Season 5 of Behind the Camouflage is kicking things off with an episode all about positivity — and why it often gets a bad rap. In this conversation, we sit down with Leigh Conant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), couples therapist, and military spouse, to explore how being “too positive” is frequently misunderstood and why that perception can be harmful.
Leigh defines toxic positivity, discusses how positivity impacts mental health, and shares how to build a healthier, more sustainable mindset. The key takeaway is her practical framework — Recognize, Reframe, and Resource — a system that helps people acknowledge emotions honestly, shift perspective when appropriate, and identify the support they need to move forward.
This episode sets the tone for Season 5 with an honest, grounding conversation about resilience, emotional awareness, and using positivity as a tool — not a weapon. Give a listen!
You can connect with Leigh through her website at leighconant.com
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Source: Behind the Camouflage Podcast | Author: Marine Corps Association | Published: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:56:40 +0000