Joy Moments
Where Small Moments Shared Create Ripples of Joy
Joy Moments is a global celebration of the small, radiant sparks that make life beautiful. Each 10-minute episode spotlights real moments of joy—shared by people from every corner of the world—reminding us that happiness is both universal and unique.
Episodes
Is This Real? Morning Announcements, Old Photos, and Messages to Your Future Self
We're getting nostalgic in the best way today. Lacey shares a joy moment that started with a podcast clip and ended in a group chat spiral with childhood friends—all trying to figure out w...
Cool Beans, Awesome Sauce, and Olympic Witchcraft
We're not going to pretend the world isn't a dumpster fire right now. But we can make our chairs a little cozier while we watch it burn.
In this episode, we share a few joy moments—S...
Thrift Stores, Teething, and the Best Compliment You've Ever Received
In this episode, we talk about everyday joy moments—the ones you notice and the ones you create. Sara shares her friend Jim's $12 thrift store leather shoes and the compliments that landed...
Little Notes, Big Feelings
In this Joy Moments episode, we’re talking about how the tiniest things can hold the biggest feelings. Lacey shares a simple moment from a hectic morning: trying to get Iris dressed for da...
Feral Holiday Cards, Coats, and Bulldogs
This week Sara is flying solo on Joy Moments because Lacey is dealing with a flare-up. Which is actually a perfect reminder that joy moments aren't about ignoring what's hard. There's plen...
Pets Are Joy Delivery Systems (ft. Mr. Beans)
What happens when you ask people to share their joy moments? You get a LOT of pets. In this episode, Lacey and Sara read through community submissions—cats, dogs, horses, and the small mom...
Can't Wait vs. Savor the Wait
Ever wonder why some people love the anticipation of a surprise while others need to know right now? In this episode, Lacey and Sara dive into their opposite approaches to cliffha...
The Tooth Market: Supply, Demand, and Missing Inventory
We never expected to have such strong opinions about tooth logistics, but here we are.
Lacey navigates Isaac's first lost tooth (and the subsequent loss of that tooth somewhere in th...
Joy According to Joe
In this episode of Joy Moments, we welcome Joe (Lacey's husband) to the podcast for the first time. We dive into a candid conversation about finding daily moments of appreciation, the diff...
Celebrity Mysteries and Meta-Joy
In this episode of Joy Moments, Sara shares her exhilarating experience of finally identifying a celebrity she spotted in an airport two years ago. We discuss the powerful dopamine rush th...
Oxytocin & Pool Days
In this episode of Joy Moments, we explore how finding small moments of joy can help us regain a sense of control in our lives. We share beautiful submissions from our community, including...
Dancing Through Life: From Weddings to Grocery Stores
Welcome to our Joy Moments podcast! In this episode, we (Lacey and Sara) shine a spotlight on the simple but powerful moments that bring joy into our lives. From my (Lacey's) exhilarating ...