You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today we’re talking about something I think so many of us are feeling right now: life is hard.
And not in a “just think positive” kind of way-- In a real, full, sometimes overwhelming kind of way.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rachel, and we’re diving into how we can acknowledge that reality without getting stuck there. We talk about the difference between toxic positivity and actually supporting ourselves through hard moments, how our thoughts shape how we feel and what we do next, and why you don’t have to overhaul your entire life to start feeling better.
This conversation is really about coming back to what’s actually in your control, ...

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[00:00:00] Alyssa: You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to share a truly special conversation with someone I admire deeply. Lake Bell, you might know her as an actor, director, and creator, but in this episode, we connect as two parents navigating the beautiful, messy work of raising humans, especially kids who don't always fit the mold lake.

[00:00:23] And I dive into what it looks like to parent neurodivergent kids with curiosity and compassion. We talk about the emotion...