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Scenario

Why authentic vulnerability feels unwelcome in wellness spaces

Everyone in my yoga teacher training talks about being authentic but when I mentioned my depression during check-in the energy shifted and now I feel like I broke some unspoken rule about staying positive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The shadow of toxic positivity creates a double bind between honesty and belonging.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Psychological safety in communities?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.