The Chemistry of Calm and Joy: A Conversation with Integrative Psychiatrist Henry Emmons

Would you like to find more calm and joy in your life? As parents, many of us often find ourselves in reactive mode, letting stress, frustration, anger or disappointment overwhelm us. For some of us, those feelings reach the level of clinical depression or an anxiety disorder. Dr. Henry Emmons has spent his career helping people understand and apply the chemistry of emotions, using simple, accessible strategies to manage energy, quiet our minds, build resilience and maximize our experience of calm, joy and well-being. Learn with Marti & Erin in this helpful, inspiring discussion!   DO YOU LONG FOR MORE CALM, JOYFUL MOMENTS IN YOUR LIFE? What ideas did you take away from this Mom Enough discussion with psychiatrist Henry Emmons? Think of a recent situation in which you felt like negative emotions were taking over. Next time a similar situation arises, what steps could you take to handle it differently?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO INCORPORATE CALM AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE? ❉ MAINTAINING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH - FOR YOUR SAKE AND YOUR CHILDREN'S. Practical steps parents can take to maintain their mental health and well-being.   ❉ MENTAL HEALTH, A FAMILY AFFAIR: HOW MANAGING YOUR OWN STRESS AND EMOTIONS SUPPORTS YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH AND WELL BEING. Listen to a past show with one of Mom Enough's supporting partners, St. David's Center for Child & Family Development for strategies we can use to reduce our stress and manage our feelings.   ❉ NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH. For more resources to encourage optimal mental health, check out this website that was co-founded by Dr. Henry Emmons.