You can fake a smile, but your body always tells the truth.

This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re going Behind the Smile to uncover the powerful connection between dental health and mental health.

I’m joined by Ria Sahara, DDS, Dentist and CEO of Gentle Dentistry of Newnan, to explore how our emotional well-being impacts our oral health — and how what’s happening in our mouths can reflect what’s happening in our minds.

Together, we’ll discuss:

-The stress–inflammation connection and how it affects your teeth and gums

- The emotional toll of dental anxiety, shame, and avoidance

- How self-care and oral care are deeply linked to confidence and joy

- Simple ways to nurture your smile and your mental health daily

Your smile is more than what you show — it’s how you feel.

Let’s talk about healing from the inside out.

Find Dr. Sahara at www.newnandental.com and @drriasahara

Ever felt like your mind just won’t shut off — like your brain is running hot from stress, exhaustion, or emotional overload?

This week on Journey to Joy Live, I'm diving deep into the science behind that feeling in “Brain on Fire: The Link Between Stress, Inflammation, and Mental Health.”

As a psychiatrist, I’m breaking down how stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it impacts your brain chemistry, your body, and your joy.

We’ll explore:

- What happens in your brain when stress turns chronic

- How inflammation fuels anxiety, depression, and brain fog

- Practical, science-backed ways to cool the fire and reset your peace

Because your brain isn’t broken — it’s overwhelmed. And with the right tools, you can calm your mind, heal your body, and reignite your joy.

Get your copy of the NJoyNAL at www.DrNJoyLife.com or Amazon!

Your “no” is not rejection, It’s protection.

This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re talking about the power of boundaries and the freedom that comes with protecting your peace.

Join me and my guest, Jen Fry, PhD (she/her) — social justice educator, speaker, and CEO of JenFryTalks — as we unpack:

-Why “no” is a complete sentence

-How to set boundaries without guilt

-What it means to choose yourself without apology

-And how protecting your energy can actually multiply your joy

Because saying yes to everything is often saying no to yourself — and your peace deserves protection.

Find Dr. Jen Fry at www.jenfrytalks.com and on IG @jenfrytalks

Purchase her book: "I Said No: How to Have A Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk"