The Joy Universe | Behind The Joy

Welcome to The Joy Universe—the official YouTube home of filmmaker Jamal Smart’s maternal-health films, conversations, and community stories.

This channel brings together Behind The Joy, Before The Joy, and After The Joy, exploring prenatal care, postpartum mental health, fathers and partners, infant loss, grief, family wellness, healing, and the support families need before, during, and after parenthood.

You’ll find trailers, behind-the-scenes content, interviews, panels, Supporting the Supporter, and community conversations.

Stories before, behind & after parenthood.

Asking for help is a step toward joy.