In this episode of the Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with Dr. Joy Kong, MD — triple board-certified physician, stem cell specialist, educator, author, and founder of Chara Health USA — for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and the courage to never shrink your light.

Dr. Joy explains how ketamine therapy, when used therapeutically, can support brain regeneration, enhance neural connections, and help rewire the brain after trauma. She shares how ketamine increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor, promotes new synapse formation, and can support emotional healing when used responsibly in a clinical setting. The conversation explores how ketamine can be paired with stem cell therapy to reduce inflammation, support neurological repair, and promote deep, long-term healing.

The discussion also turns to skincare and aging from a regenerative perspective. Dr. Joy shares the personal story behind creating her stem cell–inspired face cream, Chara Omni, explaining how it combines umbilical cord–derived regenerative factors, peptides, and powerful botanical ingredients. Her goal was to create a clean, non-toxic product that truly works — supporting collagen production, reducing pigmentation, and improving skin health without hormone-disrupting or harmful chemicals.

Dr. Joy also shares her top non-negotiables for youthful, healthy skin at any age, including eating clean, avoiding toxins, moving your body consistently, prioritizing sleep, and cultivating a mindset rooted in gratitude. She emphasizes that gratitude alone can shift your physiology, energy, and overall well-being.

Linda and Dr. Joy then dive into the powerful story behind her memoir, Tiger of Beijing. Dr. Joy recounts growing up in China with limited access to education and opportunity, her visa rejection in 1992, and the fierce determination that drove her to claw her way toward possibility. She explains the "tiger spirit" — a refusal to shrink, accept limits, or let fear take over — that ultimately helped her reach the United States and build a life devoted to healing and purpose.

She also opens up about the second half of her story, sharing how she found the strength to leave an abusive relationship and why protecting your spirit is just as important as chasing your dreams. Her message to women is clear: do not dim your light, do not shrink yourself, and do not let fear take you out of the game.

This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, resilience can be cultivated, and your story — no matter how difficult — can become a source of strength.

To learn more about Dr. Joy Kong and her work, visit
https://www.joykongmd.com

Explore her regenerative skincare line, Chara Omni, at
https://www.charaomni.com

Find her regenerative medicine clinics and concierge services at
https://www.chara-health.com

Watch Dr. Joy's educational videos and lectures on stem cell therapy on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@JoyKongMD

Follow Dr. Joy Kong on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong

Dr. Joy's memoir, Tiger of Beijing, is available on Amazon in print, Kindle, and Audible.

Burnout has become so common that many people don't even recognize it until their energy, focus, or emotional health begins to suffer.

In this episode of Sisterhood of Sweat, Linda Mitchell sits down with licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and LiveWell Behavioral Health founder Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle. With more than 21 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Dr. Mike shares practical, science-backed tools for building real resilience that lasts.

This conversation explores how emotional health, movement, and faith-based wellness work together to support long-term wellbeing—without sacrificing ambition or performance. Dr. Mike breaks down how chronic stress shows up in daily life, the early warning signs of burnout, and simple ways to calm the nervous system on high-pressure days.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or running on empty, this episode offers grounded strategies you can start using today to protect your energy, strengthen your mindset, and move forward with clarity.

Connect with Dr. Mike Ronsisvalle
https://www.livewellbehavioralhealth.com/
https://www.instagram.com/livewellbehavioralhealth/
https://www.facebook.com/LiveWellBehavioralHealth/
https://www.facebook.com/mike.ronsisvalle/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mike-ronsisvalle-08366a7a/

Learn more about Dr. Mike's book, Stress Relief for Life:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Stress+Relief+for+Life+Mike+Ronsisvalle

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On today's motivation, we're talking about the importance of rest.

Do you ever find yourself second guessing yourself? You have some ideas or dreams, but then reality hits, and you ask the question, "Who am I to do this?" Doubts creep in along with fears of the unknown. We tend to live in that constant state of fears and because of it remain exactly where we are. But what we were to break out of that fear? What if we were to make steps today that would lead us to a brighter and better future version of ourselves?

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In this episode I talk about my own struggle about opening a gym and the fears and doubts that I had as I second guessed myself. I realize that we all have big plans and dreams, so how do we turn those into a reality rather than just sitting on them? How do we take that first step and then another in order to further our dreams and do the desires that are in us to do. That's what we are talking about today.

Topics Discussed:

• Making big plans.
• How to overcome fear.
• Recognizing that you are capable.

Quotes from the show:

• "We worry about the what ifs instead of what could be." @LindaMitchell
• "What are you actually afraid of?" @LindaMitchell
• "You're going to win or learn." @LindaMitchell
• "Give yourself permission." @LindaMitchell
• "You can't put one foot in and one foot out." @LindaMitchell
• "I don't have to do things the way others have done them." @LindaMitchell

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On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing the importance of dreaming big and planning for 2026.

Are you often taken advantage of? Have you been worried about having boundaries? We discuss all things boundaries today, so this is for you. In this episode I talk with Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. For over two decades, Terri has worked with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs. We dive into dysfunctional boundaries, boundary violations, co-dependency, dealing with the urge to fix people, and so much more.

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Questions I asked:

• How did you become the boundary boss?
• What would be an example of someone who has unhealthy boundaries?
• How do you deal with unhealthy situations?
• What are typical boundary violations?
• How do we figure out disordered emotional boundaries?
• How do you deal with people-pleasing?
• What is the Boundary Bill of Rights?
• What's a boundary blueprint?
• Why do we need to make sure we make time for self-care?
• How do we stop trying to help people who don't deserve it?
• How do we stop being a fixer?
• How do we navigate finding self-love?
• How do we deal with looking for external validation?

Topics Discussed:

• Boundaries
• Codependency
• Self-Esteem.
• Having good boundaries.
• Being brave.
• Your VIP section.
• People pleasing.
• Being a fixer

Quotes from the show:

• "You have the right to say Yes or No to someone without feeling guilty." @terri_cole @SisterhoodSweat
• "When you have disordered boundaries, you take on the emotional states of others." @terri_cole @SisterhoodSweat
• "You have the right to course-correct anytime." @terri_cole @SisterhoodSweat
• "Being uncomfortable is fleeting and you're not that fragile." @terri_cole @SisterhoodSweat
• "We end up feeling abused because we didn't get our own needs met." @terri_cole @SisterhoodSweat
• "You have the right to talk true, be seen, and live free." @terri_cole @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Terri:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/terri_cole
• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TerriColeLCSW/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/terricoleny
• Podcast: https://terricole.com/itunes
• Grab Your Book: https://boundarybossbook.com/
• Real Love Revolution Course: https://terricole.com/rlr
• Free Gift: https://boundaryboss.me/sisterhood

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In this week's Let It Rip Friday, Linda is sharing the importance of keeping going when things are tough because someday your story will help someone else get over their struggles.