Rediscovering Joy
Dr. Judith Joseph discusses the prevalence of anhedonia and its impact on individuals in the modern world. Mel Robbins shares her personal experience and the desire to move past the numbing feeling. Dr. Joseph introduces a simple tool to reconnect with joy in day-to-day life.In this clip
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Related Questions
Is it fair to say that during the initial attempts to feel positive emotions like joy, happiness, and excitement in the practice described in episode 708, The Neuroscience Behind Breakups + Building Better Habits, and the clip Visualizing Success, a person may not experience those emotions immediately?
Moreover, only after consistent practice, when the brain has started to embrace the new thought—seeing the person as a famous singer—would they be able to feel those emotions of joy, happiness, and gratitude? Is it also possible to feel some of these positive emotions in the early stages while engaging in neuroplasticity, even amidst feelings of anxiety and frustration? Can one experience both positive and negative feelings simultaneously in the beginning?