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 E
