Juggling Joy With Karen Jane DeWitt

You’re listening to Juggling Joy, a podcast for parents who know... the juggle is real. I’m your host Karen Jane DeWitt and in this episode I got to sit down with Kelly Kent, a mom of 4 teenagers. I love this interview because as a mom of a kindergartener and a toddler, I got to hear the wisdom of someone who’s ahead of me on their parenting journey.
She talks about what led to a sharp turn in her relationship with her eldest daughter, the impact of fear on their relationship, and what she would do differently if she had to do it all over again. Stick around to the end for a bonus two-minute interview with my five AND A HALF year old son, who tells me what it’ll be like to be a teenager.
Just a warning before we get started, this episode has mentions of eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Carolyn Luttrell, mom of 2 and owner of Elevate Fitness in Leander, Texas. You’ll hear our energetic conversation about what it’s like to step into leadership as a business owner, and the devastating effects that people pleasing has on our ability to communicate effectively. She also tells us a tall tale about how she cured her kid’s CoCoMelon addiction… by definitely NOT breaking the family TV. Enjoy!

Elevate Fitness Leander

In this episode I sit down with Deidre Honea of Leander, TX. She is the owner of Sweetdough where she sells her delicious handmade sourdough cinnamon rolls. She talks about how homeschooling and being an entrepreneurial family go hand-in-hand and why she’s passing on good money habits to her kids. She also gives her tips for making meaningful connections while networking.
Stick around to the end for a lightning round where she tells us her go-to order at her favorite local burger joint and answers the age-old question: cake or pie.

Links:
Sweetdough - Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Leander Trucking Company
Shark's Burger
Book: Flip The Script by Brittany Estes