Description

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 Used

1. Brooks, 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.
2. 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.
3. “Create Joy and Satisfaction.” Edited by Sonja Lyubomirsky, Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/create-joy-and-satisfaction. Accessed 13 June 2024.
4. Oppland, Mike BA. “8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.” PositivePsychology.Com, 18 Mar. 2024, positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/.
5. Pennock, Seph Fontane. “Who Is Martin Seligman and What Does He Do?” PositivePsychology.Com, 12 Mar. 2024, positivepsychology.com/who-is-martin-seligman/.
6. “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 Generator

https://apps.npr.org/joy-generator/#story=intro&page=0

Note: 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 Stamps

Introduction 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.