After a slight sabbatical, Talk'n Pop is back to talk (what else) mental health! We open with a catch-up on where we've been, hopefully to maximum dramatic effect, and muse philosophically on the direction of the show (as all podcasts are obligated to do after a break of any significant length). Then, the floor is Jenny's for a doozy of a story about her own recent mental health crisis from one of the most unexpected sources. This leads to an extended discussion/rant on a deceptively insidious movement currently inflicting misery on Jenny and Tim both: toxic positivity. And while that sounds like some shit we made up, it is in fact a documented psychological phenomenon. We delve into what it is, how it manifests, and why it's so harmful. Along the way, you might find some tips and strategies for combating toxic positivity in your own life and alternative coping methods. Just keep in mind we are not mental health professionals, and it's not what you're here for anyway, right?
Note: this episode includes a well-meaning, but direct, conversation about suicidal thoughts/ideation. While we'd like to think we kept it productive and tasteful, you may want to sit this one out if you'd prefer not to hear about this subject.
NEXT TIME: The Talk'n Pop Interview returns with a first-time guest a long time coming!
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Episode 81: You Heard About Pluto?- Punk’d
Episode 80: You Heard About Pluto?- Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (MXC)
Episode 79: You Heard About Pluto?- The Carol Burnett Show
Episode 78: You Heard About Pluto?- CSI
Episode 77- Freak Out Drive-In: Sleepaway Camp
Episode 76- Bianca’s First Time: The Wedding Singer
Episode 75: You Heard About Pluto?- 90210 (2008)
Episode 74- Talk‘n Pop: Jambalaya Jake
Episode 73- Freak Out Drive-In: Blade
Episode 72: You Heard About Pluto?-Bar Rescue
Episode 71- Bianca‘s First Time: V for Vendetta
Episode 70- Freak Out Drive-In: Jeepers Creepers
Episode 69- Freak Out Drive-In: Crimson Peak
Episode 68: You Heard about Pluto?- The Addams Family
Episode 67- Freak Out Drive-In: Return of the Living Dead
Episode 67- Freak Out Drive-In: Scary Movie
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