Journey To Joy Live

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 signs that strength has turned into self-sacrifice and share practical ways to protect your peace without feeling guilty.Because being strong shouldn't mean carrying everything alone.Purchase your copy of "Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss: Balancing it All Without Losing Yourself" on www.DrNJoyLife.com

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 wellness and resilience.Because this month, we honor Black love as community care, Black healing as resistance, and Black joy as freedom.Contact Dr. Riana Elyse Johnson at TheEMBRaceProgram@gmailcom if you have a child(ren) between the ages of 10-14 and are in the Harlem area and interested in being a part of the EMBRace program (Engaging, Managing, and Bonding through Race)Find Dr. Riana Elyse Johnson on IG @rianaelyseVisit her website: www.rianaelyse.com

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 happening in our minds.Together, we’ll discuss:-The stress–inflammation connection and how it affects your teeth and gums- The emotional toll of dental anxiety, shame, and avoidance- How self-care and oral care are deeply linked to confidence and joy- Simple ways to nurture your smile and your mental health dailyYour smile is more than what you show — it’s how you feel.Let’s talk about healing from the inside out. Find Dr. Sahara at www.newnandental.com and @drriasahara

Your “no” is not rejection, It’s protection.This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re talking about the power of boundaries and the freedom that comes with protecting your peace.Join me and my guest, Jen Fry, PhD (she/her) — social justice educator, speaker, and CEO of JenFryTalks — as we unpack:-Why “no” is a complete sentence-How to set boundaries without guilt-What it means to choose yourself without apology-And how protecting your energy can actually multiply your joyBecause saying yes to everything is often saying no to yourself — and your peace deserves protection.Find Dr. Jen Fry at www.jenfrytalks.com and on IG @jenfrytalksPurchase her book: "I Said No: How to Have A Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk"

New year. Same you — but lighter, clearer, and ready to begin again without burning out.This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re talking about The Joy Reset — how to move into a new season with peace instead of pressure. Because you don’t need a new you — you need a renewed you.Because joy doesn’t come from doing it all — it comes from learning when to pause, breathe, and begin again.Get your Joy Bundle at www.drnjoylife.com which includes The NJoyNAL and the Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss: Balancing It All Without Losing Yourself.