38: Joy As The Key To Healing (And My 2026 Word of the Year!)

Joy is a nervous system state - and it’s an essential ingredient in healing. In this episode, I review the science of joy through the lens of neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and faith. You’ll learn why chronic stress suppresses joy, how joy supports healing at the biological level, and why joy isn’t a distraction from hard seasons - it is often what helps us thrive through them! For full episode show notes and resources, visit the website at https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/38