If you’ve ever felt bad when someone has told you to “just be happy!”, then this episode is for you. We explore the limits of positive thinking with our guest, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman. Whitney is the author of the book, "TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy", which is described

How many times have you heard phrases like "you'll be fine," "don't cry," "everything happens for a reason," or "it could be worse"? When working through difficult emotions or challenging circumstances like loss, breakups, illness, or family issues, it can be frustrating when we are urged to be more positive. The truth

If you’ve ever felt bad when someone has told you to “Just be happy!”, then this episode is for you. We explore the limits of positive thinking with our guest, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman. Whitney is the author of "TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy", which is described as a powe

It's finally here -- the long-awaited mama's boy episode! We brought in marriage and family therapist Whitney Goodman to break down the mother-son dynamic and how the "mama's boy" forms, how it can look when you're dating/married to one, the different levels of impact it has on your relationship, how to approach the si

Sherry and Carla first take a Love Fix question from a listener who feels their long-distance relationship running away, and is too afraid to cross boundaries to talk with her partner about it. They then welcome Whitney Goodman, LMFT, the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sit

Enjoy every moment. Be grateful you have a healthy baby. Everything happens for a reason. Moms often get bombarded with these messages, being told they should be happy and positive all the time. But how do you deal with this toxic positivity?  Today, I’m joined by marriage and family therapist Whitney Goodman, author o