HeyJaredJamie Scrimgeour
Straight talk, clear strategy, and behind-the-scenes reflections. For stepmoms ready to feel grounded, confident, and in control again.
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You’re Trying Not to Be Screenshotted. What If That’s the Problem? (opens the original)
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The other day I wrote something pretty personal on here on Substack.It was about the surprising thing that happened when I got kicked out of the friend group chat.You can read the article here:As expected, my DMs were flooded with women who had similar experiences.The comment section was not as booming.This happened to me when I first started being open and honest about the experience I had in stepmom life. I was saying the things that no one else felt safe enough to say.So the comments were qui
Did I Drink To Feel More Confident? How To Lighten The Mental Load + The Jeans I’m Wearing On Repeat (opens the original)
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Before I get into this week’s newsletter, I have a favour to ask. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to subscribe to The Permission Podcast.Every single follow, review and share means the world to me and is the best way to help the show grow (which, if you haven’t heard, is my ultimate goal)Every time you share an episode on social. Every time you send an episode to a friend. Every time you listen… Thank-you. Thank-you. I appreciate you so much! <a class="button primary" href="https://
You're Doing Too Much: How Outsourcing Can Improve Your Relationships, Career + Life with Kelly Hubbal of Sage Haus (opens the original)
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Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, is on the show today to talk about something so many women are feeling: the mental load of keeping a household running.And before you think, a house manager sounds bougie and completely unattainable... don't judge this episode before you hear it.We talk about:What a house manager actually doesThe invisible labour women carry at homeThe guilt and judgment that can come with outsourcingHow to figure out what you actually need help withWhat a house manager costs
The Surprising Thing That Happened After I Was Kicked Out of My Friend Group Chat (opens the original)
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Why Women Drink: The Hangover Whisperer, Pros and Cons of Alcohol + Cutting Back Without Quitting with Colleen Freeland (opens the original)
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Colleen Freeland, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching, is on the show today. Colleen helps high-achieving women change their relationship with alcohol without shame, surrender or the idea that the only option is to never drink again.In this episode, we talk about:Mommy wine culture back in the covid daysUsing alcohol as a way to copeWhy cutting back isn't just about willpowerMindful and responsible drinkingEmotional regulation and paying attention to what you actually needColleen's strategies
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