Support Without Shame with Joyful Support Movement | Buying Local S3E53

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson sits down with Sara Kelly to explore the Joyful Support Movement, a platform designed to bring community, emotional support, and practical home management tools to people who feel overwhelmed. Sara shares her journey, the three-step framework behind the movement, and how the Village, courses, and podcasts help people feel seen, supported, and capable in their daily lives.

You can learn more about Sara and Joyful Support Movement at joyfulsupportmovement.com or email her at [email protected].

00:00 Introductions & who Sara is
03:00 What working on a cruise ship is really like
05:00 Introducing the Joyful Support Movement
06:00 The three-step framework: story, joy, and next steps
07:30 Who benefits most from the Joyful Support community
09:00 What the Village is and why it exists
11:00 The problem with social media “trolls” and negativity
12:50 Sharing your three steps inside the Village
15:45 Courses offered through Joyful Support
17:10 Home management basics no one teaches
18:50 Systems that make home life easier and less stressful
22:00 The importance of structure for children
23:30 Why home should feel restorative, not draining
25:00 How modern life disconnects us despite more “connection”
26:20 Sara’s upcoming in-person support events
28:00 The three Joyful Support podcasts
30:00 Why “joy” doesn’t resonate with everyone
32:00 Balancing life’s challenges with everyday joy
34:00 The power of peer-to-peer support
36:00 Where to find the Joyful Support Movement & closing remarks