Birth, Burnout, and the Power of Natural Healing: How Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire Navigated Late-Stage Motherhood

Before she became “The Good Doctor,” Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire helped shape pop culture behind the scenes—repping icons like Whitney Houston, TLC, and Diddy at the height of hip hop and R&B’s golden era. But after a fibroid diagnosis, a late-stage pregnancy, a C-section, and the raw realities of postpartum recovery, she made a pivotal decision to embrace her passion for holistic health full-time. In this powerful episode, Dr. Brookshire shares how she used natural medicine, fierce discipline, and spiritual grounding to not just survive pregnancy and birth—but thrive afterward. From C-sections and postpartum recovery to career pivots and kitchen cleanouts, she reveals what it really takes to heal your body—and your life—on your own terms.