The Handle of Hope
In this episode, we discuss the concept of hope as a tool to achieving joyful lives, drawing from traditional wisdom, neuroscience, and personal experiences. We'll also highlight what we call the "enemies of joy." These include brain imbalance, an unsettled mind, and the illusion of separation. As always, we'll also note the scientifically-backed benefits of being hopeful, which include better life satisfaction, a stronger sense of purpose, and higher possibility of achieving set goals.
The Joy Lab Podcast offers science-backed strategies and soulful insights from Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek to help you beat stress, ease anxiety, improve mood, and rediscover a deep sense of joy.
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Key moments:
00:00 Introduction to the Joy Lab Podcast
00:45 Unveiling the Theme: Hope
02:06 The Two Wolves: A Story of Hope and Fear
05:04 The Neuroscience of Hope
11:55 The Enemies of Joy: Brain Imbalance and Toxicity
13:39 The Power of Perception and Genetics
14:56 The Unsettled Mind and the Illusion of Separation
21:30 The Power of Hope in Mental Health
23:26 Conclusion: Embracing the Invisible Joy
23:57 Outro and Disclaimer
Sources and Notes:
- Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.
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On Jan 1st, 2025, the Joy Lab Podcast and Program moved from Natural Mental Health to the nonprofit Pathways North.
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