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Oh Crap with Jamie

A podcast for conscious parents who drop the f-bomb. A lot. We are the overthinkers, the dreamers, and the doers. We are parenting in a radically different way than those before us. But our divine vision gets blurry cause...OMG...kids can be such a pain in the ass. Let"s work from the inside out, in a whole brain, whole body way to mitigate the crappy behavior. Not just with our kids but with ourselves. So you can be the parent you envision.

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00:11:53

308: I’m Pausing the Podcast (And Here’s Why)

Oh Crap with Jamie ·

2026/04/03

This episode is a little different.It’s a personal update — and an honest look at where I am in my work right now.Over the past few months, I’ve been feeling something I can’t ignore anymore:This one-way conversation isn’t working for me.In this episode, I share:Why I’ve been skipping podcast episodesMy recent hearing loss and tinnitus diagnosisWhy content creation has started to feel drainingThe emotional toll of online criticism and “feedback” Why social media isn’t built for real conversationThe

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00:08:22

307: The Capability Crisis (And Why Your Kid Can’t Do...

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2026/03/24

We’re in the middle of what many are calling a capability crisis.Kids are struggling to do basic things — not because they can’t… but because they haven’t been taught how.In this episode, Jamie introduces the concept of scaffolding — the process of gradually building skills over time, starting much earlier than most parents think.Because here’s the truth:Kids don’t magically wake up at age 9 knowing how to clean, cook, or take responsibility.Those skills are built slowly — beginning as early as

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00:15:28

306: You’re Not Special Because You Work

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2026/03/20

“You’re not special because you work.”It’s a bold statement — but it opens the door to a much deeper conversation.In this episode, Jamie explores the tension between working moms and stay-at-home moms, and the unspoken competition that often exists between the two.But the real issue?It’s not about work.It’s about validation.Somewhere along the way, motherhood became something we feel the need to justify:If we work, we want recognition for how much we’re balancingIf we stay home, we want recognition

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01:02:54

305: Youth Sports Have Become a Billion-Dollar...

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2026/03/12

Youth sports used to be simple.Kids played with neighborhood friends, parents volunteered as coaches, and the goal was just to have fun.But today?Youth sports have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, and parents are under enormous pressure to keep up.Private coaching. Travel teams. Year-round specialization. Endless tournaments.In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jonathan Carone from Healthy Sports Parents to talk about how youth sports got so intense — and what parents can do to bring some

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00:23:02

304: Kids’ Crap... How to Control Toy Clutter Without...

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2026/03/10

Kids collect stuff.Toys. Trinkets. Goody bag junk. Happy Meal prizes. Endless artwork.And before you know it, your house is overflowing.In this episode, Jamie tackles a question parents ask all the time:What do we do with all the kids’ stuff?From toy overload to random plastic junk to piles of artwork, she shares practical strategies to keep your home manageable without constant battles.Jamie explains why modern families often have more clutter than ever before and how bigger homes and more storage

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01:06:51

303: No, You Can't Have It All

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2026/03/06

Millennial moms were told they could be anything.Doctor. Lawyer. Entrepreneur. Founder.But no one mentioned the other two full-time jobs:Raising childrenRunning a householdIn this episode, Jamie sits down with Katherine to talk about the generational messaging that shaped modern motherhood — and why so many parents feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and like they’re somehow failing.Jamie brings the Gen X perspective, raised by boomers and depression-era grandparents.Katherine brings the millennial

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00:18:29

302: What’s in My Death Folder (And Why You Need One)

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2026/03/03

⁠⁠Brick for Phones⁠⁠ (Save 10%)If I die in a blizzard… does my kid know where the folder is?That’s not anxiety.That’s logistics.In this episode, I’m talking about something we are terrible at as a society:Preparing for death.Not in a morbid way.Not in a fearful way.In a practical way.Because if you’ve ever lost someone close to you, you know:The week after someone dies is chaos.Paperwork.Phone calls.Passwords.Decisions.Funeral arrangements.Assets.Access.All while actively grieving.In this episode I

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00:48:01

301: Why Your Kids Need to See You Struggle (Modeling...

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2026/02/26

In this episode, I sit down with Jose to talk about something we don’t discuss enough:Your kids need to see you struggle.Not fall apart.Not spiral.Not dump your emotional processing onto them.But struggle.We talk about:Why shielding kids from every difficulty backfiresThe difference between modeling resilience and trauma-dumpingHow to let kids see you try (even when you fail)Why “protecting” them from stress can weaken themWhat emotional regulation actually looks like in real timeThe power of repair

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00:17:14

300: The Pace of Childhood (And Why You’re Rushing It)

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2026/02/24

Today we’re talking about something that’s been itching at me for years:We are not moving at the pace of childhood.We are expecting children to move at our pace — the adult pace, the productivity pace, the overstimulated world pace — and then wondering why behavior is exploding.In this episode, I unpack:Why childhood is inherently slowHow rushing creates behavioral problemsThe difference between micro pace (the hike) and macro pace (your life)Why “I don’t have time” is showing up everywhereVelcro

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00:51:03

299: Do You Need Carbs to Build Muscle? (Lifting,...

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2026/02/19

In this episode, I sit down with Caitlin — mom of two, librarian, strength trainee — to unpack a question SO many women have:Do you actually need carbs to build muscle?After starting a barbell lifting program, Caitlin followed common strength advice to increase carbs… and quickly gained 15–20 pounds, much of it around her belly.So what happened?We break down:🍚 The truth about carbs and muscle building🧠 What “metabolic flexibility” really means🔥 Why most Americans are metabolically

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00:19:53

298: Making Childhood Magical (Without Burning...

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2026/02/17

I need to say this clearly:We are overdoing childhood.Valentine’s Day has turned into full-blown production value.St. Patrick’s Day requires glitter explosions.Birthdays have become competitive events.And moms are exhausted.In this episode, I unpack:Why we keep adding moreHow guilt fuels over-the-top “magic”The mental load behind holidaysWhy corporations benefit from your insecurityWhat kids actually want (hint: it’s not roses)The Atlantic study on what children prioritizeWhy dopamine-driven

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00:20:13

297: Disney Isn’t a Must (And Vacations Won’t Fix...

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2026/02/12

A mom in our community asked a question that I think a lot of parents secretly wrestle with:“Do I have to do Disney? Isn’t it a right of childhood?”In this episode, I break down why the answer is no — and why we need to rethink what vacations are actually for.We talk about:Why time off from labor is a human right — but travel is notThe difference between a vacation and travelingWhy starting young matters if you want good travelersThe mental load moms carry on family tripsWhy kid-centric vacations

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00:38:25

296: Govern, Garden, Guide (And What To Do If You...

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2026/02/10

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about govern, garden, guide — especially from parents worried they already messed it up.So let’s clear the air.In this episode, I explain:Where the govern, garden, guide concept comes fromWhat “govern” really means in the 0–6 yearsWhy leadership (not control) creates safetyHow permissive parenting sneaks in — and why it feels goodWhy kids don’t trust inconsistent boundariesWhat to do if you didn’t govern earlyWhy the pendulum has to swing before it can settleHow

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00:13:43

295: Lean into your kid being extra (whatever flavor...

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2026/02/05

When kids are dramatic, hurt, angry, or emotionally flooded, our instinct is often to shut it down with logic.“It’s not that bad.”“You’re fine.”“Stop overreacting.”In this episode, I explain why that backfires — and why leaning in to big feelings actually helps kids regulate faster.We talk about:How kids borrow our nervous systemsWhy minimizing emotions makes them persistThe power of exaggeration and humorHow going into your child’s emotional world brings them backWhy adult logic doesn’t work in

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00:32:33

294: The Boring Parts of Life, Are in Fact Life

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2026/02/03

⁠Join my February Strength and Mobility ClassIf you feel exhausted, resentful, or like life is just one endless list of things to get through — this episode is for you.In this conversation, I explore why modern parents are burning out not just because life is hard — but because we’re resisting the very things that make up a life.Using the Zen concept chop wood, carry water, we talk about how the mundane tasks — dinner, laundry, dishes, routines — are not problems to solve, but realities to

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00:34:56

293: Your Nervous System is Running the Show

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2026/01/29

Join my February Strength and Mobility ClassThis episode is me saying the quiet part out loud.If you are overwhelmed, overstimulated, exhausted, reactive, or feel like you’re constantly one second away from losing your shit — this is not a discipline problem, a strategy problem, or a “try harder” problem.It’s a nervous system problem.And it’s everything.In this episode, I explain plainly what I’ve been circling around for a long time:I can’t give you parenting advice if your nervous system is fried

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01:05:37

292: Millennial Parenting - The Good and the Bad

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2026/01/27

In this episode, I sit down with Katherine from Moms Off the Record for an honest, unscripted conversation about how parenting changed so drastically - and why so many parents feel overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out.This isn’t advice.It’s not a how-to.And it’s definitely not prescriptive.It’s two moms from different generations trying to understand how parenting got so complicated — and how we might loosen our grip without losing our minds.We talk about:How Gen X and Millennial parenting

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00:22:02

291: Dude, I Aged Overnight (And Here’s What Actually...

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2026/01/22

A few weeks ago, I woke up and realized I had aged overnight — and I don’t say that lightly.My skin looked dull, saggy, gray, and smushed, and it wasn’t bouncing back. And while I’m committed to aging naturally, the suddenness of it stopped me in my tracks.In this episode, I walk through what actually caused it — and why it surprised me.We talk about:How sugar and higher-carb eating can show up on your face fastWhy endurance activities expose nutritional blind spotsThe difference between fueling

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00:29:27

290: Getting Kids Involved in Local Government

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2026/01/20

When kids start repeating political talking points, it’s easy to panic — or overcorrect.In this episode, I explain why children don’t belong in national politics, how political theater creates fear and powerlessness, and why teaching kids how government works matters more than teaching them what to think.We talk about:Why politics is theater — and government is the real workThe difference between indoctrination and educationWhy kids under 8–10 shouldn’t carry political opinionsHow soundbite culture

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00:21:25

289: Let's Love Our Own Damn Lives

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2026/01/15

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how easy it is to fall out of love with our own lives.Not because they’re bad — but because we’ve been conditioned to believe that if something isn’t big, optimized, impressive, or “Instagram-worthy,” it doesn’t count.In this episode, I talk about reclaiming joy, magic, and ownership over your own experience — especially in a world that constantly tells us someone else has the answers.We explore:How expert culture disconnects us from our intuitionWhy everyday

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