Episode 16

No Shame In Taking a Break

In this brief update, I explain why I am taking a short, two-week break from podcast editing due to an unintentional creative block. I assure listeners not to expect new episodes until January 10th. I hint at some positive restructuring and rebranding happening with the podcasts, as both 'Sharing the Middle' and 'No Shame in the Home Game' will become part of the new 'Joyful Support Network'. This exciting project has been developed by me and my partner Sara, along with future hosts, and will be launched at the start of the next year.

In the meantime, I express my gratitude for listeners' support and encourage them to delve into the existing catalogue of episodes. Lastly, I hint at a bunch of exciting, pre-recorded episodes due to be shared in the new year after my break. All in all, this is a time to adjust and recharge before the new and exciting developments roll in the new year.

00:00 Introduction and Update

00:13 Taking a Break from Podcast Editing

00:55 New Year Plans and Rebranding

01:06 Launch of Joyful Support Network

01:41 Appreciation for Listeners

01:59 Looking Forward to the New Year

02:22 Conclusion and Holiday Wishes

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Transcript
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Welcome.

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This is just a quick

update to let you know.

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What to expect where

we're at, what's going on.

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So this is in both the sharing the

middle and no shame, the home game feed,

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because your girl needs to take a break.

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From podcast editing.

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As much as I, I don't hate it.

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I can't.

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I do it.

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I'm having this unintentional.

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Block.

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That is just really getting in my way..

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I'm going to take a step back

for a couple of weeks and not

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beat myself up for nothing.

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I'm being able to edit.

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No new episodes.

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Until January.

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10.

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Starting January 10th will have

either new episodes is sharing the

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middle or no shame in the home game.

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I need to create some space, to be able

to figure out the best way moving forward.

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And I think doing this will work

I'm so excited for the new year.

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And I think this is part of the

reason why I'm struggling in that.

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We're getting a rebrand here

in that sharing the middle.

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No shame.

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The home game and a new podcast that

we'll be launching are all going

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to be under the joyful support.

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Network.

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So this is everything

coming from me and Sarah.

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And future hosts that lead into

our joyful support model and

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everything that goes with it.

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The joyful support movement is

launching in the beginning of the

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year, we don't have an exact date yet.

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And we're so excited for you to

join us because Sarah and I have

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one had so much fun building it.

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But also, already gotten the whole.

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Out of what we're building,

that we cannot wait to share.

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this is me just recognizing I only

have the space for what I have.

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And thanking you for

being along on this ride.

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For being a listener and showing up.

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And being a part of a space that I'm

really proud of and that I can still.

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Be who I am.

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When it comes to my health, mental

health productivity, all of that.

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Enjoy the holidays, the new year,

whatever life looks like for you.

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And feel free to go back into the catalog

because there's a lot of good stuff.

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We've had a year.

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Of the middle and I'm really proud of it.

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Lots of good stuff coming in the new year.

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I have a bunch of episodes that I've

already recorded that are so good.

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And I'm so excited to share.

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I just got to take a little break.

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Happy holidays.

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And thanks again for

sharing the middle with me.

About the Podcast

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No Shame in Our Game
Where Self-Help Meets Community Support

About your hosts

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Sara Kelly

Sara runs Your Aligned Home as a Home Management Consultant. Translation- let's get your home running smoother so you have time for the things you love!
Her combination of optimizing systems, a compassionate ear, and the desire to help others led her to this work.
Although she helps with all things inside the home, any free time is spent outside the home. She usually has dirt under her nails and a hat on her head ready to be outdoors.
Don't ask this gal for perfection, that is not her jam. She is in it to spark joy one home at a time and let the goodness ripple from there!
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Lacey Tomlinson

Lacey Tomlinson transforms life's messiest moments into meaningful connections. As a mother, entrepreneur, and chronic illness advocate, she founded the Joyful Support Movement after her own health journey forced her to rebuild her life authentically. Through podcasts, courses, and community building, Lacey helps others navigate their "messy middle" without shame or perfection, because she believes everyone deserves genuine support. Her philosophy? "Life's better when we stop pretending and just embrace the plot." With master's degrees in Communication and Instructional Design, she combines professional expertise with raw human experience to create spaces where vulnerability is celebrated, authentic stories are shared, and people find the support they need.