Loving the skin you’re in.
If you’re interested in learning to use joy to help shape the world for you and those around you listen to my guest Dr Meena Julapalli, a pediatric dermatologist, founder of Bluebird Dermatology & Chief Joyologist at The Joyful Path.
She has a passion for providing comprehensive care that acknowledges and supports the physical aspects of her patients’ skin conditions, & the social and emotional needs of her patients as well.
She believes that when children and families affected by skin disease have a space and community where they feel loved and supported, it empowers and transforms them in profound and life-changing ways.
Meena shares how taking a compassionate and joy-filled approach to children and their families emotional and social health, has a huge impact on the capacity of their bodies to heal better.
She shows us how to take a holistic approach to our healing so that we may feel more hopeful and experience more joy along the way.
Dr. Meena's journey teaches us that true healing comes from addressing both internal and external factors, combining traditional medicine with holistic approaches. Her transformation from a conventional dermatologist to a "Chief Joyologist" shows how embracing joy can revolutionise both personal and professional life.
Brave New Girl- How to Be Fearless.
10 Actionable Steps for a better future.
1. Start Each Day with Gratitude - Don't get out of bed until you feel grateful for existence, making joy your baseline state
2. Create Community Connections - Seek out others who share similar experiences to remind yourself you're not alone in your struggles
3. Practice Mindful Breathing - Use heart-centered breathing techniques to shift energy and emotional states
4. Reframe Your Story - Transform your narrative from one of limitation to one of possibility, like Meena's young patient who turned her eczema story into empowerment
5. Embrace Play and Curiosity - Actively seek new experiences and learning opportunities, keeping your sense of wonder alive
6. Focus on the Present Moment - Instead of waiting for future healing, find ways to experience joy and wholeness now
7. Nurture Your Inner Child - Maintain connection with childlike qualities of curiosity, wonder, and awe
8. Use Food as Medicine - Recognise the healing power of nourishing food and its connection to emotional well-being
9. Serve Others - Find joy through helping others, remembering that service can be a source of personal healing
10. Create Safe Spaces - Foster environments where people feel seen, heard, and understood
Joy isn't the absence of hardship but the foundation that helps us navigate life's challenges while staying connected to our innate healing abilities.
PS. Listen HERE to MEENA’S journey on BRAVE NEW GIRLS podcast to hear how she helps us create well beings on a well planet.
