🎧 Episode 2: “Toxic Positivity Is Gaslighting With Glitter”

Jude wonders why forced optimism makes him feel worse, not better. Vera explains that relentless good vibes are just emotional noise-canceling for people who fear sadness. There are metaphors. One of them involves cupcakes. They’re not comforting.

• Jude asks why “just think positive!” feels like a slap in a sunbeam.

• Vera explains how weaponized optimism is the emotional equivalent of being smothered with a motivational throw pillow.

• We explore how society punishes discomfort, worships denial, and sells you “good vibes only” as if you’re allergic to reality.

• There is one (1) moment of sincere advice. Vera regrets it immediately.

• Jude maybe cries? It’s fine. We move on.

“Is positivity always helpful — or is it just another way to avoid feeling things we don’t want to admit?”

Spoiler: it’s both. Which is fun and terrible.

• Feel personally attacked by inspirational Instagram quotes

• Have ever smiled through gritted teeth in a group chat

• Think "good vibes only" is a red flag disguised as a fridge magnet

• Are emotionally fluent in sarcasm and sighs

There’s a cupcake metaphor at 3:17 that might permanently change how you feel about birthday parties. Sorry. But also... you’re welcome.

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