Episodes
Sept. 9, 2025
Why Are There So Many Freaking Apps for Sports?
As a mom navigating the chaotic world of youth sports, I'm overwhelmed by the endless apps, group chats, and logistical nightmares. Managing my kids' sports schedules feels like running a Fortune 500 company from my car, with nothing but a team hat as compensation. I've found myself drowning in mul…
Sept. 2, 2025
Why You Are Still Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep
Hope Pedraza joins me to talk about the struggles so many of us face—exhaustion, brain fog, and low energy, especially as mothers. Hope is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and the founder of inBalance.…
Aug. 26, 2025
Stop Calling It 'Just Mom Life' — It’s Slowly Killing You
As a mom and host of the Momplex Podcast, I’m passionate about helping other mothers rediscover their joy and confidence. In this episode, I call out the myth that feeling exhausted and overwhelmed is just “mom life.” I share my own struggles with burnout, brain fog, and constant stress, and how I …
Aug. 19, 2025
How to Talk to Your Kids About Loss—When the World Feels Scary and Sad
As a mom and host of the Momplex Podcast, I know how heavy grief can feel, especially when it touches our children. In this episode, I share my own journey navigating loss and offer practical ways to help our kids process gri...
Aug. 12, 2025
How to Offer Comfort to Those Who Are Hurting (Without Making It About Us)
This is about the challenging topic of grief and supporting loved ones through loss. I share insights on how to genuinely help friends and family experiencing profound sadness, emphasizing the importance of showing up consistently and authentically.
Aug. 5, 2025
When Grief Happens: How to Feel It
I open my heart to talk about something we all experience—grief and loss. Whether it’s a personal tragedy, a heartbreaking news story, or the quiet ache of change, grief touches us all. I share my own feelings and invite you to honor yours, reminding you that you’re not alone. Together, we explore …
July 29, 2025
The Power of Trying New Things as a Mom
After feeling disconnected and overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, I embarked on a six-month certification journey, learning NLP, EFT, hypnotherapy, and coaching techniques. I candidly discuss how I was neglecting myself, carrying stress, and losing my identity amidst the chaos of raising thr…
July 22, 2025
Scottie's Appearance on You May Also Like
So this is what they call a Feed Drop in the podcast world. It's when a podcast shares an episode from another podcast directly into its own feed. This means that listeners of one show will see and be able to listen to an episode from a different podcast, usually as a way to introduce them to new c…
July 15, 2025
Mastering Communication with Your Kids
Once again I dive into the deep end of parenting as our kids grow and push boundaries. I share my own experiences and mistakes, emphasizing the importance of open communication and not taking our children’s behavior personally. I discuss how our approach must evolve as our kids mature, and how thei…
July 8, 2025
Traveling with Kids: How to Love & Embrace it at any stage!
I dive deep into the realities of traveling with kids—from toddlers to grown children—and how these trips can be both chaotic and magical. I share my own experiences and honest truths about the challenges moms face, like packing for toddlers, managing expectations, and finding moments of self-care …
July 1, 2025
How to Embrace the Summer Slowdown (summer series 3)
As a mom, navigating the end of the school year and the start of summer, I'm sharing my insights on how we can avoid burnout and truly enjoy this season. In this episode,, I dive deep into the importance of slowing down and giving ourselves and our kids a much-needed break. Summer isn't about const…
June 24, 2025
Breaking the Busy Cycle: A Mom's Guide (smr detox part 2)
A deep dive into the culture of busyness and its impact on our nervous system. As a mom, I've struggled with the addiction to being constantly productive, believing my worth was tied to my to-do list. I share my personal journey of realizing how chronic stress and the need to always be doing someth…
June 17, 2025
Embracing Boredom: A Summer Guide for Parents (summer detox series part 1)
Summer break is here, and I'm diving deep into the magic of boredom! As a mom, I used to panic every time my kids said they were bored, rushing to fill every moment with activities. But I've learned something powerful: boredom isn't the enemy—it's actually medicine for our souls. In this episode, I…
June 10, 2025
Why It’s Totally Normal to Be Sad AND Excited That School’s Out
As a mom navigating the end of the school year, I'm feeling every emotion possible right now. June has arrived, and I'm simultaneously exhausted and overwhelmed. My nervous system is completely fried from the chaos of May - field days, final projects, teacher gifts, and endless schedules. I'm proce…
June 3, 2025
I’m a Bad MFer & Other Mantras I’m Giving My Kids
As a mom and life coach, I'm passionate about understanding the power of our subconscious mind. I've learned that 95% of our thoughts, actions, and feelings are controlled by our subconscious, which means we're essentially living out a script written long ago. By changing our internal dialogue and …
May 27, 2025
Five Mindset Shifts Every Overwhelmed Mama Needs (Especially Right Now)
Feeling like May might actually break you? Mama, you are so not alone. Between school wrapping up, schedules blowing up, and the mental load hitting new levels—this season is A LOT. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to...
May 20, 2025
306: The Green Door Life Vision for Strength and Nutrition
I'm diving deep into the real talk about motherhood, health, and reclaiming our bodies. I sit down with Shannon Morse and Lisa Kirby, founders of the Green Door Life, to have the conversation I wish someone had with me years ...
May 13, 2025
305. Beyond Burnout: Prioritizing Your Mental Health (and Teaching Your Kids to Do the Same)
As a mom navigating the complex journey of motherhood, I'm passionate about breaking the silence around mental health. In this episode of the Momplex Podcast, I share my personal struggles with burnout, postpartum depression, and the importance of self-care. I discuss how our mental health isn't ju…
May 6, 2025
304. Tapping on Anxiety: A Gentle Practice to Calm Your Nervous System
I delve into the transformative practice of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping. Initially skeptical, I discovered tapping as a gentle yet powerful tool to manage anxiety and stress, especially amidst the chaos of motherhood. Tapping combines elements of acupuncture and emo…
April 29, 2025
303. The Health Hack ALL Mamas Need to Know: Why Blood Sugar Is the Secret Sauce for Every Mom
I’m sharing two powerful (and totally free!) hacks that my naturopath reminded me of — sunshine and mental vacations — plus the one unexpected factor that has completely rocked my world and helped me finally start feeling like myself again: blood sugar balance.
Yep. Blood sugar. I know, it doesn…
April 22, 2025
302. “I Learned from Watching You”
In today’s episode, I’m opening up about a powerful message that’s been lurking in my heart: Our kids are learning how to be human by watching us. Inspired by that unforgettable 90s commercial—"I learned it from watching you"...
April 15, 2025
301. Burned Out, Not Broken
This week, I dive deep into the critical topic of burnout for mothers. I share some personal experiences and insights about recognizing burnout's subtle signs, which include irritability, decision fatigue, emotional numbness, physical symptoms, and persistent exhaustion. I also offer practical stra…
April 8, 2025
300. You Go First as the MOM (How to Do This & Why It Matters More Than You Think)
This week, I get real about what it means to go first as a mom. I share my personal journey from total burnout—when I felt invisible in my own life—to a place of clarity, strength, and self-respect. I realized that waiting for the perfect time to take care of myself meant I was teaching my kids to …
April 1, 2025
299. Mastering the Mama Mindset with Marie Smith
This week, Scottie is joined by Certified Health and Life Coach, Amazon best-selling author, and CIJ Clarity Catalyst Trainer Marie Smith. With over 14 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, she is passionate about helping individuals and corporate teams create lives that feel ene…