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Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joy
Joy Lab isn't your typical happiness podcast. We focus on strengthening your mental health with the science of joy, recognizing that joy can be tapped into even amidst experiences like depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and burnout. You can expect a blend of the best cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, positive psychology practices, stress management techniques, and mindfulness skills. Each month we focus on building one Element of Joy such as gratitude, self-compassion, confidence…
Episodes
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyWhere's Your Third Place? [ep. 171]
Do you have a 'Third Place?' If you don't (or don't know what that is), be sure to take some notes for this episode. We'll talk about a Third Place (a term…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyObliger Rebellion: The Pros and Cons [ep. 170]
Obliger rebellion... it's an intriguing term, right? Gretchen Rubin introduced it in her book, 'The Four Tendencies.' The idea here is that when our external…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joySaturday Update + Summer Self-Care (SAD, sleep, supplements, and more!) [ep. 169]
Our self-care needs change with the seasons. That's why we're talking about self-care tips for the summertime in this episode. We'll dig into the concept of…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyMaking Friends & Accepting Support [ep. 168]
In this episode, we're talking about the power of deep, supportive relationships for overall wellbeing. We highlight the Japanese tradition of Moai, groups of…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyThe Mental Health Benefits of Dad Jokes (seriously) [ep. 167]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we're talking about the mental health benefits of dad jokes. We're serious. We'll get into an article by humor…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyThe Impact of Anxiety & Depression on Decision Making [ep. 166]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we talk about how anxiety and depression can influence our decision-making processes. We hope this becomes a more…
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Three Questions for You... [ep. 165]
Our goal is to help you build resilience and joy. Our website and podcast exist for that goal. If you use any of those tools, then we want to know what's…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyStuck In Judgment Or Self-Criticism? Here's How to Break Free [ep. 164]
Does your mind feel like a constant sea of judgment? Do thoughts popcorn day and night about how you're flawed or how someone else has it all wrong? You're not…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyAre You a Short Sleeper? [ep. 163]
Are four hours of sleep enough to function well? How about six? In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we'll dig into how much sleep most folks need, and the…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyGetting Comfy w/ Not Knowing [ep. 162]
"I don't know." Do those three words make you feel a bit uncomfortable? Yeah, you're not alone. In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we highlight the…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyMagnesium for Anxiety & Depression [ep. 161]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we talk about the use of magnesium for anxiety and depression. There's good evidence to support its use, but it can be…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyNo Need to Hurry, No Need to Sparkle, No Need to Be Anybody But Yourself [ep. 160]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we explore a powerful quote by Virginia Woolf: "No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but one's…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyIt's OK to Check Out (as long as you check back in) [ep. 159]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we explore the phenomenon of dissociation or what is sometimes called "going offline." We want to highlight that this…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joySee Your Inner Light With Awe (encore) [ep. 158]
Awe is a powerful element of joy and a powerful contributor to good mental health. And it isn't just something to experience when magical, mysterious, or rare…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyMental Health & The Male Hubris, Female Humility Effect [ep. 157]
There's something called the "male hubris, female humility effect." And it's really a thing. It means that men tend to rate themselves higher on self-reported…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyHow Do I Know If I'm Thriving? (special community talk share + short practice) [ep. 156]
How do you know if you're thriving? That's a question we received from one of our NMH Community members. We'll talk about this concept of thriving through the…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joySad Music... For A Mood Boost? [ep. 155]
Does sad music make you feel a little better? You're not alone. In this episode, we're exploring the intriguing topic of how sad music can influence mood and…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyFlow & The Art of Non-Doing [ep. 154]
We're talking about the concept of 'flow' and how to tap into that state of deep absorption in our activities. Interestingly, flow usually requires a bit of…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyTo All The Dads With Depression And Anxiety... [ep. 153]
Read this carefully: children of fathers with mild depressive symptoms or anxiety tend to have fewer behavioral difficulties and higher IQs. Yup. We'll talk a…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyGetting Unstuck With Curiosity (encore) [ep. 152]
In this episode, we explore the element of curiosity and how it can work to reshape our brains. We become what we think, and by changing the way we think we…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyThe Shocking Correlation Between Dandruff & Depression [ep. 151]
What do dandruff and depression have in common? Well, they are two of the most over-diagnosed/pathologized experiences of our human journey. They also shine a…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyAccept Yourself Just As You Are & Then You Can Change [ep. 150]
In this episode, we explore Carl Rogers' 'Curious Paradox'—the concept that true change comes from self-acceptance. We'll talk about the historical context of…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyAntidepressant Withdrawal & Coming Off Antidepressants With Less Side Effects [ep. 149]
In this episode, we talk about the experience of coming off antidepressants. It's important to note that there is a serious lack of attention and research on…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyWhich Do You Usually Grab - The Handle of Hope or the Handle of Fear? (special replay) [ep. 148]
We wanted to share this replay from several years ago, because it covers the concept of hope and its relationship with mental health really well. In this…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joy5-Hydroxytryptophan Side Effects & Benefits [ep. 147]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we're diving into the science and soul of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a supplement known for supporting mood through…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyFeel Hopeless? Hope's Out There (and in you too) [ep. 146]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast we explore the concept of hope as a crucial element of joy. We're offering an 'outside in' approach to hope in this…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyHow to Change: External vs Internal Motivators [ep. 145]
It can be hard to make healthy changes. And there's no shortage of advice on what to change and how to change. In this episode, we dig into why change can be…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyYou Are Not Alone: Building Your Awareness of Unity & Belonging (encore) [ep. 144]
In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyBuilding Resilience And An Open Heart With Your Heart-Brain (encore) [ep. 143]
In this episode, we're working on our element Hope… and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyWorking Through Uncomfortable Feelings & Building Your Emotional Immune System (encore) [ep. 142]
In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyThe Truth Behind Your Thoughts And How to Calm Your Mind (encore) [ep. 141]
As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). In this episode, we're…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyResilience, Hope, and Mental Health (encore) [ep. 140]
In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyAlign With Nature & Your Rhythms (ultradian, circadian, & infradian) [encore] [ep. 139]
In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the third "Root of Resilience" known as aligning with nature. The Roots of Resilience…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyOvercoming the Energy Thieves and Managing Energy to Feel More Refreshed, Engaged, & Connected (encore) | Joy Lab Podcast [ep. 138]
In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the second Root of Resilience known as managing energy. The Roots of Resilience were…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyA Balanced Approach to Medications, Supplements, and Nutrition to Support Mood (encore) [ep. 137]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we're exploring a more balanced approach to supporting brain chemistry. Understanding brain chemistry for mental health…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyRefilling Your Resilience Tank (encore) [ep. 136]
In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience. And even if you feel the opposite of resilient right now, we'll discuss more about how each of us…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyResilience Training + Our Roots of Resilience Series [ep. 135]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) reintroduce our Roots of Resilience series, focusing on building resilience…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyYou're Wired for Resilience (special replay) [ep. 134]
We recorded this early in our Joy Lab journey, but it's as true as it was then. Truth is, we're all wired for resilience. It's built into all living systems…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyLack of Sleep, Anxiety, and Panic Attacks [ep. 133]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, hosts Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek talk about the intricate relationships between sleep, stress, anxiety, and…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyDiscovering Your Resilience Type (+ Our Updated Resilience Quiz) [ep. 132]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we talk about our updated resilience quiz and the power of identifying your Resilience Type. The new quiz is more…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyNew Mail Bag & When To Turn Off the SAD Light [ep. 131]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, hosts Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek announce the new NMH Mailbag and address a listener's question about the…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joydrumroll, please... Meet our Updated Joy Lab Program! [ep. 130]
The Joy Lab podcast, hosted by Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek, aims to help listeners build resilience and discover joy by blending scientific methods…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyMeditation for Burnout [ep. 129]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, Dr. Aimee Prasek will guide you through a visualization exercise to tune into your body and observe the differences in…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyIs It Burnout or Depression? [ep. 128]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we're sharing a live chat we had in our Natural Mental Health Community. We tackled the topic of burnout, discussing…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyLithium Orotate & Lithium Carbonate [ep. 127]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, hosts Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek talk about lithium orotate, a compound different from the commonly…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joySelf-Care Ideas & Simple Joy Challenges [ep. 126]
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, hosts Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek explore the concept of simplicity in creating change, focusing on the…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyMindful Eating & the Cephalic Phase of Digestion (really, it's a thing!) [ep. 125]
In this episode of the Joy Lab Podcast, hosts Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek talk about the cephalic phase of digestion and how mindful eating can…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyEquanimity, Mental Health, & The Five Pathways to Inner Calm (special replay) [ep. 124]
Feeling stressed lately? Our stress responses are being activated by a lot of stressors floating around lately. That's why we wanted to replay this episode…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyColds, Viruses, & Depression [ep. 123]
In this episode, we're talking about the relationship between viruses and depression. We'll cover how viral illnesses can negatively impact mood, how this…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joySocial Media: Moving Out of Social Comparison & Into Social Savoring [ep. 122]
In this episode, we discuss the impact of social media on mental health, focusing on the concepts of social comparison and social savoring. One route that…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyThe Spring-Time Mood Change to Know About [ep. 121]
In this episode, we discuss the variations of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and mood shifts that surface in different seasons... particularly the…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyOur Tendency to Dwell on Negative Info + Self-Acceptance Meditation (special LIVE replay) [ep. 120]
In this episode, we're replaying a special LIVE chat from our Natural Mental Health Resilient Community. In this chat, we briefly talk about what resilience is…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyFood: What to Add vs What to Take Away [ep. 119]
Fad diets generally focus on foods to ban from your plate. It's an approach that can lead to an effect we get into in this episode called the "what the hell…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyHow to Savor Uncertainty [ep. 118]
In this episode, we're talking about the relationship of joy and uncertainty. Uncertainty usually gets a bad rap, but we're wired to navigate uncertainty far…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyMovement and Exercise for Mental Health [ep. 117]
In this episode, we explore the power of movement and how it differs from exercise. Why distinguish between the two? Because movement can offer unique benefits…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyThe Practice of Savoring (special replay of the best dopamine hit) [ep. 116]
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of 'savoring,' an often-dismissed element of joy, packed with transformative potentsial. We'll highlight how…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyFour Factors for Better Sleep [ep. 115]
In this episode, we discuss the importance of sleep for good mental health. We'll dig into the psychobiological model of sleep to help identify some tailored…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyTap Into Your Inspiration (special replay) [ep. 114]
In this episode, we're revisiting an older episode on the power of inspiration. Inspiration is a powerful aspect of personal growth and mental health and there…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyThe Downsides of Self-Care [ep. 113]
In this episode, we explore some downsides of self-care. This knowledge is key because self-care is often marketed as a luxury, while distracting from our most…
Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joyBuild Better Goals & Resolutions With Your Resilience Type [ep. 112]
In this episode, we discuss how to use your resilience type to achieve your goals and resolutions more successfully. We'll offer in-depth strategies for our…