Are you feeling like the playful YOU that once existed has fallen away? Or maybe you've watched other people move through their day with a fun spirit that you wish you could tap into? You're not alone. When adult-ing gets tough, fun usually takes a back seat (like way in the back). Problem is, squashing that playful or fun aspect of yourself can also squash the creative, inspired, energetic, and curious elements of you as well. The truth is, your playful self is a surprisingly powerful element of your mental health. This guided meditation with music will help you tap into that aspect of yourself so that you can bring it back into your daily life. Links and Sources:  Resilient Community Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More pods on our element of "Fun"   #19 The Power of Play: Clocks vs Clouds and Taming Your Wild Things   #70 Update and Special [Super fun!] Replay   Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148051063

Are you feeling like the playful YOU that once existed has fallen away? Or maybe you've watched other people move through their day with a fun spirit that you wish you could tap into? You're not alone. When adult-ing gets tough, fun usually takes a back seat (like way in the back). Problem is, squashing that playful or fun aspect of yourself can also squash the creative, inspired, energetic, and curious elements of you as well. The truth is, your playful self is a surprisingly powerful element of your mental health. This guided meditation with music will help you tap into that aspect of yourself so that you can bring it back into your daily life. Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a> Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More pods on our element of "Fun"</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802959" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #19 The Power of Play: Clocks vs Clouds and Taming Your Wild Things</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148040990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #70 Update and Special [Super fun!] Replay</a></li> </ul> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148051063" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148051063</a>

71. Uncovering Your Playful Nature (guided meditation)

Fun rarely gets attention when it comes to mental health. And that’s a huge oversight, because fun (or play) is a really powerful concept when it comes to good mental health. And, when we’re dealing with something like depression, infusing more fun or play into our day can be a really potent support to help us feel a bit better. Of course, there are obstacles that can block our fun. In this episode, we're unearthing episode #5 for a bit of a primer on fun. We discuss what fun is, how fun can take shape, how mindset can shift us immediately into fun, and some common obstacles. And next episode, you’ll find a play meditation so you can take what we talk about here in this episode and start practicing more fun.  Links and Sources:  Resilient Community Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More pods on our element of "Fun"   #19 The Power of Play: Clocks vs Clouds and Taming Your Wild Things    Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility (Dr. Langer's book highlighting the counterclockwise research) About Portia Nelson (Autobiography in Five Short Chapters)  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148040990

Fun rarely gets attention when it comes to mental health. And that’s a huge oversight, because fun (or play) is a really powerful concept when it comes to good mental health. And, when we’re dealing with something like depression, infusing more fun or play into our day can be a really potent support to help us feel a bit better. Of course, there are obstacles that can block our fun. In this episode, we're unearthing episode #5 for a bit of a primer on fun. We discuss what fun is, how fun can take shape, how mindset can shift us immediately into fun, and some common obstacles. And next episode, you’ll find a play meditation so you can take what we talk about here in this episode and start practicing more fun.  Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a> Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More pods on our element of "Fun"</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802959" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #19 The Power of Play: Clocks vs Clouds and Taming Your Wild Things</a> </li> </ul> <li><a href="https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&amp;lr=&amp;id=X8z5vIfRldUC&amp;oi=fnd&amp;pg=PA2&amp;dq=counterclockwise+study&amp;ots=9UQsA4Q6T4&amp;sig=QUKDY2tEVGm2bN48cOvsJ-gUBAo#v=onepage&amp;q=counterclockwise%20study&amp;f=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility</a> (Dr. Langer's book highlighting the counterclockwise research)</li> <li><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Portia-Nelson/41126984" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About Portia Nelson</a> (Autobiography in Five Short Chapters)</li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148040990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148040990</a>

70. Update and Special [Super fun!] Replay

In this episode, we’re exploring our seventh and final aspect of deep listening which is “silence.” Ironically, silence is a powerful practice to help open up more deep conversation. It's a surprising tool that can uncover wisdom and healing. It's a powerful aspect of deep listening that you can practice and use more skillfully in conversation with others and yourself.   Links and Sources:  Resilient Community Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More pods from this "listening deeply series"    #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening  #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others  #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention  #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply  #66 Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, &amp; The World  #67 Allowing Space for Our Truths  #68 Getting Out of Our Own Heads with the Aspect of Wonder  More pods on our element of "Awe"   #4 Letting in the Good  #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World  #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes   Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)  About W. R. Espy (NYT obit)  The Silences of Science: Gaps and Pauses in the Communication of Science (textbook) John Cage's "4'33" performed by William Marx (video) Brennan Manning's website    Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980343

In this episode, we’re exploring our seventh and final aspect of deep listening which is “silence.” Ironically, silence is a powerful practice to help open up more deep conversation. It's a surprising tool that can uncover wisdom and healing. It's a powerful aspect of deep listening that you can practice and use more skillfully in conversation with others and yourself.  Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a> Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More pods from this "listening deeply series" </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147978590" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #66 Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, &amp; The World</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980335" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #67 Allowing Space for Our Truths</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980342" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #68 Getting Out of Our Own Heads with the Aspect of Wonder</a></li> </ul> <li>More pods on our element of "Awe"</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802974" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #4 Letting in the Good</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802960" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/25/arts/willard-espy-who-delighted-in-wordplay-is-dead-at-88.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> About W. R. Espy</a> (NYT obit)</li> <li><a href="https://www.routledge.com/The-Silences-of-Science-Gaps-and-Pauses-in-the-Communication-of-Science/Mellor-Webster/p/book/9780367596057" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Silences of Science: Gaps and Pauses in the Communication of Science</a> (textbook)</li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/JTEFKFiXSx4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Cage's "4'33"</a> performed by William Marx (video)</li> <li><a href="https://brennanmanning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brennan Manning's website</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980343</a>

69. Enlarging Your Life With Silence

In this episode, we're exploring the sixth aspect of deep listening which is "wonder." As it relates to listening, this aspect helps us keep our curiosity and awe focused on the wellbeing of the person speaking. With this aspect, we can ask questions that help  illuminate the truth for another. Using this aspect of deep listening in conversation is surprisingly powerful; for the speaker and the listener. We'll talk about the power of this aspect and how to practice it amidst some common obstacles. Links and Sources:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More pods from this "listening deeply series"    #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening  #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others  #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention  #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply  #66 Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, &amp; The World  #67 Allowing Space for our Truths  More pods on our element of "Awe"   #4 Letting in the Good  #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World  #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes   Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)   Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980342

In this episode, we're exploring the sixth aspect of deep listening which is "wonder." As it relates to listening, this aspect helps us keep our curiosity and awe focused on the wellbeing of the person speaking. With this aspect, we can ask questions that help  illuminate the truth for another. Using this aspect of deep listening in conversation is surprisingly powerful; for the speaker and the listener. We'll talk about the power of this aspect and how to practice it amidst some common obstacles. Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a>  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More pods from this "listening deeply series" </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147978590" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #66 Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, &amp; The World</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980335" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #67 Allowing Space for our Truths</a></li> </ul> <li>More pods on our element of "Awe"</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802974" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #4 Letting in the Good</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802960" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) </li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980342" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980342</a>

68. Getting Out of Our Own Heads with the Aspect of Wonder

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of awe alongside the fifth aspect of deep listening which is “allowing.” When it comes to listening, allowing reminds us that we can't be pressured into speaking our truth. We must be allowed to do so. We can do this for ourselves and for other by creating the space that feels safe, spacious, and unhurried. We'll get into some key obstacles that come with this and some simple steps to practice this aspect of "allowing."  Links and Sources:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  "Healing the Rejected Self Meditation" (pod #39) More pods from this "listening deeply series"    #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening  #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others  #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention  #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply  #66 Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, &amp; The World  More pods on our element of "Awe"   #4 Letting in the Good  #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World  #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes   Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)  From Me to You: Self-Compassion Predicts Acceptance of Own and Others’ Imperfections Rumi poem: Can't You See the Mighty Warrior?  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980335

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of awe alongside the fifth aspect of deep listening which is “allowing.” When it comes to listening, allowing reminds us that we can't be pressured into speaking our truth. We must be allowed to do so. We can do this for ourselves and for other by creating the space that feels safe, spacious, and unhurried. We'll get into some key obstacles that come with this and some simple steps to practice this aspect of "allowing."  Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a>  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147812920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "Healing the Rejected Self Meditation"</a> (pod #39)</li> <li>More pods from this "listening deeply series" </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147978590" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #66 Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, &amp; The World</a></li> </ul> <li>More pods on our element of "Awe"</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802974" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #4 Letting in the Good</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802960" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ZhangJWChen2019.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> From Me to You: Self-Compassion Predicts Acceptance of Own and Others’ Imperfections</a></li> <li>Rumi poem: Can't You See the Mighty Warrior?</li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980335" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980335</a>

67. Allowing Space for Our Truths

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of curiosity alongside the fourth aspect of deep listening which is “seeing the goodness in others.” And even though this aspect may sound subtle, the impact is profound. Not only does "seeing the goodness in others" support our own deep listening, but it feeds how we see ourselves, and the way we see the world. Links and Sources:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  "Healing the Rejected Self Meditation" (pod #39) More pods from this "listening deeply series"    #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening  #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others  #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention  #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply  More pods on our element of "Awe"   #4 Letting in the Good  #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World  #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes   Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)  From Me to You: Self-Compassion Predicts Acceptance of Own and Others’ Imperfections Rumi poem: Can't You See the Mighty Warrior?  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147978590

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of curiosity alongside the fourth aspect of deep listening which is “seeing the goodness in others.” And even though this aspect may sound subtle, the impact is profound. Not only does "seeing the goodness in others" support our own deep listening, but it feeds how we see ourselves, and the way we see the world. Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a>  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147812920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "Healing the Rejected Self Meditation"</a> (pod #39)</li> <li>More pods from this "listening deeply series" </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #65 Seeing Our Innocence &amp; Listening Deeply</a></li> </ul> <li>More pods on our element of "Awe"</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802974" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #4 Letting in the Good</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802960" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ZhangJWChen2019.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> From Me to You: Self-Compassion Predicts Acceptance of Own and Others’ Imperfections</a></li> <li>Rumi poem: Can't You See the Mighty Warrior?</li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147978590" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147978590</a>

66. Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, & The World

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of curiosity alongside the third aspect of deep listening which is “seeing the person’s innocence.” This can be a tough aspect considering what may be a more common tendency to listen with the lens of “seeing the other person’s problem” or “seeing the person’s solution.” Problem is, those lenses make it nearly impossible to listen well. We'll talk about the practices to overcome those obstacles and to help us listen with an intention that creates more open, effective, and fulfilling conversations. Links and Sources:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More of our Curiosity pods:    #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain  #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?  #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing   #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening  #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others  #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention   Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking.  Find it here. The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. Find it here. Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation.  Find it here. Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. Find it here. More on Martin Buber's philosophy  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964368

In this episode, we’re exploring our element of curiosity alongside the third aspect of deep listening which is “seeing the person’s innocence.” This can be a tough aspect considering what may be a more common tendency to listen with the lens of “seeing the other person’s problem” or “seeing the person’s solution.” Problem is, those lenses make it nearly impossible to listen well. We'll talk about the practices to overcome those obstacles and to help us listen with an intention that creates more open, effective, and fulfilling conversations. Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a>  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More of our Curiosity pods: </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802963" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li>Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S019188690900467X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0033294119835756" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> <li>Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation. <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2013.00008/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2014.885554" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> <li><a href="https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/buber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More on Martin Buber's philosophy</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964368</a>

65. Seeing Our Innocence & Listening Deeply

We’re working on “Attention” in this episode, the second aspect of deep listening and also a skill that boosts our curiosity. So, how do attention, listening, curiosity, and mental health relate? Well, they're all skills and areas of our wellbeing that can be improved with practice. Listen in for how to direct your attention and curiosity where you want it and in ways that enhance your mood, calm anxious thoughts, and that also support your superpower of deep listening (to yourself and others).  Links and Sources:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More of our Curiosity pods:    #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain  #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?  #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing  #62    Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Dubliners by James Joyce Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking.  Find it here. The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. Find it here. Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation.  Find it here. Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. Find it here.  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367

We’re working on “Attention” in this episode, the second aspect of deep listening and also a skill that boosts our curiosity. So, how do attention, listening, curiosity, and mental health relate? Well, they're all skills and areas of our wellbeing that can be improved with practice. Listen in for how to direct your attention and curiosity where you want it and in ways that enhance your mood, calm anxious thoughts, and that also support your superpower of deep listening (to yourself and others).  Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a>  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More of our Curiosity pods: </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802963" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing</a> </li> <li>#62 </li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="http://dublinersbookshelf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dubliners by James Joyce</a></li> <li>Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S019188690900467X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0033294119835756" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> <li>Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation. <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2013.00008/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2014.885554" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147964367</a>

64. Taking Charge of Your Attention

In this episode, we're exploring our element of Curiosity and the power of presence. Presence is the first of those aspects of deep listening that we noted last episode. And we get it, "being present" can sometimes come off like a cliche, but it's really more than just a hashtag or a title of a self-help book. Tapping into your ability to be more present is a learnable skill that gives you a superpower... the power of choice. Present-moment attention also fuels curiosity, allowing you to see what is with a more expansive perspective, accept what is with less anxiety, and then take wise action (or the wisdom to take no action) in a way that benefits you and those around you. Links and Sources:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More of our Curiosity pods:    #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain  #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?  #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing   #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening   Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Dubliners by James Joyce Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking.  Find it here. The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. Find it here. Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation.  Find it here. Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. Find it here.  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115

In this episode, we're exploring our element of Curiosity and the power of presence. Presence is the first of those aspects of deep listening that we noted last episode. And we get it, "being present" can sometimes come off like a cliche, but it's really more than just a hashtag or a title of a self-help book. Tapping into your ability to be more present is a learnable skill that gives you a superpower... the power of choice. Present-moment attention also fuels curiosity, allowing you to see what is with a more expansive perspective, accept what is with less anxiety, and then take wise action (or the wisdom to take no action) in a way that benefits you and those around you. Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a>  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More of our Curiosity pods: </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802963" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity &amp; the Power of Deep Listening</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="http://dublinersbookshelf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dubliners by James Joyce</a></li> <li>Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S019188690900467X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0033294119835756" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> <li>Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation. <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2013.00008/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2014.885554" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147963115</a>

63. Being Present with Yourself and Others

In this episode, we're exploring our element Curiosity. We'll talk about using curiosity to reduce anxiety and at the same time how more curious folks can swing toward anxiety. That all may seem like a paradox, but there's a sweet spot in there where we can strengthen our curiosity in ways that feel nourishing and fuel our joy. We'll also touch on the seven aspects of deep listening that can be used to ignite curiosity (and ease anxiety). Links and Sources:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) More of our Curiosity pods:    #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain  #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?  #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing    Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking.  Find it here. The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. Find it here. Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation.  Find it here. Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. Find it here.  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381

In this episode, we're exploring our element Curiosity. We'll talk about using curiosity to reduce anxiety and at the same time how more curious folks can swing toward anxiety. That all may seem like a paradox, but there's a sweet spot in there where we can strengthen our curiosity in ways that feel nourishing and fuel our joy. We'll also touch on the seven aspects of deep listening that can be used to ignite curiosity (and ease anxiety). Links and Sources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a>  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li>More of our Curiosity pods: </li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #3 Curiosity- Reshaping Your Brain</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802963" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #15 How Can We Respond to Tragic Loss?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802962" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #16 The Surprising Benefits of Not Knowing</a> </li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li>Relationships between measures of I- and D-type curiosity, ambiguity tolerance, and need for closure: An initial test of the wanting-liking model of information-seeking. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S019188690900467X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>The Role of Attentional Control in the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Anxiety. <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0033294119835756" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> <li>Neural mechanisms of attentional control in mindfulness meditation. <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2013.00008/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Find it here.</a></li> <li>Attentional focus in endurance activity: new paradigms and future directions. <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1750984X.2014.885554" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find it here.</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147953381</a>

62. Easing Anxiety with Curiosity & the Power of Deep Listening

Welcome to the Joy Lab Podcast, a podcast that goes beyond your ears, working to help you uncover and foster your most joyful self. Hosts, Drs. Henry Emmons and Aimee Prasek, bring you the ideal mix of soulful and scientifically sound tools to help you not only create resilience in mind and body, but bring more joy back into your life. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Each is fully-focused on helping you take simple actions that fuel your resilience and joy.  Joy Lab’s unique and powerful program integrates concepts of positive psychology, cognitive behavioral techniques, the science of mindfulness, and the wisdom of one's soul. It’s a surprisingly real-world relevant approach to not only support your mood and calm anxiousness, but to help you uncover and nurture your joy while reconnecting with your deepest self.  Be sure to subscribe for your weekly infusion of joy and then head over to JoyLab.coach to learn more about the full Joy Lab program. The Joy Lab Podcast and Program are part of Natural Mental Health. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program.  If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the seventh and final root, "Creating Deep Connections" and how those connections are essential for our resilience and hope. And fear not, introverts. This root doesn't mean you need to to make a boatload of friends. Instead, we're looking at how connection and belonging are essential for our mental health. That means one of the most important shifts you can make is to wake up from the illusion of separation and replace it with an awareness of unity. We'll talk about practical ways to do that in this episode and why it matters so much for mental health.   Links and Sources Mentioned:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Joy Lab Podcast #2 (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.  Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Dr. Lou Cozolino's website and books A moral act, elevation, and prosocial behavior: Moderators of morality (Thomson &amp; Siegel study) The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress  The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach On the promotion of human flourishing (VanderWeele article)  Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer    Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147918584

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the seventh and final root, "Creating Deep Connections" and how those connections are essential for our resilience and hope. And fear not, introverts. This root doesn't mean you need to to make a boatload of friends. Instead, we're looking at how connection and belonging are essential for our mental health. That means one of the most important shifts you can make is to wake up from the illusion of separation and replace it with an awareness of unity. We'll talk about practical ways to do that in this episode and why it matters so much for mental health. Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #1</a>3 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #2</a> (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li>Dr. Lou Cozolino's <a href="https://www.drloucozolino.com/books-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website and books</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17439760.2012.754926" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A moral act, elevation, and prosocial behavior: Moderators of morality</a> (Thomson &amp; Siegel study)</li> <li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1049731516674319" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259011332030002X?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.1702996114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the promotion of human flourishing</a> (VanderWeele article)</li> <li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/1996/03000/Hopelessness_and_Risk_of_Mortality_and_Incidence.3.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147918584" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147918584</a>

61. Creating Deep Connections (introvert approved!)

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the sixth root, "Cultivating a Good Heart." What does this have to do with mental health?! A lot actually. We're not just a brain wandering around all alone. We're more than that. And this root opens up the rest of our body, and the world around us, so that we can not only improve our mental health, but connect with meaning and purpose, and tap into our joy, hope, resilience.   Links and Sources Mentioned:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Joy Lab Podcast #2 (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.  Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)  Learned Optimism (Seligman book) Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress  The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach On the promotion of human flourishing (VanderWeele article)  Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer  Cumulative Stress and Health    Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147912609

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the sixth root, "Cultivating a Good Heart." What does this have to do with mental health?! A lot actually. We're not just a brain wandering around all alone. We're more than that. And this root opens up the rest of our body, and the world around us, so that we can not only improve our mental health, but connect with meaning and purpose, and tap into our joy, hope, resilience. Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #1</a>3 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #2</a> (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/learned-optimism-how-to-change-your-mind-and-your-life-9781400078394" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learned Optimism</a> (Seligman book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1049731516674319" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259011332030002X?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.1702996114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the promotion of human flourishing</a> (VanderWeele article)</li> <li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/1996/03000/Hopelessness_and_Risk_of_Mortality_and_Incidence.3.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147912609" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147912609</a>

60. Cultivating a Good Heart for Mental Health

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the fifth root, "Turning Toward the Feeling." Specifically, those uncomfortable ones that we may want to run from or push down. Instead, if we want those feelings to move through us (and go on their way), then we need to turn toward them and give them the attention that they require.This can be a really hard practice to start, but we'll discuss a three-step process that is super effective at helping us face and move through these uncomfortable feelings. And, like any other skill, we'll get better and better at facing them every time we practice.      Links and Sources Mentioned:  Resilient Community  Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence! Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Joy Lab Podcast #2 (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.  Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Dr. Edward Hallowell (psychiatrist focusing on ADHD)  Learned Optimism (Seligman book) Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress  The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach On the promotion of human flourishing (VanderWeele article)  Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer  Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up  Cumulative Stress and Health Henri Nouwen Society  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147912488

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! We're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We're talking about the fifth root, "Turning Toward the Feeling." Specifically, those uncomfortable ones that we may want to run from or push down. Instead, if we want those feelings to move through us (and go on their way), then we need to turn toward them and give them the attention that they require.This can be a really hard practice to start, but we'll discuss a three-step process that is super effective at helping us face and move through these uncomfortable feelings. And, like any other skill, we'll get better and better at facing them every time we practice.    Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #1</a>3 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #2</a> (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://drhallowell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Edward Hallowell</a> (psychiatrist focusing on ADHD)</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/learned-optimism-how-to-change-your-mind-and-your-life-9781400078394" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learned Optimism</a> (Seligman book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1049731516674319" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259011332030002X?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.1702996114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the promotion of human flourishing</a> (VanderWeele article)</li> <li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/1996/03000/Hopelessness_and_Risk_of_Mortality_and_Incidence.3.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330241/?version=meter+at+null&amp;module=meter-Links&amp;pgtype=article&amp;contentId=&amp;mediaId=&amp;referrer=&amp;priority=true&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=meter-links-click" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind </a>(this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> <li><a href="https://henrinouwen.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henri Nouwen Society</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147912488" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147912488</a>

59. Turning Toward the [uncomfortable] Feelings

As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). In this episode, we're working on our fourth root, "Calming the Mind." We'll hit on some key insights and strategies that include: Realizing we're thinking and that many of our thoughts are false, embracing the skill of learned optimism, stepping into the role of our observing self, and how we can get more comfortable venturing into our inner-world. And bonus: Head over to our NMH community for a Calm Mind Meditation to put this conversation into practice: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up Links and Sources Mentioned:  Resilient Community  (access the Calm Mind Meditation) Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Joy Lab Podcast #2 (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.  Learned Optimism (Seligman book) Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress  The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach On the promotion of human flourishing (VanderWeele article)  Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer  Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up  Cumulative Stress and Health  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147906636

As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). In this episode, we're working on our fourth root, "Calming the Mind." We'll hit on some key insights and strategies that include: Realizing we're thinking and that many of our thoughts are false, embracing the skill of learned optimism, stepping into the role of our observing self, and how we can get more comfortable venturing into our inner-world. And bonus: Head over to our NMH community for a Calm Mind Meditation to put this conversation into practice: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up</a> Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilient Community</a><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> (access the Calm Mind Meditation)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/resilience-quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #1</a>3 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #2</a> (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/learned-optimism-how-to-change-your-mind-and-your-life-9781400078394" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learned Optimism</a> (Seligman book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1049731516674319" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259011332030002X?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.1702996114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the promotion of human flourishing</a> (VanderWeele article)</li> <li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/1996/03000/Hopelessness_and_Risk_of_Mortality_and_Incidence.3.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330241/?version=meter+at+null&amp;module=meter-Links&amp;pgtype=article&amp;contentId=&amp;mediaId=&amp;referrer=&amp;priority=true&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=meter-links-click" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind</a> (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147906636" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147906636</a>

58. Calming the Mind & Building Resilience

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We’re adding this element of Hope because working on our resilience skills is something that can actually feed hope, which then boosts our resilience… which then fuels our hope. It’s the upward spiral we love here. And, just to be clear, you don't need to be an optimist to be hopeful. Or joyful. We'll discuss a bit more about that in this episode. One more reason why we like to talk about hope and resilience together: Working with these elements together creates more opportunities to tap into our resilient self, particularly if we're feeling at odds with our body (for whatever reason). We'll discuss how we can tap into our resilience and hope through our mind and heart space, and in a way that also nourishes the body.  Links and Sources Mentioned:  Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Joy Lab Podcast #2 (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.  Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress  The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach (Long &amp; Colleagues) On the promotion of human flourishing (VanderWeele article)  Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer  Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up  Cumulative Stress and Health  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147906626

In this episode, we're working on our element Hope... and resilience as well! As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). We’re adding this element of Hope because working on our resilience skills is something that can actually feed hope, which then boosts our resilience… which then fuels our hope. It’s the upward spiral we love here. And, just to be clear, you don't need to be an optimist to be hopeful. Or joyful. We'll discuss a bit more about that in this episode. One more reason why we like to talk about hope and resilience together: Working with these elements together creates more opportunities to tap into our resilient self, particularly if we're feeling at odds with our body (for whatever reason). We'll discuss how we can tap into our resilience and hope through our mind and heart space, and in a way that also nourishes the body.  Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #13</a> (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #2</a> (The Handle of Hope). This is a great summary for our element of Hope.</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1049731516674319" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Hope and Stress</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259011332030002X?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach</a> (Long &amp; Colleagues)</li> <li><a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.1702996114" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the promotion of human flourishing</a> (VanderWeele article)</li> <li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/psychosomaticmedicine/Abstract/1996/03000/Hopelessness_and_Risk_of_Mortality_and_Incidence.3.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hopelessness and Risk of Mortality and Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Cancer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330241/?version=meter+at+null&amp;module=meter-Links&amp;pgtype=article&amp;contentId=&amp;mediaId=&amp;referrer=&amp;priority=true&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=meter-links-click" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind</a> (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147906626" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147906626</a>

57. Resilience, Hope, & Mental Health (pessimist approved!)

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the third "Root of Resilience" known as aligning with nature. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." This root builds on our last one ("managing energy") by embracing the cycles and rhythms that are part of a much bigger system. This may seem "woo-woo," but.. well, it's not. Like all mammals and really every other living thing, we are influenced by cycles around us. A growing field of study known as chronobiology is bringing more scientific understanding to these cycles (for example: seasonal affective disorder and seasonal mood shifts). We'll talk more about this root and how increasing awareness of your connection with nature and adding some simple skills in response to this connection can support your mood, energy, and resilience in really powerful ways. Supplements Mentioned to support SAD and drops in mood during winter:   TruAdapt  NeuroMood Pure Pack  Vitamin D (we like this October-April)  Note: These product links go to our partner store at Fullscript (with an ongoing 10% discount for you + free shipping on orders over $50). You must have an account to view products and shop. Create your free account at: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/signup Links and Sources Mentioned:  NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)  The 20 Minute Break (book)  Linnaeus' Flower Clock More on light therapy in our blog here. More on seasonal affective disorder and seasonal mood shifts from our blogs:   Natural Approaches for Seasonal Affective Disorder and Supporting Winter Mood  Does Winter Get You Down? (video)  What Causes Seasonal Affective Disorder?  Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer  A Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder: Definition, Treatment, &amp; Prevention  Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience  The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (book)  Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial  No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life  How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans  Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up  Cumulative Stress and Health  The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities 

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the third "Root of Resilience" known as aligning with nature. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." This root builds on our last one ("managing energy") by embracing the cycles and rhythms that are part of a much bigger system. This may seem "woo-woo," but.. well, it's not. Like all mammals and really every other living thing, we are influenced by cycles around us. A growing field of study known as chronobiology is bringing more scientific understanding to these cycles (for example: seasonal affective disorder and seasonal mood shifts). We'll talk more about this root and how increasing awareness of your connection with nature and adding some simple skills in response to this connection can support your mood, energy, and resilience in really powerful ways. Supplements Mentioned to support SAD and drops in mood during winter: <ul> <li><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/u/catalog/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtOTI2NDQ=?categories_array=%7B%22id%22%3A%22Q2F0ZWdvcnktMjY5NjY1%22%2C%22name%22%3A%22Stress+Support%22%7D&amp;variant=U3ByZWU6OlZhcmlhbnQtMTA5NjU1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TruAdapt</a></li> <li><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/u/catalog/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtNzU5MTA=?categories_array=%7B%22id%22%3A%22Q2F0ZWdvcnktMjY5NzQ5%22%2C%22name%22%3A%22The+Foundations%22%7D&amp;variant=U3ByZWU6OlZhcmlhbnQtOTE0OTg%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NeuroMood Pure Pack</a></li> <li><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/u/catalog/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtNzI2MTk=?categories_array=%7B%22id%22%3A%22Q2F0ZWdvcnktMjY5NzQ5%22%2C%22name%22%3A%22The+Foundations%22%7D&amp;variant=U3ByZWU6OlZhcmlhbnQtNzI2MjI%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vitamin D</a> (we like this October-April)</li> </ul> Note: These product links go to our partner store at Fullscript (with an ongoing 10% discount for you + free shipping on orders over $50). You must have an account to view products and shop. Create your free account at: <a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/signup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/signup</a> Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/resilience-quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #1</a>3 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Minute-Break-Performance-Well-Being/dp/087477585X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The 20 Minute Break</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.linnean.org/news/2013/03/04/march-2013-linnaeus-floral-clock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Linnaeus' Flower Clock</a></li> <li>More on light therapy <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/sad-light-therapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in our blog here</a>.</li> <li>More on seasonal affective disorder and seasonal mood shifts from our blogs:</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/natural-approaches-for-seasonal-affective-disorder-and-to-support-winter-mood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Natural Approaches for Seasonal Affective Disorder and Supporting Winter Mood</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/does-winter-get-you-down" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Does Winter Get You Down? (video)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/seasonal-affective-disorder-causes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What Causes Seasonal Affective Disorder?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/seasonal-affective-disorder-in-summer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/a-light-on-seasonal-affective-disorder-definition-treatment-prevention" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder: Definition, Treatment, &amp; Prevention</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Bean-Simple-Lesson-Positive/dp/1119430275/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/138-6803870-3724239?pd_rd_w=IcOPI&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_r=JZG8X6ET54JWNGF1YK8C&amp;pd_rd_wg=sa2z2&amp;pd_rd_r=36e7fb31-2dd8-4d73-bca1-84b3880311ce&amp;pd_rd_i=1119430275&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reinhard-Fuchs/publication/261034407_Effects_of_a_12-week_endurance_training_program_on_the_physiological_response_to_psychosocial_stress_in_men_A_randomized_controlled_trial/links/54fefaa30cf2741b69f1e04b/Effects-of-a-12-week-endurance-training-program-on-the-physiological-response-to-psychosocial-stress-in-men-A-randomized-controlled-trial.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/1C0480EBA05D17771299663C04A47873/S0007125019000254a.pdf/div-class-title-no-man-is-an-island-social-resources-stress-and-mental-health-at-mid-life-div.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969996112000836?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330241/?version=meter+at+null&amp;module=meter-Links&amp;pgtype=article&amp;contentId=&amp;mediaId=&amp;referrer=&amp;priority=true&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=meter-links-click" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind</a> (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnint.2018.00010/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities</a></li> </ul>

56. Aligning with Nature and Bio-Rhythms to Boost Mood & Resilience

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the second Root of Resilience known as managing energy. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." We'll work through this foundational aspect of resilience, focusing on how we can keep our resilience tank more full by returning to our natural rhythms of rest and activity to help us feel more refreshed, engaged, and connected. We'll also learn about some "energy thieves" and how you can overcome those thieves to reclaim your natural energy cycles.  Supplements/products referenced in this episode:   Note: These product links go to our partner store at Fullscript (with an ongoing 10% discount for you + free shipping on orders over $50). You must have an account to view products and shop. Create your free account at: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/signup Aimee noted:   EGCG (capsules)  Matcha Green Tea from Buddha Teas  Henry noted: B-complex, Antioxidant blend, Fish oil, Curcumin, and Resveratrol.  Here's a great product to get all of those in (except Resveratrol) plus vitamins, minerals, and EPA/DHA:   NeuroMood Pure Pack   Resveratrol   Links and Sources Mentioned:  NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary! Roots of Resilience Series:   Joy Lab Podcast #53 (Roots of Resilience- beginning of this series). This is the first episode for our series on the Roots of Resilience.   Joy Lab Podcast #54 (Balancing Brain Chemistry with Supplements &amp; Diet)   Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Dr. Corey Keyes: The Mental Health Continuum: From Languishing to Flourishing in Life Languishing article Aimee referenced:  NY Times- There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing Radically Sensible Eating with Carolyn Denton Dan Buettner of Blue Zones Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience  The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (book)  Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial  No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life  How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans  Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up  Cumulative Stress and Health  The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888819

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the second Root of Resilience known as managing energy. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." We'll work through this foundational aspect of resilience, focusing on how we can keep our resilience tank more full by returning to our natural rhythms of rest and activity to help us feel more refreshed, engaged, and connected. We'll also learn about some "energy thieves" and how you can overcome those thieves to reclaim your natural energy cycles.  Supplements/products referenced in this episode:  <ul> <li>Note: These product links go to our partner store at Fullscript (with an ongoing 10% discount for you + free shipping on orders over $50). You must have an account to view products and shop. Create your free account at: <a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/signup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/signup</a></li> <li>Aimee noted:</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/u/catalog/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtNzIzOTk=?query=%22egcg%22&amp;variant=U3ByZWU6OlZhcmlhbnQtNzIzOTk%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EGCG (capsules)</a></li> <li><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/u/catalog/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtODk5NzU=?query=%22matcha%22&amp;variant=U3ByZWU6OlZhcmlhbnQtMTA3MzIx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matcha Green Tea from Buddha Teas</a></li> </ul> <li>Henry noted: B-complex, Antioxidant blend, Fish oil, Curcumin, and Resveratrol.</li> <ul> <li>Here's a great product to get all of those in (except Resveratrol) plus vitamins, minerals, and EPA/DHA:</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/u/catalog/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtNzU5MTA=?categories_array=%7B%22id%22%3A%22Q2F0ZWdvcnktMjY5NzQ5%22%2C%22name%22%3A%22The+Foundations%22%7D&amp;variant=U3ByZWU6OlZhcmlhbnQtOTE0OTg%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NeuroMood Pure Pack</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/u/catalog/product/U3ByZWU6OlByb2R1Y3QtNzA5Mzk=?query=%22Resveratrol%22&amp;variant=U3ByZWU6OlZhcmlhbnQtNzA5NDA%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Resveratrol</a></li> </ul> </ul> Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/resilience-quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #1</a>3 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li>Roots of Resilience Series:</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147883601" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #53</a> (Roots of Resilience- beginning of this series). This is the first episode for our series on the Roots of Resilience. </li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888818" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #54</a> (Balancing Brain Chemistry with Supplements &amp; Diet)</li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li>Dr. Corey Keyes: <a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/3090197" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mental Health Continuum: From Languishing to Flourishing in Life</a></li> <li>Languishing article Aimee referenced: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NY Times- There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/radically-sensible-eating" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radically Sensible Eating</a> with Carolyn Denton</li> <li>Dan Buettner of <a href="https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Zones</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Bean-Simple-Lesson-Positive/dp/1119430275/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/138-6803870-3724239?pd_rd_w=IcOPI&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_r=JZG8X6ET54JWNGF1YK8C&amp;pd_rd_wg=sa2z2&amp;pd_rd_r=36e7fb31-2dd8-4d73-bca1-84b3880311ce&amp;pd_rd_i=1119430275&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reinhard-Fuchs/publication/261034407_Effects_of_a_12-week_endurance_training_program_on_the_physiological_response_to_psychosocial_stress_in_men_A_randomized_controlled_trial/links/54fefaa30cf2741b69f1e04b/Effects-of-a-12-week-endurance-training-program-on-the-physiological-response-to-psychosocial-stress-in-men-A-randomized-controlled-trial.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/1C0480EBA05D17771299663C04A47873/S0007125019000254a.pdf/div-class-title-no-man-is-an-island-social-resources-stress-and-mental-health-at-mid-life-div.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969996112000836?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330241/?version=meter+at+null&amp;module=meter-Links&amp;pgtype=article&amp;contentId=&amp;mediaId=&amp;referrer=&amp;priority=true&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=meter-links-click" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind</a> (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnint.2018.00010/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888819</a>

55. Energy Thieves & Managing Energy with Supplements, Diet, & Exercise

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the first "Root of Resilience" known as balancing brain chemistry. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." We'll work through this foundational aspect of resilience, focusing on how we can use diet, supplements, and medications to balance brain chemistry. We'll also look at what "temperament" has to do with our behaviors and brain chemistry... and also how it doesn't have as much of hold on us as we may think.  Links and Sources Mentioned:  NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity--Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience  The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (book)  Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial  No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life  How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans  Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up  Cumulative Stress and Health  The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities  Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888818

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience and exploring the first "Root of Resilience" known as balancing brain chemistry. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." We'll work through this foundational aspect of resilience, focusing on how we can use diet, supplements, and medications to balance brain chemistry. We'll also look at what "temperament" has to do with our behaviors and brain chemistry... and also how it doesn't have as much of hold on us as we may think.  Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/resilience-quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #13</a> (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity--Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Bean-Simple-Lesson-Positive/dp/1119430275/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/138-6803870-3724239?pd_rd_w=IcOPI&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_r=JZG8X6ET54JWNGF1YK8C&amp;pd_rd_wg=sa2z2&amp;pd_rd_r=36e7fb31-2dd8-4d73-bca1-84b3880311ce&amp;pd_rd_i=1119430275&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reinhard-Fuchs/publication/261034407_Effects_of_a_12-week_endurance_training_program_on_the_physiological_response_to_psychosocial_stress_in_men_A_randomized_controlled_trial/links/54fefaa30cf2741b69f1e04b/Effects-of-a-12-week-endurance-training-program-on-the-physiological-response-to-psychosocial-stress-in-men-A-randomized-controlled-trial.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/1C0480EBA05D17771299663C04A47873/S0007125019000254a.pdf/div-class-title-no-man-is-an-island-social-resources-stress-and-mental-health-at-mid-life-div.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969996112000836?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330241/?version=meter+at+null&amp;module=meter-Links&amp;pgtype=article&amp;contentId=&amp;mediaId=&amp;referrer=&amp;priority=true&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=meter-links-click" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind</a> (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnint.2018.00010/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888818" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888818</a>

54. Balancing Brain Chemistry with Supplements & Diet

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience. And even if you feel the opposite of resilient right now, we'll discuss more about how each of us is wired for this element. We are naturally resilient and can uncover and build up this element-- no matter what. This is also the first part of our "Roots of Resilience" series. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." We'll work through all the roots throughout our episodes on Resilience and Hope (nine episodes!). These roots are really the key aspects of resilience that are essential to be aware of and to strengthen. Stay with us for this full series to uncover and nourish your most rooted, resilient self.  Links and Sources Mentioned:   NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course  Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #13 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Dr. Catherine Panter-Brick- Yale faculty page Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience  The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change (book)  Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial  No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life  How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans  Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up  Cumulative Stress and Health  The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities  Full transcript available at:  https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147883601

In this episode, we're working on our element of Resilience. And even if you feel the opposite of resilient right now, we'll discuss more about how each of us is wired for this element. We are naturally resilient and can uncover and build up this element-- no matter what. This is also the first part of our "Roots of Resilience" series. The Roots of Resilience were laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, "The Chemistry of Calm." We'll work through all the roots throughout our episodes on Resilience and Hope (nine episodes!). These roots are really the key aspects of resilience that are essential to be aware of and to strengthen. Stay with us for this full series to uncover and nourish your most rooted, resilient self.  Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/resilience-quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMH Resilience Quiz and Mini Course</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147840457" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #1</a>3 (The Roots of Resilience) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 9 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-chemistry-of-calm-a-powerful-drug-free-plan-to-quiet-your-fears-and-overcome-your-anxiety-9781439129067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Chemistry of Calm</a> (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)</li> <li><a href="https://anthropology.yale.edu/people/catherine-panter-brick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Catherine Panter-Brick-</a> Yale faculty page</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4185134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resilience definitions, theory, and challenges: interdisciplinary perspectives</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3606676/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annual Research Review: Positive adjustment to adversity -Trajectories of minimal-impact resilience and emergent resilience</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Bean-Simple-Lesson-Positive/dp/1119430275/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/138-6803870-3724239?pd_rd_w=IcOPI&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&amp;pf_rd_r=JZG8X6ET54JWNGF1YK8C&amp;pd_rd_wg=sa2z2&amp;pd_rd_r=36e7fb31-2dd8-4d73-bca1-84b3880311ce&amp;pd_rd_i=1119430275&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reinhard-Fuchs/publication/261034407_Effects_of_a_12-week_endurance_training_program_on_the_physiological_response_to_psychosocial_stress_in_men_A_randomized_controlled_trial/links/54fefaa30cf2741b69f1e04b/Effects-of-a-12-week-endurance-training-program-on-the-physiological-response-to-psychosocial-stress-in-men-A-randomized-controlled-trial.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Effects of a 12-week endurance training program on the physiological response to psychosocial stress in men: a randomized controlled trial</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/1C0480EBA05D17771299663C04A47873/S0007125019000254a.pdf/div-class-title-no-man-is-an-island-social-resources-stress-and-mental-health-at-mid-life-div.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No man is an island: social resources, stress and mental health at mid-life</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969996112000836?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How does the brain deal with cumulative stress? A review with focus on developmental stress, HPA axis function and hippocampal structure in humans</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4330241/?version=meter+at+null&amp;module=meter-Links&amp;pgtype=article&amp;contentId=&amp;mediaId=&amp;referrer=&amp;priority=true&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=meter-links-click" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind</a> (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939772/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotion Suppression and Mortality Risk Over a 12-Year Follow-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/davidrwilliams/files/slopen_et_al_stress_health_oxford_hb_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cumulative Stress and Health</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnint.2018.00010/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Times of Our Lives: Interaction Among Different Biological Periodicities</a></li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147883601" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147883601</a>

53. The Roots of Resilience (beginning of our Roots series)

In this episode, we're in the final part of our five-part series on equanimity. In this series, we've worked through this process of an emotional storm and how we can use equanimity to get us through with less suffering. In this episode, we’re walking out of our house to assess what may be some damage after the storm. This phase of the storm can be hard to face, but it can actually be the easiest phase to tap into equanimity. As we assess with self-compassion, we can tune into our equanimity to fix what may need to be fixed and to also make a future storm less difficult. Listen in for some key strategies to make this process less painful and more effective for taming future storms.  Key Takeaways:  It's not uncommon to ignore the damage after an emotional storm. Sometimes the wreckage feels too much to deal with. However, if we don't assess and clean up, then we're sure to have another one like it in the future. Space to assess the damage and the context is essential- we need to give ourselves that space. We can then move through the storm in our minds, trying to notice where we could have made a shift to deter some of the damage. This process can be really helpful to do with a mental health practitioner and/or others who you trust. One key strategy to handling the larger emotional storms is to practice with the little daily windstorms that come your way. For example, try tackling road rage or situations where you feel mildly overwhelmed (like in a social situation).   Links and Sources Mentioned:  Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)  Joy Lab Podcast #12 (Five Pathways to Inner Calm) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 5 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!  Joy Lab Podcast #26 (Self-Compassion: Don't Believe Everything You Think [about yourself])  Joy Lab Podcast #27 (Self-Compassion: Easing Up On Yourself)  Joy Lab Podcast #28 (Self-Compassion: Remembering You're Not Alone)  Joy Lab Podcast #29 (Backdraft: When Being Good to Yourself Feels Bad)  Joy Lab Podcast #34 (Meditation with Music: Heart-Opening Meditation). This is a great body awareness practice.  Joy Lab Podcast #48 (Equanimity: A Tool for Emotional Reactivity &amp; the Power of Grounding-Part 1)  Joy Lab Podcast #49 (Equanimity: When an Emotional Storm Hits &amp; Thoughts Start Spiraling-Part 2)  Joy Lab Podcast #50 (Equanimity: Seeing our Storylines and Changing Course- Part 3)  Joy Lab Podcast #51 (Equanimity: Emotional Reactivity and Damage Control- Part 4) Bianca Bowers website  Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888674

In this episode, we're in the final part of our five-part series on equanimity. In this series, we've worked through this process of an emotional storm and how we can use equanimity to get us through with less suffering. In this episode, we’re walking out of our house to assess what may be some damage after the storm. This phase of the storm can be hard to face, but it can actually be the easiest phase to tap into equanimity. As we assess with self-compassion, we can tune into our equanimity to fix what may need to be fixed and to also make a future storm less difficult. Listen in for some key strategies to make this process less painful and more effective for taming future storms.  Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>It's not uncommon to ignore the damage after an emotional storm. Sometimes the wreckage feels too much to deal with. However, if we don't assess and clean up, then we're sure to have another one like it in the future.</li> <li>Space to assess the damage and the context is essential- we need to give ourselves that space. We can then move through the storm in our minds, trying to notice where we could have made a shift to deter some of the damage.</li> <li>This process can be really helpful to do with a mental health practitioner and/or others who you trust.</li> <li>One key strategy to handling the larger emotional storms is to practice with the little daily windstorms that come your way. For example, try tackling road rage or situations where you feel mildly overwhelmed (like in a social situation). </li> </ul> Links and Sources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/joy-lab-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Lab Program</a> (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802966" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #12</a> (Five Pathways to Inner Calm) This episode is a broad overview of what we'll be talking about over the next 5 episodes. It's a really helpful summary!</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147802952" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #26</a> (Self-Compassion: Don't Believe Everything You Think [about yourself])</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147803481" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #27</a> (Self-Compassion: Easing Up On Yourself)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147803484" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #28</a> (Self-Compassion: Remembering You're Not Alone)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147804502" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #29</a> (Backdraft: When Being Good to Yourself Feels Bad)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147811444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #34</a> (Meditation with Music: Heart-Opening Meditation). This is a great body awareness practice.</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147883605" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #48</a> (Equanimity: A Tool for Emotional Reactivity &amp; the Power of Grounding-Part 1)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147887782" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #49</a> (Equanimity: When an Emotional Storm Hits &amp; Thoughts Start Spiraling-Part 2)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888303" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #50</a> (Equanimity: Seeing our Storylines and Changing Course- Part 3)</li> <li><a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888317" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy Lab Podcast #51</a> (Equanimity: Emotional Reactivity and Damage Control- Part 4)</li> <li><a href="https://biancabowers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bianca Bowers</a> website</li> </ul> Full transcript available at: <a href="https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888674" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147888674</a>

52. Equanimity: Cleaning Up After the Storm with Self-Compassion (part 5)

Welcome to the Joy Lab Podcast, a podcast that goes beyond your ears, working to help you uncover and foster your most joyful self. Hosts, Drs. Henry Emmons and Aimee Prasek, bring you the ideal mix of soulful and scientifically sound tools to help you not only create resilience in mind and body, but bring more joy back into your life. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Each is fully-focused on helping you take simple actions that fuel your resilience and joy. Joy Lab’s unique and powerful program integrates concepts of positive psychology, cognitive behavioral techniques, the science of mindfulness, and the wisdom of one's soul. It’s a surprisingly real-world relevant approach to not only support your mood and calm anxiousness, but to help you uncover and nurture your joy while reconnecting with your deepest self. Be sure to subscribe for your weekly infusion of joy and then head over to JoyLab.coach to learn more about the full Joy Lab program. The Joy Lab Podcast and Program are part of Natural Mental Health. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat <a href="http://988lifeline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">988lifeline.org</a>.

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