Listen "Ep 108: 108 Episodes Later: The Rawest, Realest, Joy-Filled Truths From The Past 2 Years"
Episode Synopsis
This July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month AND the 2-year anniversary of Journey to Joy Live!I kicked things off in July 2023 to promote wellness, resilience, and joy in the Black community—while breaking the stigma around mental illness. Now, 108 episodes later, I'm celebrating how far the podcast has come with some of the most unforgettable truths and mic drop moments from the past 2 years.Tune in for laughter, lessons, healing, and pure joy. You don’t want to miss this!Featured in this episode: Episode 1: Choose JoyEpisode 2: Breaking Down The Stigma with June Young (Dr. NJoy’s sister)Episode 3: Recognizing Signs of Mental IllnessEpisode 4: Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with Jessica V. Taylor, LCSW @therapyforblackwomenllcEpisode 5: Back to School Stress: PsyKID Edition with Aiden Mena Episode 9: International Overdose Awareness Day with Dr. Ashaki Warren, @lybpsychiatryEpisode 10: It’s National Recovery Month with Juan MenaEpisode 13: Self-Care is Not SelfishEpisode 14: Mental Health in the Black LGBTQ+ Community with Christopher HughbanksEpisode 15: Give Yourself The Gift of Wellbeing with Jessica V. Taylor, LCSW and Juan Mena – Live from Dominican RepublicEpisode 16: A Review of the Six Basic Human Needs with Nelly Lubin – Recorded in Dominican RepublicEpisode 17 Is Joy A Choice or an Emotion? Dr. Aleema Zakers, @health_lakshmi and Dr. Ashley Berry Episode 19 Journey From Grief to Joy with Dr. Karla Booker, @thedoclady – Check out her book “Seventy-One Days: How to Say Goodbye When Death Says Hello”Episode 20: Navigate Past Trauma & Find JoyEpisode 27: Black Parents with ADHD with Mic Davenport @blxckdaddybrandEpisode 28: New Year, New Joy with Dr. Angela Andrews @angela.andrews.mdEpisode 29: Ignite Your Spark & Beat Burnout with Dr. RJ, @askdrrjEpisode 31: Enjoy Sex Again Beyond Mental Clutter with Dr. Ashley Townes, @dr.ashleytownesEpisode 32: From DMs to I Do’s: Finding Joy In Relationships with Kenyon & Taccara Martin @askthemartinsEpisode 33: Love YourselfEpisode 34: Stress-less Love with Jay and Dana Randolph; Dana @iamthepurposedwife is the author of “The Purposed Wife”Episode 36: Kicking Out Stigma: Finding Joy In The Game with Kenny MenaEpisode 38: Body Joy: Lovin the Skin You’re inEpisode 40: Cruising Through ChallengesEpisode 43: Parenting Children with Mental Illness with Dr. Shivana Naidoo, @dr.shivana.naidooEpisode 44: How Do I Know I Nee Help?Episode 46: Acceptance In the Shadows of Stigma with Jewell Gooding, Executive Director of Silence the Shame, INCEpisode 48: Less Than Therapy: Daily Habits for Sustainable SanityEpisode 49: Joy Unleashed: Breaking Barriers in Black Mental Health” with Dr. Tami Benton, President of American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatristsEpisode 50: 50 Shades of JoyEpisode 51: Emancipation of the Mind with Dr. Cynthia Graham-Turner, Past President of Black Psychiatrists of America Episode 53: Emotional FireworksEpisode 54: What Do I Need To Do Inside My Mind To Stop Myself From Cursing Somebody Out? Episode 58: Stop Bullying Yourself: Silence Your Inner Critic & Practice Self-CompassionEpisode 60: Elevate Your Joy: INSPIRE Less Stress with More JoyEpisode 61: What the Feel?! The Real 4-Letter F-Word with Mikki Bey @getmikkibeyEpisode 62: Integrity Uncluttered: Unpacking Mental Baggage for a Lighter LifeEpisode 63: Nurture Reset: Body Goals Beyond Fitness to Full HealthEpisode 64: Stability In Money MovesEpisode 65: Purpose Path: Navigating Life’s Ambitions & AspirationsEpisode 66: Intimacy Matters: Deepening Connections for Social HealthEpisode 67: Resilience Revamp: Sharpening Skills to Thrive Under PressureEpisode 68: Empowerment Boost: Mastering The Tools for Self-SuccessEpisode 71: What’s Your Why? Discover What Makes You Feel Alive with Dr. Shunte Howze, @purposedlifecoachingEpisode 73: The Wellness Advantage with Dr. Una of EntreMDEpisode 75: Pace Yourself: Finding Joy & Resilience in Every Mile with Jay Ell Alexander, Owner of Black Girls Run! @jayellalexander @officialblackgirlsrunEpisode 77: Holiday Spending Without The Stress: How To Afford Everything & Keep Your JoyEpisode 78: Unwrapping Self-Care: Gifts To Yourself This Holiday Season with Anjanette Davenport, @harambeecareEpisode 81: Fueling Joy: Nutritional Wellness For A Fresh Start with Krishunee, @krishuneeEpisode 82:Psychiatrists Need Self-Care Too:A Prescription For Wellness & Joy For The Healers with Dr. Danielle Hairston, @blackpsychiatryEpisode 83: Life Be Lifing, So Keep On Thriving Episode 88: Calm Your Nerves, Literally! Herbal & Movement Hacks for Inner Peace with Erica Rascon, @ericarasconyogaEpisode 89: Raising Kids & Running Things: The Boss Mom Blueprint with Corean Canty, @coreancantyEpisode 90: Unlearning The “I Can Do It All” Mentality with Nicole Washington, @drnicolepsychEpisode 91: Menopause, Mood Swings, & More with Dr. Renee Allen, @reneeallenmdEpisode 93: Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor – It’s a Warning Sign with Dr. Naima Spradley, @refreshhealthmpcEpisode 94: Compassion Over Criticism: How To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself with Dr. Jada Philips, @drj_awakeningstudio @reserveyoutodayEpisode 95: When The Job Breaks You: The Hidden Toll of Workplace Trauma with Julia Rock, @thejuliarockEpisode 96: May The Joy Be With You: Conquering Stress with the Power of Wellness and Joy with Dr. Anisa Shomo, @dr.shomo.knows @healthislove.coEpisode 97: Mom Brain or ADHD? Let’s Talk About It with Dr. Shauna Pollard and Jessica V. Taylor, LCSWEpisode 98: Sleeping Next to Trauma: How To Love Through The Wounds You Can’t See with Kaara Kiddoe, LCSW, @authentic.marriagesEpisode 99: Finding Joy in the Midst of Grief with Dr. Rae Lundy @theselfcaredocEpisode 100: Zero To 100: Fueling Your Journey to Joy with Dr. Barbara Joy Jones @themodeldoc, Dr. Pamela Larde, @joyresearcher, and Dr. Joy Baker, @deliveringjoymdEpisode 101: Why Can’t I Just Be Happy? The Truth About Joy & What’s Blocking It with Dr. Ayo Gathing, @ayogathingmdEpisode 102: The Last Straw with Jessica V. Taylor, LCSW, @therapyforblackwomenllcEpisode 104: Joy Is My Type with Dr. Pamela Larde, @joyresearcherEpisode 105: Rest, Rage, & Radical Joy: Black Wellness in a World That Won’t Let Us Breathe with Dr. Sierra CarterEpisode 106: Joy Between The Sheets: Sex As Selfcare with Dr. Renee Allen, @reneeallenmd Episode 107: More Than Skin Deep: Make-Up, Mental Health, & The Mask We Wear with Melanie Spry