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Our story

We believe mental health is not about "fixing" ourselves. Instead, it's more about uncovering the goodness and joy within us. Sure, we've all got unhealthy patterns that can be tended to, and we can do that work. The irony though is that work is most effective when it's rooted in what nourishes us. That's why we do the work we do at Joy Lab and why we are so grateful you're here to join us in that work. Additionally, we're thrilled to merge Joy Lab with Pathways North on January 1st 2025. Pathways North is a 501(c)(3) that aims to move the needle upward for our global resilience and wellbeing. It's the perfect vessel to ensure our Joy Lab podcast and program stay accessible for all and continue growing their joyful impact.

Meet your hosts

Henry Emmons, MD

Henry Emmons is an integrative psychiatrist who weaves together mind-body and natural therapies, mindfulness teachings, and other holistic approaches for common mental health problems like depression and anxiety. However, Henry doesn't believe healing should stop there. Henry is most interested in working with others so that we can all learn to love well and create more joyful lives.

Aimee Prasek, PhD

Aimee Prasek is a digital health and integrative therapies researcher and educator. Her work is fueled by the belief that we are all hard-wired for joy and it's our shared purpose to uncover and spread it. She's most interested in sharing accessible tools that help empower others to move out of suffering and uncover their own authentic, joyful self.

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