What Is Your Definition of Joy and Success

My Testimony: Be Your Own Advocate

In this deeply personal episode of Wellness Wednesday on Ask The Good Doctor, Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire opens up about her unexpected journey through a series of health challenges that began following a dental procedure and evolved into a powerful lesson in resilience, advocacy, and healing. Dr. Brookshire shares the complications she faced, including nerve damage, multiple surgeries, and the emotional and physical toll of navigating recovery. Through her candid storytelling, she emphasizes the importance of listening to your body, asking questions, advocating for your health, and surrounding yourself with a strong support system during difficult times. The conversation also highlights the role of mindset, faith, holistic healing approaches, and self-awareness in reclaiming health and wellness. With honesty, vulnerability, and encouragement, Dr. Brookshire reminds listeners that healing is not always linear, but persistence, positivity, and self-advocacy can make all the difference on the journey back to wholeness. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.

What Is Your Definition of Joy and Success

In this episode of Wellness Wednesday on Ask The Good Doctor, Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire sits down with Ella Britton Gibson for an inspiring conversation about navigating life transitions, reclaiming joy, and redefining success on your own terms. Ella shares insights from her six-week program, Your Next, which is designed to help high-achieving women move through personal and professional pivots with greater clarity, intention, and alignment. Together, they explore the importance of self-care, emotional wellness, and the difference between “good carrying” and “bad carrying” — examining how the things we choose to carry can either support our growth or weigh us down. The conversation encourages women to reconnect with what truly brings them joy, embrace more expansive thinking, and take intentional steps toward the life they desire. Filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical perspective, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth often begins when we give ourselves permission to evolve. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.

The Cost of Emotional Suppression

In this episode of Ask The Good Doctor, Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire sits down with celebrity life coach Neycha for a powerful and honest conversation about emotional avoidance, vulnerability, and the impact unaddressed emotions can have on mental and physical well-being. Together, they explore how society often encourages surface-level interactions while discouraging deeper emotional expression and authentic connection. The discussion highlights the importance of creating safe spaces for honest dialogue, the role vulnerability plays in healing, and why seeking professional support is sometimes necessary for navigating life’s emotional challenges. Dr. Brookshire and Neycha also discuss the powerful connection between the mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing that emotional wellness is essential to overall health. The conversation further examines the unique role women often play in shaping emotional health within families and communities, encouraging listeners to prioritize meaningful conversations, self-awareness, and intentional healing. This episode is a reminder that true wellness begins when we stop avoiding what we feel and start creating space to process, heal, and grow. Find more shows like this on.

Grief, Healing, and the Search for Truth

In this episode of Ask the Good Doctor, Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire sits down with podcaster and journalist Caroline Chang for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation centered on grief, healing, and personal transformation. Caroline shares her journey following the loss of her children and how that experience reshaped her perspective on health, wellness, and the importance of spiritual connection. The discussion explores how moments of profound loss can lead to deeper questioning, renewed purpose, and a desire to seek understanding beyond conventional paths. Together, they examine themes of awareness, advocacy, and holistic approaches to health, as well as the importance of making informed decisions and engaging in open dialogue around complex and often sensitive topics. This episode offers a space for reflection, conversation, and consideration of different perspectives on health and healing. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.

The Work Within: Healing, Truth, and Transformation

In this powerful episode of Ask the Good Doctor, Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire sits down with transformational coach T-Que Winning for a deep and honest conversation about emotional healing, self-awareness, and the work required to build healthier relationships. Together, they explore the impact of unresolved childhood and adult wounds, and how those experiences often shape how we show up in our personal and professional lives. T-Que Winning breaks down the importance of doing the “inner work”—confronting hidden truths, improving communication, and embracing vulnerability as a pathway to growth. This episode highlights the role of transformational coaching in helping individuals move beyond surface-level change and into lasting healing and fulfillment. From understanding emotional triggers to developing stronger self-awareness, this conversation offers practical insight for anyone ready to do the work and evolve. If you’re serious about growth, this episode challenges you to look inward—and take action. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.