Permission with Jamie Scrimgeour

You're not naive. You can see exactly what's happening. You've read the books, done the therapy, maybe even named your attachment style. And you're still there. Dr. Sarah Hensley literally studied the science of romantic relationships for a living. She still spent 10 years in a marriage full of addiction, infidelity and abuse, and even went back to him after the divorce. Today she's a relationship scientist with a seven-figure coaching practice and three million followers. In this episode, Sarah breaks down why being smart doesn't protect you, how your childhood sets up the partners you choose, and the science-backed tools she used to finally get out and stay out. Connect with Dr. Sarah Hensley: Website: doctorsarahhensley.com Podcast: The Dr. Sarah Hensley Show TikTok: @drsarahhensley Instagram: @dr.sarahhensley_lovedoc YouTube: @Dr.SarahHensley More from Jamie Follow Jamie: @jamiescrimgeour Jamie on Substack: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack Work with Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Thanks to our sponsor OSEA: Get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code PERMISSION. Cozy Earth: 20% off www.cozyearth.com with code COZYJAMIE Drink LMNT: www.drinklmnt.com/permission for a free sample pack with purchase

If you think this isn't for the stepmoms anymore, it totally is. In this episode, Jamie explains. She also gives a life update on the kids, work, travel and why her family is worried about her travelling alone. Join All In: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/allin Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/services The Stepmom Rebrand: www.jameiscrimgeour.com/stepmomrebrand Substack: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack Thanks to our sponsor OSEA: Get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code PERMISSION.

You've seen Keltie Knight on the red carpet and heard her on LadyGang. But behind the career, the marriage and the life that looked so good from the outside, she was falling apart. Keltie joins me to talk about her new book, The F*ck Them Theory, and what changed when she stopped trying to be everything to everyone. We talk about: Getting everything you thought you wanted and still feeling unhappy Being done with people pleasing and always being the bigger person Turning rejection into motivation Wanting more money and refusing to apologize for it Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and the grief of realizing how long you struggled Going after what you want before you feel confident enough If you've ever swallowed what you wanted to say, worried about being "too much," or waited to feel ready, this one's for you. Connect with Keltie Preorder The F*ck Them Theory: fthembook.com Canadian preorder: Indigo Follow Keltie: @keltieknight More from Jamie Visit jamiescrimgeour.com Follow Jamie: @jamiescrimgeour Permission on Substack: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack Thanks to our sponsor OSEA: Get 10% off your first order at oseamalibu.com with code PERMISSION.

If you've been around for a while, you've heard Krista Williams on the podcast before. But with the rebrand, I had to bring her back to talk about something she's been speaking about all around the world: pivoting and finding your voice. Krista is the co-host of the Almost 30 podcast, a bestselling author, a speaker, a retreat host, and a really great human. I could literally talk to her for hours. In this episode, we talk about Krista's glow-up and what she had to let go of to fully make the change she wanted to make. How toxic relationships and friendships can hold us back. Her divorce, shedding a past layer of herself, and what it means to live consciously and invite the universe into your life as a co-creator. We get into what it really means to live in alignment, how you don't need to blow up your life to change it, and what happened to me when I went to Krista's retreat in Chicago this year. www.instagram.com/itskrista www.itskrista.com Permission on Substack: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack SPONSORS: Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off LMNT www.drinklmnt.com/permission

This week, I'm chatting with wardrobe stylist Chellie Carlson, and we get into a lot more than what jeans to buy. We talk about the psychology behind getting dressed, the piece of self-care so many women are missing, and the connection Chellie makes between your wardrobe, your confidence, and your earning potential. Because whether we like it or not, how we represent ourselves to the world affects how we're treated. In this episode, we talk about: How what you put on in the morning can affect how you feel, how you show up, and what you're willing to put yourself out there for. Why Chellie thinks most women need to buy bigger jeans. What needs to go from your closet before you buy anything else. Her thoughts on skinny jeans coming back What a boy said to me on the basketball court in grade seven that has haunted me ever since. Whether I really need to get out of my Lululemons when I'm working from home, and how to feel put together while still being comfortable. There's practical style advice in here, but also a lot that might make you think differently about getting dressed tomorrow morning. https://www.chelliecarlson.com/ Permission on Substack: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack SPONSORS: OSEA www.oseamalibu.com use code PERMISSION for 10% off Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off LMNT www.drinklmnt.com/permission

Bethany Webster is back on the podcast, and if you've been around for a while, you know how much her work has impacted me personally. Bethany is the author of Discovering the Inner Mother and is known for her work around the Mother Wound and the complicated dynamics between mothers and daughters. Her work has been transformational for me in dealing with my own relationship with my mother, and there's something about the way Bethany talks about this stuff that I always find so healing. In this episode, we talk about: The Mother Wound and complicated dynamics between mothers and daughters Where some of these dynamics come from Jealousy between mothers and daughters The Shame women can feel when they don't have a positive relationship with their mom How unmet needs from childhood can show up in adult relationships Why so many women feel like they need to do everything for everyone else Our worry about saying no or not meeting everyone's needs Burnout, boundaries and asking for help Letting go of pressure What happens when your definition of success changes This is such an honest conversation about our relationships with our mothers, the ways those relationships can continue to affect us as adults, and what it looks like to start doing things differently. Connect with Bethany at https://www.bethanywebster.com/ Subscribe to the Permission Newsletter www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack Sponsors: Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off LMNT www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom Boncharge www.boncharge.com use code SCRIM for 15% off Tonic Site Shop www.tonicsiteshop.com use code JAMIE15 for 15% off

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 does The invisible labour women carry at home The guilt and judgment that can come with outsourcing How to figure out what you actually need help with What a house manager costs and ways to make it more affordable The things I personally outsource that women have judged me for Why getting support at home can impact your business, relationships and life Even if you never hire a house manager, this episode will make you think differently about what you're carrying and what you could stop doing yourself. Connect with Kelly at www.sagehaus.com Sponsors: Subscribe to the Permission Newsletter www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack The ChatGPT Setup Every Woman Needs www.jamiescrimgeour.com/chatsetup OSEA www.oseamalibu.com use code PERMISSION for 10% off Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off

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 Subscribe to the Permission Newsletter www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack LMNT www.drinklmnt.com/permission

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. Subscribe to the Permission Newsletter www.jamiescrimgeour.com/substack Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com code COZYJAMIE for 20% off The ChatGPT Setup Every Woman Needs www.jamiescrimgeour.com/chatsetup The Stepmom Summit www.thestepmomsummit.com

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 Get your human design chart and learn more about Erin's work: https://humandesignblueprint.com/lookup Get the full free guide 12 Things Stepmom Coaches Won't Tell You: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freebie Subscribe to Jamie's Substack: https://jamiescrimgeour.substack.com/ Check Out The Stepmom Rebrand: www.stepmomrebrand.com Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Episode Sponsors: Cozy Earth Use code COZYJAMIE for 20% off your order at www.cozyearth.com LMNT Get a free sample pack with any purchase at www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom