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Overcoming the Energy Thieves and Managing Energy to Feel More Refreshed, Engaged, & Connected (encore) | Joy Lab Podcast [ep. 138] Joy Lab Podcast
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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 three "energy thieves" (oxidative stress, blood sugar dysregulation, and systemic inflammation) and how you can overcome those thieves to reclaim your natural energy cycles. The key strategies we'll focus on are: adopting a diet rich in whole foods, supplementing wisely with vitamins and antioxidants (if needed), and engaging in simple, enjoyable exercise like walking.
Key moments:
00:00 Welcome to Joy Lab
00:46 Introducing the Element of Resilience
01:47 Unpacking the Energy Thieves- Thief #1: Oxidative Stress
06:08 Blood Sugar Dysregulation: The Second Energy Thief
09:52 Systemic Inflammation: The Third Energy Thief
11:15 Radically Sensible Eating: A Strategy to Reclaim Energy
17:13 Supplementing Wisely for Energy and Resilience
20:56 The Power of Exercise: Simple Steps to Boost Energy
25:11 Looking Ahead: Aligning with Nature
Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are community-supported. When you buy through the links below, we may earn a commission. That support helps keeps the Joy Lab podcast free for all!
Sources and Notes:
Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Your Joy Lab membership also includes our NMH Community! NMH Community: Access lots of extra resilience-boosting resources (like our Sleeping Well Workshop) AND you'll join a group of inspiring folks who play an integral role in keeping this podcast going... which means powerful resources stay accessible to everyone. Free Resilience Quiz and free Mini-Course: Based on decades of clinical experience, we've created a model of resilience that is both helpful and practical. True to our approach at Natural Mental Health, we start with strengths. You'll identify these strengths in your Resilience Type. Your Resilience Type highlights your unique strengths, what fuels your joy, what keeps you in balance, and the lifestyle practices that most nourish you. After you find your Resilience Type, sign up for your free mini-course to receive tailored lifestyle practices (e.g., foods to eat more of, ideal forms of exercise, supplements, and mindfulness activities) that can support your mood, resilience, and overall wellbeing. 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) Where to shop: Our partner store at Fullscript: This is where you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes below will require an account. Sign up for your free Fullscript account here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/store-start Resilient Remedies: This is where you can find our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies: https://www.resilientremedies.com/ Supplements/products referenced in this episode: 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 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 Ca
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 three "energy thieves" (oxidative stress, blood sugar dysregulation, and systemic inflammation) and how you can overcome those thieves to reclaim your natural energy cycles. The key strategies we'll focus on are: adopting a diet rich in whole foods, supplementing wisely with vitamins and antioxidants (if needed), and engaging in simple, enjoyable exercise like walking.
Key moments:
00:00 Welcome to Joy Lab
00:46 Introducing the Element of Resilience
01:47 Unpacking the Energy Thieves- Thief #1: Oxidative Stress
06:08 Blood Sugar Dysregulation: The Second Energy Thief
09:52 Systemic Inflammation: The Third Energy Thief
11:15 Radically Sensible Eating: A Strategy to Reclaim Energy
17:13 Supplementing Wisely for Energy and Resilience
20:56 The Power of Exercise: Simple Steps to Boost Energy
25:11 Looking Ahead: Aligning with Nature
Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are community-supported. When you buy through the links below, we may earn a commission. That support helps keeps the Joy Lab podcast free for all!
Sources and Notes:
Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Your Joy Lab membership also includes our NMH Community! NMH Community: Access lots of extra resilience-boosting resources (like our Sleeping Well Workshop) AND you'll join a group of inspiring folks who play an integral role in keeping this podcast going... which means powerful resources stay accessible to everyone. Free Resilience Quiz and free Mini-Course: Based on decades of clinical experience, we've created a model of resilience that is both helpful and practical. True to our approach at Natural Mental Health, we start with strengths. You'll identify these strengths in your Resilience Type. Your Resilience Type highlights your unique strengths, what fuels your joy, what keeps you in balance, and the lifestyle practices that most nourish you. After you find your Resilience Type, sign up for your free mini-course to receive tailored lifestyle practices (e.g., foods to eat more of, ideal forms of exercise, supplements, and mindfulness activities) that can support your mood, resilience, and overall wellbeing. 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) Where to shop: Our partner store at Fullscript: This is where you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes below will require an account. Sign up for your free Fullscript account here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/store-start Resilient Remedies: This is where you can find our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies: https://www.resilientremedies.com/ Supplements/products referenced in this episode: 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 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 Ca
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