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368: How To Create A Positive Mindset (Even If You Have A Negative Outlook Right Now) w/ Dr. Sue Varma

Ever feel like staying positive is impossible—especially when you're stuck dealing with painful, chronic skin rashes? You're not alone. And no, this isn’t about toxic positivity that ignores your reality.

There’s a mindset shift called practical optimism that might actually help. It holds space for pain, grief, and tough emotions, while giving you tools to better cope—and maybe even grow—from your challenges.

To explore how this works, I’m joined by Dr. Sue Varma—a nationally recognized psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and…

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