Ep 160: "Choose Joy" Isn't Toxic Positivity

After a week in Colombia with my family, something unexpected happened. Every time plans changed, we were exhausted, or things didn't go our way, someone would laugh and say...

"Choose Joy!"

What started as a family joke became a powerful reminder that choosing joy isn't about pretending life is perfect—it's about deciding how you'll respond when it isn't.

In this solo episode, I share what this trip taught me about the difference between toxic positivity and true resilience, and why joy can exist alongside disappointment, exhaustion, and uncertainty.

If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to acknowledge hard moments without letting them define you, this episode is for you.