Dr. Makda Majette

Dr.  Makda Majette She is a Board-Certified Family Physician, HIV Specialist, Improv Artist & host of the Embracing Joy Podcast. Follow for insights, laughter, and inspiration!

She helps high-achievers find joy & better health through lifestyle changes, education & humor.

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖 Are you a leader looking to strengthen your emotional intelligence and lead with confidence? Thi...
10/24/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖
Are you a leader looking to strengthen your emotional intelligence and lead with confidence? This powerful episode of the Embracing Joy Podcast with Dr. Lindsey Grabek, a physician and emotional intelligence coach, is for you. 🌸
Dr. Lindsey shares how cultivating emotional intelligence can help leaders, especially women in medicine, navigate high-stress environments, improve relationships, and lead with intention and joy. Through practical tools and real-life examples, Dr. Lindsey shows how to shift from reactive to intentional leadership, creating space for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. 🌟
🎧 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How emotional intelligence helps leaders respond with intention instead of reactivity
✅ The 4 pillars of emotional intelligence and how they impact leadership
✅ Why emotional intelligence is just as critical as technical skills for effective leadership
✅ Practical tools for cultivating self-awareness and self-management
✅ How emotional intelligence fosters stronger relationships and resilient teams
✅ Why joy is a vital part of emotional intelligence and leadership
💬 Whether you’re a physician, entrepreneur, or any kind of leader, this episode will help you harness the power of emotional intelligence to lead with authenticity and impact.
🔴 Watch now: https://youtu.be/8-JA1JP2BkE
Don’t forget to like, share, and tag someone who needs this valuable reminder to lead with emotional intelligence and joy! Let’s create intentional, empowered leadership together. 🌿✨

10/23/2025

✨ In this insightful clip from the Embracing Joy Podcast, Minerva shares the importance of connecting with our inner child and the spirit to create balance in our lives. 🌿💖
Whether through prayer, singing, or dancing, these simple, joyful practices can help us tap into our true essence and reconnect with our spirit. Minerva explains how nurturing ourselves through these activities can restore the balance we often lose in our busy lives.
When we try to push through without balance, it’s hard to move forward. In this clip, Minerva talks about how incorporating play and nurturing activities into our daily lives creates a space for growth, peace, and spiritual alignment. 💫
💬 This is your reminder: joy and play are just as important for growth as seriousness and discipline—they are the key to finding true balance and moving forward at your own pace. 🌸
🌟 Key Points in This Clip:
✔️ Why connecting with your spirit through play restores balance
✔️ How nurturing your inner child helps you move forward with ease
✔️ The importance of spiritual activities like dancing, singing, or prayer
✔️ How to break free from the pressure of being “serious” and allow yourself joy
✔️ Why creating balance is essential for personal and spiritual growth
📌 Catch the full episode here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/5J-SXtFtDa0
📌 Join My Newsletter for Weekly Joy Boosters:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/19ead09b5e28/embracing-joy-newsletter
📌 Connect with Minerva:
🌐 https://linktr.ee/minervahealing
📌 Connect with Me:
🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docmajette
🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docmajette
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0onP6Zu9FxCQDgC0p1WUAd?si=55e9ce43f0d1436f
💬 How do you incorporate play into your daily routine? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your perspective! 🌿

10/22/2025

✨ In this touching clip from the Embracing Joy Podcast, Minerva shares the story of how her mother became her ultimate model for joy, wisdom, and resilience. 🌸💖
While many of us might look for wisdom in formal education or external sources, Minerva's mother showed her that true wisdom comes from life's experiences—and that joy is a powerful tool for transformation.
Despite coming from a place of hardship, her mother embodied a life of joy and compassion, showing Minerva how to transmute challenges into growth. 🌿 In this heartfelt moment, Minerva reflects on how the lessons her mother taught her continue to guide her leadership today.
💬 This is your reminder: joy can be found in even the toughest moments, and sometimes the greatest wisdom comes from unexpected places. 🌟
🌟 Key Points in This Clip:
✔️ How joy and wisdom can be found in hardship
✔️ The importance of learning from life’s challenges
✔️ Why joy is a powerful tool for leadership and transformation
✔️ The profound impact of a mother’s wisdom on shaping one’s values and path
✔️ How joy can help you rise above adversity and lead with compassion
📌 Catch the full episode here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/5J-SXtFtDa0
📌 Join My Newsletter for Weekly Joy Boosters:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/19ead09b5e28/embracing-joy-newsletter
📌 Connect with Minerva:
🌐 https://linktr.ee/minervahealing
📌 Connect with Me:
🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docmajette
🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docmajette
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0onP6Zu9FxCQDgC0p1WUAd?si=55e9ce43f0d1436f
💬 Who is your model for joy? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your perspective! 🌿

10/21/2025

✨ In this insightful clip from the Embracing Joy Podcast, Minerva, spiritual advisor and transformational guide, reveals how joy acts as your personal GPS in life and leadership. 🌿💖
When we’re aligned with our true essence and working within our gifts, everything flows faster. Minerva explains that joy doesn’t just feel good—it’s the signal that you’re on the right path. Forget about following a prescribed logic or process; joy leads you straight to where you need to be. 🌟
In this clip, Minerva shares why authenticity is key to unlocking your potential and how being true to yourself accelerates your success. 💫
💬 This is your reminder: when you operate from your gifts, success isn’t a matter of time—it’s a matter of alignment. 🌸
🌟 Key Points in This Clip:
✔️ Why joy is your internal guide to success and alignment
✔️ How to identify if you’re truly being authentic with your essence
✔️ The power of working within your gifts to skip the line
✔️ Why forcing things will always take longer than allowing joy to lead
✔️ The importance of aligning with your true gifts to reach your full potential
📌 Catch the full episode here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/5J-SXtFtDa0
📌 Join My Newsletter for Weekly Joy Boosters:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/19ead09b5e28/embracing-joy-newsletter
📌 Connect with Minerva:
🌐 https://linktr.ee/minervahealing
📌 Connect with Me:
🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docmajette
🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docmajette
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0onP6Zu9FxCQDgC0p1WUAd?si=55e9ce43f0d1436f

💬 What’s one way you’ve used joy to guide your journey? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your perspective! 🌿

10/19/2025

In this heartfelt clip from the Embracing Joy Podcast, Minerva, a spiritual advisor and transformational guide, shares a powerful perspective on compassionate leadership. 🤝💖
In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to see each other as human beings. Minerva reminds us that understanding and compassion for others' journeys—without comparison—creates space for healing and growth.
Leadership isn’t about pushing others to meet your expectations—it’s about holding space for them to evolve, just as you have. In this clip, Minerva talks about how empathy, compassion, and understanding can elevate your leadership practice and transform your relationships with others. 🌸
💬 This is your reminder: as leaders, we must learn to give more, expect less, and lead from a place of compassion. 🌿
🌟 Key Points in This Clip:
✔️ Why true leadership requires empathy and understanding
✔️ The importance of seeing others as human beings first
✔️ How compassionate leadership helps foster growth
✔️ Why comparison doesn’t belong in leadership
✔️ How to offer space for others without judgment
📌 Catch the full episode here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/5J-SXtFtDa0
📌 Join My Newsletter for Weekly Joy Boosters:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/19ead09b5e28/embracing-joy-newsletter
📌 Connect with Minerva:
🌐 https://linktr.ee/minervahealing
📌 Connect with Me:
🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docmajette
🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docmajette
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0onP6Zu9FxCQDgC0p1WUAd?si=55e9ce43f0d1436f
💬 How do you incorporate compassion in your leadership? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your perspective! 🌿

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖 Are you ready to unlock joy and authenticity in your leadership? In this powerful episode of the...
10/17/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖
Are you ready to unlock joy and authenticity in your leadership? In this powerful episode of the Embracing Joy Podcast, I sit down with Minerva, spiritual advisor and transformational guide, to dive deep into how inner wisdom and joy can transform your leadership. 🌸
Minerva shares her journey of moving from burnout to brilliance, revealing how reconnecting with joy can become your superpower. Whether you're a high-achieving leader, entrepreneur, or someone simply looking for more peace and purpose in life, this episode is for you! 🌿
🎙 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How to shift from hustle-driven leadership to one rooted in joy
✅ Practices to reconnect with your inner wisdom and authenticity
✅ Why compassion and gratitude are keys to soulful leadership
✅ How to break free from burnout and reignite your passion
✅ Why presence is the most important leadership tool you can develop
💬 If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your inner power, this episode is your roadmap to finding peace and joy within yourself—no matter where you are in your journey.
🔴 Watch Now: https://youtu.be/5J-SXtFtDa0
Don’t forget to like, share, and tag someone who could use a reminder that joy is the secret to extraordinary leadership. Let’s lead with joy, compassion, and authenticity—together! 🌸✨

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖 Ever felt like you’re too busy, too tired, or “not a real runner” to start moving your body? Thi...
10/10/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖

Ever felt like you’re too busy, too tired, or “not a real runner” to start moving your body? This episode of the Embracing Joy Podcast with Dr. Michelle Quirk, pediatrician, certified run coach, and founder of Mindful Marathon, is for you. 🌸

Dr. Quirk shares her journey of discovering running during one of the most difficult times in her life—and how it became a source of healing, clarity, and joy. Now she helps busy professionals make running accessible, mindful, and fun so they can reclaim their health and wellbeing.

🌟 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How running can bring mental clarity, mindfulness, and joy
✅ Why you don’t need to be “fast” or go far to call yourself a runner
✅ Simple strategies to overcome time scarcity and perfectionism
✅ 3 mindfulness practices to bring more presence into your workouts
✅ Why starting small (even 5–10 minutes) can completely shift your mindset

💬 If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have time to run” or “I’m not athletic enough,” this episode is your reminder: you can start where you are, and joy in movement is possible.

🔴 Watch now: https://youtu.be/koYyZdCkEb4

Don’t forget to like, share, and tag a friend or colleague who’s ready to reclaim their health, energy, and joy through mindful movement. 🌿💖

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖 Ever felt like work is draining your energy, leaving you burned out, stressed, and disconnected ...
10/04/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖

Ever felt like work is draining your energy, leaving you burned out, stressed, and disconnected from joy? This episode of the Embracing Joy Podcast with Dr. Christine Gibson—family physician, trauma therapist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit—is for you. 🌸

Dr. Gibson, also known as the TikTok Trauma Doc, shares her journey and expertise on workplace psychological safety, why it matters for leaders and professionals, and how simple nervous system resets can help us restore balance and joy in demanding environments.

🌟 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ Why psychological safety is essential for thriving in the workplace
✅ The hidden link between toxic stress, trauma, and burnout
✅ Simple techniques like havening, tapping & breathwork to reset your nervous system
✅ How leaders can model vulnerability & create safer team cultures
✅ Mindset shifts that help high-achieving women protect peace & reclaim joy

💬 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed at work or struggled with burnout, this episode is your reminder: you can build resilience, restore balance, and find joy—even in high-pressure environments.

🔴 Watch now: https://youtu.be/wlLnglmaKc0

Don’t forget to like, share, and tag a friend, colleague, or leader who needs this encouragement. Together, we can create safer, healthier, and more joyful workplaces. 🌿💖

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖 Ever felt like you’re juggling medicine, motherhood, and life—and losing yourself in the process...
09/27/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖
Ever felt like you’re juggling medicine, motherhood, and life—and losing yourself in the process? This episode of the Embracing Joy Podcast with Dr. Cindy Van Praag, anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and founder of Inspired Mom MDs, is for you. 🌸
Dr. Van Praag opens up about her journey from burnout to balance, and how physician moms (and all high-achieving women) can reclaim their time, energy, and joy—without guilt. Through her wisdom and experience, she reminds us that joy isn’t a luxury…it’s a vital sign.

🌟 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ Why redefining success matters for physician moms & high achievers
✅ How to shift from time management ➝ energy management
✅ Simple 5-minute practices that bring back your joy
✅ How to overcome mom guilt and prioritize yourself without shame
✅ The 3 “ingredients” that make up Dr. Van Praag’s cake of joy 🎂✨

💬 If you’ve ever struggled to “do it all” and wondered where you fit in, this episode is your reminder: thriving is possible, and joy starts today.

🔴 Watch now: https://youtu.be/CSEhThBrt2k

Don’t forget to like, share, and tag a physician mom or high-achieving woman who needs this encouragement. Together, we can thrive with balance, grace, and joy. 🌿💖

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖 Have you ever caught yourself comparing your journey to someone else’s highlight reel? This powe...
09/19/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎥💖

Have you ever caught yourself comparing your journey to someone else’s highlight reel? This powerful episode of the Embracing Joy Podcast with Dr. Una, physician entrepreneur and founder of EntreMD, is for you. 🌸

Dr. Una opens up about how comparison quietly steals our joy and keeps us from seeing our own progress. Through her wisdom, experience, and practical mindset tools, she reminds us that the antidote to comparison is gratitude, self-compassion, and celebrating our unique path.

🌟 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ Why comparison is the thief of joy (and how to catch it in action)
✅ How social media fuels self-doubt and what to do about it
✅ The mindset shifts physicians & entrepreneurs need to thrive
✅ Why celebrating others actually accelerates your own growth
✅ How gratitude and progress—not perfection—unlock lasting joy

💬 If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, jealousy, or feeling “behind,” this episode is your reminder that you are exactly where you need to be.

🔴 Watch now: https://youtu.be/NAOBYU4Czyo

Don’t forget to like, share, and tag someone who needs this message of encouragement today. Let’s choose joy over comparison, one step at a time. 🌿✨

✨ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙🌸 I’m so excited to share this Embracing Joy Podcast episode with the incredible Dr. Noemi...
09/12/2025

✨ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙🌸

I’m so excited to share this Embracing Joy Podcast episode with the incredible Dr. Noemi Adame, also known as the “Veggie Over Pills” doctor. 🥦💊

Dr. Adame is a board-certified pediatrician, holistic wellness advocate, and founder of Culver Pediatric Center. In our conversation, she opens up about her journey from burnout in corporate medicine to building a joyful, sustainable practice that blends integrative pediatrics, lifestyle medicine, and compassion. 💖

🌟 Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:
✅ Why “Veggie Over Pills” can transform kids’ health + family wellness
✅ Simple lifestyle shifts that support kids with ADHD & autism
✅ How physicians can prevent burnout and protect their energy
✅ The power of retreats, community, and boundaries for women in medicine
✅ Why joy in medicine matters—for doctors, families, and kids

💬 If you’re a parent, healthcare professional, or someone who just wants to live with more energy and balance, this episode is for you!

🔴 Listen now on YouTube & Spotify: https://youtu.be/RnqTXgcTyb8

And tag a friend who needs a dose of joy + wellness in their feed today. 🌿✨

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎙💖 Are you a high-performing professional struggling with burnout or emotional stress? This episode...
09/06/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! 🎙💖

Are you a high-performing professional struggling with burnout or emotional stress? This episode of the Embracing Joy Podcast with Dr. Olivia Ong, the Heart-Centered Doctor, is exactly what you need.

Dr. Ong shares her powerful journey from surviving a spinal cord injury to embracing self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and emotional resilience.

She reveals how healthcare professionals and high achievers can heal from burnout and thrive—without sacrificing their well-being.

🌟 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How self-compassion can be a strength, not a weakness
✅ The importance of regulating your nervous system to prevent burnout
✅ Practical heart-centered practices to restore your energy
✅ The transformative power of emotional resilience and mindfulness
✅ How to thrive in your career without sacrificing your inner peace

If you're navigating burnout, stress, or emotional overwhelm, this episode will offer you the tools to regain your balance and find joy again. 🌸

🔴 Watch now: https://youtu.be/syQOnbv3ihE

Don’t forget to like, share, and tag someone who needs this reminder that they deserve joy, self-compassion, and healing. Let’s thrive together—mindfully and with purpose. 💖

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