Doing Life Differently

In today’s episode of Doing Life Differently, I’m sharing something that’s been stirring inside me for a long time...a conversation I’ve been both eager and nervous to have.Ever since 2020, I’ve wrestled with what it looks like to share my faith in a world where every word can be misunderstood or politicized. It’s heartbreaking that even something as simple as saying “we drink raw milk” can feel controversial in 2025. But lately, I’ve reached a breaking point and I’m no longer okay living in fear of being misunderstood.I believe we’re entering a new season of boldness, one that calls us to step out of fear and into purpose. My prayer is that this episode reminds you: you don’t have to change anyone. You just have to live truthfully...and that’s where the real impact begins!Mentioned in This Episode:📣 FREE "What Your Brand Says About You" https://geni.us/what-brand-says-pod KJ Brand Coach GPT – The tool I created to help you craft authentic, personal content that connects.The Book of John in the Bible – If you’re new to faith and wondering where to start, begin here.The Weekly Dwell – My short Monday devotional episodes to help you pause and realign each week.The Story of Baby James - https://katelynjames.com/blog/james-birth-story-down-syndrome-cystic-hygroma-hydrops/ Follow Katelyn on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/katelynjames

I experienced another major health reaction (this time in a foreign country on vacation) with no access to my usual safety nets. Laying there, shaking and praying for relief, I realized yet again: God is bringing me back to surrender. Not because He wants to scare me, but because He wants to free me.If you’ve ever said you trust God but still found yourself clenching your fists around outcomes, health, business, motherhood...this is for you.This week, I’m dwelling on this:What if surrender is not the loss of control I fear, but the doorway to the peace God has already promised me?Let’s walk into that peace together.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

Today I’m sharing a conversation I had on my friend John Bunn’s Shifting Focus podcast. In this episode, we dig into what it actually looks like to move through different seasons of business without losing your heart. I share the early days of starting my photography business in college, the leap into education, and the moment KJ All Access was born. We talk about how consistency and serving first built a foundation of trust, why passion is the most underrated business necessity, and how my faith reshaped the way I carry success and responsibility. 👉 Learn more and start clarifying your brand voice with KJ Brand Coach GPT.RESOURCES: Get John's "Book Couples from Instagram" Free Guide! https://johnbunn.myflodesk.com/instagram FREE From Katelyn: What Your Brand Says About You - https://geni.us/what-brand-says-pod 🔗 Jump Into MoreListen to more episodes https://katelynjames.com/podcastFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesShop the KJ Courses https://shop.katelynjames.com

This week, I’m asking one question: Where does your soul live?Are you dwelling daily with Jesus, or only stopping by when life gets hard?In this Weekly Dwell, I share a story and a simple analogy that reminded me what it really means to live in abundance... not just in the desperate seasons, but in the everyday moments too.RESOURCESNew Morning Mercies by Paul David TrippListen to more episodesFollow Katelyn on Instagram Get a Bible for $4 on Amazon

If you’ve ever felt the weight of discipleship as a parent, wondering if you’re doing enough, if your kids are really “getting it,” or if you’re falling short...this episode is for you.I share the story of how my sister and I stumbled into a simple Friday night rhythm that has completely changed how our kids (and honestly, us too!) see Jesus: popcorn, staying up late, and watching The Chosen with our 8-year-olds.If you’ve been carrying the pressure of leading your kids perfectly in faith, I hope this episode reminds you: it doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes the most powerful discipleship happens in the simplest family rhythms.Resources I mention:The Chosen (TV series)The Bible - read the Gospel of John first!The Action Bible (comic-style Bible that gave our kids context before we started watching)I’d love to hear if you try this in your own home. Send me a message and let me know what it sparks for your family.And if you’re here as an entrepreneur—don’t miss the end of the episode where I share about KJ Brand Coach GPT, my new on-demand coaching tool that helps you find clarity right in the middle of your messy moments.👉 Learn more and start clarifying your brand voice with KJ Brand Coach GPT.🔗 Jump Into MoreListen to more episodes https://katelynjames.com/podcastFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesShop the KJ Courses https://shop.katelynjames.com

This is the very first The Weekly Dwell, a short Monday episode designed to help us slow down, breathe, and remember what’s true.Today’s story starts with something small (a few grocery bags from Wegman’s) but turns into something so much deeper... a reminder that grace isn’t just a distant, eternal promise.It’s for right now.For the messy mornings.For the defensive tones.For the moments you wish you could do over.This week, I’m sharing how one small argument in our home became a beautiful reminder that we always get to go again. Because grace is not an endgame gift. It’s a present reality!So if you’re walking into Monday already feeling behind or frustrated, take this as your permission to begin again!You get to go again.And that is the gift of grace.RESOURCES:Listen 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

👉 Learn more and start clarifying your brand voice with KJ Brand Coach GPT.In this vulnerable update, I’m sharing my year-long health spiral—mold, histamine flares, alpha-gal, and a nervous system that just couldn’t keep up. I’ll take you behind the scenes of why our family had to temporarily move out, and what it looked like to make the choice to decide to heal at home. I’m also opening up about EMDR, the functional medicine support that’s been helping me, and even what I’ve learned from simplifying our house (hello, five outfits!). More than anything, I’m unpacking how surrender (not white-knuckling) has completely changed the way I lead, parent, and run my business.And because I know so many of you are craving clarity in the middle of your own messy seasons, I’ll also introduce you to something brand new: KJ Brand Coach GPT. It’s an on-demand coaching tool that mirrors my podcast coaching voice and helps point you back to your own story in real time!🔗 Jump Into MoreListen to more episodes https://katelynjames.com/podcastFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesShop the KJ Courses https://shop.katelynjames.comGet a Bible for $4 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4nOhhKW Timestamps00:00 Life update + why the podcast went quiet02:18 Mold discovery, remediation, and lingering symptoms04:41 Alpha-gal, acupuncture, and what actually improved07:01 MCAS-like flares & the hunt for root causes11:41 The breaking point: fight/flight, a Malibu wedding, and dizziness16:16 Surrender > control: what God’s been teaching in the unknown18:44 Coming home: practical steps + praying peace over the house21:07 EMDR, reprocessing, and feeling different in the body23:31 What’s next for the show (and your invitation)

👉 Learn more and start clarifying your brand voice with KJ Brand Coach GPT.Do you really have a strong brand...or just strong visuals? In this episode, we’re unpacking what a brand voice actually is, why it matters for connection and trust, and how to start clarifying yours. You’ll learn:The difference between tone and true brand voiceWhy your voice builds trust before conversionThe simple formula to discover your authentic voiceThree “voice anchors” to keep your content consistentIf your content sounds right but doesn’t resonate, this conversation will help you practice, try on, and refine a voice that finally feels like you.👉 Learn more and start clarifying your brand voice with KJ Brand Coach GPT.🔗 Jump Into MoreListen to more episodes https://katelynjames.com/podcastFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katelynjamesShop the KJ Courses https://shop.katelynjames.com

Every entrepreneur falls into one of four identities: the Invisible Beginner, the Polished Pro, the Workhorse, or the Trapped Visionary. In this episode, I’ll help you identify where you are, what’s keeping you stuck, and what winning could look like in your business. ⭐️ Plus, a sneak peek of something brand new coming Monday that will feel like having a coach in your pocket anytime you need it! Join the NEW Brand Mentor Waitlist HERE!Follow Katelyn on Instagram: @katelynjamesFree Resource: 🎧 What Your Brand Says About You

If you had told me a year ago that I’d be sitting across from a therapist, holding buzzing paddles in my hands while my eyes tracked her fingers back and forth… I would have laughed and said, “Nope, not me.”I thought I was fine.I’ve been open about loss, near-death experiences, health struggles, and running a business through it all. I believed that because I could talk about the hard things, I had already processed them.But EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) showed me something I didn’t know—there were little pockets of unprocessed pain still quietly shaping my beliefs, my body, and even my health.In this episode, I share:What EMDR is and why I finally said yes to itThe repeating belief that had been quietly sabotaging me for yearsSpecific moments from my story that shifted from “disturbing” to “sad, but no longer controlling”Why this work matters for entrepreneurs who are living in constant fight-or-flight without even realizing itThis isn’t just a story about therapy—it’s about finally letting your body believe you’re safe. It’s about the relief of feeling like yourself again. And it’s a reminder that you don’t have to keep living with the weight you’ve learned to carry.If you’ve ever wondered whether the pain you’ve pushed down might still be pushing back… this one’s for you.Free Resource: 🎧 What Your Brand Says About You→ A free mini podcast + reflection journal to help you clarify your brand’s message.