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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 soulful and...

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Episodes

106. The Practice of Sympathetic Joy (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse: bonus lesson!)

In this quick bonus episode, Dr. Henry Emmons will describe the simple way to practice sympathetic joy in daily life.     Watch this episode on YouTube.    Sources and Notes: This episode is part of our Podcourse! To...
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105. Heart Opening Meditation (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

Get comfortable and settle in for this heart opening meditation with Dr. Henry Emmons. Remember to simply observe, accepting whatever state your heart is in without judgement.      Watch this episode on...
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104. Depression, Anxiety, & the Illusion of Separation (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, Dr. Henry Emmons highlights the concept of the 'illusion of separation,' explaining that we are not isolated beings but deeply connected to each other and the world around us....
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103. Sympathetic Joy & Emotional Contagion (Bonus Replay for Our Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, hosts Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek delve into the concept of sympathetic joy, a concept that encourages joy in others' well-being. That alone is a powerful tool to help...
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102. Compassion Meditation (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

This is a simple, yet powerful compassion meditation that you can do at any time. This practice can help create greater self-compassion and enhance your ability to be present with others in times of need.    Watch...
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101. Compassion and Mental Health: Cultivating a Good Heart (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode, Dr. Henry Emmons explores how we can cultivate a good heart and its profound impact on our wellbeing, especially in overcoming challenges like depression and anxiety. Be sure to listen in for...
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100. Emotional Reactivity Meditation (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

Last episode, Dr. Emmons talked about emotional storms. This is a meditation to help practice with those storms. This meditation is something that's really best done after it's happened, after you've settled down a...
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99. Emotional Reactivity and Emotional Storms (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode, Dr. Henry Emmons talks about emotional reactivity and its profound relationship with anxiety and depression, especially recurring episodes of depression. Henry will take you through a real-life...
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98. Mindful Emotions Meditation (Depression & Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

Emotions reside within us, and they manifest physically in our bodies. Discover the power of processing your emotions in this soothing meditation practice. You can use this practice whenever you need it, whether...
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97. Emotions and Mental Health (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

This episode is all about the normal, daily emotions we encounter each day. Listen in as Dr. Henry Emmons discusses how emotions can serve as your compass, pointing the way to what needs your attention. As you listen,...
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96. The Trickiness of the Mind and Emotions (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode, Dr. Henry Emmons highlights the power of thoughts, how they shape our reality, and how emotions are intricately connected. This trickiness of our mind and the arising of our emotions is an important...
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95. Overthinking and Awareness of Thought Meditation (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this meditation, you'll learn to connect with the observer within, the part of your mind that can step back and simply observe your thoughts. This is a powerful antidote for overthinking. It may seem challenging at...
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