About this episode
In this special live episode of Journey to Joy Live, we’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with purpose, power, and JOY — recorded in front of a live audience in Cincinnati!Dr. NJoy is joined by special guest Dr. Anisa Shomo, family physician and author of Health Is Love, for a powerful conversation about the deep connections between our physical and mental health. Together, they explore how chronic stress, grief, and emotional burnout show up in our bodies — and how reclaiming joy can be one of the most radical tools of healing.This episode also honors the dual book launch of The NJoyNAL: A Journal and Therapy Companion Using the INSPIRE Joy Method by Dr. NJoy and Health Is Love by Dr. Shomo.In this episode, we discuss:How grief impacts both mental and physical healthThe science behind joy as medicineCreating sustainable wellness routines that protect your peaceHow to honor your emotional truth without abandoning joyWhy Black women deserve softness, stillness, and space to breatheWhether you’re navigating burnout, grief, or just trying to reclaim your glow — this conversation is a reminder that joy isn’t optional. It’s necessary.Resources Mentioned:The NJoyNAL – www.drnjoylife.comHealth Is Love by Dr. Anisa Shomo – www.healthislove.co Connect with us: Follow Dr. NJoy on Instagram: @Dr.NJoy.Life Visit: www.drnjoylife.comFollow Dr. Anisa Shomo on Instagram: @healthislove.co & @anisa@shomoListen + Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Pandora | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio
