Journey To Joy Live

Doing Everything Right, But Still Pre-Diabetic? How to Get Your Joy & Health Back

Doing Everything Right… But Still Pre-Diabetic? How to Get Your Joy & Health Back You’re working out. You’re trying to eat better. You’re doing “all the things.” So why is your body still waving a red flag? This week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m joined by Malica Ahmad, author & health coach for women 40+, and we’re talking about what many women overlook — the power of releasing sugar. In this episode, we unpack: - Why your workout isn’t the whole story - How sugar quietly impacts your energy, mood, and blood sugar - The connection between metabolic health and mental clarity - Practical, real-life steps to begin releasing sugar for good Because joy requires energy — and your 80-year-old self deserves strength, not recovery. Looking for a phenomenal Health Coach? Check out Malica at www.malicanahmad.com or IG @malicanahmad

Joy Is a Team Sport: The Village Behind the Brand

Joy Is a Team Sport: The Village Behind the Brand Nobody told you joy was a solo mission — so why are you carrying it alone? This milestone episode gets real about what it actually takes to protect your mental health and sustain your joy. Spoiler alert: it takes a village. By the Joy Bundle featuring the NJoyNAL + Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss on DrNJoyLife.com on sale for a limited time during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Ep 149: ADHD or Burnout: You're Not Distracted, You're Overloaded

ADHD or Burnout? You’re not distracted — you’re overloaded. So many high-achieving women are walking around thinking they have a focus problem… when what they actually have is a capacity problem. This week on Journey to Joy Live, as we begin Mental Health Awareness month, I’m joined by Breanna Perry, LCSW of Rooted Swan Wellness, LLC, and we’re breaking down: - The difference between ADHD symptoms and burnout - Why chronic stress can mimic executive dysfunction - How overload impacts your brain, motivation, and productivity - What to do when you’re mentally exhausted but still expected to perform If you’ve been saying, “Why can’t I focus?” This conversation might change the question to: “What am I carrying that’s too heavy?” Looking for a therapist? Check out Breanna Perry, LCSW at www.rootedswanwellness. com and follow on IG @rootedswanwellness Most insurances accepted!

Ep 148: You're Not Lazy, You're Mentally Exhausted

You used to laugh easier. Move lighter. Show up fuller. Now you're just going through the motions — and you can't figure out why. In this episode, Dr. NJoy takes you on a journey through the real story of mental exhaustion: how you got here, what it's actually doing to you from the inside, the lies that have kept you running on empty, and what it truly looks and feels like to come back to yourself. In This Episode: * How mental exhaustion builds silently — and why it's never just "one bad day" * The invisible weight our community carries and why the "stay strong" expectation is costing us more than we know * What emotional numbness, joy depletion, and losing yourself actually feel like — named honestly, without a checklist * The 3 lies that have kept you pushing through when you should have been pausing * What returning to yourself really looks like — not a framework, but a feeling * Why choosing rest is one of the most powerful ways to take control of your mental wellbeing * When and why to reach out for professional support — and why it's a power move, not a weakness Get you NJoyNAL and Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss at www.DrNJoyLife.com or on Amazon.

Ep 147: They're Not Difficult, They're Toxic

Are the people in your life lifting you up — or quietly stealing your joy? If you've been feeling drained, anxious, or like you've lost yourself, it's time to look closer at who's in your circle. In this episode, I break down exactly how to recognize the toxic relationship signs you may be overlooking — and give you a clear, practical 5-step framework to stop letting toxicity steal your joy and start Living In Full Empowerment. In This Episode: * The critical difference between "difficult" and truly toxic — and why naming it is your first act of empowerment * 7 signs toxicity is quietly stealing your joy right now * Why so many in our community normalize toxic patterns — and how to break the cycle * Dr. NJoy's 5-Step Framework: from naming the problem to choosing yourself without guilt * Exact boundary language you can use TODAY to protect your peace * How to NJoy LIFE even when you can't fully remove toxic people from your world