{"podcast":{"title":"Joy Lab |  navigate depression, anxiety, & stress with the science of joy","slug":"joy-lab-navigate-depression-anxiety-stress-with-the-science-of-joy-3565440","podcast_index_feed_id":3565440,"rss_url":"https://joylabpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.joylab.coach/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/9/9/5/a995083a8723a3bb88c4a68c3ddbc4f2/JoyLab_Cover_Art-20230731-f6j50qqxtm.png","author":"Pathways North 501(c)(3)","episode_count":275,"summary":"Joy Lab isn't your typical happiness podcast. We focus on navigating mental health experiences like depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and burnout with the science of joy. You can expect a blend of the best cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, positive psychology practices, stress management techniques, and mindfulness skills. Each month we focus on building one Element of Joy such as gratitude, self-compassion, confidence, self-acceptance, humility, and self-connection. It's a holistic approach to mental health that's refreshingly free of finger-wagging and toxic positivity and full of practical, whole-person support that's empowering and actually helps. Joy Lab is hosted by two leaders in mental health, Henry Emmons, MD (integrative psychiatrist) and Aimee Prasek, PhD (mental health researcher). You'll probably find this podcast most useful if any of these feel familiar: * You feel caught in cycles of worry, anxiety, or panic attacks. * Stress has settled into your body, with tension, fatigue, and irritation showing up too often. * The news of the world is getting under your skin, affecting your mood and focus more than you'd like to admit. * Day-to-day life feels too…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T16:17:07.513095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joy-lab-navigate-depression-anxiety-stress-with-the-science-of-joy-3565440"},"episode":{"title":"From Surviving to Thriving: The Science and Soul of Resilience [263]","slug":"from-surviving-to-thriving-the-science-and-soul-of-resilience-263","published_at":"2026-05-01T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joy-lab-navigate-depression-anxiety-stress-with-the-science-of-joy-3565440/from-surviving-to-thriving-the-science-and-soul-of-resilience-263","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joy-lab-navigate-depression-anxiety-stress-with-the-science-of-joy-3565440","url":"https://www.joylab.coach/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2149189633","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/f0b7bd/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joylabpodcast/263._From_Surviving_to_Thriving__The_Science_and_Soul_of_Resilience.mp3?dest-id=2775224","summary":"Resilience is not a fixed personality trait or the ability to simply endure hardship; it is a dynamic process of harnessing resources to sustain well-being. 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