In this episode, we get a life update from Joy since her hiatus. Plus, we have a conversation with Dr. Kourtney Bell on the myth of earning self-care, non-traditional forms of self-care, and balancing professional image with personal pursuits as a Psychotherapist and lifestyle blogger. Today she also shares what to do when the inner dialogue gets negative, choosing to be authentic, and her foray into sports statistics as a way to recharge.

We're about to get real cozy in this episode of Joyfully Black. Ever wonder why some of us toss and turn at night more than others? Dr. Dayna Johnson is dropping truths on why sleep isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity, especially in black and brown communities. We're talking night owls, early birds, and everyone in between getting shafted on shuteye and how it's messing with our health big time. Plus, we'll share tips on beating those sleep-stealing villains like insomnia and sleep apnea, with tricks to turn your bedroom into a dreamland. So plug in, unwind, and let's get to the bottom of catching those Z's for a change.

Resources

• The Quest for Sleep documentary
• The Nap Ministry
• Sleep clinics in your area

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In today's episode, our guest has always had a way with words, which was an asset in her over 20-year corporate marketing career at Fortune 100 companies. She is now living her brand story and helping professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses write theirs. Her own brand story has a plot twist - she’s also a mixologist, completing bartending school in 2019. If you're contemplating the next step, this is the episode for you.

What To Listen For:

• How to pick the one or two things you want to do
• How to effectively plan your pivot
• How to pivot planning can soften the whiplash of transition
• What’s in Lynn’s self-care tool-box?
• Books, resources, and podcasts of people who have overcome challenging scenarios

Resources

• Finding Me by Viola Davis
• We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
• Believing Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels
• The Year of Yes, Shonda Rhymes

Connect with Lynn

• Website
• LinkedIn
• IG: @thelynnestokes

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