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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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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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81. The Subtypes of Depression and Anxiety (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

Are you tired of not finding answers that resonate with your unique experience of depression, anxiety, or stress? In this episode, we're breaking down the traditional barriers of understanding depression and anxiety...
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80. The Science of Hope: Your Innate Resilience and Power to Change (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse)

If you've experienced years of depression and anxiety, it may seem like that's just your "new normal" and the way things will always be. But, that's just not the case. Change is always possible. There's a science...
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79. What's Depression... Really? (Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills)

Most definitions of depression make it sound like a universal, clear-cut state of "dysfunction." We don't think that's true. At Joy Lab, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We understand that the mind,...
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78. Podcourse: Depression and Anxiety Coping Skills (introduction)

In this episode, we're introducing our podcourse! This course really covers the foundation of what Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are built on. Expect to learn key coping skills for depression, anxiety, and chronic...
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77. A Bit About Joy Lab (recap and replay)

What the heck is Joy Lab? And what is joy? Good questions! We talked about these things a LONG time ago and thought it timely to share this episode again. This episode is a reminder of why we do what we do here at Joy...
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76. Five Lessons on Loving Well (replay!)

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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75. You Belong and Are Connected (special meditation from Henry)

Are you feeling the weight of loneliness or disconnection and their impact on your mental health? Join in as Henry guides you through a powerful meditation that starts within – creating a blueprint for meaningful...
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74. Sometimes I Just Sits... (the power of solitude)

Are you ready to unlock the transformative magic of solitude? Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the surprising world of solitude and its incredible potential to rejuvenate your spirit and fuel your sense of...
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