I’m in a Southern Living article!

Thank you to Thuc Nguyen for this amazing article in Southern Living titled, “Food Is A Language of Belonging For These Asian-American Southern Women.” I was happy to be a part of it with so many other awesome Asian-American women. Check out the full article here: Southern Living Article

The Beggar’s Curse

OMG OMG OMG! It’s been over a year since I’ve been on set #thankspandemic, but it felt soooo good and initially awkward to get back in the acting seat! I spent a weekend in Mandeville with director Anil Bajaj, who has creds in Bollywood and is now working on Hollywood, filming for his latest short! “The Beggar’s Curse” is a …

#monYAY​! Q&A with Docta J: 4/12/21

*WHY DO WE THINK WE HAVE TO DO IT ALL WITHOUT HELP?* Who’s my therapist? What’s mine and Jacob’s safe word? And will I judge the Bolton Debate Tournament in November? Find out now in all-new #qNawithDoctaJ! Fresh every other Monday!

It’s time for another #monYAY Q&A with Dr. J!

It’s time for another #monYAY Q&A with Dr. J! Every other Monday – ASK ME ANYTHING! I’ll answer them live on my Facebook page! As always, thanks for sending in your questions! 00:23 Ross Geller teeth 01:20 Who does your eyebrows? 02:33 What inspired you to go to medical school? 03:25 Do vitamins work? 04:40 What did Ari do to …

Introducing #monYAY #qNawithDoctaJ!

Introducing #monYAY #qNawithDoctaJ! (Ok, does that hashtag work? I feel like it’s visually displeasing and all because an ampersand would break up the hashtag.) Ahem. ANYway – every other Monday, I’ll go LIVE to answer questions you’ve sent in! ASK ME ANYTHING – it does NOT have to be COVID-related! The next one is March 1! Facebook.com/thejayamcsharma IG: @jayamcsharma Submit …

Full of Sound and Fury (and signifying everything)

I haven’t been doing well. And I’m talking about too-depressed-to-even-post-on-Instagram-about-how-depressed-I-am-with-a-shoutout-to-mental-health-awareness level bad. The only reason I’m even able to write this blog is because after a week of some drastic measures (see also: tending to things long overdue requiring my attention), I feel better enough that I can see the sun trying to peer into my well-worn foxhole. There are …

Dr. Jaya Addresses Nursing Staff COVID Concerns

Dr. Jaya McSharma answers your questions and concerns on the COVID-19 Vaccine: Who is Dr. Jaya McSharma? Watch this video as Dr. Jaya answers the following questions: What is the reason for getting the COVID Vaccine? @ 0:03 This vaccine is too new and was rushed. Why should we trust it? @ 0:33 What is an mRNA? Was it developed …

“The Let Down Effect” Fireside Chat With Therapist Laura Alderman

I interviewed licensed professional therapist Laura Alderman about the “Let Down Effect,” and we ain’t talkin’ about booby milk! With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out, frontline workers feel like it’s Christmas morning. Finally – a light at the end of the tunnel! But whether you’re in healthcare or not, this euphoria can be followed by depression and withdrawal, similar to …