Episode 10

Joy

March 20, 2023 · 34:29

Joy is an intense feeling of surprise and delight that’s often fleeting. It needs us to be fully present in order to experience it. Joy can be found in small things and in the present moment, and can help us to relax and drop negative emotions.

Three prompts

What brings you joy?
How often do you experience it?
What would happen if you navigated by joy?

Resources

Seligman’s PERMA+ Model Explained: A Theory of Wellbeing
Barbara Fredrickson, 10 positive emotions
You aren't at the mercy of your emotions -- your brain creates them - TEDx Lisa Feldman Barrett
How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, by Lisa Feldman Barrett
Finding Your Own North Star: How to claim the life you were meant to live, by Martha Beck
[Neuroception: A Subconscious System for Detecting Threats and Safety](https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ938225#:~:text=The term "Neuroception" describes how,a stranger as an assault.)
Positive Psychology - FREE Coursera course, Dr Barbara Fredrickson
A Still Life, by Josie George
Barbara Fredrickson: Positive Emotions Open Our Mind - video
Sean Stephenson, “When life works” list - video
“Do You “Numb” Yourself with TV, Internet, Work, Food?” Gretchen Rubin on Brene Brown and numbing
Dr. Brene Brown: Joy Is 'The Most Terrifying, Difficult Emotion' video - “foreboding joy”
Sam Ryder (singer)
What Is Flow in Positive Psychology? (Incl. 10+ Activities)
Warning, by Jenny Joseph
Anya Pearse, Intuitive advisor and her An Hour of Kindness

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Creators and Guests

Host

Anya Pearse

Intuitive adviser, facilitator, and positive psychology practitioner.

Producer

Mark Steadman

Coach helping digital creatives with big feelings

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Joy

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