Sharing The Middle is a heartwarming podcast hosted by Lacey, where she delves into the power of storytelling about the messy middles of life through conversation and connection. Lacey explores how sharing stories can unburden us from life's heaviness and foster meaningful connections.
With a focus on authenticity and vulnerability, Lacey discusses the importance of creating a space for sharing our stories and seeing our own stories in others. Special guest appearances add to the richness of the conversation, bringing unique experiences and viewpoints to the forefront.
From heartwarming anecdotes to thought-provoking discussions, Sharing The Middle with Lacey captivates listeners with its genuine and relatable storytelling. By sharing her own experiences and engaging in conversations with guests, Lacey offers a platform for mutual understanding and connection. Join Lacey on this journey of self-discovery and empathetic storytelling, where every episode is a testament to the power of sharing our stories within the supportive community of the Joyful Support Movement.
Learn more about https://laceytomlinson.com (Lacey), https://themddl.com (The Mddl), and the https://joyfulsupportmovement.com/ (Joyful Support Movement).
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Lacey and Sara have a raw, unplanned conversation about what it looks like to actually pause when you have nothing left to give. No dramatic reason, no rock bottom, just two people practicing what they preach and stepping back before they break.
3 Apr 2026
Big Feelings & Shame Origins: Part 2 - No Shame in Our Game
This one got big in the best way. We started with Lacey's shame story about being called "too dramatic" as a kid — and somewhere along the way, we landed on silk robes, talk show beds, and the power of living your life out loud. Turns out, when you're told your feelings are too much, you learn to shrink. And when you shrink long enough, you start to believe the universe doesn't want big things for you. Spoiler: it does.
Sara and Lacey dig into how childhood shame becomes the box we live in as adults — until we realize we get to rewrite the rules. They talk about the difference between shame that protects and shame that diminishes, why "of course it's me" is a perfectly reasonable thought to have, and how chronic illness might just become a feature instead of a bug. It's messy and hopeful and honestly, a little bit of a breakthrough in real time.
If you've ever felt too much, too loud, or too whatever — this one's for you. Listen in and see what happens when you stop asking permission to take up space.
27 Mar 2026
Big Feelings & Shame Origins: Part 1 - No Shame in Our Game
We're starting something new on No Shame in Our Game. Sara turns the mic around and Lacey becomes the guest, and we're kicking off with the word Lacey uses to beat herself up that she hasn't done nearly as much work on as the other one: dramatic.
Big feelings, where they come from, what it costs to spend years making yourself smaller so other people are more comfortable. We went two episodes on this one because it kept going somewhere real. Part two is next week.
Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome + introducing the new format
01:00 — Sara sets the stage: where "no shame" started and why it matters
03:30 — Guilt vs. shame: what Brené Brown got right (probably)
06:00 — Lacey's topic: dramatic, big feelings, and the word she hasn't worked through yet
09:30 — Where it started: being the biggest feeler in a house that didn't have room for it
13:00 — Reality TV as a safe space to watch big feelings from the outside
15:30 — "I self-edit so much I don't even know what that would look like"
17:00 — The Joe story: "I am afraid of your big feelings"
18:30 — What would it feel like to just... not edit?
20:00 — The Midwest lane: you can be happy, but not too happy
21:30 — Saying out loud that you're smart, pretty, and likable — and the qualifying that follows
Mentioned in This Episode
Brené Brown's work on shame vs. guilt — brenebrown.com (http://brenebrown.com)
Miss Rachel's "Big Feelings" song (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/juPW1au87Ck) — because apparently it's doing real work in Lacey's house
K-Pop Demon Hunters / Golden (https://youtu.be/yebNIHKAC4A?si=-NiTlDnWzPlXihCs) — Lacey's K-Pop moment that actually made a point
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
17 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
59
Social presence
94
YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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