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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 9 MIN

Not Okay? That’s Okay! Why Just Being Positive Isn’t Enough

from Brains 'R' Us · host Centerpointe Research Institute

We’re often told that the answer to life’s struggles is to “stay positive.” But what if that advice is actually getting in the way of real healing?In this episode, Marc Gilson shares a deeply honest reflection on why it’s not only normal but necessary to acknowledge the times when you’re not okay. Drawing from his early years as a life coach and decades of experience at Centerpointe, Marc explains how bypassing pain with forced positivity can lead to denial, stagnation, and shallow change.This episode is an invitation to stop pretending, make room for the full range of human experience, and discover why embracing the darkness is often the first step toward genuine growth, compassion, and inner freedom.Get a 7-day Free Trial for the MyHolosync App: MyHolosync.com/Podcast26Watch all podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Brains-R-Us

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