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Joy Lab Podcast

Joy Lab Podcast

Hosted by: Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD

Joy Lab is a mental health podcast to help navigate depression, anxiety, burnout, and stress. It's hosted by two leaders in integrative mental health, Henry Emmons, MD (integrative psychiatrist) and Aimee Prasek, PhD...

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69. Enlarging Your Life With Silence

In this episode, we’re exploring our seventh and final aspect of deep listening which is “silence.” Ironically, silence is a powerful practice to help open up more deep conversation. It's a surprising tool that can...
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68. Getting Out of Our Own Heads with the Aspect of Wonder

In this episode, we're exploring the sixth aspect of deep listening which is "wonder." As it relates to listening, this aspect helps us keep our curiosity and awe focused on the wellbeing of the person speaking. With...
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67. Allowing Space for Our Truths

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of awe alongside the fifth aspect of deep listening which is “allowing.” When it comes to listening, allowing reminds us that we can't be pressured into speaking our truth....
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66. Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, & The World

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of curiosity alongside the fourth aspect of deep listening which is “seeing the goodness in others.” And even though this aspect may sound subtle, the impact is profound....
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65. Seeing Our Innocence & Listening Deeply

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of curiosity alongside the third aspect of deep listening which is “seeing the person’s innocence.” This can be a tough aspect considering what may be a more common...
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64. Taking Charge of Your Attention

We’re working on “Attention” in this episode, the second aspect of deep listening and also a skill that boosts our curiosity. So, how do attention, listening, curiosity, and mental health relate? Well, they're all...
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63. Being Present with Yourself and Others

In this episode, we're exploring our element of Curiosity and the power of presence. Presence is the first of those aspects of deep listening that we noted last episode. And we get it, "being present" can sometimes...
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62. Easing Anxiety with Curiosity & the Power of Deep Listening

In this episode, we're exploring our element Curiosity. We'll talk about using curiosity to reduce anxiety and at the same time how more curious folks can swing toward anxiety. That all may seem like a paradox, but...
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61. Creating Deep Connections (introvert approved!)

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about...
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60. Cultivating a Good Heart for Mental Health

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about...
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59. Turning Toward the [uncomfortable] Feelings

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about...
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58. Calming the Mind & Building Resilience

As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). In this episode, we're working on our fourth root, "Calming the Mind." We'll hit on...
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