Dealing With Depression & Anxiety? First Know That You're Not Broken [40]

About Joy Lab: Joy Lab is an Ambie-nominated podcast and mental health tool that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. About this episode: Perhaps you're tuning in as we move into this new near. Have you set any resolutions yet? Whether or not you have, we'd like to suggest you put one resolution on the top of your list. Here it is for you (you can copy and paste as the background on your device): Resolution 1: I don't need to be fixed. Yup. That's the resolution that will actually fuel more inspiration and positive changes than any other one we can think of. Aren't convinced? Tune into this episode to learn why this kind of strength-based foundation brews up inspiration and sustains positive changes that you want to create in your life. You can head to Natural Mental Health's free Resilience Quiz to identify your Resilience Type. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab App. Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible). Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app: Spotify | Apple | YouTube Key Takeaways: Starting from a place of strength (that we don't need to be fixed) creates a broadening effect in our minds. We're able to see more opportunities, problem-solve obstacles more efficiently, be gentler with ourselves, and stay more motivated to stick with our inspired goals. Negative emotions are not bad, but when we hang on to them too long, they create constriction in our mind and body. We're not as able to tap into our creativity, inspiration, motivation, and more when negative emotions close us up. We are more than our pathology and/or labels. Links Mentioned: Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life) Free Resilience Quiz to identify your Resilience Type and learn the personalized lifestyle strategies that can support you best (including diet, exercise, supplements, and mind-body practices to support sleep, stress management, and mood). Joy Lab podcast episode 10 (Inspiration: The Engine of Joy) Please remember that 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. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. 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 [email protected]. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org