Permission with Jamie Scrimgeour

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 days
Using alcohol as a way to cope
Why cutting back isn't just about willpower
Mindful and responsible drinking
Emotional regulation and paying attention to what you actually need
Colleen's strategies for hangovers
The pressure women are under
What Colleen learned from AA and why she began questioning the disease model of alcoholism
What changing your relationship with alcohol can look like without necessarily cutting it out completely

This was such an honest, eye-opening conversation, and I think a lot of women will see themselves in parts of it.

Connect with Colleen at www.emotionalsobrietycoaching.com


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What if nothing is actually wrong with your life… but you still know you want something different?

In the first episode of Permission, I'm talking about reinvention, starting over at 40, and what it really looks like to walk away from a successful business and identity you've outgrown.

I'm sharing why I left the stepmom niche after almost a decade, the financial and ego hit that came with changing direction, and what this season is teaching me about money, work, getting older and figuring out what comes next.

Because you don't need to hate your life to want to change it.

And you don't need to have the entire next chapter figured out to start.
Welcome to Permission. I'm so glad you're here.
 
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Human Design is an incredible tool for finding alignment in yourself, your relationships, and your stepfamily life, but it can feel overwhelming to get started. That's where Erin Claire Jones comes in. Her unique approach makes understanding human design feel easy. 
 
In this episode of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast Jamie and Erin discuss Erin's new book How Do You Choose: A Human Design Guide to What's Best For You At Work, In Love, and In Life, and Erin will walk you through the human design basics you need to know to get started. 
 
In this episode: 
 
The five types in human design and how to find yours 

Implementing your unique human design to create more alignment in your life 

How human design can help you as a stepmom entering a new family system 

Navigating relationship and family conflicts through the lens of human design 

A sneak peek into Jamie and Darren's human design 

 
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You don't need more basic stepmom advice. You need to understand why things in your stepfamily life aren't changing.
In this episode, Jamie will take you beyond run of the mill advice as she walks you through her guide: 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Don't Have the Guts to Tell You, 
Plus, Jamie will give you a peek behind the scenes into the clapback she received online about the title of her guide, and why she stands by it, even despite the backlash. 
 
In this Episode: 
Re-examining your boundaries and need for control 

How to disengage without disconnecting 

Why your past is affecting your stepfamily experience 

The myth that you have to love your stepkids like your own 

Accepting the things your husband will never understand about your stepmom experience

How constant venting can keep you stuck 

 
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What if the thing helping you feel less stressed, less overwhelmed, and more organized wasn't another self help book, coach, or productivity hack?
In this episode, Jamie shares how she's using ChatGPT in her everyday life and why it's quickly become one of the most useful tools she has.
From navigating stepfamily challenges and difficult conversations to organizing her business, planning trips, brainstorming content, making decisions, and simplifying everyday tasks, Jamie walks through the practical ways AI is helping her save time and mental energy.
Whether you're curious about ChatGPT, already using it, or wondering if it's worth the hype, this episode will give you real examples of how AI can support your life both inside and outside of stepmotherhood.
In This Episode:
• How Jamie uses ChatGPT to navigate stepfamily challenges
• Ways AI can reduce decision fatigue and mental load
• Using ChatGPT for parenting, marriage, travel, and organization
• How AI is supporting business growth and content creation
• Practical prompts you can start using today
Looking for ChatGPT prompts that can support your stepfamily life?
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