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The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing
Curiosity is a powerful element of joy. There are two key constructs related to curiosity that we’ll dive into in this episode because they are particularly powerful. These are intellectual humility and uncertainty...
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How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?
How are you feeling? What are you feeling in your body?
As for me (Aimee here, co-host of the Joy Lab podcast), I've been a sobbing, ticked off human the last few days. I rollercoastered between fear, apathy, sorrow,...
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The Illusion of Separation
Feeling hopeful is a key contributor to better mental health. And don’t worry, you don’t have to be an optimist to be hopeful, as it’s a skill that we can all boost. Problem is, hope may seem hard to find right now....
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The Roots of Resilience
We’re all wired for resilience. It’s built into all living systems, from a single cell to dynamic global systems. And none of us would be here if we didn't have it. But, have you wondered why we all have different...
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Five Pathways to Inner Calm
Feeling stressed lately? Our stress responses are being activated by a lot of stressors floating around lately. Activation is generally fine (and can be good stress!), as long as it recedes in a reasonable amount of...
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The Forgotten Key to Happiness
In this episode, we are exploring the forgotten key to happiness… savoring! In our modern world, there is both excess and inequity, a recipe that has distracted us from the art of noticing and appreciating the good...
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Inspiration: The Engine of Joy
The element for this episode is inspiration. It’s the magic of being awakened to new possibilities or feeling deeply passionate that you want to do something out of that passion. We all know inspiration can strike...
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Sympathetic Joy: Happiness Goes Viral
The element for this episode is sympathetic joy, which is the practice of delighting in other people’s happiness. But it’s easier said than done—especially when we feel others' accomplishments are unfairly earned or...
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Why Gratitude is Good (and Gratefulness is Great)
Today, we’re diving into the goodness of gratefulness that’s not based solely on circumstances. In this episode, we’ll look at the scientific benefits of gratitude and how it can transform your life. Join Joy Lab...
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You're Wired for Compassion
The element for this episode is compassion. Given everything that’s going on in the world today, it’s more important than ever. Despite this growing need for compassion, it’s often confusing and misunderstood. In this...
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Five Lessons On Loving Well
The theme of this episode is Love. Not the rom-com version of love, but the genuine deep connection that we all long for. And even though love is all around, it’s easy to close our hearts to love, in fear of becoming...
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Let Go of Shoulds, Let In Fun
Too often mental health conversations get stuck in a focus of dysfunction, uncomfortable symptoms, and focusing on "fixing" what feels off. But, mental health is not simply about trying to rid ourselves of things like...
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