It's time to reflect on the past and look toward the future in this special episode of Cup Of Joy.Cup of Joy has been your go-to source for fresh, funny, and heartfelt insight to help you navigate the ups and downs of work and life for 63 e...

Most of us seek medical advice once we’re already experiencing uncomfortable symptoms. Aside from that, we may see our primary care doctor once a year for a quick 20-minute check-up. With this limited and overburdened healthcare system, it’s...

Have you been thinking about turning your side hustle into a full-time thing? Self-employment is more popular than ever, but making that leap to working for yourself can present challenges, financial and otherwise.  Dr. Jo...

From Valentine's Day flowers to not seeing the bride-to-be until she walks down the aisle, to the commitment of "death do us part,” we all know that traditions in love never end. But is it possible that these love traditions present potentia...

No one knows burnout like the medical world. Long before the pandemic brought this issue to the forefront of the public eye, healthcare workers have faced the many challenges of high-stakes, front-line work.Dr. Joy a...

If you’ve consulted a professional about losing weight, you’ve probably been told some version of “eat less and move more.” While this advice seems logical enough, it can actually do more harm than good.Join Dr. Joy, Laine, and...

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the relationship between leaders and their employees is proven to be one of the biggest indicators of job satisfaction. Whether you’re in a love/hate relationship with your current supervisor, or you’re a...

It doesn’t happen often, but situations where your BFFs, you boo, you coworkers, and your family members are all in one place can be challenging to navigate.Join Dr. Joy and Laine for a conversation about the meeting place of a...

“Cup of Joy” began as conversations about life and work between two friends in the office. The idea of recording these conversations and releasing them publicly was an intimidating thought for both Dr. Joy and Laine. Today marks one year of ...

Life’s endless curveballs can really take a toll on our physical health. Today, we welcome Dwayne Hall to share his story of navigating breakups, financial challenges, and depression – and the effects of these stressors on his physical fitne...

Be it high turnover in your department, being forced into using a new system, or dealing with difficult coworkers, workplace-related issues can be stressful. For most of us, this is the elephant in the room and we either don’t talk about or ...

Whether you’re in it now or you’ve been in it in the past, we all have war stories from the dating scene.Some of us are season ticket holders, others of us like to pick one scary ride and just keep riding it. Join Dr. Joy and L...

Although a difficult topic, unfortunately, many men and women experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. Today’s conversation is in honor of those who have and in hopes of increasing awareness and supportive environments for ...

Most of us would admit we’re falling short when it comes to physical health. We know that being busy with work, family, and the many other hats we wear explains a significant portion of the struggle. Further, new diets, new research, and con...

Gone are the days where women could not open a bank account without the signature of their spouse. Although gender equality has opened the door to improved financial status for women, our relationship to money and wealth creates new barriers...

We’ve grown accustomed to putting ourselves last on our to-do lists and tolerating relationships that do not honor our needs. As women, we are taught to put our families and our relationships first, and many of us don’t know what it looks li...

You’ve probably heard “PMS” used as an excuse for bad moods or irritability. But what are the biological realities behind our emotional ups and downs?Join Dr. Joy and Laine for a conversation about understanding the impact of b...

You’ve probably heard “PMS” used as an excuse for bad moods or irritability. But what are the biological realities behind our emotional ups and downs?Join Dr. Joy and Laine for a conversation about understanding the impact of b...

Beyond the fact that sex is still a taboo discussion for women, there is a lack of information out there about what we can do to improve our sexual health. Shame keeps many of us from even considering that our sexual health is an important p...

Sexism in the workplace is known and commonly discussed.

The idea that our spouses/partners should “complete” us seems romantic in theory, but this can often lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics. Likewise, “couple identities” within our romantic partnerships cause many of us to feel as if our i...

Time has flown by and we’re already a couple months into 2023. At the beginning of the year, many of us spent time setting intentions, goals, or resolutions for personal and professional improvement. It’s time to revisit and check in on thos...

Impactful life experiences change the way we see the world around us and our place in it. Many fail to realize that even seemingly insignificant life experiences impact our “truths.”Join Dr. Joy and Laine for a conversational a...

If you’re lucky enough to be able to pause for a minute, you’ve probably noticed you’re literally always looking at a screen. Work and life converge and intertwine through technology in a way that ultimately puts many of us in a situation in...

Perhaps the most polarizing American holiday, the day of love also seems to be widely hated. Couples feel pressure to make the day extra special, singles are bombarded with reminders of their single-ness, and all of us are expected to spend ...