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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 4 MIN

Daily Dose 8: Why Toxic Positivity Hurts

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Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note."It could be worse." Ever been offended by a comment that wasn't actually trying to hurt you? Dawn breaks down why toxic positivity isn't really about the words said, it's about who's saying them and whether you let it in.In Daily Dose 8, Dawn explains the real mechanism behind toxic positivity, why the same sentence lands completely differently from a friend versus a stranger, and the physical cost of sitting in offense (stress hormones, stalled healing). Getting on your own side means learning to regulate yourself instead of waiting for everyone else to say things perfectly. Part one of a two-part series, tomorrow covers the how.Want Day One of the book free? Text GET DAY ONE to 805-870-9740. Or grab the full book and companion magnets at howtobeonyourownside.com.

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