Show notes
Hello and welcome to the first episode of Joy! My name is Sasha, and I'll be your host for the next 12 weeks. In this episode, I introduce myself and the themes that I will be exploring in the upcoming weeks. We briefly cover the difference between joy & happiness, the concept of "flow," the positive psychology movement & Martin Seligman, as well as the biological benefits of experiencing joy. I hope you en_joy_ and stay tuned for episodes every Friday at 12pm!Sources UsedBrooks, David. “The Difference between Happiness and Joy.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 7 May 2019, www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/opinion/happiness-joy-emotion.html.Collier, Stephanie. “How Can You Find Joy (or at Least Peace) during Difficult Times?” Harvard Health, 17 Oct. 2022, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826.“Create Joy and Satisfaction.” Edited by Sonja Lyubomirsky, Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/create-joy-and-satisfaction. Accessed 13 June 2024.Oppland, Mike BA. “8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.” PositivePsychology.Com, 18 Mar. 2024, positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/.Pennock, Seph Fontane. “Who Is Martin Seligman and What Does He Do?” PositivePsychology.Com, 12 Mar. 2024, positivepsychology.com/who-is-martin-seligman/.“Tips for Embracing Joy in Daily Life.” Mayo Clinic Health System, Mayo Clinic Health System, 23 Mar. 2023, www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/tips-for-embracing-joy-in-daily-life.NPR Joy Generatorhttps://apps.npr.org/joy-generator/#story=intro&page=0Note: I didn't realize, but I think they change the website weekly! In this one, the goal is to simulate joy visually as opposed to through sound. Check it out!Time StampsIntroduction to the Joy Podcast (00:00:12)Sasha introduces the podcast, her background, and the focus on joy and mental health.Focusing on Joy (00:01:37)Sasha discusses potential podcast topics and the reasons for focusing on joy, including positive psychology.Defining Joy (00:03:02)Sasha explains the difference between joy and happiness, citing various definitions and perspectives.History of Joy Research (00:05:50)Sasha discusses Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's research on flow and its connection to joy.Biological Benefits of Joy (00:08:45)Sasha shares the biological benefits of joy and tips for finding joy despite mental health issues.Conclusion and Excitement (00:11:46)Sasha concludes the episode, expressing excitement for the podcast and sharing a joyful experience from NPR.