Resting Joy Face

Do you suffer from "resting misery face"? Many of us do, and in this episode of Bewildered, we're diving into exactly why that is. A few hints: It has to do with the brain's "default mode network," our hardwired negativity bias, the cultural pressures to stay miserable and afraid, and how our imagination tends to conspire against us. The good news is that you can reclaim your "resting joy face" by questioning your thoughts and using curiosity and laughter to shift your mindset. Tune in to learn how! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Bewildered Show Notes Follow Ro on Instagram Follow Bewildered on Instagram CREDITS Wandering The Path by Punch Deck | Music promoted by Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

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Resting Joy Face is an episode from Bewildered by Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan.

This episode is 65:27 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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