Journey To Joy Live

You know it stresses you out. You know it's draining your energy. You know it's not serving you. So why do you keep doing it? This week on Journey to Joy Live, I'm joined by Rosa Henao, LSW, RCSWI, for a powerful conversation about the hidden behaviors, thought patterns, and emotional habits that keep us stuck in cycles of stress, overwhelm, and burnout. If you've ever found yourself saying, "I kn...

What If Everything You've Been Told About Joy Is Wrong? Three years. 157 episodes. Countless conversations about mental health, healing, and resilience. As we celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Journey to Joy Live during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm sharing some of the biggest lessons I've learned about joy—and why so many of us keep chasing it in all the wrong places. - Why succes...

Let's be honest... Some of us came home from vacation needing another vacation. The flights were booked. The resort was beautiful. The memories were made. But if you traveled with kids, you already know: parenting doesn't clock out just because you're on PTO. This week on Journey to Joy Live, I'm getting real about the mental load of family vacations, why travel can leave parents more exhausted th...

The Anxiety of Being “The Strong One” What happens when everyone leans on you? You're the one everyone calls. The one who keeps it together. The one who solves the problems, carries the load, and shows up no matter what. But who supports you? Today, I'm talking about the hidden anxiety, pressure, and emotional exhaustion that often comes with being "the strong one." I'll help you recognize the sig...

“Eat less, move more” is failing women — and it’s time we talk about it. Episode 154 of Journey to Joy Live is here, and I’m joined by Dr. Lauren Powell, MD, The Culinary Doctor®, to unpack why your metabolism isn’t broken — the advice is. We’re talking hormones, muscle mass, stress, sleep, and why food is medicine — especially for women over 35. This conversation bridges the exam room and the kit...

What if wealth isn’t just about money — but about alignment, peace, and legacy? In this powerful episode of Journey to Joy Live , I sit down with Ashley D. Varnado, seasoned wealth management executive, strategist, and philanthropic leader, to explore the connection between financial wellness and overall well-being. After nearly two decades leading at the highest levels of corporate finance and st...

“Shock” Therapy? The Truth About Interventional Psychiatry Let’s talk about it. When people hear “shock therapy,” fear and stigma usually follow. But what’s the truth? This week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m breaking down what interventional psychiatry really is — and what it isn’t. In this episode, we unpack: -The difference between Hollywood myths and modern medicine -What treatments like ECT and...

Doing Everything Right… But Still Pre-Diabetic? How to Get Your Joy & Health Back You’re working out. You’re trying to eat better. You’re doing “all the things.” So why is your body still waving a red flag? This week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m joined by Malica Ahmad, author & health coach for women 40+, and we’re talking about what many women overlook — the power of releasing sugar. In th...

Joy Is a Team Sport: The Village Behind the Brand Nobody told you joy was a solo mission — so why are you carrying it alone? This milestone episode gets real about what it actually takes to protect your mental health and sustain your joy. Spoiler alert: it takes a village. By the Joy Bundle featuring the NJoyNAL + Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss on DrNJoyLife.com on sale for a limited time durin...

ADHD or Burnout? You’re not distracted — you’re overloaded. So many high-achieving women are walking around thinking they have a focus problem… when what they actually have is a capacity problem. This week on Journey to Joy Live, as we begin Mental Health Awareness month, I’m joined by Breanna Perry, LCSW of Rooted Swan Wellness, LLC, and we’re breaking down: - The difference between ADHD symptoms...

You used to laugh easier. Move lighter. Show up fuller. Now you're just going through the motions — and you can't figure out why. In this episode, Dr. NJoy takes you on a journey through the real story of mental exhaustion: how you got here, what it's actually doing to you from the inside, the lies that have kept you running on empty, and what it truly looks and feels like to come back to yourself...

Are the people in your life lifting you up — or quietly stealing your joy? If you've been feeling drained, anxious, or like you've lost yourself, it's time to look closer at who's in your circle. In this episode, I break down exactly how to recognize the toxic relationship signs you may be overlooking — and give you a clear, practical 5-step framework to stop letting toxicity steal your joy and st...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and mentally drained by what's happening in the world right now? Political anxiety is real — and it's taking a serious toll on your mental health. In this episode, I'll break down exactly what political stress is doing to your mind and body, and give you practical tools to protect your mental wellness — no matter what's happening in the news cycle. In this epi...

You don’t need more motivation. You need structure. If you’re tired of restarting your goals… tired of saying “this time will be different”… tired of knowing you’re capable of more but not seeing it stick… This conversation is for you. Life Coach, Yaa Astar joins me to break down: - Why discipline beats motivation - How to stop trying to fix everything at once - The power of focusing on ONE area a...

So you’ve decided… “Nope. I’m just not having sex again.” But is it really about sex? Or is it about how you feel in your body? This week I’m joined by Dr. Nikki Coleman, licensed psychologist and sexologist, and we’re talking about: - Body image and desire -Shame and sensuality - The mental blocks that kill intimacy - Why disconnection from your body often becomes disconnection in your relationsh...

As we wrap up Women’s History Month, we’re honoring the true power of women — not just in what we build, but in how we evolve. Because real power isn’t just about achievement. It’s about transformation. Menopause isn’t the end of vitality. It’s a biological transition into wisdom, strength, and a new kind of clarity. Joined by OB/GYN Renée Simone Yolanda Allen MD MHSc. FACOG, we’re talking about:...

If you don’t slow down… your body will. Burnout isn’t just exhaustion. It’s what happens when stress goes unchecked for too long. In this episode, I’m breaking down: -What chronic stress does to your brain -How burnout turns into physical symptoms - Why high-functioning women crash the hardest And an important conversation about conversion disorder — when emotional overload shows up in the body in...

March is Women’s History Month, and this week on Journey to Joy Live, I wanted to honor a woman who is not just making history… she’s building it. Episode 141: Her Work. Her Worth. Her Impact. In recognition of Women’s History Month, I am putting the spotlight on Nikki Porcher — U.S. Air Force veteran, former public school teacher, and founder of Buy From A Black Woman, a national nonprofit that h...

Ever feel like you’re fine one minute… and completely overwhelmed the next? That’s not “being dramatic.” That’s emotional flooding. This week on Journey to Joy Live, I'm breaking down what happens when your brain and nervous system get overloaded — and why you suddenly feel everything at once. In Episode 140, I'm unpacking: - What emotional flooding actually is (and what triggers it) -What’s happe...

The world may not always feel steady…but you can become your own safe space. This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re diving into The Science and Joy of Self-Love — not the surface-level version, but the neurological, emotional, healing kind. In Episode 139, I’m breaking down: -How self-criticism activates your stress response -Why self-compassion calms your nervous system -How to stop outsourcing...

Is it stress… anxiety… or depression? And how do you actually know the difference? This week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m breaking down the science behind what you’re feeling — and more importantly, what actually helps. Because being “overwhelmed” isn’t a diagnosis. And high-functioning doesn’t always mean healthy. In Episode 138, we’re unpacking: How to tell normal stress from clinical anxiety Whe...

In honor of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, this week on Journey to Joy Live we’re celebrating Black Love, Black Healing, and Black Joy. Join me and Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD, LCP — Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Columbia University Professor, and creator of the EMBRace program — for a powerful conversation on how connection, culture, and communication can transform racial stress into we...

What if the peace you’re searching for isn’t in doing more — but in aligning more deeply? This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re getting Aligned for Joy with special guest Bianca Ariel, MBA, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Recalibrated Vision™. @BiancaArielMBA We’re breaking down the Core Four — Calling, Purpose, Passion, and Vision — and how to uncover each so you can move from burnout to...

You can fake a smile, but your body always tells the truth. This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re going Behind the Smile to uncover the powerful connection between dental health and mental health. I’m joined by Ria Sahara, DDS, Dentist and CEO of Gentle Dentistry of Newnan, to explore how our emotional well-being impacts our oral health — and how what’s happening in our mouths can reflect what’s...

Ever felt like your mind just won’t shut off — like your brain is running hot from stress, exhaustion, or emotional overload? This week on Journey to Joy Live, I'm diving deep into the science behind that feeling in “Brain on Fire: The Link Between Stress, Inflammation, and Mental Health.” As a psychiatrist, I’m breaking down how stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it impacts your brain chemist...