The MindfulMess with Gene & Matt

Episode 19. Optimism & Pessimism

2023-09-02

This week, we explore the topic of optimism and pessimism. We discuss whether we think they are inherent traits or learned frameworks, and how they might influence our decision making throughout our lives. Matt proposes that they each exist on separate spectra rather than sharing opposite ends of a single spectrum, and we introduce how it intersects with realism as well. When does optimism start to turn into toxic positivity or ignorance? Is optimism a function of privilege? When does pessimism start to turn into depression and hopelessness? Are there situations where pessimism might be valuable? We ponder these questions and many more in our conversation; let us know what you think!

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2023-10-22

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The MindfulMess is hosted by Gene Sun and Matt Salmon, two people who seek to learn and grow as humans. Gene is a fitness professional studying organizational psychology and a first generation queer Asian American who sees every conversation as an opportunity to both express and shape his cultural identity. Matt is a pediatric and adult psychiatrist, who is queer, autistic, and is thriving after trauma from conversion therapy. We will share our experiences & how we've gown from them, be curious about others', and invite you all to share in this journey with us. New episodes every Saturday!