Little Things Big Feelings

Joy wants nice things, but can't really have them. This week, she has big feelings about her cracked phone. She even looks back to high school physics class for a solution. 

You may not think much about the moon, but Joy has big feelings about it and how it makes people act. Plus, she's not exactly sure we landed on the moon when we said we did. Wait - should she have admitted that? 

The infamous contemporary Christian music station from Dallas, TX, 94.9 KLTY is shutting its doors this week. From listening as a kid to working there as an adult, Joy takes a trip down memory lane with her favorite KLTY stories. She'll also pull back the curtain and give you some inside scoop on how stations like this run. Whether you know the station or not, tune in for a sweet goodbye to massiv...

Joy and her friend/cousin (nicknamed Yolo) start the new year with big intentions, including not apologizing so freaking much. They pick a theme word for the year, and Joy talks through some things to consider before you pick yours. 

Joy shares her big, mixed feelings about gift bags and greeting cards. Yes, they are a beautiful addition to a gift, but the cost and pressure make Joy think twice. 

Revisit one of the most talked-about episodes of the podcast. Joy talks about how hard it is to have champagne taste on a beer budget. And how impossible it is to live in a happy medium when you have such big feelings. 

Joy's washer breaks, but she is fine. Until she isn't. It tests her resolve, her patience and how much she really means what she says. Hear about the ordeal and learn the fate of her favorite Spanx pants.

Joy talks about the state of customer service today. From looking for an employee to how they interact with her, she tries to figure out - are her expectations too high? Or is it time for a referendum on the retail industry?

There are tons of studies about what technology does to young brains. But what about middle-aged brains? Joy wonders aloud if it's too late for her and everyone else in her generation. 

Joy takes a look at the excuses the Christmas season brings - family gatherings, expensive gift requests, and ignoring emails until January (at least). And why Christmas hits so close to her heart every year. 

Joy is struggling to get into the Christmas spirit, but she knows she will feel better if she can. So, she does the only thing she can think of - pour a glass of wine and start watching the cheesiest Christmas movie she can find. 

We all know life would be less fun, less meaningful and less everything without our girlfriends. Joy tells a few stories of the girls really showing up for her. 

Joy needs to process grieving, especially about things we don't typically associate with grief. The loss of friendships, infertility, aging...it all hurts and we need to talk about it. 

Get ready for a hard look at eyebrows, hot tools, and kitchen appliances. Love 'em or hate 'em, Joy's got big feelings about all of 'em. 

Joy takes a deep dive into all the things she's been deep-diving into, including a cold plunge. Movies, break-up songs, and Wolf Man—she's sharing all her current obsessions! 

Joy is having a rough time settling back into real, post-vacation life. And she can’t stop thinking about the guy that looked her in the eye and lied to her, even if it wasn’t the first time that ever happened.

If you had it to do all over again, what insight would you share with your younger self? Invest more? Put more effort into relationships? Joy wants to tell Young Joy to wear more bikinis. Superficial? Not really! Let her tell you why.

Joy is having big feelings about her Netflix watchlist. It's too short one day and too long the next. Should she dig into an old classic that she hears about all the time, or the latest craze all the kids are watching? Somehow neither is satisfying. Bring your recommendations ... or actually, don't.

Of all the things we shouldn't do alone in this world, navigating shopping for swimsuits and jeans is at the top of the list. Join Joy so she feels less alone -- and maybe will finally figure out those random foam pads. Maybe.

Joy, fresh off a Botox appointment, chats with Craig, who has never once considered aging interventions. What's the deal here? Same age, very different experiences. But don't worry, they still take a stroll down memory lane to their attempt at a talk show career. And cheesy Christmas songs. And 90's fashion. Special guest: Craig Clifton-Penney. 

Clear phones, landlines, and iPhones—oh my! Friends are important, but friends our age keep us sane! Joy chats with one of her best friends, someone who understands exactly where she's been because he’s been there too. Special Guest: Craig Clifton-Penney.

No, but really. "Who is that guy at the end of every podcast? The Producer James guy? How do you know him? And what does he do for the podcast?" This is easily the most common question about Little Things Big Feelings and some will be answered today! Very special guest: Producer James. 

Sometimes, we have to ratchet up our enjoyment of the little things in life, or else the boredom of the day-to-day wins. Tap dancing, babies in Halloween costumes, and theme parties to the rescue! Come with Joy to talk about the little things that keep her afloat!

We all have them, but for some reason they always sneak up on Joy and that throws her. Gather all your sympathy and join her right in the middle of a very bad day. 

Joy isn't the only one with big feelings, and she wants to hear what yours are! Turns out, this thing where everyone in every job wants a tip is on top of the list. Want to share your big feelings? Leave a voicemail at (214) 519-9373.