Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them

Unpacking Positivity & Processing Emotions // with Jen Rafferty

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Do you love learning about how our brains work, and what makes us tick?  Do you wonder what positive psychology is, and whether you’ve got a positive attitude or toxic positivity?  Me too!

In Ep. 55, host Carmelita Tiu chats with Jen Rafferty - an educator, speaker, and founder of The Empowered Educator - about brains, positive psychology, toxic positivity, the importance of feeling our emotions, and so much more.

Tune in to learn about:

  • What positive psychology is, on a high level
  • The difference between positive psychology and toxic positivity
  • Gratitude bypasses, aka positivity bypasses 
  • Why people fall back into patterns and habits that aren’t good for them
  • And more pithy neuroscience goodness!

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About Your Host, Carmelita / Cat / Millie Tiu

Mom, spouse, coach, podcaster, wordsmith, legal eagle.  Endlessly curious about how we can show up better for ourselves – because when we do that, we also show up better for our kids and those around us.  

Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them

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