About this episode

The episode explores the psychology of optimism and its relation to resilience and emotional flexibility in the context of mental health struggles.

What if being a more optimistic person has nothing to do with “staying positive”? In this conversation, we unpack the real psychology of optimism — and why it’s less about feeling good, and more about building resilience, curiosity, and emotional flexibility. If you’ve ever struggled with negative thoughts, anxiety, or your mental health, this episode will bring encouragement, hope, and helpful tools.

People in this episode

Host: Mary Jelkovsky

Guest: Dr. Deepika Chopra

Topics covered

• optimism
• mental health
• resilience
• emotional flexibility
• anxiety

Keywords

• optimism
• mental health
• resilience
• anxiety
• emotional flexibility
• negative thoughts
• curiosity

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