Podcast Episodes

Ep 110: Mothering While Black, Brilliant, and Burned Out: A Mental Health Check-In

Season 1 Episode 110

Ep 110: Mothering While Black, Brilliant, & Burned Out: A Mental Health Check-In

Burnout isn’t just about being tired — it’s about losing yourself in the midst of being everything to everyone. In this…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 109: "We're Not Roommates, We're Married!" How To Rekindle Connection When You Feel Emotionally Distant

Season 1 Episode 109

Episode 109: "We’re Not Roommates, We’re Married!"

— How to Rekindle Connection When You Feel Emotionally Distant

Is your marriage starting to feel more like a co-living situation than a love story? Yo…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 108

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 communi…

Published on 5 months ago

Ep 107: More Than Skin Deep: Make-Up, Mental Health, and the Mask We Wear

Season 1 Episode 107

Journey to Joy Live Ep 107

"More Than Skin Deep: Make-Up, Mental Health & The Mask We Wear"

Is your beauty routine an act of self-love—or a mask you hide behind?

Join certified makeup artist Melanie Spr…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Ep 106: Joy Between The Sheets: Sex as Sefl-Care

Season 1 Episode 106

It's time to talk about the joy and health benefits of sex as a form of self-care!

We’re diving into why sexual wellness is a vital part of your mental and physical health, and we’re keeping it real.

I…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 105: Rest, Rage, & Radical Joy: Black Wellness In A World That Won't Let Us Breathe

Season 1 Episode 105

🎙️ Episode 105: Rest, Rage & Radical Joy — Black Wellness in a World That Won’t Let Us Breathe

with special guest Dr. Sierra Carter

📅 Aired: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

📍 Watch on drnjoylife.com/feed or…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 104: Joy Is My Type

Season 1 Episode 104

Dr. Pamela Larde, The Joy Researcher herself, is back on Journey to Joy Live!

We’re talking all things JOYFULLY SINGLE by Dr. Pamela Larde from embracing your wholeness to redefining joy outside of r…

Published on 6 months ago

Ep 103: This Is Your Brain On Oppression: The Science of Racial Trauma & The Fight For Joy

Season 1 Episode 103

This Is Your Brain on Oppression: The Science of Racial Trauma & the Fight for Joy

This Juneteenth, join me this Thursday, June 19th at 7PM for a powerful convo with Dr. Negar Fani, Clinical Neuropsyc…

Published on 6 months ago

Ep 102: The Last Straw: The Mental Load & Mental Health of Single Moms

Season 1 Episode 102

I’m sure you’ve seen the new Tyler Perry movie “Straw” starring Taraji P. Henson —it struck a serious chord. Single motherhood. Eviction. Trauma. A sick child. Racist cops. Mean bosses. Barely making…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 101: Why Can't I Just Be Happy? The Truth About Joy & What's Blocking It

Season 1 Episode 101

Ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just be happy?”

With special guest Dr. Ayo Gathing, Psychiatrist, Co-host of God Meets Therapy & powerhouse Wife Mom Boss, We’re breaking down what’s really standin…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago