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"

Are you working hard but feeling disconnected from what once fueled you?

It might be time for a Career Reset — not to start over, but to realign your work with your joy. This week on Journey to Joy Live, I sit down with Laura E. Knights, LCSW , CEO of Knights Consulting and Founder of Black Woman Leading, to talk about what it really means to:

-Recognize when you’ve outgrown a role or routine

- Heal from professional burnout

-Realign your career with your values and vision

-Reconnect your purpose to your peace

Because success without joy isn’t alignment — it’s exhaustion.

It’s time to redefine what thriving looks like in work and in life.

Special Guest: Laura Knights, CEO Knights Consulting & Founder Black Woman Leading

@lauraeknights @blackwomanleading

www.knightsconsultinggroup.com | www.blackwomanleading.com

Download your free copy of the Career Reset Kit at https://blackwomanleading.com/career-reset-kit/

Learn about the Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference + Retreat http://www.bwlretreat.com/

New year. Same you — but lighter, clearer, and ready to begin again without burning out.

This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re talking about The Joy Reset — how to move into a new season with peace instead of pressure. Because you don’t need a new you — you need a renewed you.

Because joy doesn’t come from doing it all — it comes from learning when to pause, breathe, and begin again.

Get your Joy Bundle at www.drnjoylife.com which includes The NJoyNAL and the Inspire Joy for the Wife Mom Boss: Balancing It All Without Losing Yourself.

This Christmas, let’s talk about the greatest gift of all — presence.

In the middle of wrapping paper, holiday pressure, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to miss the quiet joy of simply being.

But peace doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from presence.

Join me for a special Christmas Day episode of Journey to Joy Live as we reflect on:

How to slow down and be fully here this holiday season

Finding joy in moments, not material things

Reconnecting with gratitude, peace, and purpose

Joy isn’t just a mood — it’s a mindset, a movement, and a form of healing. This week on Journey to Joy Live, I’m joined by Dr. La’Shonda Lane-Gammell, CEO of Dreams and Visions and founder of H.E.A.L., to talk about what it really means to heal your mind and spirit for lasting joy. We’ll unpack:

-Why joy is more than a fleeting feeling

-How mental & spiritual alignment create real wellness

-Practical steps to H.E.A.L. — Holistically Evolve, Align & Live.

Find Dr. La'Shonda at www.dreamsandvisionsatl.com

Purchase her Healing Reflections 30-Day Journal at healwithdrlashonda.com

IG: @healwithdrlashonda

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, even when you’ve earned every bit of your success?

This week on Journey to Joy Live, we’re exposing one of the biggest joy-stealers of all — Imposter Syndrome.

I’m joined by Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, psychologist, executive coach, and imposter syndrome expert, for a powerful conversation about:

The root causes of self-doubt and perfectionism

How imposter feelings show up in work, relationships, and leadership

And, most importantly, how to reclaim your confidence, peace, and joy

Episode 128: “Imposter Syndrome: The Lie That Steals Our Joy”

Thursday, December 11th at 7 PM EST

Watch live on Facebook or Instagram @Dr.NJoy.Life

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, YouTube, iHeartRadio, or Amazon Music

Because you’re not a fraud — you’re proof that perseverance, purpose, and preparation can coexist with vulnerability.

Find Dr. Lisa @drorbeaustin

www.dynamictransitionsllp.com