa brings a social-emotional intelligence to employee well being and its impact on culture at work. At Red Maple Professional Coaching, she enjoys helping leaders better understand how to leverage their strengths and address behaviours that limit their effectiveness through individual and small group coaching. In her own private practice, Melissa Pyne Counselling Services, she helps people work through their emotional distress beyond simply managing their symptoms to create a life they love. There are so many nuggets and juicy topics in this episode, it's a must listen! We chatted about: Digging into some of the various ways we numb ourselves from really feeling what we need to feel Some of the science behind how we isolate ourselves and why we're lonely Boundaries Success then happiness, vs. happiness then success The various ways we numb in our everyday life and hot to recognize and and how to handle it Becoming more present in our everyday lives Tune in to learn more, and be sure to check out Melissa!   REFERENCES Bruce Alexander The Happiness Advantageby Shawn Anchor Room to Grow Podcast episode #58, Therapy, Coaching, Perfectionism & Why Feelings Are Not Facts with Topsie VandenBosch Room to Grow Podcast episode #72, Somatic Therapy & How Trauma Shows Up in the Body with Ailey Jolie FIND MELISSA Website Red Maple Coaching   FIND EMILY Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast [email protected] Instagram @emilygoughcoach Private Facebook Group: Room to Grow Podcast Facebook: @ Emily Gough Coaching   DON'T MISS… Want to chat more and do a deeper dive into this topic and get access to live videos, exclusive guest appearances and discussions?  The Room to Grow Podcast Facebook group is a judgement-free safe space to open up, and I'd love to welcome you in with the other amazing women in the group.  It's the best place to go for a little extra support.  See you over there! You can also email me at [email protected], or DM me over on Instagram @emilygoughcoach with any questions, comments, or takeaways!  Plus, I would absolutely love to connect with you and thank you for listening in real life.  It makes me day to see you listening to the podcast and fills me up with pure joy. Seriously.  See you on the 'gram! Questions?  Comments?  If Instagram and Facebook aren't your jam, send me a good old fashioned email!  [email protected]   Find full show notes including all resources mentioned in the episode at emilygoughcoaching.com/076 roomtogrowpodcast.com   New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!