Ep 157: What We Get Wrong About Joy: Three Years, 157 Episodes and One Surprising Truth

Ep 157: What We Get Wrong About Joy: Three Years, 157 Episodes and One Surprising Truth

What If Everything You've Been Told About Joy Is Wrong? Three years. 157 episodes. Countless conversations about mental health, healing, and resilience. As we celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Journey to Joy Live during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm sharing some of the biggest lessons I've learned about joy—and why so many of us keep chasing it in all the wrong places. - Why success doesn't guarantee joy - The biggest myth about happiness and well-being - How to protect your joy before burnout steals it - What 157 episodes have taught me about living well Because joy isn't something you find. It's something you practice. Visit www.DrNJoyLife.com for interest in medication management, or to purchase your NJoyNAL to help you balance your mental, physical, financial, social, and aspirational health. Get the Joy Bundle to include the "Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss" book.

Vacation Burnout Is Real Because Parenting Doesn't Take PTO

Let's be honest... Some of us came home from vacation needing another vacation. The flights were booked. The resort was beautiful. The memories were made. But if you traveled with kids, you already know: parenting doesn't clock out just because you're on PTO. This week on Journey to Joy Live, I'm getting real about the mental load of family vacations, why travel can leave parents more exhausted than refreshed, and how to protect your mental health when your normal routines, workouts, and self-care practices get disrupted. I'll talk about: - Why vacation burnout is real - The mental health impact of parenting overload - Grounding and gratitude when things don't go as planned - Finding joy even when the kids are cranky - How to return home restored instead of depleted Because sometimes the vacation isn't relaxing—but the memories are still worth making.

Ep 155: The Anxiety of Being “The Strong One”

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

Ep 154: Joy On Your Plate: Why 'Eat Less, Move More' is Failing Women

“Eat less, move more” is failing women — and it’s time we talk about it. Episode 154 of Journey to Joy Live is here, and I’m joined by Dr. Lauren Powell, MD, The Culinary Doctor®, to unpack why your metabolism isn’t broken — the advice is. We’re talking hormones, muscle mass, stress, sleep, and why food is medicine — especially for women over 35. This conversation bridges the exam room and the kitchen, giving you practical tools to support your metabolism, your mood, and your mental health. It’s not about will power. It’s about understanding your body. Let’s put joy back on your plate. Follow Dr. Lauren @drlaurenpowell and visit her website at www.drlaurenpowell.com Sign up for her Nourished Woman: Metabolic Health for Every Season of Life 3-Part Workshop taking place July 9, 16, 23 at 7PM EST at metabolichealthwithdrlauren.com

If You're Money Isn't Supporting Your Peace, It's Misaligned

What if wealth isn’t just about money — but about alignment, peace, and legacy? In this powerful episode of Journey to Joy Live, I sit down with Ashley D. Varnado, seasoned wealth management executive, strategist, and philanthropic leader, to explore the connection between financial wellness and overall well-being. After nearly two decades leading at the highest levels of corporate finance and stewarding multibillion-dollar portfolios, Ashley made a bold decision: she chose a “radical sabbatical” to realign her life, redefine success, and design a more intentional second half. We discuss: * Why wealth without well-being isn’t winning * The difference between financial success and financial alignment * What generational wealth looks like when paired with generational wellness * The courage it takes to pause, pivot, and protect your peace * How to begin building legacy with values at the center This conversation is about more than money. It’s about integration over imbalance, sustainability over status, and choosing a life that feels as good as it looks. Because financial health isn’t separate from mental health — it’s part of it. Find Ashley Varnado at www.theeashleyexchange.com and on social media platforms @theeashleyexchange. Her Book "Out of the Yazoo Clay" is on pre-order at her website today. Will be released July 1st.