Joy Lab Podcast Named Ambie Award Nominee in Wellness & Relationships Category
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The Joy Lab Podcast has been nominated a 2026 Ambie Award in the Wellness & Relationships category, recognizing the show’s impact as a mental health resource at the intersection of psychology, health and accessible storytelling. Presented by The Podcast Academy, The Ambies honor excellence and innovation across the audio and podcasting industry.
Since its launch, Joy Lab has grown into a trusted resource for mental health education and emotional wellbeing. Through honest, approachable conversations, the podcast translates clinical knowledge into practical tools, helping listeners build resilience and develop skills to address chronic stress, anxiety, and depression while reducing stigma and isolation.
Hosted by psychiatrist Henry Emmons, MD, and mental health researcher, Aimee Prasek, PhD, Joy Lab blends evidence-based insight with real-world experience. The nomination places Joy Lab among the most influential wellness podcasts and underscores the growing role audio plays in mental health prevention, early support, and public awareness.
“Being nominated for an Ambie Award by The Podcast Academy is incredibly meaningful,” said Aimee Prasek, PhD, co-host of Joy Lab. “Joy Lab was created to normalize mental health conversations and help people build skills that don’t just help them feel better—but actually help them tap into their joy. We meet listeners where they are with science-backed, human conversations that offer tools, clarity, and hope. This nomination affirms that podcasting can be a powerful, public health vehicle to boost our individual and collective mental health.”
Listen to Joy Lab:
Available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Spotify, and YouTube:
👉 Listen here: https://www.joylab.coach/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast
Public voting is now open for the 2026 Ambie Awards. TPA members can cast their vote in the Wellness & Relationships category by visiting:
👉 Vote here: https://www.ambies.com/
Winners of the 2026 Ambie Awards will be announced on February 23, 2026, during On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY.
About Joy Lab Podcast
Joy Lab is a mental health and wellness podcast hosted by Henry Emmons, MD and Aimee Prasek, PhD. Through evidence-based insights and accessible conversations, Joy Lab empowers listeners to understand their mental health and cultivate more resilient, joyful lives. Joy Lab is powered by Pathways North, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more at joylab.coach.
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