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Hope Isn't the Same as Optimism

Sometimes the pressure to "stay positive" creates more anxiety than peace.

When life feels uncertain—whether you're facing illness, loss, or simply the unknown—it can be tempting to cling to positive thinking. But true hope isn't about predicting a happy ending. In this conversation, Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matt Lederman explore the difference between blind optimism and grounded hope, and how staying present can help us naviga…

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