Grief is one of the most universal human experiences — and one of the least talked about. In this 10-part series from the Joy Lab Podcast, Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek take a deeply honest, science-backed journey through Francis Weller's Gates of Grief, a framework that expands grief far beyond loss through death. From the grief of a life unlived, to identity shifts, faded friendships, anticipatory dread, and losses too personal to name — this series makes room for all of it.
What makes this series different is the humanity behind it. Henry and Aimee don't just share research — they share themselves, opening up about their own grief journeys in ways that feel rare for a mental health podcast.
Whether you're carrying fresh grief or something you've quietly held for years, you'll find something here that speaks to you. You'll walk away with practical tools for staying present, language for what you've struggled to put into words, and a reframe that might just change how you see grief entirely: it's not the opposite of joy. It's the doorway to it.
Here are a few episodes to get you started:
- 248. The Grief Series: The Wholeness of Being Human
- 251. Why You Can't Escape the Sorrows of the World (and why that's a good thing)
- 256. How to Love Fully When You Know Loss Is Coming
If you're a visual person and prefer to watch them in action, jump over to the Joy Lab YouTube channel. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and leave us a review!
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Henry and Aimee take New York
We are so proud of Joy Lab's Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek, who traveled to New York City last month to attend the Ambie Awards — and walked straight into a historic blizzard while they were at it!
The Ambies recognize podcasts that demonstrate outstanding storytelling, production, and sound design, and Joy Lab earned its place among the nominees. While they didn't take home the award for Best Wellness and Relationship podcast, being recognized alongside some of the best in podcasting is a milestone worth celebrating — and a testament to the care and intentionality Henry and Aimee pour into every episode.
We'd say braving a blizzard for it makes the honor even more well-deserved.
Congratulations, Henry and Aimee — your dedication to helping people live healthier, more joyful lives doesn't go unnoticed. Here's to many more milestones ahead.
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