Joy in the Ordinary with Latonya Moore: Recent Episodes
Latonya Moore
Straight to the point and practical, Latonya offers large doses of encouragement while remaining realistic when finding and maintaining a joy-centered life. Her unique life story provides tons of content for all types of life situations. Her gift of storytelling and calm demeanor will make Latonya your go-to friend for level-headed advice.
Happy anniversary to Victor and Latonya! In this episode, Latonya looks back over her nineteen-year marriage to Victor and shares some practical lessons she's learned along the way, and she even added in a few memories that'll make you laugh.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
- Read the blog Lessons from Nineteen Years of Marriage
Guarding your heart and mind is an important step to cultivating a joy-filled life. What we take in impacts our perspective of the world around us and the way we view ourselves. Tune into this episode for practical tips for keeping valuable organs protected.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Do you find yourself "what if-ing" numerous situations that could appear in your life? In this episode, Latonya challenges us all to consider what if that situation did happen. What could we gain from it? Tune in for storytelling and practical solutions to challenge your thinking.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
When's the last time, you asked yourself, "What do I need?" In this episode, Latonya shares why this is an important question to ask yourself often. She shares how knowing her needs have impacted the way she lives her life and of course, this impacts the joy she experiences in everyday experiences.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Latonya shares what she has gained from one of the hardest times of her life on the second anniversary of the car accident that she and her daughter experienced. This episode shares how she has expanded, healed, and accepted her life with mental health illnesses. She also provides practical tips on you can help yourself or others through hard times.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Balance is a common topic. Yet, we wonder if it's achievable and is it worth pursuing. In today's episode, Latonya shares her perspective about balance, what it looks like in her life, and practical tips to help you cultivate balance in your life.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Happy Birthday to Latonya! The heart of this episode is reflective. Latonya looks back on the past year or so and shares what she's learned in honor of her 39th birthday. She touches on being flexible, boundaries, and life with PTSD.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Latonya's back with another step (14) for cultivating joy in your life. She shares why releasing is a practical way to experience more joy. Have a hard time letting go of relationships? Latonya lets you know that you aren't alone, and even though it's hard, it can be worth it.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
This episode is all about habits! Latonya shares some stories about habits she's broken and some practical tips for cultivating new habits in your life.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
We all have things that trigger certain responses. When you know your triggers, you can help yourself cultivate joy. For example, Latonya has found that knowing her triggers helps her to express her needs better.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, Latonya shares candidly about how she intentionally takes breaks to care for herself. She shares a few practical tips that you can implement too.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Sometimes you need others to help you cultivate joy. Latonya shares stories from her homeschool journey to drive home the point that you don't have to do everything yourself. You do not have to be a homeschool parent to glean from this episode.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Latonya shares anecdotes from her life in this episode as she has found practical ways to remain dutiful towards caring for herself. If you wondered how do I keep my needs at the forefront without becoming self-absorbed, this episode is for you.
Links + Resources:
- Six Fundamental Human Needs We Need To Meet To Live Our Best Lives
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
We're on step 11 of cultivating joy in your life! This tip is one that we all know but we don't always remember. Investing in yourself impacts the world around you, and in this episode, Latonya encourages the listener to take time to invest.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, Latonya shares steps she has taken to experience the life that she currently lives. Of course, a good life varies by person, but anyone interested in living intentionally can use the steps she shares.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Friendships are a necessary ingredient when it comes to cultivating joy. You need people around you who care about your well-being and who also allow you to care for and support them. We are meant to do life alone, and Latonya shares the importance of friendship in this episode.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, Latonya talks about the different lessons she learned from 2020 as she navigated post-traumatic stress disorder and the craziness of this world.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
There are a few things that Latonya isn't as optimistic about, but overall, she has an ability that allows her to see the good in most situations. She shares how the way she thinks has made a positive impact on her life.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
One thing that puts a smile on my face is the many different types of conversations I have with my family members. Some are hilarious, while others are more serious. Whether it's a funny conversation or a serious conversation, I can look back on these conversations find myself smiling. Can you relate?
After listening to this episode, be sure to continue talking to your family too.
Links + Resources:
- If you need suggestions for conversation starters, check out Can We Talk cards. The link is an affiliate link, which means I'll earn a commission if you purchase anything through the link.
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Cultivating joy includes spending time alone. In this episode, Latonya talks casually about dating herself. If you like this episode, you can read Three Reasons I Encourage Moms to Dine Solo.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Boundaries are necessary if you want to live a life that is peaceful and enjoyable. However, when we don't have boundaries, our relationships, the way we spend our time, and our views are impacted. In this episode, Latonya shares practical suggestions to help you incorporate boundaries.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
- Purchase your inspirational Joy in the Ordinary shirt
After the murder of George Floyd, I updated an essay I started writing in 2017 as a response to the many murders of Black men by police officers. This episode is audio taken from a video of me reading the essay, and it expresses the pain I often feel as a Black American.
Links + Resources:
- Read the essay I'm Black. I'm Human.
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In our hustle society, the joy we once felt from our hobbies has been snatched because the hobby may have been turned into a side hustle or you're too busy hustling that you don't have time to do things for pleasure. In this episode, Latonya shares practical suggestions to help you incorporate hobbies into your current life situation.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
This episode is part of my one-week journaling through PTSD series. I decided to record a journal for a week to share my daily experience with PTSD and post-concussion syndrome. On the 7th day, I didn't record because I chose to live in the moment and enjoy the good day I was experiencing. On the 8th day, I decided to bring the week to a proper close. :)
Since the recording, I've added a few more people to my prayer list.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
By creating a routine, you can create a vibe that gets your day started right. My morning routine touches on all the areas of my life that matter to me--my emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being, home, daughters, work, and homeschool. I didn't mention my husband or marriage because honestly, by taking care of the areas I mentioned, my marriage is positively impacted, plus my husband is long gone by the time I wake up.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
The car accident and all that has happened since have been the hardest things I've ever experienced. I believe this is the hardest thing I've ever gone through. Not only is it hard because of the impact PTSD has on my life, but it is hard because I don't like the idea of living with this disorder forever.
In today's episode, I share a lot about my feelings related to PTSD, the word disorder, and more.
If you know someone who is working through mental health illnesses, I want to encourage you to be gentle with them because sometimes we aren't gentle with ourselves.
Links + Resources:
- Psychology Today: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
I recorded this episode at 5:54 am CST. I woke this morning with spunk, and in this episode, I pat myself on the back for all of the good choices I've made post-accident.
I don't have total control of my situation, but I am putting forth effort each day to adjust to my new ordinary.
If you're in a tough spot, take a moment to pull out all that is going right or that isn't so bad.
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- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
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In this episode, I'm sharing thoughts about my struggle with PTSD.
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This morning I woke up sad. I don't mind feeling all of my emotions, but I don't feel like PTSD some days. I can't push it away. I have to live through it with hopes that all of the emotions related to it will subside.
This episode was cut off in the middle of recording, and I did not realize it. So at about 27.5 minutes, there will be a shift because I had to record another segment to finish the episode.
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- Order The Accountability Journal
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- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Sometimes it is hard for me to see the progress that I am making. I know that I'm not doing some of the things I normally would do, so I tend to feel like I'm not doing enough. However, as I was recording today, I realized just how much I do accomplish, and I didn't even think to share what I couldn't do, like going to my cycling class.
This journey with PTSD is interesting and hard, but I am also growing to be better than I was each day.
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- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Last night, the thought came to me that I should try recording and sharing daily journals for at least seven days to give a complete picture of my life with PTSD. So in this episode, I talk about finding my therapists, my support system, and my feelings behind the alphabet that are now a part of my daily living.
If you know someone who could benefit from this episode, please share it. I am not sharing just for myself; I truly hope that my story can positively impact someone else's journey.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Joy doesn't happen haphazardly. To live a joy-filled life, you have to be intentional. In this episode, I talk about intentionality and my path to becoming more intentional for myself and my family.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this journal, I candidly discuss receiving medical care from several professionals. On the one hand, I discuss loyalty, and on the other, I discuss the importance of being your best advocate.
This podcast episode is a journal of my experience with PTSD. What works may not work for you, so be sure to take what you need from my sharing and leave the rest.
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- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, I candidly share about coming to understand that something was going on with me. This public journal is intended to be a source of inspiration for myself and others as I share my journey through PTSD. If I hadn't gone through this myself, I wouldn't understand, and even after being in this for three months, I still don't often understand.
I am not a therapist. I am only sharing my story based on my memories and lived experience. If you need professional support, please consider contacting a therapist in your area.
Links + Resources:
- Find a therapist through Therapy for Black Girls or Psychology Today
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- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, Latonya shares about the shifts of ordinary. Her ordinary isn't the same year after year because ordinary is fluid.
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In this episode, Latonya shares her definition of joy and encourages you to define joy for yourself so that you can pursue joy in your daily living.
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- Order The Accountability Journal
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- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
This series is a challenge for me. I am intentionally sharing 52 ways I cultivate joy in my everyday life. The fun part of it all--I'm doing this challenge during a hard season. I hope that the series will encourage, challenge, and give you a different perspective about a few things.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, Latonya shares how she finds space in her life to do more of what matters most. She shares practical tips for increasing margin by prioritizing and being honest about using her time.
During the conversation, Latonya mentions starting a First Lego League. The team she founded received several grants to get their season started.
Links + Resources:
- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, Latonya shares her family's journey into homeschooling. She explains why she views herself as an unlikely homeschool mom. She also candidly shares about the challenges of becoming a homeschool mom.
During the conversation, Latonya mentions graduating Summa Cum Laude from college, but she graduated Cum Laude. She doesn't always remember everything, but she doesn't mind correcting her errors. :)
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- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
In this episode, Latonya talks to her daughters about social media and its impact on tweens. If you are a parent, check out this episode to learn how we navigate social media.
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- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Do you struggle with being yourself in front of your kids? Check out this episode I recorded when I created my first podcast in the Anchor community in 2017 to hear how I pursue motherhood authentically.
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- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya
Who is Latonya and why is she starting a podcast named Joy in the Ordinary?
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- Order The Accountability Journal
- Find me on Instagram @joyintheordinarymom
- Tip the host at buymeacoffee.com/latonya