Little Things Big Feelings

Joy does a deep dive on memories of babysitting and how she snuck a movie her parents did NOT want her to see. 

Joy recalls a dinner with an old friend that prompted a wave of gratitude. It also gave her a new appreciation for the Thanksgiving holiday, even though she isn't typically a huge fan. 

This is Joy’s love letter to nurses, teachers and therapists. If you know and love someone in a caring profession, peek behind the curtain to what folks like these really go through on a day-to-day basis. If you’re in a caring profession, this one’s for you. 

Joy goes all the way back “to the 1900’s” as the kids say, to learn why she can’t stop impulse buying. She covers shopping in person and how amazing malls were. She also remembers her favorite Facebook Live topics like a foot mask called Baby Feet and doing her own at-home eyelash perm. Find out how close she came to being the very first influencer! (Spoiler alert: Not close at all.)

The fall flew by for Joy, and she suddenly realized the holidays are upon us. Time to Trick or Treat, roast a turkey and decorate the tree. She isn't ready yet, but the calendar doesn't care. Time to make peace and start planning. Special Guest: Laura Edmonds, Joy's cousin, bestie & Mrs. Producer James. 

Joy got tired of her boring year and decided to change that - and quick. She's talking travel, the joys of being a Passenger Princess and why taking chances while you can is so important. She has graduated from taking care of her mental health to full on soul health and invites you to join!

Joy takes a "summer break" that lasts - well, as long as she darn well wanted it to. She'll talk about following your own heart and timetable, plus what it's like to wear contact lenses for the first time in your 40's. 

Joy is desperate for some downtime. The go-go lifestyle just isn't for her and never has been. So, she's taking a big step and taking a summer break from the podcast. See you in the fall!

Joy lost her voice and then lost her words. For someone who loves to talk about her feelings, she suddenly doesn't know what to say about them. Or if she even has them. But never fear, old episodes of Brady Bunch are right there to fill the void.

Everyone gets an earworm now and then - that random line of a song that gets stuck in your head for hours. But what gets stuck in Joy's head? And where does it all come from? Will this episode give you a random earworm? There's only one way to find out. 

This week, Joy skips right over work spouses and work besties to get into the details of her random work acquaintances and how they make her days so interesting. Names have not been changed to protect the innocent because she doesn't know their names to begin with.

Joy has had a lot of jobs over the years, but one of the most unique was a sideline reporter for a football team. Was that a good idea? Considering she's not that into sports, maybe not. But she did it anyway and is here to tell you all about it!

Joy had the best birthday and is spilling her secrets on how! And it's easy and free. Plus, she has a special message just for you. It's the one year anniversary of this podcast - come celebrate!

Joy is talking ... sports?! Maybe sports aren't her thing, but she still gets big, big feelings about her town, her teams and people that come in and mess up a good thing. 

Joy explains why she talks to people in all kinds of circumstances, including in comas and under anesthesia. And she shares what she took away from the book "My Stroke of Insight" by Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD. On the way to that heavy conversation, she touches on not having the eye for design, color pallets and if she's ever seen a ghost.

Joy is losing her patience with technology again. The number of cords she has is unmanageable and she needs to be heard about this important issue. Who better to inspire her to speak out than Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Joy dissents.

Every once in awhile, Joy is overwhelmed or has technical issues or both, and needs to replay an old fave. In this one, she has writer's block, so she digs back into an old bag of tricks from her radio days. Behind-the-scenes stories about playing games, talking to listeners, reading ads, and playing for big money with the Secret Sound! 

Joy feels like a 1950's housewife this week and doesn't mind it a bit. She details the help she got buying her car, and asks if anyone knows the amazing woman that got her such a great deal. People are showing up for her in all kinds of ways and she's ready to reciprocate. 

Joy talks the highs and lows of buying a new car, plus the big feelings of saying goodbye to the old one. And - how did a random stranger do her a huuuuuge favor? Find out now!

Joy is longing for the days when lots of us watched the same TV shows and talked about them the next day. Even though there's tons of good content out there, are we missing something without the group processing afterward?

Joy introduces herself and tells you what it's like to have a name that people love to sing! 

Joy is struggling with change this week. Sure, it happens to us all, but it sucks when it's your turn. In between she chats about video calls, wearing scrubs and her first podcast from her bathroom.

Triggers have gotten all the attention for way too long. This year, it's all about glimmers. Those things that make you smile and giggle and be grateful. When you know something is meant to be. We're taking being grateful to another level!

Joy is all over the map this week, having big feelings about control, the smell of gasoline and gold stars. And to top it all off, she can't find the words she's looking for -- not that great for a podcaster. But it will be a fun ride!

Joy is over being cold and damp. The winter is getting her down and reminding her of winters past. She's ready for sun and flowy dresses and drinks on the patio. Cheers to Spring!