The Practical Hug Network
Where self-help meets community
Through three podcasts, hosts Lacey Tomlinson and Sara Kelly offer emotional support (the hug) and practical tools (the systems) to make life easier. We meet people in the messy middle and move forward together—no perfection required.
Our Podcasts
Latest Episodes
Big Feelings & Shame Origins: Part 1
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...
Is This Real? Morning Announcements, Old Photos, and Messages to Your Future Self
We're getting nostalgic in the best way today. Lacey shares a joy moment that started with a podcast clip and ended in a group chat spiral with childhood friends—all trying to figure out w...
Good, Better, Best: The Bare Minimum Is a Foundation, Not a Failure
In this episode, we're diving deep into one of our favorite Practical Hug tools: Good, Better, Best. This framework is all about giving yourself a menu of options instead ...
Cool Beans, Awesome Sauce, and Olympic Witchcraft
We're not going to pretend the world isn't a dumpster fire right now. But we can make our chairs a little cozier while we watch it burn.
In this episode, we share a few joy moments—S...
Joy Circles + Joyful Support Steps: A Simple Tool for Practical Support
Heads up: Joyful Support Movement is now Practical Hug (aka the Practical Hug Network for our podcasts).
In this episode, we share one of our favori...
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