The Problem of Positive Thinking: How Avoiding the Negative Can Harm Us | Selfie Episode 80

from Selfie · host Kristen Howerton

Claire tries lip filler, Kristen can’t figure out how to travel without stress, and we chat with author David Essel about how only focusing on the positive things in life can actually lead to negative things, and how leaning into our struggles can be a path to healing. In this epsiode we also talked about: The skincare fridge Primally Pure Non-Toxic Skin Care Products‎ (use the promo code selfieclaire for a discount!) Island Citrus Artisan Soap from SoapCreek I.C.O.N. India Hair Oil Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life But This Book Will Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

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Claire tries lip filler, Kristen can’t figure out how to travel without stress, and we chat with author David Essel about how only focusing on the positive things in life can actually lead to negative things, and how leaning into our struggles can be a path to healing. In this epsiode we also talked about: * The skincare fridge * Primally Pure Non-Toxic Skin Care Products‎ (use the promo code selfieclaire for a discount!) * Island Citrus Artisan Soap from SoapCreek * I.C.O.N. India Hair Oil * Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life But This Book Will Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify

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