The Science of Joy: How Jacques “The Party Scientist” Turns Connection Into the Best Antidepressant

Tune in to episode 227 of Joy Found Here, where Jacques Martiquet—better known as The Party Scientist—shares how joy and human connection can transform our lives. From flash mobs to sober raves, he explores joy as a biological state, the role of community as an amplifier, and why joy may be the most underrated natural antidepressant we have. Jacques wasn’t always the life of the sober party—he began as a festival medic, watching firsthand how alcohol and drugs derailed so many experiences. That pushed him to try something different: he started throwing sober raves where people could dance, connect, and feel alive without substances. Those events went viral and “The Party Scientist” was born. Since then, Jacques has built JoyCamp into a six-figure event brand, hosted corporate openings and adult summer camps, and led communities around the world in rediscovering authentic joy. His mission is simple but radical: design gatherings where phones are down, guards are lowered, and people leave feeling more connected to themselves and others. In this episode, Jacques unpacks the myths of escapism, reflects on the impact of FOMO and perfectionism, and highlights why authentic connection is essential to well-being. From daily habits to co-living experiments, he reminds us: joy isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we train, practice, and share. In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Jacques went from pharmacologist to The Party Scientist (3:03)Why joy is a biological state—and the habits that create it (6:43)The irony of drugs at festivals and how sober raves flip the script (10:44)Escapism, FOMO, and why joy is an inside job (14:11)The three pathways to joy: mindset, biology, environment (16:30)How Joy Bootcamp builds routines for lasting joy (20:06)Why community accelerates joy more than going it alone (23:30)The power of co-living and digital detox at Joy Mansion (28:58)How structure and play help overcome perfectionism and fear (36:55)What’s next for Jacques and the future of Joy Bootcamp (40:57) Connect with Jacques Martiquet:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagram Let's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.