momplex with Scottie Durrett

momplex with Scottie Durrett

Welcome to MOMPLEX, a podcast dedicated to helping moms in all stages of motherhood and life. While motherhood is a blessing and a gift, it doesn’t always feel like that. You are raising a human; the stakes have never been higher! I am Scottie Durrett; I am a certified Health and Life Coach, Mom Mentor, and mom of 3, and each week, I dive into ONE topic that will help YOU turn off survival mode as a mom and learn how to THRIVE in your life. When you thrive, so do your kids! Connect: https://www.instagram.com/scottiedurrett/

Episodes

Maxed Out? It’s Not You—It’s the “I Can’t” Lie

October 14, 2025 • 13 mins
I dive deep into the reality of burnout for modern moms. I challenge the dangerous "I can't" mindset that keeps us stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves. Drawing from my personal experience of feeling overwhelmed while standing in a messy kitchen late one night, I expose how burnout isn't just about being tired—it's about losing our identity and living on autopilot. I share startling statistics: nearly 70% of working...
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How to Take Your Power Back—Simply w/ Coach Kristine Gardner

October 7, 2025 • 44 mins
I spoke with Kristine Gardner, a wellness coach who helps women over 40 reclaim their joy and live their best lives. We dove deep into the power of morning routines and positive thinking. Christine shared simple yet transformative tips like drinking water, saying "Today is going to be a great day," and getting morning sunlight. We discussed how moms often get stuck in negative thought patterns and lose themselves in the daily gr...
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You've Launched Them Successfully, Now What?

September 29, 2025 • 29 mins
As a mom who’s poured my heart and soul into raising my kids, I know firsthand how challenging it is when they leave home. This episode is my honest reflection on the identity shift that comes with launching your children into the world. I share my own experiences—like the strange feeling of grocery shopping without my daughter and the anxiety of not knowing exactly where she is. I talk about the emotional roller coaster, the press...
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21 Years of Marriage… and the One Thing I’ve Learned After Kids

September 23, 2025 • 22 mins
I want to share my insights on maintaining a strong marriage after having kids. Marriage is like a team sport, and the key is remembering you're on the same team. In my 21-year marriage, I've learned that small moments matter more than grand gestures. Flirting, supporting each other, and recognizing each other's efforts are crucial. I've experienced the challenges of parallel lives after having children - feeling disconnected, exh...
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September Is a Mom’s Hunger Games — Here’s How to Win

September 16, 2025 • 19 mins
I know how overwhelming it can feel to juggle school, sports, work, and family life. In this episode, I share my own experiences—like dropping my daughter at college while my boys started school without me—and the realization that simply pushing through isn’t sustainable. I want you to thrive, not just survive, so I offer five sanity moves: Here are the five “sanity moves” from the episode: 1. Lower the bar – Give yourself permi...
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Why Are There So Many Freaking Apps for Sports?

September 9, 2025 • 14 mins
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 multiple sports apps like TeamSnap and SportsEngine, constantly worried about missing crucial information about uniforms, practice times, a...
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Why You Are Still Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep

September 2, 2025 • 43 mins
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. She brings incredible expertise to the conversation, sharing how she uses functional labs—like hair tissue mineral analysis, gut tests,...
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Stop Calling It 'Just Mom Life' — It’s Slowly Killing You

August 26, 2025 • 36 mins
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 learned to listen to my body’s signals. By regulating my nervous system through conscious breathing, movement, grounding, and self-care,...
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Loss—When the World Feels Scary and Sad

August 19, 2025 • 16 mins
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 grief. I believe in being honest with our children—using clear, simple words like “death” and “died,” rather than vague phrases that can confuse or scare them. I encourage letting kids ask questions and expressing...
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How to Offer Comfort to Those Who Are Hurting (Without Making It About Us)

August 12, 2025 • 20 mins
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. I offer practical advice like saying the loved one's name, providing specific help, and being present long after the initial mourning period. I also discuss how to help children navigat...
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When Grief Happens: How to Feel It

August 5, 2025 • 22 mins
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 what grief really is, how it affects our bodies and minds, and why it’s so important to give ourselves and our children space to process...
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The Power of Trying New Things as a Mom

July 29, 2025 • 33 mins
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 three kids, running a business, and navigating perimenopause. My message is powerful: moms don't have to live on autopilot or sacrifice t...
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Scottie's Appearance on You May Also Like

July 22, 2025 • 41 mins
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 content or collaborate with other creators. In this episode of Momplex, I open up about the real, unspoken truths of motherhood—the exh...
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Mastering Communication with Your Kids

July 15, 2025 • 26 mins
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 their pushback is often a sign of growth, not failure. I talk about the need to stay calm, regulate our own emotions, and set clear, consist...
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Traveling with Kids: How to Love & Embrace it at any stage!

July 8, 2025 • 21 mins
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 and joy amidst the chaos. I talk about the importance of keeping routines for little ones, giving older kids choices, and letting teens ...
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How to Embrace the Summer Slowdown (summer series 3)

July 1, 2025 • 29 mins
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 constant activity, but about rest, connection, and healing. I challenge moms to let go of the pressure to create perfect memories and instead...
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Breaking the Busy Cycle: A Mom's Guide (smr detox part 2)

June 24, 2025 • 23 mins
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 something was harming my mental and physical health. I explore how our subconscious mind equates busyness with safety and significance, and ...
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Embracing Boredom: A Summer Guide for Parents (summer detox series part 1)

June 17, 2025 • 19 mins
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'm breaking down why constantly keeping our kids (and ourselves) busy is harming our nervous system. I'll share how embracing stillness ...
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Why It’s Totally Normal to Be Sad AND Excited That School’s Out

June 10, 2025 • 22 mins
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 processing so many feelings about my kids growing up. My oldest is graduating and heading to college, my sophomore is becoming more independe...
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I’m a Bad MFer & Other Mantras I’m Giving My Kids

June 3, 2025 • 30 mins
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 beliefs, we can transform our reality. I teach this to my kids and myself daily - using positive affirmations, visualization, and unders...
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