
 SPARKED
 SPARKED How to Move from Languishing to Flourishing | Corey Keyes
 Jan 21, 2025 
 Corey Keyes, Professor emeritus at Emory University and an expert on mental health, dives deep into the concept of languishing—an emotional state between depression and flourishing. He shares insights from his book on recognizing the signs of languishing and the importance of relationships, purpose, and play in overcoming it. Keyes emphasizes the need for awareness around this mental health spectrum, urging listeners to take steps towards vitality and reconnect with joy in their lives. 
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 Books 
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 Episode notes 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Understanding Languishing: A State of Emotional Emptiness 
 02:58 • 6min 
 Understanding Languishing: A New Mental Health Spectrum 
 08:48 • 13min 
 Navigating Languishing and Flourishing 
 22:07 • 19min 
 The Power of Play and Connection 
 40:43 • 7min 
 From Stagnation to Vitality: The Journey to Flourishing 
 47:47 • 3min 


