Joy Lab is an Ambie-nominated podcast that takes an empowering approach to mental health. Hosts Dr. Henry Emmons, MD (integrative psychiatrist) and Dr. Aimee Prasek, PhD (mental health researcher) blend the best of evidence-based mental health practices from CBT, positive psychology, & mindfulness with the deeper wisdom that science alone can't capture. It's what we call "science with soul" and, importantly, it's free of finger-wagging and toxic positivity. We focus on practical, whole-person support that's empowering and actually helps.
You'll probably find this pod most useful if any of these feel familiar:
*You feel caught in cycles of worry or anxiety.
*Stress has settled into your body; with tension, fatigue, and irritation showing up too often.
*The news of the world is getting under your skin, affecting your mood and focus more than you'd like to admit.
*Day-to-day life feels too "meh" and you want something more.
*Your mind feels full, foggy, or restless... maybe at 3am, when it seems especially determined to revisit everything you can't solve.
*You've been in a low mood rut for a while and you want out.
Episodes drop every Wednesdays + the 1st of each month. Each episode is a practical guide to building resilience, cultivating joy, and navigating life with more steadiness. It's an empowering approach that isn't just focused on what's wrong or endlessly chasing after fleeting moments of happiness. Henry and Aimee bring 50+ combined years in mental health, along with the lived experience to know that 'not so bad' is not the end goal for mental health. Joy Lab is here to help you reclaim the resilience and joy that's already within you.
The Joy Lab Podcast and Program are powered by Pathways North 501(c)(3).
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor or a qualified health professional before making changes to your health routine. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (SAMHSA) or contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-6264 (Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET), text "HelpLine" to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org.
