9 Best Toxic Positivity Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Are you living your best life now? Not always? This is a podcast for you. Duke Professor Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn't. And since then, all she wants to do is talk to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, everything happens.  Find her online at @katecbowler.Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/ more

This podcast is all about the power of Stubborn Positivity, an idea that defies today's world's emphasis on the toxically positive. Here you will find real-life stories from everyday people who defied the odds by facing their problems head on, instead of ignoring them. Since the publication of the best-selling book CRAIG & FRED your hosts, husband and wife team Craig Grossi and Nora Parkington, have been consistently inspired and motivated by the people they've met on their travels with their dogs Fred, Ruby and Bingo. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of the power of the human spirit. more

An in-depth exploration of how enforced positivity and emotional suppression in workplace environments can lead to psychological harm and decreased productivity. This series examines the historical evolution of corporate culture, psychological research, and real-world consequences of prioritizing artificial happiness over authentic human experiences. more

A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls. more

Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author on a mission to help adult family members have better relationships. Each week, Whitney has conversations with influential guests and real people to help listeners find new ways of looking at old family problems.Calling Home is available every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

GATE MBA Fellow Simone Lima investigates 'toxic positivity'—the idea that the best way to cope with a challenging situation is to put a positive spin on it—is a coping strategy often promoted in companies. Using interviews and rich storytelling from her own experiences, Simone Lima explores the effects of toxic positivity on employees, especially women, and on company culture.This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto's Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org more

Listen to find out all about the issues with toxic Positivity. Being the pshchological effects of the denial and dismissal of negative emotions, the dark side to self development tools, as well as what you can say to others, instead of something that is basically toxic Positivity. #toxicpositivity #mentalhealth #socialcommentary #writer #blogger #wellbeing #culture #selfdevelopment #socialmedia #youngblogger more

Why Perfectionism, People Pleasing and Procrastination Have Us Doing Too Much & Feeling Exhausted!

Human Not Hacked pushes back on the $45B self-help industry and its obsession with fixing what was never broken. Hosted by veteran coaches Amy Lombardo and Jillian Arena, the show explores what real growth looks like—messy, honest, and often funny. Through raw conversations and diverse guest perspectives, we challenge toxic positivity, hustle culture, and quick-fix promises, offering grounded tools and reflections instead. Because being human isn't a flaw to hack—it's the foundation for growth. (Find more in the Brilliance Collective App.) more