momplex with Scottie Durrett

As a mom, I know the holiday season can be overwhelming. We're constantly juggling expectations from family, social media, and our own hearts, trying to create the perfect experience. In this episode, I share my journey of learning to set boundaries and protect my energy. I've realized that people-pleasing and trying to make everyone happy only leads to resentment and burnout. I want to help moms understand that it's okay to prioritize themselves. Setting boundaries isn't about being difficult; it's about clarity and self-respect. Whether it's limiting event time, choosing what conversations to engage in, or saying no to peer pressure, these small steps can transform the holiday experience. The most important lesson? By taking care of myself, I'm not just helping myself - I'm modeling healthy behavior for my children and breaking generational patterns of self-sacrifice. Book Your Clarity Reading here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I wanted to create a space for Holly to share her vulnerable story about losing her husband to alcoholism at just 36 years old. Through our conversation, we explored the complex journey of supporting a loved one struggling with addiction, the importance of trusting your instincts, and how moms can find strength even in their most challenging moments. Holly's story is a testament to resilience - showing how we can navigate incredibly difficult circumstances while trying to hold our families together. We discussed the subtle red flags of addiction, the challenges of setting boundaries, and the critical importance of supporting oneself through impossible situations. My goal was to create an episode that would make listeners feel seen, supported, and hopeful, even when life feels overwhelming. Holly Thornton is a writer and advocate dedicated to helping people coping with loved ones’ alcoholism. (The Hardest Help) After tragically losing her husband Steve to alcoholism, she drew on personal experience — and recognized the lack of practical guidance available — to write The Hardest Help. Rather than offering a memoir or purely clinical manual, her book serves as a hands-on guide: blending lived experience with actionable tools, scripts, exercises, and advice rooted in evidence-based methods. Through her writing and outreach (on social media and other platforms), Holly seeks to equip families and loved ones with real-world strategies to support someone struggling with addiction — transforming helpless concern into informed, compassionate action. You can connect with Holly in the following places: Buy the book here on her website Her Instagram Account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Sari Rose Barron, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to dive deep into the complex world of parenting teenagers.

I brought Whitney Baker on to explore a critical issue for moms: how we lose ourselves in the chaos of motherhood. We dove deep into the ways moms run on autopilot, constantly doing for everyone else while neglecting their own needs. Whitney helped me articulate something I've felt deeply - that taking care of ourselves isn't selfish, it's actually the most generous thing we can do for our families. Whitney Baker is the founder of Electric Ideas, a movement helping modern women—especially moms—wake back up to themselves and reclaim the spark they’ve lost in the noise of roles and responsibilities. As a self-connection coach and certified meditation teacher, Whitney blends soulful practice with practical action, guiding women out of autopilot and into lives that feel deeply alive and aligned. With a master’s degree in journalism, she brings a storyteller’s clarity to her work and hosts the globally ranked Electric Ideas podcast, a top-three-percent show where she curates conversations that ignite joy, clarity and aliveness in women everywhere. We discussed the sneaky ways moms disconnect - from exhausting social media comparison to never stopping to ask what we actually want. The big revelation? Small, intentional actions can reignite our spark. Whether it's a two-minute morning routine or saying no without explanation, we can reclaim our identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I share a personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of trusting myself. After experiencing a friend's devastating loss, I realized life is too short to chase external validation through Instagram followers or perfect holiday performances. I've learned that what truly matters is being present, listening to my body, and honoring my own feelings. The pressure to be a perfect mom, to say yes to everything, and to meet society's expectations is exhausting. Instead, I'm choosing to protect my peace, redefine success on my terms, and show my kids that it's okay to prioritize your own joy. Every "no" creates space for a meaningful "yes," and by taking care of myself, I'm teaching my children the most important lesson: you are enough, just as you are. Join me LIVE to Reset & Recharge⁠: ⁠https://scottiedurrett.com/high-vibe-moms-preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices