Episode 7

Home Therapy: Joe's Story Part 2

In this weeks episode of "No Shame in the Home Game," we talk with Lacey’s husband Joe about managing their home with chronic illness and two small children. In our latest episode, we continued their story and shared some big wins, including a major organization project in the house’s playroom. They were able to reduced clutter, organized toys into bins, and even got the kids involved in cleaning up.

One of Lacey’s personal victories was not beating herself up over the state of the playroom. As someone with a chronic illness, it's easy to feel like she should be doing more. But she was able to focus on what she could do in small steps and celebrate the progress made.

We also discussed the importance of perspective when it comes to managing a home with other people. Joe and Lacey have different approaches, but work together and attempt respect each other's priorities. And with the help of expert Sara, they’re able to navigate the challenges and celebrate the wins together.

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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.