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Turn on the Joy and Rewire Yourself for the New Year
Turn on the Joy and Rewire Yourself for the New Year
Turn on the Joy and Rewire Yourself for the New Year
Monday 24th December 2018
Explore powerful ways to heal and find joy during the holidays with Dr. Shannon South on Mental Health News Radio.
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Episode Overview
- Discover the power of presence and passion for healing.
- Learn self-awareness techniques for better mental health.
- Find joy even in challenging holiday situations.
- Understand the impact of positive emotions on wellbeing.
- Explore tools for integrating spirit and soul in therapy.
We need to choose things that bring us joy, that make us have more positive emotion.
In this special Christmas Eve episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristen Sunanta-Walker invites Dr. Shannon South, also known as the Joy Doctor, to discuss the transformative power of joy during the holiday season. Dr. South is an award-winning therapist, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker who specializes in spirituality and healing trauma. She shares five powerful ways to cultivate joy naturally, making them especially relevant during a time when many struggle with holiday blues.
The episode delves into the power of presence, encouraging listeners to bring their most connected and whole selves to holiday gatherings. Dr. South emphasizes the importance of passion, which she describes as the pipeline to the soul, offering a natural way to overcome depression. She advocates for self-awareness, urging individuals to 'know thyself' to feel more in control during the holidays. Dr. South also touches on the significance of positive emotions and how they can dramatically shift one's mental state.
She shares inspiring anecdotes, including stories of clients who have made life-changing decisions by recognizing and nurturing their joy. Through her Ignite programs and Joy IQ self-assessment tool, she provides practical strategies for integrating spirit and soul into therapeutic practices. Listeners are encouraged to embrace joy and love, even amidst life's challenges, recognizing the importance of choosing positivity over negativity.
The episode serves as a reminder that joy is not just an emotion but a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. As the holiday season brings both joy and challenges, Dr. South offers hope and practical wisdom to navigate these emotions effectively. Ultimately, this episode of Mental Health News Radio is a heartfelt invitation to explore joy as a pathway to mental and emotional wellness, supported by Dr. South's expertise and compassionate approach.