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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

93. The Power of Gratitude (Bonus Replay for Our Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

We're diving deep into the science and soul of gratitude in this episode. Learn how it can positively impact your relationships, physical health, mental health, and even your 9 to 5. Of course, gratitude isn't always...
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92. The Difference Between Suffering & Stress (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

Stress can be relentless, negatively impacting our mental health and wellbeing. But, it's not all about the stressors. So often, it's not the actual stressor that causes us harm, but it's our thinking that takes us...
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91. Mindfulness & Heartfulness for Anxiety & Depression (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

We're entering a new phase of our podcourse... We're shifting from more body-focused strategies to explore two crucial dimensions of our being: the mind and the heart. These realms hold immense power over our mood and...
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90. Depression and Anxiety Medications: A Balanced Approach (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

Here's an important reminder about medications and depression and anxiety: You don't have to choose between medication or a "natural" approach. A truly integrative approach makes room for it all. It's about harnessing...
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89. Supplements & Vitamins for Managing Anxiety & Depression (Depression & Anxiety Podcourse)

Have you wondered if supplements or vitamins might help with managing anxiety and depression? There's some good science to say that a few key supplements can offer some much needed support. In this episode, we explore...
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88. Your Unique Diet for Mental Health (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode, Dr. Emmons will talk about the connection between diet and depression and anxiety. And even though there's a powerful link there, we can still take a very holistic and empowering approach to our diet....
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87. Moving Out of Depression and Anxiety (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

What if there was a treatment that was nearly always helpful for depression and anxiety, had few to no side effects, and was accessible to everybody? You'd want that, right? Well, that magical treatment is called...
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86. Self-Compassion: You Are Not Alone (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

Self-compassion is the secret sauce to making positive changes in your life. It really is a primary fuel for transformation. In this episode, we're diving deep into the third aspect of self-compassion, which is all...
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85. Self-Compassion: Self-Kindness vs Self-Judgment (podcourse bonus replay)

Are self-criticism, guilt, and shame holding you back? Join the club, right?! So often, we are our own worst critic and are so hard on ourselves. In this episode, we're diving deep into self-compassion, particularly...
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84. Self-Compassion: Don't Believe Everything You Think About Yourself (podcourse bonus replay)

In this episode, we dive deep into the essential topic of self-compassion. We'll highlight the importance of self-compassion, especially in countering negative self-talk. To do that, we'll focus on mindfulness as it...
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83. Supplements and Vitamins for Good Sleep (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode, we explore how supplements can help with three common sleep struggles: problems falling asleep, problems staying asleep, and waking up too early (that vexing 4 a.m. hour). Tailoring supplements to...
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82. Struggling with Sleep? Here's What You Need to Know (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

In this episode, Henry takes you on a journey to uncover the remarkable science behind sleep and its pivotal role in depression, anxiety, and overall wellbeing. Henry will also highlight simple adjustments in your...
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