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The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World
Episode 17
Awe, wonder, enchantment… don't we all want these experiences?! And when it comes to mental health, they're super beneficial. In this episode, we'll …
3 years, 10 months ago
The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing
Episode 16
Curiosity is a powerful element of joy. There are two key constructs related to curiosity that we'll dive into in this episode because they are parti…
3 years, 10 months ago
How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?
Episode 15
How are you feeling? What are you feeling in your body?
As for me (Aimee here, co-host of the Joy Lab podcast), I've been a sobbing, ticked off human…
3 years, 11 months ago
The Illusion of Separation
Episode 14
Feeling hopeful is a key contributor to better mental health. And don't worry, you don't have to be an optimist to be hopeful, as it's a skill that w…
4 years ago
The Roots of Resilience
Episode 13
We're all wired for resilience. It's built into all living systems, from a single cell to dynamic global systems. And none of us would be here if we …
4 years, 1 month ago
Five Pathways to Inner Calm
Episode 12
Feeling stressed lately? Our stress responses are being activated by a lot of stressors floating around lately. Activation is generally fine (and can…
4 years, 2 months ago
The Forgotten Key to Happiness
Episode 11
In this episode, we are exploring the forgotten key to happiness… savoring! In our modern world, there is both excess and inequity, a recipe that has…
4 years, 3 months ago
Inspiration: The Engine of Joy
Episode 10
The element for this episode is inspiration. It's the magic of being awakened to new possibilities or feeling deeply passionate that you want to do s…
4 years, 4 months ago
Sympathetic Joy: Happiness Goes Viral
Episode 9
The element for this episode is sympathetic joy, which is the practice of delighting in other people's happiness. But it's easier said than done—espe…
4 years, 5 months ago
Why Gratitude Is Good (And Gratefulness Is Great)
Episode 8
Today, we're discussing gratitude. Not the gratitude associated with cliche sayings stamped on mugs or "#blessed" posts on Instagram. We're diving in…
4 years, 6 months ago