I Feel Fine Really is a podcast by Jenny Faith Koh and Janine Yeo, where we have honest conversations about mental health. Jenny Faith confronts the darker realities of life with authenticity and humour. Janine examines issues from a more technical perspective. The unlikely yet good friends explore taboo topics, unconventional opinions and secret thoughts people might not feel fine saying aloud.
In Part 5 of this series, Janine and Jenny Faith share their experiences with toxic positivity in faith-based communities and how they navigate such situations.
00:00 Highlights from previous episodes of the Toxic Positivity series (Part 1, Part 3 and Part 1)
01:30 Intolerance and impatience when one hasn't "snapped out of" one's predicament
02:02 Pressure to share a good report in a faith-based group
03:03 Janine found more space to process negative emotions after losing touch with faith-based communities
03:52 Janine shares about sending Jenny Faith a faith-based one-liner that wasn't helpful
04:33 Toxic positivity often presents in a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all manner
05:42 Jenny Faith discerns whom to give feedback to regarding their toxic positive responses
06:21 Boundaries regarding who to confide in
07:16 The value of journeying with one another through the valleys
08:00 Janine shares her hopes for how faith-based communities can support each other
08:29 It takes faith to be there for one another during challenging moments
08:44 Faith and strength are needed in facing difficult emotions
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17 May 2023
6. Toxic Positivity (Part 4): Sickness
In Part 4 of this series, we respond to a viewer's submission about a relative receiving toxic positivity during illness. Jenny Faith shares her experience of being told to "snap out of it".
00:00 Introduction
00:34 A viewer's sharing about a relative facing toxic positivity during illness, hosts respond
02:59 Toxic positive comments do not produce genuine, positive emotions
03:47 The problem isn't sharing positivity, but the execution
04:23 Validating others' emotions and realities, instead of denying them
04:55 Jenny Faith shares how she was denied of her emotions and told to "snap out of it”
05:32 People who hurt us deeply could have the “access” or relationship to
06:10 Possible reasons why people say toxic positive comments
06:53 Supporting others without toxicity
07:08 Setting boundaries with others who tend to give toxic positive responses
07:55 Preview of the next episode
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19 Apr 2023
5. Toxic Positivity (Part 3): Grief and Loss
In Part 3 of our Toxic Positivity series, we discuss a viewer's experience with toxic positivity while grieving the loss of a loved one. Join us as we explore the impact of toxic positivity and discuss how to journey with others during challenging times.
00:00 Introduction
00:59 A viewer's sharing about experiencing toxic positivity while grieving the loss of her mother
01:33 Hosts' response to viewer's experience with toxic positivity during grief
03:33 "Why would people think someone should be back to a happy default when something unusual and painful has happened?"
04:45 Asking questions and focusing on what the person needs
05:42 Giving suggestions for the help we would prefer to receive
06:36 What if we're not in touch with our emotions?
06:50 Not gaslighting ourselves
07:09 Receiving support from the community
07:27 Toxic positivity can lead to repressed rage and negative emotions
07:52 Allowing space to process trauma and negative feelings
08:35 Processing trauma with a healthcare professional
09:25 Preview of the next episode
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14 Mar 2023
4. Toxic Positivity (Part 2): Social Media and How to Still Use It
In Part 2 of this Toxic Positivity series, we respond to a comment we received on Instagram about toxic positivity in social media, and discuss how to still use social media beneficially.
We also heard your feedback about preferring bite-sized podcasts so here’s a shorter one that’s just 2:37 minutes! 😀
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14 Feb 2023
3. Toxic Positivity Everywhere, Even On Ourselves! (Part 1)
Have you ever spoken to someone about your struggles and pain and were told to just be positive? How or when does positivity turn toxic?
We talk about toxic positivity from others and on ourselves, and the value of giving ourselves space to process negative emotions. We also share tips on how to be there for a friend. :)
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17 Jan 2023
2. How to Survive Inflation in 2023? (Mental Wellness Perspective)
How does inflation affect our food choices, work-life balance and dating options? In the face of ever-rising costs, how do we survive (or even thrive)? In this episode of I Feel Fine Really, we share our experiences with the current inflation, and why caring for our mental health is more crucial than ever.
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13 Dec 2022
1. Have Yourself An Unmerry Christmas
In this first episode of I Feel Fine Really, we explore the other side of Christmas. Amidst cheerful carols and festivities, what if Christmas is not the most wonderful time of the year for some, due to obligatory gift-giving, the "trappings" of Christmas, as well as family and mental health issues?
Rachel Tng joins us in this episode.
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🎄 Merry Christmas! We'll catch you in the next episode! 🙂
About us:
I Feel Fine Really is a podcast by Jenny Faith Koh and Janine Yeo, where we have honest conversations about mental health. Jenny Faith confronts the darker realities of life with authenticity and humour. Janine examines issues from a more technical perspective. The unlikely yet good friends explore taboo topics, unconventional opinions and secret thoughts people might not feel fine saying aloud.
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