Prescribing Joy: A Clinical Perspective with Cynthia Libert, M.D.

In this inspiring episode of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge welcomes Dr. Cynthia Libert, a board-certified family physician, functional medicine expert, and creator of The Joy Prescription. Together they explore the biochemistry of joy, how gratitude reshapes brain connectivity, and how positive emotion can help to modulate inflammation, support neuroplasticity, and protect cognitive health. Clinicians will learn practical ways to integrate “joy prescriptions” into patient care, using evidence-informed tools to foster resilience and prevent burnout.