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The Joi of Social Work Podcast was born as a result of its creator Joi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Bronx, now living in Atlanta, GA, being hit with tragedy in 2009, 2011 & 2017; with the deaths of her father, mother & boyfriend. Joi's friends encouraged her to tell her story through comedy as she uses humor as a coping mechanism. It wasn't until a friend presented her with a microphone & computer that podcasting became a thought.
Joi has also taken her story of life after loss and the importance of mental health care; especially in Black and Brown communities and shares it with listeners. Joi and her guests always keeps it real, honest & authentic on The Joi of Social Work Podcast!
Joi has also taken her story of life after loss and the importance of mental health care; especially in Black and Brown communities and shares it with listeners. Joi and her guests always keeps it real, honest & authentic on The Joi of Social Work Podcast!
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We have reached the end of Joi's recovery journey... well at least this part! After almost 8 weeks, Joi is feeling almost back to herself and is ready to get back to the routines that help keep her healthy - physically and mentally. Thank you for listening and for your support during this time!!!
We made it to week 5 of Joi's recovery journey! Listen as she has her follow up appointment with her doctor about how she can try to handle her mood swings and abnormal feelings. Also is anyone else going through perimenopause or menopause and are you also miserable?
Week 4 was packed with working, prepping, peopling and fun! Shout out to Black women who will love on you & tell you to sit down!! As mentioned in the episode - Congratulations to @millennialswc for their 8th conference!
We are halfway through Joi's fibroid recovery and this week will discuss the things that have come up during weeks 2 and 3 of healing. As mentioned in this episode, get your copy of Holding Space for Me by Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson https://www.themedicalsocialworker.org/product/book3/. Follow her on IG @themedicalsocialworker.
Trigger Warning: episode contains discussion about suicidal ideations.
Coming home from the hospital and adjusting to post-op life have come with many physical and emotional changes. Asking for help isn't one of Joi's strongest qualities; but she has really had to use it during week 1 of recovery.
She's back... SORTA! Joi recently has undergone a Myomectomy to remove her fibroids. During this limited weekly series, she will discuss finding out her diagnosis to the roller coaster of recovery.
Well hello there! It has been a long time since we have chatted over here... let's catch up! 2024 has been an interesting one. Lots of endings, pauses and fresh starts. I am excited to see where 2025 takes me and I hope you too decide to lean in on your goals and achieve them! My word for the year is ME! I am focusing on Joi!
Have you been missing me? Make sure you check out Courageous Exchanges with Alex & Joi on YouTube and were you listen to podcasts. Follow us on IG @courageousexchanges.
Well hey y'all! 2023 has been some kind of year! Here is a quick recap of what has happened since we last spoke. Make sure you stay tuned for what is to come in 2024.
It has been a long time since we have last caught up with Joi! Post-tour life has been interesting with a mix of great and exciting things; as well as some challenges. In this episode she discusses potentially leaving Private Practice and how this work is exhausting to Black women.
Don't call it a comeback!!! Just a little update or whatever from Joi!
Coming to The Joi of Social Work Podcast Tour?
ATL Show - Friday, April 21
DMV Show - Saturday, April 22
NYC Show - Friday, April 28
Tickets can be purchased here - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-joi-of-social-work-podcast-tour-1703049
After 5 years; the time has come for The Joi of Social Work Podcast to end. We are forever grateful to those who have supported and listened over the years. Thank you for taking this journey with Joi! Please stay in touch by following her on IG @thejoiofsocialwork.
Stay tuned for Tour information!
This is the 2nd to last episode of The Joi of Social Work Podcast! And we are talking about DATING!!!!
Dating has been a topic that has come up a few times on this podcast. From Joi not being interested in it at the start of this podcast to feeling the most hopeful about it in years; here goes a conversation about it between Joi and her Social Work Sisters Tiyanna, LCSW (@tspeaksnyc) and Tabatha, LMSW (@the4airproject).
Often times in the Black community, you hear therapists referred to as "The Lady"; especially when someone gets caught doing something they aren't supposed to be doing... you know cheating! On this episode Joi connected with Quinelle Hickman, LMFT & founder of Counseling to Comfort NYC (IG: @counselingtocomfort_nyc)to discuss what couples & family therapy can look like.
Looking for a therapist? Check out websites such as:
therapyforblackgirls.com
therapyforblackmen.org
latinxtherapy.com
atherapistlikeme.org
cliniciansofcolor.org
thelovelandfoundation.org
borishensonfoundation.org
Being an entrepreneur can feel rewarding & flexible. Yet also lonely & stressful. How do you manage taking care of yourself while also taking care of a business, clients & other expectations of life? On this episode Joi is joined by father, entrepreneur, owner of Opn & mental health advocate Dwight Peters (IG: @dwightlpeters/@get_opn). They discuss how being an entrepreneur can impact your mental health & some ways to combat it.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988. You don't have to do life alone!
Happy Holidays & see you in 2023!
This is the most personal episode to date... talking about career, grief and goals are easy compared to this.
In this episode Joi reflects on wanting more... and by more, to truly live a good life. The first step of that is being honest about what you want and what that means to YOU! Next add or subtract things from your life that do or do not go with the life you see for yourself. After that; do the work to get it! What you want is not too large! Unrealistic! Too much! Baby, it probably is more basic than you think! Get it! Do it!
What if you f***ed around & found out what life was like if you focused on the 8 Dimensions of Wellness? If your emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental & financial wellness were at a 10/10... what would your life look & feel like? How does it feel thinking that could be your reality? Do you embrace it? Are you scared? In this episode Joi rates where she is with each dimension.
So often we give sooooo much of ourselves to our jobs, family, friends and relationships that there isn't much to give to ourselves. What about if you gave to yourself first? What about if you did things that only benefited you? How do you think you would feel? Maybe a little guilty. But could you also possibly feel refreshed, happier or have more energy? You are your longest relationship... you matter too!
Some of us are blocked from our greatness because of ourselves! Someone might have told us we couldn't have it, it didn't make sense or that it wasn't realistic and we believed them. Or we told ourselves it was too much or too hard and also believed that. In this episode Joi makes a commitment to herself to have the life she envisions. What about you? What does your future you look like? What do they do? What are they like?
Thank you for helping The Joi of Social Work Podcast in reaching #3 of the Top 40 Social Work Podcasts!!!!
On this episode Joi vents about dating life and expectations. Do you think she is asking for too much? Are her expectations too high? She also discusses the 21 day feelings check in she will be doing away. Are you intentional about checking in and acknowledging your feelings?
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Hi Joi❤Started listening to you aaannnd to be honest I'm hooked. love listening to your podcasts. 1st thing in the morning and last thing at night. Love hearing your stories your, your struggles, good and bad moments. Thank you for being soo open and sharing your journey with us. Looking forward in continuing to hear about you, your life your thoughts, your life.❤xx
keep it up, Joi! super inspired!