FIRST, BE SURE TO WATCH PART 1 IN ORDER * THERE ARE 4 SHORT CLIPS On February 10, 2021 I received the second Maderna COVID-19 Vaccination. This brief video documents my experience. While I did have some soreness at the injection site with the first vaccine I was not physically ill or tired; my experience with the second vaccine was different.  

Be sure to watch Part I to see why I elected to be vaccinated as an African American female Doctor of Psychology in spite of warranted fears. (This is NOT a live vaccine, there is no COVID-19 in the vaccines.) Visit: www.cdc.gov for facts about COVID-19 and @blackdoctorscovid19consortium to increase knowledge about African Americans dying in disproportionate numbers Stay inspired with, @TheJoyofLiveTV_Podcast on YouTube/FB/IG & addsomejoytoyourlife.blogspot.com __________________________________________________________________________ What to expect with Part I: Come with me on a 5-day journey documenting reasons as to why I chose, as a female, African American Doctor of Psychology to get the COVID-19 vaccination. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 🤣😂 Laugh, cry and experience Dr. Joy’s account regarding horrific & historic medical experimentation of Black people in America which makes us skeptical about vaccinations. Hear about the #mississippihealthproject created & implemented by women of #AlphaKappaAlpha Sorority, Inc. and Dr. Joy’s reaction to an African American Nurse with decades of experience in her field who has recently lost 14 loved ones to COVID-19. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📚 🔬 Read, research, stay informed! Scientists vaccinated #polio #smallpox & the #spanishflu I am ready to get rid of #COVID19 too 😷 #DrJoy ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 💃🏾☀️Be inspired. There’s a special surprise including a memorable guest star from the 80’s 🤣 #dance ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Celebrate Life, Increase #SelfEsteem #DailyTips #Affirmations #mentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthawareness Re-establishing SelfLove in a GlobalPandemic #AloneTogether #PositiveSelfTalk #Compassion #Empowerment #Calm #Balance #Meditation #Encouragement #KindnessMatters #Joy #AnxietySupport Releasing #Guilt & #Shame

Come with me on a 5-day journey documenting reasons why I chose, as a female, African American Doctor of Psychology to get 

the COVID-19 vaccination

PART 1/4

* THERE ARE 4 SHORT VIDEOS.  SCROLL DOWN & WATCH IN ORDER.

 

 (This is NOT a live vaccine, there is no COVID-19 in the vaccines.)

 

Visit: www.cdc.gov for facts about COVID-19 and

@blackdoctorscovid19consortium to increase knowledge about African Americans dying in disproportionate numbers

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🤣😂 Laugh, cry and experience Dr. Joy’s account regarding horrific & historic medical experimentation of Black people in America which makes us skeptical about vaccinations. Hear about the #mississippihealthproject created & implemented by women of #AlphaKappaAlpha 

Sorority, Inc. and Dr. Joy’s reaction to an African American Nurse with decades of experience in her field who has recently lost 14 loved ones to COVID-19.

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📚 🔬 Read, research, stay informed! Scientists vaccinated #polio #smallpox & the #spanishflu 

I am ready to get rid of #COVID19 too 😷 #DrJoy

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☀️Be inspired. There’s a special surprise including a memorable guest star from the 80’s 🤣 #dance

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PART 3/4

PART 4/4

Follow: @thejoyoflifetv_podcast IG/FB/You Tube & www.addsomejoytoyourlife.blogspot.com

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Celebrate Life, Increase #SelfEsteem #DailyTips #Affirmations #mentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthawareness Re-establishing SelfLove in a GlobalPandemic #AloneTogether #PositiveSelfTalk #Compassion #Empowerment #Calm #Balance #Meditation #Encouragement #KindnessMatters #Joy #AnxietySupport Releasing #Guilt & #Shame

 

On 1/18/21, Follow the 5-day Journey of why this female African American Doctor of Psychology decided to get the COVID-19 vaccination. (...it is NOT a live vaccine, there is no COVID-19 in the vaccines.) 

@blackdoctorscovid19consortium

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🤣😂 Laugh, cry and experience Dr. Joy’s account regarding horrific & historic medical experimentation of Black people in America which makes us skeptical about vaccinations. Hear about the #mississippihealthprojectcreated & implemented by women of #AlphaKappaAlpha and Dr. Joy’s reaction to an African American Nurse with decades of experience in her field who has recently lost 14 loved ones to COVID-19. 

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📚 🔬 Read, research, stay informed! Scientists vaccinated #polio #smallpox & the #spanishflu I am ready to get rid of #COVID19 too 😷 #DrJoy

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💃🏾☀️Be inspired. There will also be a surprise from a special guest star from the 80’s 🤣 #dance

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Video drops, Jan. 18, 2021 @thejoyoflifetv_podcast IG/FB/You Tube & www.addsomejoytoyourlife.blogspot.com⠀#blackdoctorscovid19consortium 

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CELEBRATE LIFE!  Increase #SelfEsteem #DailyTips #Affirmations#mentalhealthmatters#blackmentalhealthawareness Re-establishing SelfLove in a GlobalPandemic  #AloneTogether#PositiveSelfTalk #Compassion#Empowerment #Calm #Balance#Meditation #Encouragement#KindnessMatters #Joy#AnxietySupport Releasing #Guilt & #Shame

Episode 6 🌺 How to Strengthen A Major Brain Region with Meditation 🙏🏾

 The Joy of Life TV Podcast - Episode 6 🌺 How to Strengthen a Major Brain Region with Meditation.          GOAL ➡️ To Feel Better Waaaay More of the Time ▶️ Quick Video

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Tune in for our Joyful Tip to find out what scientists say =  the #1 Brain Changer & also a Tool to Reduce Feelings of Loneliness 

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Dr. Joy is hosting breakout rooms & presenting, “How to Strengthen 9 Major Brain Regions with Meditation” at the Virtual #HBCUsummitSeries hosted by #AlphaKappaAlphaSororityInc #FarWesternRegion #HBCU Representative 💕💚 Nicole Ford (IG = @nikslife08) on November 21st & 28th and December 12th & 19th 2020. See you there. 📚 💡 😊

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🌺 The Joy of Life TV Podcast, your safe space for inspiration. Increase self-esteem & add some joy to your life. Wishing you #Love #Joy #Peace & overall, #Kindness 

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#SelfEsteem #DailyTips #Allowing #AloneTogether #PositiveSelfTalk #Compassion #Empathy #Empowerment #Calm #Meditation #ParietalLobe #Encouragement #Wellness #MentalHealth #Joy #BeYourself #AnxietySupport #Releasing #Guilt & #Shame Re-establishing #SelfLove in a #GlobalPandemic

Episode 5 🌺 How to Calm Anxiety, RIGHT NOW (3 minute video)

3 things (+ 1 more) that you can do right now to calm your anxiety.  Follow @thejoyoflifetv_podcast your safe space for inspiration 🌺

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LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW Increase self-esteem & add some joy to your life on FB, IG, YouTube & www.addsomejoytoyourlife.blogspot.com

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Wishing you #Love #Joy #Peace & above all, #Kindness

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#SelfEsteem #DailyTips #Affirmations #Thoughts #AloneTogether #PositiveSelfTalk#Compassion #Empathy #Empowerment #Calm #Balance #Meditation #Encouragement #Wellness #MentalHealth #ContemplatingGoodness #KindnessMatters #Affirmations #Joy #DrJoy #BeYourself #FeelBetterNow #Releasing #Guilt #Shame Re-establishing #SelfLove in a #GlobalPandemic

Episode 4 🌺 Contemplating Goodness

50 Quick Seconds of Inspiration; What about all of the good things you’ve done? Let’s contemplate that today. Feel Better Now * You Deserve It

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LIKE/SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW @thejoyoflifetv_podcast your safe space for inspiration on FB, Instagram & YouTube. www.addsomejoytoyourlife.blogspot.com

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Increase self-esteem & add some joy to your life. Wishing you #Love #Joy #Peace & above all, #Kindness

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Episode 3 🌺 “AFFIRMATIONS” @TheJoyofLifeTV_Podcast

Tune in now / Learn: • 4 Tips, 4 affirmations + ways scientific research proves why positive self-talk matters • Relax, don’t set yourself up for feeling like a failure, decrease your stress level; who could we show up as if 

we were less stressed? • Aspirations, we are what we’re going to be if we’re not actively working towards change • Affirmations to reframe thoughts about being unemployed • The only difference between you and anyone experience homelessness • Create Your Own & Practice 4 Affirmations together with Dr. Joy and stick with them for at least 40 days • + more ... ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Topic = Affirmations on our "Recreate Normal & Re-Center Series" @TheJoyofLifeTV_Podcast IG / FB https://youtube.com/user/EmpressJoy11 & www.addsomejoytoyourlife.blogspot.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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#SelfEsteem #DailyTips #Affirmations #Thoughts #AloneTogether #PositiveSelfTalk#Compassion #Empathy #Empowerment #Calm #Balance #Meditation #Encouragement #Wellness #MentalHealth #KindnessMatters #Affirmations #Joy #DrJoy #BeYourself Releasing #Guilt #Shame Re-establishing #SelfLove in a #GlobalPandemic

@TheJoyofLifeTV_Podcast 🌺 Episode 2 - How to create HOME/WORK/LIFE Balance 

Please STOP ✋🏾 adding to our TO DO lists, we have enough to do + how we respond with our actions/reactions when feeling overwhelmed...& more

🌺 Episode 2 - HOME/WORK/LIFE Balance - Stop adding to our to do lists & what to do instead - Technique for To Do Lists - Habits & Thoughts - Establishing clear boundaries with our kids in a pandemic - Freeing ourselves from how it should look - Creating more space to be ourselves and Moms, Girrrrl don't let ideals of perfection steal your joy & more ... Enjoy on blogspot.com & @TheJoyofLifeTV_Podcast  on IG / FB / Youtube⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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The Joy of Life TV Podcast, your safe space for inspiration. Increase self-esteem & add some joy to your life. Wishing you #Love #Joy #Peace & above all, #Kindness 

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The Magical Effects of Smiling (How Smiling Affects the Brain)
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Did you know that each time we smile a release of neuropeptides which work toward fighting off stress is activated?  Neuropeptides are very small molecules which allow our neurons to communicate.  They send messages to our bodies when we are excited, depressed, happy, sad, etc.
Our feel good chemicals, serotonin, dopamine and endorphins are released every time we smile.
When we smile, the serotonin which is released acts as an anti-depressant and endorphins act as natural pain relievers; our heart rate and blood pressure decreases and our bodies relax.

A wise saying states that smiling is contagious.  Research indicates that this statement is true.  The cingulate cortex region of our brains is responsible for our facial expressions.  Since it is an unconscious, automatic response area, research shows that when others smile at us our brains mimic their behavior.  In this way, smiling creates harmonious relationships and allows senders and receivers to release calming & natural feel-good chemicals in our brains; it also activates the reward centers.  Smiling makes us more attractive and as research indicates smiling also helps us live longer, happier and healthier lives.

Wishing you Wellness,
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman

Nothing Compares to You - Literally

Be sure to ask self-esteem related questions on my, YouTube Channel: Joy of Life TV (EmpressJoy11)

Peace & Blessings, (video below)

At any given time there are about 7 billion human beings on the planet. Because there are so many of us, it can sometimes feel as though we aren't special even though we truly are. All of us are unique; in fact, none of us have the same fingerprints. Everyone has a different way to express and/or share gifts/talents. However, when we become inundated with social comparisons, especially upward comparisons, we can become trapped into thinking that everyone else has it better. These conflicting comparisons may equate to, "I'm not good enough" and other self-esteem crushing thoughts which can lead to negative behaviors and feelings of shame and guilt or sadness.

With the prevalence of social media, self-esteem can be affected both positively and negatively as outlined through, social comparison theory which summarizes two comparison theories; upward and downward. Upward comparisons occur when comparing ourselves to those we believe have more or are making out better in life which may aid in lowering self-esteem. Downward comparisons happen when comparing ourselves to people whom we believe are not doing as well in hopes of feeling better and/or increasing self-esteem.
If we could all pause for a moment, take a deep breath, find one thing in our lives that is going well and focus on it - our attention would shift from what does not feel good to, what is actually going well. As research has taught us, energy flows where attention goes. Doing this will free up mental space to release us from the imprisonment of mental chatter about what may appear to not be going well, unrealistic expectations, scary deadlines and so forth. Likewise, in these moments, we may be reminded that things actually do work out well for us, "too." Using this approach invites clarity as a spring board to move us from the current position back to the journey we set out on initially which will take us closer to the attainment of goals.

What if things are actually working in your favor? What if you were actually moving closer to your goals right now and the current situation you may be "moving through" is temporary and is simply an appearance right now? In flying from Los Angeles to Philadelphia annually for about consecutive 18 years, I can attest that while most landings were smooth, others were bumpy. We flew over water for hours and many times the turbulence was frightening. The airplanes took off from a long stretch of runway and landed on them as well. Thankfully, there was never a time when pilots vocalized over the speaker that they were just going to give up and turn around because the trip was taking too long or land wasn't in sight. In other words, our goals may sometimes seem insurmountable, at times things may seem so bumpy that we may want to give up however, we will never know if we do not try. My mother taught me a valuable lesson. She said that when setting a goal, "If you look at the whole picture it can seem overwhelming and make you want to get in the bed and go to sleep." My mom further stated that if the goal is broken down into achievable steps and completed in small pieces at a time, it will be done before you know it.

Nothing and no one else is you. No one compares to the beautiful and unique soul that you are, literally. It's okay to be yourself, everyone else is taken. After all, when could there possibly be a better time to believe in yourself? ...the time is now, right now. Remember that you are enough. I believe in you, join me.

Warmly,
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman/Self-Esteem Expert

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The Fuss About Fibroids < A Healing Remedy Which Worked For Us.

Peace & Love Beautiful People,

8/2/2020 UPDATE

..the blog below was written about fibroids in 2013; there are two updates.

1) I am happy to report that the fibroid did not return. 

2) Senator Kamala Harris has introduced a bill pertaining to uterine fibroids which you may read here:

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/07/9940953/kamala-harris-yvette-clarke-uterine-fibroids-bill 

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HAPPY 2013! Please consider this blog as a happy toast to your exuberant health in the New Year! After speaking with so many women who suffer from fibroids, I've decided to offer this blog in hopes of shedding light about a potential healing remedy which worked for me and a very close friend. Fibroids are referred to as non-cancerous tumors which may grow inside of a woman’s uterus, Western medicine offers no information regarding where they come from or how to cure them.


Disclaimer: As you well know, please do not substitute your physician’s advice for any information you read here. Follow your Doctor’s advice and find out if you have any food allergies prior to putting any of the home remedies listed here into action. We wish you the absolute best of health, in doing so, we assume no responsibility for any remedies you may try.


With that said, there have been many posts about operations women can undergo as well as surgical procedures we can have to manage not cure a fibroid condition. However, I have yet to discover any Western information which talks about the prevention of fibroids or non-invasive cures. For that matter, I’ve been advised that even if a woman experiences a procedure to rid fibroids, there is no guarantee that the tumors won’t return.

During an annual check-up, a Nurse Practitioner informed me that I had a fibroid. I was devastated, I knew of people who had them and had no idea what they really were or why all of a sudden one had planted itself in my uterus. She stated that as long as it didn’t bother me, I had nothing to worry about. Well the ‘not bothering me’ part didn’t even last two months. One day, I woke up with swollen glands and a slight nagging pain coming from the area where she had told me the fibroid was located. In the following days the pain worsened and then I begin to experience what I believed was the absolute worst that fibroids could bring. Oh, hell no I thought! So, being the scholarly Doctoral Student I am, I decided to conduct my own research in search of a cure. During this process, I interviewed loved ones and strangers and found that so many of us are suffering in silence with no real remedy at hand. Someone I know and love who is under the age of 25 has a physician who administered a shot which sent her body into early menopause in hopes of stopping the hundreds of fibroids in her uterus from continuing to grow. This was done only after the physician had lasered out over 100 fibroids from her uterus. Thankfully, the shot which must be administered every six months wears off because the first and only time she got the injection several clumps of her hair fell out.

As a student of Metaphysics, I pulled out one of my favorite books to discover what thoughts I could have been thinking which gave way to this dis-ease in my body. In the book entitled, “You Can Heal Your Life,” Author Louise L. Hay lists dis-eases along with the probable thoughts which cause them. For instance, (get ready for this) the book states that fibroids come from “a blow to the feminine ego.” …no, seriously. Well, that was all of the information I needed.

In my quest for a cure I recognized that the relationship I had been in was giving way to my feminine ego feeling bruised ~ no worries; I chose to think a new thought. I chose to fully forgive myself and totally change the nature of the relationship (He had to go). After reading about Eastern modalities, I confided in my Sorority Sister who told me that she, unlike the dozens upon dozens of women I had spoken with, had actually rid herself of fibroids by preparing and consuming a daily concoction for a few months. Upon receiving the diagnosis, she got an ultrasound where she could see the tumors in her uterus. After taking the remedy for about 2 -3 months she got another ultrasound and the tumors were gone, that was about 2 years ago. FREE AT LAST!!! I believed …I'm sure that you've heard the Proverb, “As a woman thinketh, so is she!” Who would have thought that I could have been holding any negative thoughts I had been experiencing in my womb? I meditate upon rising anyway so I chose to get frequent acupuncture and take the designated herbs as well as step up my affirmations, take vitamins regularly, and heal myself. After having suffered with this condition for about 2 months, I tweaked the recipe I was given and followed it every morning for about 2 months straight. I am super excited to tell you that my swollen abdomen went back to its regular size, and I feel back to normal. I haven’t taken the remedy in about 2 months and I feel fine. However, I have decided to add it back to my regimen at least 3 times per week beginning tomorrow for prevention and overall maintenance of good health. Therefore, I decided to let you all know what worked for us in hopes that it may work for you.

So, what did she say? What did we do? The recipe is below. I added something which the Greek Philosopher, Aristotle referred to as the greatest cure-all known to man ~ a teaspoon of apple-cider vinegar and a spoonful of honey.








Original Recipe:

Put the following ingredients in a glass:

1 cup of Beet Juice ($7.99 at Whole Foods, last about 3 days.)
¼ cup Organic Aloe Vera Juice ($9.00 at Whole Foods – last for weeks.)
1 – 2 tablespoons of Unsulphered Blackstrap Molasses (About $8.00 – last for weeks.)
One lemon
Enough Water to fill the Glass ~ drink immediately.


My Recipe:

(Upon waking – take 1-2 capfuls of Apple-Cider Vinegar & follow it with a healthy spoonful of Honey).

Put the following items in a blender:

5 – 6 sliced beets and about ¼ can of beet juice (Sliced canned beets at .99 cent store which lasts 2 – 3 days.)
3 tablespoon of Unsulphered Blackstrap Molasses.
1 whole capful of Aloe Vera Juice.
¾ glass of water (Preferably alkaline, spring, or filtered.)
Blend ingredients and drink immediately.

People have asked about the taste... I simply ask, what's more important? Is it the taste which you will experience for about 15 seconds per day or the possibility of experiencing vibrant health? ~ I invite you to ask yourself. ...if you do decide to try it, please let me know if it works for you!

Wishing You Radiant Health & An Abundance of Every Good Thing!

Warmly,
Joy Liani Hallman, M.A., P.P.S.C.
Doctoral Student of Education in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University, Los Angeles, CA.
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