Maintaining Optimism Throughout the Holiday Season With Dr. Emily Bashah

Studies show that our world is becoming less optimistic, but this week’s guest believes we can change that — and we can start this holiday season. Dr. Emily Bashah is a psychologist whose private practice specializes in mental illness, collective trauma, grief, and relationship dynamics. She’s also co-host of The Optimistic American podcast, where she and Paul Johnson create space for a positive and hopeful view of America and help us feel more optimistic about the future. In this episode, she shares how we can regain our optimism by changing how we think.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why we’re feeling less optimistic these days.
• How to overcome your innate negativity bias and find your optimism.
• What to keep in mind this holiday season to boost optimism.