Joy Lab Podcast

Joy Lab Podcast

Hosted by: Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

Welcome to the Joy Lab Podcast, a podcast that goes beyond your ears, working to help you uncover and foster your most joyful self. Hosts, Drs. Henry Emmons and Aimee Prasek, bring you the ideal mix of...

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64. Taking Charge of Your Attention

We’re working on “Attention” in this episode, the second aspect of deep listening and also a skill that boosts our curiosity. So, how do attention, listening, curiosity, and mental health relate? Well, they're all...
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63. Being Present with Yourself and Others

In this episode, we're exploring our element of Curiosity and the power of presence. Presence is the first of those aspects of deep listening that we noted last episode. And we get it, "being present" can sometimes...
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62. Easing Anxiety with Curiosity & the Power of Deep Listening

In this episode, we're exploring our element Curiosity. We'll talk about using curiosity to reduce anxiety and at the same time how more curious folks can swing toward anxiety. That all may seem like a paradox, but...
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61. Creating Deep Connections (introvert approved!)

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. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about...
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60. Cultivating a Good Heart for Mental Health

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. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about...
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59. Turning Toward the [uncomfortable] Feelings

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. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about...
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58. Calming the Mind & Building Resilience

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 working on our fourth root, "Calming the Mind." We'll hit on...
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57. Resilience, Hope, & Mental Health (pessimist approved!)

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 out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We’re...
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56. Aligning with Nature and Bio-Rhythms to Boost Mood & Resilience

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 were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry...
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55. Energy Thieves & Managing Energy with Supplements, Diet, & Exercise

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 laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of...
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54. Balancing Brain Chemistry with Supplements & Diet

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the first "Root of Resilience" known as balancing brain chemistry. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The...
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53. The Roots of Resilience (beginning of our Roots series)

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 is wired for this element. We are naturally resilient and...
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