Joy Lab Podcast

Gratitude: Beyond the Hashtags and Eye Rolls [234]

Episode 234

Do you feel like you *should* be more grateful? Yeah, we get it. Gratitude is funny like that. Of all our Elements of Joy, gratitude likely has the strongest scientific evidence right alongside the m…

Published on 8 hours ago

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There's More Right With Us Than Wrong With Us (encore) [233]

Episode 233

In this episode, we're exploring Dr. Gabor Maté's fifth and final level of compassion: The compassion of possibility. We'll dig into how we can see beyond suffering and dysfunction to recognize the g…

Published on 1 week ago

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Facing Pain and Finding Freedom (encore) [232]

Episode 232

The poet Rumi shared this wisdom: "Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, Your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wi…

Published on 2 weeks ago

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Reducing Self-Criticism & Judgment by Recognizing Our Shared Human-ess (encore)

Episode 231

We're digging into the Dr. Gabor Maté's third level of compassion in this episode: The compassion of recognition. This level emphasizes realizing the shared nature of pain and loss, reminding us that…

Published on 3 weeks ago

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Understanding Ourselves & Others (encore) [230]

Episode 230

Stuck in judgement? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we're exploring the 'compassion of understanding,' the second level in Dr. Gabor Maté's five levels of compassion. This level of compassi…

Published on 4 weeks ago

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Ordinary Human Compassion & Self-Compassion to Improve Mental Health (encore) [ep. 229]

Episode 229

In this episode of the Joy Lab Podcast, we're not just defining compassion, but we're really getting into its relationship with mental health. We'll start by highlighting the important difference bet…

Published on 1 month ago

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You Belong and Are Connected Meditation (encore) [228]

Episode 228

Settle in for this short meditation with Dr. Henry Emmons. The practice involves relaxing and imagining meaningful connections with loved ones, fostering a sense of gratitude, and enriching your web …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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Self-Love Is Not Narcissism [227]

Episode 227

Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we explore the differences between self-love and narcissism. We'll dig into some common misconceptions and psychological spectrum of narcissism alon…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Self-Love and Finding Light in the Darkness (encore) [226]

Episode 226

Self-love is a skill that takes daily practice. And if you're feeling a bit out of practice... well, you're not alone. In this episode, we're diving into our Element of Love by focusing on the wisdom…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Welcome to Love [225]

Episode 225

Welcome to a bite-sized episode kicking off our Month of Love this September. It's likely you're feeling some of the busy energy as we transition into this new season (that back-to-school energy neve…

Published on 2 months ago

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Podcast Episodes

Gratitude: Beyond the Hashtags and Eye Rolls [234]

There's More Right With Us Than Wrong With Us (encore) [233]

Facing Pain and Finding Freedom (encore) [232]

Reducing Self-Criticism & Judgment by Recognizing Our Shared Human-ess (encore)

Understanding Ourselves & Others (encore) [230]

Ordinary Human Compassion & Self-Compassion to Improve Mental Health (encore) [ep. 229]

You Belong and Are Connected Meditation (encore) [228]

Self-Love Is Not Narcissism [227]

Self-Love and Finding Light in the Darkness (encore) [226]

Welcome to Love [225]