{"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":"Perfectionism Is Stealing Your Balance — Here's How to Take It Back (encore) [260]","slug":"perfectionism-is-stealing-your-balance-here-s-how-to-take-it-back-encore-260","published_at":"2026-04-15T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joy-lab-navigate-depression-anxiety-stress-with-the-science-of-joy-3565440/perfectionism-is-stealing-your-balance-here-s-how-to-take-it-back-encore-260","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/2149189900","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/f0b7bd/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joylabpodcast/260._Perfectionism_Is_Stealing_Your_Balance__Heres_How_to_Take_It_Back_encore.mp3?dest-id=2775224","summary":"We're in our new \"month of renewal\" format. We're essentially exploring this question throughout the month... what if growth required less effort? This is an encore episode that helps us answer this question. Reminder that we'll be back with new episodes May 1, 2026. In this episode of Joy Lab, Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek dismantle the idea that balance is a fixed destination you arrive at someday — once the laundry is done, the inbox is empty, and the kids are listening. Spoiler: that day is not coming. Instead, Henry and Aimee reframe equanimity as an active, embodied practice — more like balancing on one foot than standing rigidly still. Drawing on the metaphor of the Equinox, the rhythm of the ocean, and the very real signals your nervous system sends when you've overloaded your plate, they offer two practical, evidence-informed strategies: releasing perfectionism and cultivating outer stillness through the radical act of doing less. Whether you're recovering from burnout, drowning in self-help listicles, or just tired of waiting to feel balanced before you start living, this episode is your permission slip to recalibrate — right now, imperfectly, and with grace. About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program . Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible). Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app: Spotify | Apple | YouTube Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials: I…","meta_description":"We're in our new \"month of renewal\" format. 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