16 OTT 2024 · They say life is a marathon, not a sprint, so today on the podcast, we’re going the extra mile by bringing you an episode all about running and how it can help you build endurance – physically and mentally. So, if you’re ready to go the distance and find your stride, lace up and get ready to hear from today’s trailblazing guest, Dr. Nina Joy Mena. Dr. Mena, known as Dr. NJoy, is an Atlanta-based community psychiatrist, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker who is passionately dedicated to addressing mental health issues and reducing the stigma of mental illness within the Black community. An avid runner, she has completed 32 half marathons and 9 full marathons, including 4 international races, finding running to be her personal form of therapy. Dr. Njoy and I chatted about how to get started with running, the role of running clubs as a form of community for runners, and the science behind the “runners-high” that can make running so beneficial to our mental and physical health. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements https://www.theraceuc.com/ https://blackgirlsrun.com/ https://www.blackmarathoners.org/ Grab your copy of https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/ Where to Find Dr. NJoy https://www.drnjoylife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.njoy.life/ https://www.facebook.com/people/NJoy-LIFE/100092540237027/?mibextid=ZbWKwL https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-joy-live/id1729701129 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD6KG6T7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VGQ5Z4PMI5EL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HuFuzdVhiZDS1BU2sSR4dw.pHz8ch1lJmOz9Hr4yWeQQCWn7Fz7THnTMdzwqpQ5Pjo&dib_tag=se&keywords=njoynal&qid=1723759726&sprefix=njoynal%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 Stay Connected Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/ Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis Associate Producer: Zariah TaylorSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.