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
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...
Thrift Stores, Teething, and the Best Compliment You've Ever Received
In this episode, we talk about everyday joy moments—the ones you notice and the ones you create. Sara shares her friend Jim's $12 thrift store leather shoes and the compliments that landed...
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