Doing Life Differently

In this episode, I’m sharing a parenting wake up call I didn’t see coming.I started noticing mouth breathing, teeth grinding, big emotional dysregulation, and signs that one of my kids wasn’t getting truly restorative sleep.So I invited my friend Brianna from Toothpillow on the podcast, and this conversation connected so many dots for me!!We talk about the surprising symptoms that can trace back to airway and palate development, what sleep apnea can look like in kids, and why this is about so much more than straight teeth.If you’ve ever thought, “Is this just normal kid stuff… or is something actually off?” I really want you to listen.Get a FREE Toothpillow Consult and $200 off treatment when you check out using code JAMES at Toothpillow.com📷 FREE! Winter Composition Reset ⟶ Learn how to practice composition indoors so you’re confident and ready when shoots pick back up.📲 FREE - "What Your Brand Says About You" Guide🩵 Follow Katelyn on Instagram 👉 Finally nail your brand voice and show up authentically to your audience with the help of KJ Brand Coach GPTSave $260 on your own LumeBox! I’ve been using my LumeBox red light therapy before bed to support inflammation, skin health and relaxation.Click here to save on LumeBox!Building a website? I’ve used Showit for over 15 years because it lets me build a website that looks like me without fighting tech. Click here to try it for FREE for 30 days!We LOVE Thrive Market for lower prices on snacks and goods that fit our budget and our goals for a healthier home. Get 40% off your first purchase with my referral link HERE!Mentioned in this episode:The Winter Composition ResetThe Winter Composition Reset is a free guide designed to help photographers stay sharp during the slow season. Learn how to practice composition indoors so you’re confident and ready when shoots pick back up. GET IT NOW: https://geni.us/dld-winter-reset

This week, I’m starting a new series on fear and how it shows up in our everyday lives. I’m sharing how I’m learning to recognize fear and understand what it’s trying to do in me.Fear can move us toward anxiety and control, or it can move us toward wisdom and faith.RESOURCESListen to more episodes- https://katelynjames.com/podcastFollow Katelyn on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesGet a Bible for $4 on Amazon- https://amzn.to/4nOhhKW

Middle school doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, invisible, or soul-crushing.In this episode, I’m sitting down with two of our oldest learners from Acton Academy West End to talk honestly about what school feels like when kids are trusted, challenged, and given real responsibility.My husband and I started Acton Academy West End four years ago with my sister and brother-in-law because we believed learning could be different.More human.More empowering.More alive!!As we prepare to launch our Acton Middle School, I wanted parents to hear directly from the learners themselves, not from a brochure or a sales page.Wondering if Acton is right for you? The first step is to read or listen to Courage To Grow (by Acton Founder, Laura Sandefer)Reach out to Acton Academy West End to apply for Fall 2026! https://actonacademywestend.com/apply------------------------📷 FREE! Winter Composition Reset ⟶ Learn how to practice composition indoors so you’re confident and ready when shoots pick back up.📲 FREE - "What Your Brand Says About You" Guide🩵 Follow Katelyn on Instagram 👉 Finally nail your brand voice and show up authentically to your audience with the help of KJ Brand Coach GPTSave $260 on your own LumeBox! I’ve been using my LumeBox red light therapy before bed to support inflammation, skin health and relaxation.Click here to save on LumeBox!Building a website? I’ve used Showit for over 15 years because it lets me build a website that looks like me without fighting tech. Click here to try it for FREE for 30 days!We LOVE Thrive Market for lower prices on snacks and goods that fit our budget and our goals for a healthier home. Get 40% off your first purchase with my referral link HERE!Mentioned in this episode:The Winter Composition ResetThe Winter Composition Reset is a free guide designed to help photographers stay sharp during the slow season. Learn how to practice composition indoors so you’re confident and ready when shoots pick back up. GET IT NOW: https://geni.us/dld-winter-reset

A recent conversation with my dad and memories from some of the hardest moments of my life reminded me that loving people doesn’t always require the right words or a perfect response. Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer is simply showing up.This episode is a gentle invitation to notice where God might be calling us to be present for someone this week, trusting that our presence alone can be a powerful act of love.RESOURCESListen to more episodes- https://katelynjames.com/podcastFollow Katelyn on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesGet a Bible for $4 on Amazon- https://amzn.to/4nOhhKW

This episode is a little crunchy… but stay with me! I’m sharing the health and wellness shifts I’m making in 2026, not from a place of perfection, but from a place of awareness, grace, and learning as I go.From saying no to our microwave and heavy fragrances, to rethinking everyday things like butter, salt, pillowcases, and even how I walk, this is about choosing what feels right for this season.Not all at once, and not perfectly.And definitely not without Chick-fil-A still making an appearance!!If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “doing health right,” I hope this episode helps you find your own middle ground.________________📷 FREE! Winter Composition Reset ⟶ Learn how to practice composition indoors so you’re confident and ready when shoots pick back up.MENTIONSNUTRAFOLOurPlace Wonder Oven Pro Weighted VestSatin PillowcaseRedmond's Real SaltWe LOVE Thrive Market for lower prices on snacks and goods that fit our budget and our goals for a healthier home. Get 40% off your first purchase with my referral link HERE!Building a website? I’ve used Showit for over 15 years because it lets me build a website that looks like me without fighting tech. Click here to try it for FREE for 30 days!Save $260 on your own LumeBox! I’ve been using my LumeBox red light therapy before bed to support inflammation, skin health and relaxation.Click here to save on LumeBox!📲 FREE - "What Your Brand Says About You" Guide🩵 Follow Katelyn on Instagram 👉 Finally nail your brand voice and show up authentically to your audience with the help of KJ Brand Coach GPTMentioned in this episode:The Winter Composition ResetThe Winter Composition Reset is a free guide designed to help photographers stay sharp during the slow season. Learn how to practice composition indoors so you’re confident and ready when shoots pick back up. GET IT NOW: https://geni.us/dld-winter-reset