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The Joyful Lean-In

I’m LaToya Cofer—a mother, a seeker of peace, and a professional navigating the beautiful complexity of a "Ferrari brain." With an MBA and a background as a QMHP and RBT, I’ve spent over a decade blending the logic of finance with the heart of behavioral health. But here, those are just tools I use to protect our sanctuary.This channel is for the high-achieving neurodivergent women and parents who are tired of the hustle and ready for the Nurture.What we tend to here:The Inner Garden: Gentle systems for ADHD/2e minds to find focus without burnout.Nurturing the Roots: Clinical insights

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  1. 17

    From Burnout to Sanctuary

    Welcome to the first episode of The Joyful Lean-In (formerly Finding Joy with Toy).In this episode, I'm taking off the mask. I have the MBA, the business (Shining Light LLC), and 10 years of experience as a mental health professional—but in 2023, none of that stopped me from having a complete mental breakdown in my car.I'm'reI’m opening up about my diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, the reality of the "Ferrari B"ain," and why I walked away from a career in social work to become a Premium Auditor. We’re also talking about the hard stuff—medication struggles, the financial pressure of single motherhood (and yes, dealing with foreclosure), and why I'm building a "Sanctuary" to survive it all.This is a space for the introverts, the neurodivergent parents, and anyone who realizes the world wasn't built for our brains—so we're building our own.In this episode:0:00 - Intro: Why we need a "Safe Space" for introverts1:08 - The "COVID Pause" & My 2023 Breakdown2:25 - Getting fired by my therapist & the "Medication Trap"3:16 - Building a Sanctuary (and why I need it)4:11 - Career Pivot: From $12/hr RBT to MBA & Auditor6:35 - The "Ferrari Brain": Explaining Autism/ADHD7:10 - The Reality Check: Facing foreclosure & having faithJoin the Village:If you have a "Ferrari Brain" in a bicycle world, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment below: What is one thing you are doing to build your own sanctuary this week?

  2. 16

    Just Keep Swimming

    Still greiving and I needed to vent while doing some late night work.

  3. 15

    Hopefully My Story Helps Others

    I just wanted to give you guys a little or alot of my background story.

  4. 14

    TWIN…where have you been

    My long time off and on ex passed away.

  5. 13

    Big Changez

    So many things have changed and now it’s just be Toy.

  6. 12

    FRIENDS..How Many of Us Have Them

    Going into the New Year content. https://www.instagram.com/positivepixie09/ https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualMommies

  7. 11

    Gentle Parenting

    5 Tips for Gentle Parenting Follow on Instagram @positivepixie09

  8. 10

    Neurodivergence

    This week PositivePixie is recording alone. She discussed her children being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD and her learning that she may have Autism as well. http://www.ficinc.org/ Instagram @positivepixie09

  9. 9

    Shadow Work

    This week we discussed shadow work and how we got started with our journies. 

  10. 8

    Self-Love

    This week we discussed self-love and how it affects relationships, friendships, and careers.

  11. 7

    We're Back...well sorta

    Reintroducing ourselves and catching you up on what we have been up to.

  12. 6

    Setting Boundaries

    Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Book a reading with ManicMuse by messaging our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualMommies

  13. 5

    That Narcissist is NOT Your Twin Flame

    What is a narcissist?  What is a Twin Flame? What is the Narcissist Cycle? Book a reading with ManicMuse by messaging our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualMommies

  14. 4

    Creating a Dream Schedule

    This week we had our friend Elise come on to talk about creating a dream schedule and finding your passion.  Book a reading with ManicMuse by messaging our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualMommies

  15. 3

    Choosing Friendships and Relationships Part 1

    This week we discussed how spirituality has changed the way we choose our friends and potential partners. Book a reading with ManicMuse by messaging our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualMommies

  16. 2

    Readings by My's Tarot and a small discussion of shadow work.

    This episode features Myeisha from My's Tarot she is an amazing tarot card reader check her out and then after we discuss shadow work and how that part of our journey has gone for us. Book a reading with ManicMuse by messaging our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualMommies

  17. 1

    Oneitis/Twinflameitis

    This episode is partly about twin flames so if you have been thinking a lot about yours and questioning who they are, listen to this may help gain a bit of clarity on the situation. Other topics include spell craft and other such things. Thank you all in advance for listening. Book a reading with ManicMuse by messaging our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/SpiritualMommies

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I’m LaToya Cofer—a mother, a seeker of peace, and a professional navigating the beautiful complexity of a "Ferrari brain." With an MBA and a background as a QMHP and RBT, I’ve spent over a decade blending the logic of finance with the heart of behavioral health. But here, those are just tools I use to protect our sanctuary.This channel is for the high-achieving neurodivergent women and parents who are tired of the hustle and ready for the Nurture.What we tend to here:The Inner Garden: Gentle systems for ADHD/2e minds to find focus without burnout.Nurturing the Roots: Clinical insights

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Finding Joy with Toy

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