{"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":"The Resilience Shortcut That Beats Any Morning TikTok Routine [266]","slug":"the-resilience-shortcut-that-beats-any-morning-tiktok-routine-266","published_at":"2026-05-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/joy-lab-navigate-depression-anxiety-stress-with-the-science-of-joy-3565440/the-resilience-shortcut-that-beats-any-morning-tiktok-routine-266","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/episodes/2149198936","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/f0b7bd/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joylabpodcast/266.mp3?dest-id=2775224","summary":"We're in our Element of Resilience and we're going somewhere most mental health conversations completely skip: the heart. Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek unpack why mental health has been so brain-centric for so long, what the field of neurocardiology is revealing about the heart's role in how we feel , think, and connect, and why ancient healing traditions were frankly ahead of the curve on all of this. Then they walk through three practical, research-backed heart-centered practices to support your mental health: self-acceptance, loving-kindness, and compassion. Henry also shares a simple, portable exercise called The Three Kindnesses that you can do anywhere, anytime. Whether you've been with us throughout this series or this is your first episode, this one is a great entry point into what Joy Lab is really about. Try It Free 🎉 The Joy Lab Program is free for 30 days — offer ends May 31st. Head to JoyLab.coach/program to sign up. About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with the Joy Lab Program . If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible). Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials: Instagram Linkedin Watch this episode on YouTube Sources and Notes for our Element of Resilience: Joy Lab Program : Take…","meta_description":"We're in our Element of Resilience and we're going somewhere most mental health conversations completely skip: the heart. 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