Ep 108: 108 Episodes Later: The Rawest, Realest, Joy-Filled Truths From The Past 2 Years

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 Joy

Episode 2: Breaking Down The Stigma with June Young (Dr. NJoy’s sister)

Episode 3: Recognizing Signs of Mental Illness

Episode 4: Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with Jessica V. Taylor, LCSW @therapyforblackwomenllc

Episode 5: Back to School Stress: PsyKID Edition with Aiden Mena

Episode 9: International Overdose Awareness Day with Dr. Ashaki Warren, @lybpsychiatry

Episode 10: It’s National Recovery Month with Juan Mena

Episode 13: Self-Care is Not Selfish

Episode 14: Mental Health in the Black LGBTQ+ Community with Christopher Hughbanks

Episode 15: Give Yourself The Gift of Wellbeing with Jessica V. Taylor, LCSW and Juan Mena – Live from Dominican Republic

Episode 16: A Review of the Six Basic Human Needs with Nelly Lubin – Recorded in Dominican Republic

Episode 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 Joy

Episode 27: Black Parents with ADHD with Mic Davenport @blxckdaddybrand

Episode 28: New Year, New Joy with Dr. Angela Andrews @angela.andrews.md

Episode 29: Ignite Your Spark & Beat Burnout with Dr. RJ, @askdrrj

Episode 31: Enjoy Sex Again Beyond Mental Clutter with Dr. Ashley Townes, @dr.ashleytownes

Episode 32: From DMs to I Do’s: Finding Joy In Relationships with Kenyon & Taccara Martin @askthemartins

Episode 33: Love Yourself

Episode 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 Mena

Episode 38: Body Joy: Lovin the Skin You’re in

Episode 40: Cruising Through Challenges

Episode 43: Parenting Children with Mental Illness with Dr. Shivana Naidoo, @dr.shivana.naidoo

Episode 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, INC

Episode 48: Less Than Therapy: Daily Habits for Sustainable Sanity

Episode 49: Joy Unleashed: Breaking Barriers in Black Mental Health” with Dr. Tami Benton, President of American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists

Episode 50: 50 Shades of Joy

Episode 51: Emancipation of the Mind with Dr. Cynthia Graham-Turner, Past President of Black Psychiatrists of America

Episode 53: Emotional Fireworks

Episode 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-Compassion

Episode 60: Elevate Your Joy: INSPIRE Less Stress with More Joy

Episode 61: What the Feel?! The Real 4-Letter F-Word with Mikki Bey @getmikkibey

Episode 62: Integrity Uncluttered: Unpacking Mental Baggage for a Lighter Life

Episode 63: Nurture Reset: Body Goals Beyond Fitness to Full Health

Episode 64: Stability In Money Moves

Episode 65: Purpose Path: Navigating Life’s Ambitions & Aspirations

Episode 66: Intimacy Matters: Deepening Connections for Social Health

Episode 67: Resilience Revamp: Sharpening Skills to Thrive Under Pressure

Episode 68: Empowerment Boost: Mastering The Tools for Self-Success

Episode 71: What’s Your Why? Discover What Makes You Feel Alive with Dr. Shunte Howze, @purposedlifecoaching

Episode 73: The Wellness Advantage with Dr. Una of EntreMD

Episode 75: Pace Yourself: Finding Joy & Resilience in Every Mile with Jay Ell Alexander, Owner of Black Girls Run! @jayellalexander @officialblackgirlsrun

Episode 77: Holiday Spending Without The Stress: How To Afford Everything & Keep Your Joy

Episode 78: Unwrapping Self-Care: Gifts To Yourself This Holiday Season with Anjanette Davenport, @harambeecare

Episode 81: Fueling Joy: Nutritional Wellness For A Fresh Start with Krishunee, @krishunee

Episode 82:Psychiatrists Need Self-Care Too:A Prescription For Wellness & Joy For The Healers with Dr. Danielle Hairston, @blackpsychiatry

Episode 83: Life Be Lifing, So Keep On Thriving                  

Episode 88: Calm Your Nerves, Literally! Herbal & Movement Hacks for Inner Peace with Erica Rascon, @ericarasconyoga

Episode 89: Raising Kids & Running Things: The Boss Mom Blueprint with Corean Canty, @coreancanty

Episode 90: Unlearning The “I Can Do It All” Mentality with Nicole Washington, @drnicolepsych

Episode 91: Menopause, Mood Swings, & More with Dr. Renee Allen, @reneeallenmd

Episode 93: Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor – It’s a Warning Sign with Dr. Naima Spradley, @refreshhealthmpc

Episode 94: Compassion Over Criticism: How To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself with Dr. Jada Philips, @drj_awakeningstudio @reserveyoutoday

Episode 95: When The Job Breaks You: The Hidden Toll of Workplace Trauma with Julia Rock, @thejuliarock

Episode 96: May The Joy Be With You: Conquering Stress with the Power of Wellness and Joy with Dr. Anisa Shomo, @dr.shomo.knows @healthislove.co

Episode 97: Mom Brain or ADHD? Let’s Talk About It with Dr. Shauna Pollard and Jessica V. Taylor, LCSW

Episode 98: Sleeping Next to Trauma: How To Love Through The Wounds You Can’t See with Kaara Kiddoe, LCSW, @authentic.marriages

Episode 99: Finding Joy in the Midst of Grief with Dr. Rae Lundy @theselfcaredoc

Episode 100: Zero To 100: Fueling Your Journey to Joy with Dr. Barbara Joy Jones @themodeldoc, Dr. Pamela Larde, @joyresearcher, and Dr. Joy Baker, @deliveringjoymd

Episode 101: Why Can’t I Just Be Happy? The Truth About Joy & What’s Blocking It with Dr. Ayo Gathing, @ayogathingmd

Episode 102: The Last Straw with Jessica V. Taylor, LCSW, @therapyforblackwomenllc

Episode 104: Joy Is My Type with Dr. Pamela Larde, @joyresearcher

Episode 105: Rest, Rage, & Radical Joy: Black Wellness in a World That Won’t Let Us Breathe with Dr. Sierra Carter

Episode 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