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Tired of Toxic Positivity? A Philosophical Discussion Defending Dark Moods- Dr. Marianna Alessandri, Imi Lo (SPECIAL EPISODE)
Tired of Toxic Positivity? A Philosophical Discussion Defending Dark Moods- Dr. Marianna Alessandri, Imi Lo (SPECIAL EPISODE)
Tired of Toxic Positivity? A Philosophical Discussion Defending Dark Moods- Dr. Marianna Alessandri, Imi Lo (SPECIAL EPISODE)
Thursday 27th February 2025
Imi Lo and Dr. Mariana Alessandri discuss the value of dark moods and challenge toxic positivity in this thought-provoking episode.
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Episode Overview
- Dark moods are natural and valuable aspects of human experience.
- Cultural obsession with happiness can be harmful.
- Toxic positivity suppresses genuine emotions.
- Existential philosophy offers liberating perspectives on emotions.
- Embracing sadness, anger, and anxiety leads to authentic living.
I don't think any human being is broken. I don't think that having anxiety makes you broken
Ever felt like your dark moods are misunderstood or undervalued? This episode of Eggshell Transformations with Imi Lo is for you. Imi sits down with Dr. Mariana Alessandri, a philosophy professor, to tackle the cultural obsession with happiness and the harm caused by toxic positivity. They explore emotions like sadness, anger, anxiety, grief, and depression, arguing that these so-called 'dark moods' are natural and valuable parts of the human experience. Dr.
Alessandri shares insights from her book, 'Defender of Dark Moods', and explains why it's important to embrace these emotions rather than suppress them. The conversation also touches on the limitations of modern self-help and the liberating potential of existential philosophy. With humour and empathy, they discuss how acknowledging and accepting our darker emotions can lead to more authentic and fulfilling lives. If you've ever felt pressured to put on a happy face, this episode will resonate deeply with you.