About Joyous Health

Hi there! Thanks for visiting.

I’m Joy McCarthy — Certified Holistic Nutritionist, founder of Joyous Health, and passionate advocate for living a vibrant, natural lifestyle. I launched Joyous Health back in 2009 as a space to share my love for nutrition, clean beauty, and joyful living. Since then, it’s grown into a Taste Canada award–winning blog and a global wellness community where I share nourishing recipes, well-being inspiration, and tips for living a more natural, toxin-free life.

Together with my husband Walker, we co-founded Hello Joyous, an organic, plant-powered beauty brand with a feel-good mission: to bring more joy to your everyday routine through a less-is-more approach to personal care.

I’m also a podcast host and the best-selling author of three cookbooks: Joyous Health, Joyous Detox, and The Joyous Cookbook — all created to empower you in the kitchen and beyond.

Over the years, I’ve had the honour of being featured in hundreds of media outlets, both online and in print, and I’m a regular health expert on Canadian TV — you may have seen me on your local morning show!

Most importantly, I’m a mom to our daughter Vienna, and according to her, a proud “grandmom” to our two fur babies, Waffles and Peaches. (She insists they’re her children, so naturally, that makes me their grandma!)

This community wouldn’t be what it is without you. Thank you for being here—whether you’ve been making my recipes in your kitchen, encouraging your friends to try clean beauty, leaving a kind comment on Instagram, or showing up to an in-person event. Your support over the years has meant the world to me. I appreciate you more than words can say.