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Sharing the Middle

Sharing our Stories about the Messy Middles of Life

Sharing the Middle is a podcast that explores the "middle moments" of life—those raw, unfiltered experiences of navigating uncertainty, growth, or adversity. This is a space for guests to discuss not just their victories, but the vulnerable, in-progress parts of their journeys, whether in motherhood, health, career, or self-discovery. We celebrate the messy middle—that uncertain space between challenge and resolution.

Episodes

Messy Midlife: Chronic Illness, Baby Sleep, and Radical Flexibility

Jan 16, 2026

In this mini check‑in, I’m sharing a very real slice of my midlife: RSV running through our house, living with ME/CFS, and parenting a baby who does not believe in sleep. Instead of preten...

A Joyful Chaotic Colorful Christmas with my Dad

Dec 11, 2025

I sat down with my dad to talk about where my love of Christmas decorations actually comes from. I learned so much, and also realized lots of ways my attitude toward Christmas decor can he...

Three Years in the Messy Middle: A Chronic Illness Anniversary

Nov 7, 2025

Three years ago this Halloween, my life changed forever. What started as unexplained fatigue became an ME/CFS diagnosis that reshaped everything—my career, my body, my future. But then cam...

Hyperthyroidism, Boundaries, and Rebuilding Business with Magalie René

Oct 17, 2025

I talk with Magalie René about rebuilding her business after getting diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I loved this conversation because of the fact that I have hypothyroidism. We're dealing...

When Stress Isn't Just Stress: An Academic's MS Journey with Catrina Mitchum

Sep 26, 2025

I sit down with Dr. Catrina Mitchum to hear about her journey through multiple sclerosis diagnosis while balancing academic demands, motherhood, and career transitions.

We explore th...

Beyond Fine: The Journey to Great with Genevieve Dreizen

Sep 5, 2025

I sit down with Genevieve Dreizen, co-founder of Fresh Start Registry, for a candid conversation about rediscovering yourself after a long-term relationship ends and finding unexpected lov...

Reading the Room: Jana's Boundary-Setting Journey with Long COVID

Aug 15, 2025

In this conversation, I sit down with Jana G. (known as Janaandbooks or Lady Whistle Threads across social media) to discuss something we rarely talk about openly - setting boundaries whil...

Embracing the Mess: 10 Truths I've Found in the Middle

Jul 25, 2025

In this special episode of "Sharing the Middle," I share my top 10 lessons learned from being in the messy middle of life… and that maybe I don’t dislike the middle as much as before?

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Joys of Parenting - On Becoming a Family of 5

Jul 4, 2025

In this episode, Joe and I dive deep into the joys and challenges of parenting, particularly with our growing family after welcoming our third child! We discuss how we're managing surprisi...

Fortitude and Fumbles: My Honest Pregnancy &amp; Podcast Update

Jan 17, 2025

Lacey opens up about her journey through pregnancy, sharing her experiences as a soon-to-be mother while managing chronic illness. At 31 weeks pregnant, she reflects on the challenges and ...

Burning It All Down with Heather Vickery

Dec 6, 2024

Lacey welcomes Heather Vickery to the podcast for an enlightening conversation that dives deep into the realms of human design, personal transformation, and the journey toward embracing au...

Investing in Yourself: Ditching Guilt and Embracing Abundance with Amy Kemp

Nov 22, 2024

Lacey’s conversation with Amy Kemp is a deep dive into the intricacies of navigating life's challenges, especially in the context of personal goals and societal expectations. The dialogue ...

Pregnancy, Identity, and Survival: Jori O&apos;Neal&apos;s Inspiring Story

Nov 8, 2024

Jori O'Neal shares her powerful journey through identity, motherhood, and the complexities of navigating different cultural spaces in this heartfelt conversation. We delve into her experie...

Chronically Ill and Off to Paris: A Marriage Celebration

Oct 25, 2024

Lacey and Joe dive into the complexities of marriage and the importance of celebrating their relationship on a special trip, a long-awaited journey that symbolizes their commitment. As the...

Finding Freedom Through Grief with Kandice Shaw

Oct 11, 2024

Kandice Shaw shares her powerful journey of navigating the complexities of caregiving and personal growth through yoga. As a yoga teacher and trainer, she reflects on the emotional challen...

Learning to Love Yourself with Shannon Kline

Sep 13, 2024

Join me in this heartfelt episode of 'Sharing the Middle' where I chat with Shannon Klein, also known as Shannon K, a coach who helps inspire and encourage women. Together, we dive deep in...

Your Best Self with Zac Owens

Aug 16, 2024

In this episode, I'm thrilled to reconnect with my friend, Zac Owens. We dive into the concept of 'exploring different parts of ourselves' through meaningful conversations, highlighting ho...

The Unexpected Middle: My New Pregnancy Adventure

Aug 2, 2024

Welcome to this special solo episode of 'Sharing the Middle' with Lacey. In this heartfelt update, I share big news about my unexpected pregnancy despite having an IUD. Join me as I discus...

Doing it Her Way with Josi Dumont

Jul 19, 2024

In this episode, I dive back into our regular interview format with the inspiring Josi Dumont. We discuss Josi's journey from a high-flying corporate career through a tumultuous 'messy mid...

Chatting with Nieces: Family, Change, and being the Cool Aunt

Jul 5, 2024

In this episode of 'Sharing the Middle,' I, Lacey, your friend and guide in life's messy middles, dive into a delightful and heartfelt conversation with my two oldest nieces, Brhi and Grac...

Let me help you Tell YOUR Story

May 28, 2024

Its a Lacey talking to you episode! In this episode, I reflect on my journey of personal growth, sparked by deep conversations with those close to me. I'll share how confronting emotions, ...

Girlhood and Lifelong Friendships Part 2

May 9, 2024

Show Notes

We are jumping back into my conversation with my dear friend, Emma. We dove deep into the nitty-gritty of life and discussed everything from personal growth and body ima...

Girlhood and Lifelong Friendships Part 1

May 2, 2024

In this episode of 'Sharing the Middle', I had a heart-to-heart with my lifelong friend, Emma. We took a trip down memory lane, from our carefree girlhood days to the ups and downs of woma...

Chaos Friend

Apr 11, 2024

My sister Becky and I are letting it all out about being that 'chaos friend.' You know, the friend who's always in the center of a mess? Spoiler alert: I found out I'm one of them! We get ...

Family Threads That Shape Our Stories

Mar 28, 2024

In this continuation episode, Lacey and her cousin Al delve into deeper discussions about family stories and their impact on individual identity. They explore themes of feeling like an out...

Bradley Women Die Young

Mar 15, 2024

The title of this episode may seem provocative and harsh, but it's a phrase that came from my own writing and continues to resonate in my mind. It certainly isn’t all Bradley women, but mo...

Sharing My Story through Conversation

Mar 1, 2024

I get chatty with my dear husband, Joe, about some exciting tweaks to my beloved podcast. After testing the waters with various formats over the year, I've realized that heart-to-heart tal...

Using Mobility in the Middle with Rebecca Stewart

Jan 17, 2024

In this episode, I have an inspiring conversation with fitness coach Rebecca Stewart. Rebecca shares her journey with chronic illness, the struggle with a multitude of diagnoses, and navig...

Sharing The Mddl 2024 Trailer

Jan 8, 2024

Sharing The Mddl is bursting into 2024 with some new energy and joy.

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Embracing Life&apos;s Changes and Announcing the Joyful Support Movement

Nov 22, 2023

In this episode, Lacey, the host, discusses her personal struggles, including the loss of her pet dog, Indy, her family being sick, and challenges with moving homes. Lacey announces a chan...

Living In The Wait... In The Middle with Melissa Vande Kieft

Oct 25, 2023

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the lovely Melissa about the concept of Living in the Wait. We connected through social media, and let me tell you, it was an instant connectio...

Hangin&apos; TVs and Racing Thoughts: Lacey Solo Episode

Oct 18, 2023

In this episode, I'm going off-script and sharing some personal updates. I apologize for not having the usual episodes out, but life has been a whirlwind lately. We've just moved into a ne...

Quick Checkin Mini-Episode

Sep 27, 2023

Howdy friends! I want to take a quick moment to check in with you during the whirlwind of my life right now. I plan on coming back better than ever in just a few weeks.

For more Sha...

Intuition and Forgiveness in The Middle with Serin Silva

Sep 21, 2023

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Serin Silva, an intuitive coach and medium. We dove deep into topics like spirituality, infidelity, and finding our authentic selves in...

From Panic Attacks to Packing Boxes Mini-Episode

Sep 13, 2023

In this mini-episode, I'm switching things up a bit and sharing more about my writing process and the challenges of being in the messy middle of life. With my family going through a big ch...

Unexpected Outcomes of a Middle with Meredith Constant

Sep 6, 2023

I had the pleasure of chatting with Meredith Constant, a niche content creator who focuses on media literacy through the lens of the British royal family and the British media. Meredith sh...

Body Loyalty with Tresa Edmunds

Aug 23, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tresa Edmunds, the creative visionary of Body Loyalty, on my podcast. We talked about embracing our bodies, especially when we're dealing with ...

You are Kenough (Barbie Mini-Episode)

Aug 16, 2023

On this week's mini-episode, my sister Becky, my cousin Lydia, and I talk about the recent Barbie movie and how it impacted us. We dive into the themes of feminism and gender studies that ...

Ditching the &quot;Supposed To&apos;s&quot; in Life with Dee Hoch

Aug 9, 2023

I had the pleasure of chatting with Dee Hoch, founder of Fire Within Coaching. During our conversation, we discussed the challenges of navigating the "supposed to's" in life and finding th...

Mini-Episode/Re-release of Episode 5 with Kim Shapira

Aug 2, 2023

This week we are revisiting my conversation with Kim Shapira that was in episode 5 earlier this year. I do still end this mini-episode with a little Lacey Loves so make sure to stay to the...

Using Your Tools in The Middle with Sadie Higgins

Jul 26, 2023

In this episode of my podcast, I talk with Sadie Higgins, a recovering entrepreneur, about the beauty of the messy middle of life. Sadie shares her personal journey of going through a toug...

Creativity, Toxic Friendships, and Complicated Women

Jul 19, 2023

In this episode, I talk about my personal struggles with creativity and how I've learned to embrace it in a healthy way. I also give advice on how to deal with toxic friendships and share ...

Injured in The Middle with Amanda Hofman

Jul 12, 2023

As I talked with Amanda Hofman, co-founder and CEO of Go To Market, a branded merchandise studio, we explored the idea of being stuck in a middle we know will end and downplaying our own p...

Non-Linear Progress MiniEp

Jul 5, 2023

In this mini episode of Sharing the Middle, we read an essay from the middle, give some unsolicited advice, and share some Lacey loves.

The essay is called "Ending of a Comfortable M...

Hard Stops in the Middle with Delia Pena-Gay

Jun 28, 2023

In this episode of my podcast, I chat with Delia Pena-Gay, a podcast host and blogger originally from the Bronx. Delia shares her experience of feeling like she was in the middle of a lot ...

Travel and Grief Mini-Episode

Jun 21, 2023

In this week's mini-episode, I'm talking about my family vacation and the struggles that came with it. I share how it was different this year without my grandma, who was the backbone of ou...

Intention and Courage in the Middle with Jenna Hermans

Jun 14, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Jenna Hermans on my podcast and I'm excited for you to listen.

During our conversation, Jenna talked about the importance of being in tun...

No FOMO Fear Here Mini-Episode

Jun 7, 2023

In this episode, we have a lot to cover. First, I'll read an article from The Mddl that talks about the ongoing struggle between consistency and self-acceptance.

Next, we'll be givin...

Inviting and Receiving in The Middle with Kim O’Hara

May 31, 2023

I had the pleasure of chatting with Kim O'Hara who played a huge role in my journey with The Mddl. Kim is a writer and book coach, who gave me the confidence to start sharing my own writin...

Trying to Feel a little Lighter Mini-ep

May 25, 2023

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Navigating The Middle using Human Design with Adriana Keefe

May 23, 2023

In this episode, I sit down with Adriana Keefe, a human design expert, to discuss the middle and human design. We cover a lot of ground, from the basics of what human design is to the nuan...

Good Days and Bad Days Mini-Episode

May 18, 2023

This week's mini-episode really explores the ups and downs that come with having good days while chronically ill. I give some advice for you even if you don't have those bad of days (we al...

Being a “Geriatric” Mom to Young Cancer Patient with HPG

May 16, 2023

In this episode of Sharing The Mddl, I talk with Heather Pennel Glover, or HPG, about navigating life in the middle of cancer and motherhood. HPG shares her journey of getting sober, getti...

Escaping Checkbox Syndrome with Dr. Seema Desai

May 11, 2023

Welcome to the first episode of the Sharing The Mddl podcast, where we explore the all of the different middles of life. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Seema Desai as she shares her own journ...

“I do want to be in the Middle” with Kim Shapira

May 11, 2023

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down for Kim Shapira, Registered Dietitian. You are going to hear Kim help me reach some deep conclusions about my relationship with the middle and my relatio...

The First Mini Episode!

May 11, 2023

Date: 12/28/22

Name of podcast: Sharing The Mddl

Episode title and number: Episode 2: The First Mini Episode!


Brief summary of episode: 

Lacey, the host of Sharing ...

Place as a Middle with Leslie Jespersen

May 11, 2023

We are so lucky to have Leslie Jespersen mom, creator, and intuitive strategy mentor for aspiring women entrepreneurs who desire freedom and fulfillment, but don’t know where to start and/or are af...

Middle is in my Name with Jamie Mittelman

May 11, 2023

I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Jamie Mittelman of Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform that celebrates the stories of women, Olympians and para Olympia...

Sharing Some Support From The Mddl

May 11, 2023

In today’s Mini-Episode you get some fresh Lacey! I am going to read you a little introduction from my upcoming workbook, Support From The Mddl. We then talk through a reader letter that asks for h...

She is a bit much Mini-Episode

May 11, 2023

I love a mini-episode where I get to talk directly to you! Today I am reading the Being Too Much Essay from the middle, giving advice to an overachiever, and then talking about my loves for the wee...

I Invented This For The Middle with Dr Jennifer Hintzsche

May 11, 2023

In this special episode, I have the honor of chatting with Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche, a wife, mother, innovator, and a fierce advocate for women's health. She has a doctoral degree in bioinformatics a...

Sharing The Mddl Trailer

May 11, 2023

I cannot wait for you all to join me in The Mddl.


We are going to explore the messy middles of life and the lessons we can learn from them.


I'm Lacey a fellow person in the midd...

Embracing Uncertainty And Cooking With An Air Fryer

May 11, 2023

In this mini episode, I discuss the concept of "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek, my Why behind The Mddl, how it relates to finding peace and happiness in life. I also share advice on how to cope wit...

The Mundane Journey to the Extraordinary with Ashley & Keri of Momtourage

May 11, 2023

We are kicking off the Women Who Made Me Series with two women who made Sharing The Mddl happen through their support and knowledge. Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro are the two funny women behi...

Choose Your Hard with Marla Green

May 11, 2023

In this episode of Sharing the Mddl, I talk to Marla Green, a nurse practitioner and entrepreneur, about her journey of becoming disabled after a car accident and how she transitioned to becoming a...

Middle of Motherhood with my Mom and Sisters

May 11, 2023

I'm super excited to share with you the final episode of our "Women Who Made Me" series, where I was joined by my mother and three sisters to talk about motherhood.

We talked about the tough ...

Learning Lessons from the Universe with Sara Kelly

May 11, 2023

The second episode in the Women Who Made Me series is a woman who has become one of my go-tos for all kinds of The Mddl related topics. Sara Kelly is a Home Management Consultant and what I lovingl...

Amazing Women and Hoop Earrings

May 11, 2023

Welcome to March and the start of our Women Who Made Me series! I kick things off with a personal essay about the women who have made me who I am today. Next up is an advice segment, where I answer...

Time to Know You Are Enough

May 11, 2023

Enjoy an amazing new mini-episode of Sharing The Mddl! This episode includes an essay from The Mddl about our relationship with time, advice from The Mddl talking about feeling like enough, and Lac...

The Importance of Self-Care & Finding Yourself in Motherhood

May 11, 2023

In this episode, we talk about self-care, the barriers that can prevent us from taking care of ourselves, and how to overcome them. In our advice from The Mddl we also explore how mothers can strug...

Fake Rules with Alex Lippert & Katie Nemeth

May 11, 2023

This week my dear friends Alex Lippert and Katie Nemeth join me for the third installment of the Women Who Made Me series. They are two of the most delightful and kind beings and I am so excited to...

Mid-Thirties Thoughts

May 11, 2023

I reflect on turning 34 and being solidly in my mid-thirties. While I don't mind aging, I am a fool for nostalgia and am blown away by how quickly time passes. Nonetheless, my 33rd year has given m...

Support in the Ups and Downs

May 11, 2023

In this mini episode of my Sharing the Mddl podcast, I talk about the ups and downs of chronic illness and the difficulties of asking for and accepting support. I also promote my newly released wor...

Embracing Failure and Imposter Syndrome

May 11, 2023

In this mini-episode of Sharing The Mddl, I want to chat with you about imposter syndrome and failure. I had a realization that I couldn't write about being an imposter because I wasn’t even good e...

She's Just Right

May 11, 2023

In today’s Mini-Episode you get to hear my essay from the middle this week about trying to find the Just Right. We talk about giving support and walking on eggshells in our advice from the middle. ...

The Middle of Infertility with Christina Vanacore

May 11, 2023

Certified Product Launch and Operations Specialist, Christina Vanacore, discusses her journey through infertility and the lessons she learned during that difficult middle.

In this episode, I ...

Not-So-Mini-Episode About Marriage

May 11, 2023

In this episode of Sharing the Mddl, I celebrate my 7th wedding anniversary by delving into the concept of the seven-year itch in marriage and exploring how it relates to the messy middle of marria...

The Mini-Episode Where My Husband Joins Me

May 11, 2023

In this mini episode, I talk about my struggles with balancing productivity and inspiration. I discuss how I'm trying to figure out where inspiration, productivity, and value meet. I also share adv...

Surviving Sleep Deprivation and Finding Purpose with Christine Brown

May 11, 2023

In this podcast episode, I interview Christine Brown, a certified child sleep consultant and founder of Bella Luna Family. Christine shares her personal journey of how she became interested in slee...

Constant State of Middle with Laura Sinclair

May 11, 2023

I interviewed Laura Sinclair, a public relations and social media marketing executive who is also a serial entrepreneur. Laura shared her perspective on the "messy middle," where she lives as a mot...

Time in The Middle with Jaimee Campanella

May 11, 2023

In this podcast, I had a conversation with Jamie Campanella about the importance of embracing the middle stage of progress towards our goals. Jamiee shares her personal experience of being stuck in...

Not-So-Mini-Episode About Motherhood and Marriage

May 11, 2023

In this episode of my podcast, I share my personal thoughts on motherhood and the fears and concerns that come with it. I believe it's important to be honest and open about these things, so that we...

Listening to Your Gut with Cara D’Orazio

May 11, 2023

In this podcast episode, my guest Cara D’Orazio and I had a great conversation about her transition from teaching in-person workout classes to becoming a virtual fitness instructor. We talked about...

Middle of Feuding Loved Ones

May 11, 2023

Welcome to Sharing the Mddl, a podcast where we learn to embrace the messy middles of life. In this mini episode, I share my recent experience with crocheting and how it taught me to embrace failur...

Traveling Through The Middle with Lee Friedman

May 11, 2023

I am so excited to chat with Lee Friedman of Mango Tree Travel. You’ll be just as amazed as me to hear all that Lee does as a lawyer, mom, and entrepreneur. As a bad traveler, I am in awe of all th...

Normal is overrated

May 11, 2023

Just a little mini-episode action where I talk a little bit about what has been going on with me for a few weeks. I think a lot about normal and how love is pretty dang important.


A Non Episode Episode

May 11, 2023

I say very little because I've got some stuff happening. That being said, I'm so glad you're here.


For more Sharing The Mddl:

Come support me on

Not-So-Mini-Episode About Motherhood and Marriage

May 11, 2023

In this episode of my podcast, I share my personal thoughts on motherhood and the fears and concerns that come with it. I believe it's important to be honest and open about these things, s...

Listening to Your Gut with Cara D’Orazio

May 9, 2023

In this podcast episode, my guest Cara D’Orazio and I had a great conversation about her transition from teaching in-person workout classes to becoming a virtual fitness instructor. We tal...

Not-So-Mini-Episode About Marriage

May 4, 2023

In this episode of Sharing the Mddl, I celebrate my 7th wedding anniversary by delving into the concept of the seven-year itch in marriage and exploring how it relates to the messy middle ...

Constant State of Middle with Laura Sinclair

May 2, 2023

I interviewed Laura Sinclair, a public relations and social media marketing executive who is also a serial entrepreneur. Laura shared her perspective on the "messy middle," where she lives...

Middle of Feuding Loved Ones

Apr 27, 2023

Welcome to Sharing the Mddl, a podcast where we learn to embrace the messy middles of life. In this mini episode, I share my recent experience with crocheting and how it taught me to embra...

The Middle of Infertility with Christina Vanacore

Apr 25, 2023

Certified Product Launch and Operations Specialist, Christina Vanacore, discusses her journey through infertility and the lessons she learned during that difficult middle.

In this ep...

The Mini-Episode Where My Husband Joins Me

Apr 20, 2023

In this mini episode, I talk about my struggles with balancing productivity and inspiration. I discuss how I'm trying to figure out where inspiration, productivity, and value meet. I also ...

Time in The Middle with Jaimee Campanella

Apr 18, 2023

In this podcast, I had a conversation with Jamie Campanella about the importance of embracing the middle stage of progress towards our goals. Jamiee shares her personal experience of being...

Normal is overrated

Apr 13, 2023

Just a little mini-episode action where I talk a little bit about what has been going on with me for a few weeks. I think a lot about normal and how love is pretty dang important.

Traveling Through The Middle with Lee Friedman

Apr 11, 2023

I am so excited to chat with Lee Friedman of Mango Tree Travel. You’ll be just as amazed as me to hear all that Lee does as a lawyer, mom, and entrepreneur. As a bad traveler, I am in awe ...

A Non Episode Episode

Apr 6, 2023

I say very little because I've got some stuff happening. That being said, I'm so glad you're here.


For more Sharing The Mddl:

Come support me on

Surviving Sleep Deprivation and Finding Purpose with Christine Brown

Apr 4, 2023

In this podcast episode, I interview Christine Brown, a certified child sleep consultant and founder of Bella Luna Family. Christine shares her personal journey of how she became intereste...

She&apos;s Just Right

Mar 30, 2023

In today’s Mini-Episode you get to hear my essay from the middle this week about trying to find the Just Right. We talk about giving support and walking on eggshells in our advice from the...

Middle of Motherhood with my Mom and Sisters

Mar 28, 2023

I'm super excited to share with you the final episode of our "Women Who Made Me" series, where I was joined by my mother and three sisters to talk about motherhood.

We talked about t...

Embracing Failure and Imposter Syndrome

Mar 23, 2023

In this mini-episode of Sharing The Mddl, I want to chat with you about imposter syndrome and failure. I had a realization that I couldn't write about being an imposter because I wasn’t ev...

Fake Rules with Alex Lippert &amp; Katie Nemeth

Mar 21, 2023

This week my dear friends Alex Lippert and Katie Nemeth join me for the third installment of the Women Who Made Me series. They are two of the most delightful and kind beings and I am so e...

Support in the Ups and Downs

Mar 16, 2023

In this mini episode of my Sharing the Mddl podcast, I talk about the ups and downs of chronic illness and the difficulties of asking for and accepting support. I also promote my newly rel...

Learning Lessons from the Universe with Sara Kelly

Mar 14, 2023

The second episode in the Women Who Made Me series is a woman who has become one of my go-tos for all kinds of The Mddl related topics. Sara Kelly is a Home Management Consultant and what ...

Mid-Thirties Thoughts

Mar 9, 2023

I reflect on turning 34 and being solidly in my mid-thirties. While I don't mind aging, I am a fool for nostalgia and am blown away by how quickly time passes. Nonetheless, my 33rd year ha...

The Mundane Journey to the Extraordinary with Ashley &amp; Keri of Momtourage

Mar 7, 2023

We are kicking off the Women Who Made Me Series with two women who made Sharing The Mddl happen through their support and knowledge. Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro are the two funny w...

Amazing Women and Hoop Earrings

Mar 2, 2023

Welcome to March and the start of our Women Who Made Me series! I kick things off with a personal essay about the women who have made me who I am today. Next up is an advice segment, where...

Choose Your Hard with Marla Green

Feb 28, 2023

In this episode of Sharing the Mddl, I talk to Marla Green, a nurse practitioner and entrepreneur, about her journey of becoming disabled after a car accident and how she transitioned to b...

Time to Know You Are Enough

Feb 23, 2023

Enjoy an amazing new mini-episode of Sharing The Mddl! This episode includes an essay from The Mddl about our relationship with time, advice from The Mddl talking about feeling like enough...

The Importance of Self-Care &amp; Finding Yourself in Motherhood

Feb 16, 2023

In this episode, we talk about self-care, the barriers that can prevent us from taking care of ourselves, and how to overcome them. In our advice from The Mddl we also explore how mothers ...

I Invented This For The Middle with Dr Jennifer Hintzsche

Feb 14, 2023

In this special episode, I have the honor of chatting with Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche, a wife, mother, innovator, and a fierce advocate for women's health. She has a doctoral degree in bioinfo...

Embracing Uncertainty And Cooking With An Air Fryer

Feb 9, 2023

In this mini episode, I discuss the concept of "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek, my Why behind The Mddl, how it relates to finding peace and happiness in life. I also share advice on how to...

Middle is in my Name with Jamie Mittelman

Feb 1, 2023

I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Jamie Mittelman of Flame Bearers. Flame Bearers is the first global storytelling platform that celebrates the stories of women, Olympians and par...

She is a bit much Mini-Episode

Jan 25, 2023

I love a mini-episode where I get to talk directly to you! Today I am reading the Being Too Much Essay from the middle, giving advice to an overachiever, and then talking about my loves fo...

“I do want to be in the Middle” with Kim Shapira

Jan 18, 2023

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down for Kim Shapira, Registered Dietitian. You are going to hear Kim help me reach some deep conclusions about my relationship with the middle and m...

Sharing Some Support From The Mddl

Jan 11, 2023

In today’s Mini-Episode you get some fresh Lacey! I am going to read you a little introduction from my upcoming workbook, Support From The Mddl. We then talk through a reader letter that a...

Place as a Middle with Leslie Jespersen

Jan 4, 2023

We are so lucky to have Leslie Jespersen mom, creator, and intuitive strategy mentor for aspiring women entrepreneurs who desire freedom and fulfillment, but don’t know where to start and/...

The First Mini Episode!

Dec 28, 2022

Date: 12/28/22

Name of podcast: Sharing The Mddl

Episode title and number: Episode 2: The First Mini Episode!


Brief summary of episode: 

Lacey, the host of...

Escaping Checkbox Syndrome with Dr. Seema Desai

Dec 28, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of the Sharing The Mddl podcast, where we explore the all of the different middles of life. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Seema Desai as she shares her ...

Sharing The Mddl Trailer

Dec 2, 2022

I cannot wait for you all to join me in The Mddl.


We are going to explore the messy middles of life and the lessons we can learn from them.


I'm Lacey a fellow person in...