Oh Crap with Jamie

Latest Episodes:

313. Do you have a mouth breather? My interview with Dr. Vince Santucci; all about airway issues. Aug 25, 2026

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We're going through the myriad of ways airway issues can impact your child. I accidentally get diagnosed on air, LOL.If you're struggling with your mom authority, join me: Lead Like A MotherSeptember is open: https://www.jamieglowacki.com/lead-like-a-motherIf you need potty training help: https://bit.ly/4cMpsojIf motherhood is making you overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt tf out, I can help. You may know me as the author of Oh Crap Potty Training and Oh Crap, I Have a Toddler but in the last few years, I've been obsessed with moms...and they are not okay. My work has veered off into helping moms find ease and confidence in their mothering. If you are struggling, check out my classes and live calls at jamieglowacki.com

312: Ditching the Parenting Industrial Complex Aug 14, 2026

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What if the biggest thing making motherhood harder… isn't your child?

What if it's the endless stream of parenting advice telling you exactly what to do, what to say, and what you're getting wrong?

In this episode, Jamie shares why she's "pulling out of the parenting industrial complex" and making a major shift in her work. After more than 25 years of working with families, she's seeing a troubling pattern: moms have more parenting information than ever before, yet they feel less confident than ever.

Instead of helping, the explosion of parenting content has left many mothers second-guessing every instinct, outsourcing their authority to experts, and feeling like they need another script, strategy, or tip before they can make a decision.

Jamie unpacks how we got here—from the rise of the nuclear family and parenting "experts" to the explosion of social media, TikTok psychology, and the misunderstanding of gentle parenting. She argues that the real issue isn't a lack of information. It's a loss of confidence.

In this episode, Jamie discusses:

Why modern parenting advice may be making motherhood harder
The rise of the "fix my kid" mentality
How social media has replaced nuance with sound bites
Why parenting advice without context often falls flat
The difference between information and authority
The evolution of motherhood from the 1950s through today
How the village disappeared—and experts filled the gap
The unintended consequences of the gentle parenting movement
Why so many moms are parenting from fear instead of confidence
What it really means to "lead like a mother"

Most importantly, Jamie makes the case that you don't need another parenting script.

You need to trust yourself again.

Because no expert, book, or Instagram reel knows your child better than you do.

This episode is an invitation to step off the parenting advice treadmill, reclaim your authority, and lead your family with confidence instead of constant self-doubt.

311. Play is the work of childhood. Jul 16, 2026

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True child-led play is the child's choice, they make the rules, and they can leave when they want. It is NOT adult-led, adult-supervised sports or activities. It's vital for vestibular and proprioceptive inputs and it's an agent for regulation of the nervous system. For MOMS TOO. Move your body, lift heavy things, and move the energy.The categories of movement: Crawling & Cross-BodyWeight Bearing Through Hands & Shoulders, Jumping & LandingBalance & Core, Climbing, Hanging & Pulling, Throwing & CatchingSpinning & Vestibular, Heavy Workhappy mom potty training chat If motherhood is making you overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt tf out, I can help. You may know me as the author of Oh Crap Potty Training and Oh Crap, I Have a Toddler but in the last few years, I've been obsessed with moms...and they are not okay. My work has veered off into helping moms find ease and confidence in their mothering. If you are struggling, check out my classes and live calls at jamieglowacki.com

310: We fix ourselves and the environment, not the child. Jul 07, 2026

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It's so easy to think our kids need fixing....but it's almost always an US problem or an environment problem. Most parenting "scripts" don't work because they're attempting to fix the child. Behavior is always communication and it's our job to translate that. ⁠If motherhood is making you overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt tf out, I can help. You may know me as the author of Oh Crap Potty Training and Oh Crap, I Have a Toddler but in the last few years, I've been obsessed with moms...and they are not okay. My work has veered off into helping moms find ease and confidence in their mothering. If you are struggling, check out Happy Mom, my online community supporting moms into a more fun motherhood. Happy Mom: https://bit.ly/4v9Fz5NFor potty training help, get started with our Oh Crap Chat: https://bit.ly/4cMpso

309: When Talk Therapy Isn't Cutting It May 12, 2026

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After taking a pause from the podcast, Jamie is back — not because of the algorithm, consistency pressure, or content treadmill… but because she finally had something she genuinely needed to say.

This episode starts with a reflection on stepping away from content creation and the overwhelming response from listeners whose lives were impacted by the podcast. But it quickly evolves into something much deeper:

A conversation about trauma, therapy, motherhood, somatic healing, lineage, and what happens when women stop shrinking themselves.

Jamie explores:

Why talk therapy can sometimes keep us stuck in the story of our trauma instead of helping us move through it
The difference between pathology and mythology
Somatic healing, movement, and releasing emotions through the body
Why parenting often activates unresolved childhood wounds
The challenge of healing while actively raising children
How women are conditioned to suppress powerful emotions and “stay calm” at all costs
Community, maternal energy, and the need for real connection
What it means to reclaim space, power, and feminine energy

Jamie also shares a deeply personal experience involving movement, dance, grief release, ancestral reflection, and a moment that shifted something profound inside of her.

This isn’t an episode about parenting tactics.

It’s about:

The stories we inherit
The stories we tell ourselves
And the possibility of rewriting them

If you’ve been feeling emotionally stuck, disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by motherhood, or exhausted from overanalyzing your healing journey… this conversation may resonate deeply.

308: I’m Pausing the Podcast (And Here’s Why) Apr 03, 2026

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This episode is a little different.

It’s a personal update — and an honest look at where I am in my work right now.

Over the past few months, I’ve been feeling something I can’t ignore anymore:

This one-way conversation isn’t working for me.

In this episode, I share:

Why I’ve been skipping podcast episodes
My recent hearing loss and tinnitus diagnosis
Why content creation has started to feel draining
The emotional toll of online criticism and “feedback”
Why social media isn’t built for real conversation
The problem with parasocial relationships
Why I don’t want to monetize with ads
And why I’m choosing to pause the podcast (for now)

But this isn’t just about what I’m stepping away from.

It’s about what I’m moving toward.

After hosting live classes and group calls recently, something became really clear:

I don’t want to talk at you anymore. I want to talk with you.

So I’m shifting my work toward:

More real-time conversations
Live Zoom calls and community discussions
A new membership space: Managing Modern Motherhood
More intentional, sustainable content (including YouTube)

This is a pivot.

Not an ending — but a recalibration.

If you’ve been here for a while, I appreciate you deeply.

And if you’re coming along for what’s next… I’m really excited about where this is going.

As always — put your phone down, and rock on.

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307: The Capability Crisis (And Why Your Kid Can’t Do Basic Things) Mar 24, 2026

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We’re in the middle of what many are calling a capability crisis.

Kids are struggling to do basic things — not because they can’t… but because they haven’t been taught how.

In this episode, Jamie introduces the concept of scaffolding — the process of gradually building skills over time, starting much earlier than most parents think.

Because here’s the truth:

Kids don’t magically wake up at age 9 knowing how to clean, cook, or take responsibility.

Those skills are built slowly — beginning as early as 18–24 months.

But many parents unintentionally delay this process by:

Doing everything for their kids
Rushing through tasks instead of letting them help
Avoiding mess, frustration, or inconvenience
Underestimating what their kids are capable of

And over time, that creates dependency instead of independence.

In this episode, Jamie breaks down:

What scaffolding actually looks like in real life
Why toddlers saying “I help!” is a critical moment
How helping too much sends the wrong message
Why struggle is necessary for self-esteem
How to introduce responsibility in age-appropriate ways
Why it’s never about perfection — it’s about participation

If you want your kids to grow into capable, confident humans…
this episode will shift how you think about parenting.

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305: Youth Sports Have Become a Billion-Dollar Pressure Cooker Mar 12, 2026

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Youth sports used to be simple.

Kids played with neighborhood friends, parents volunteered as coaches, and the goal was just to have fun.

But today?

Youth sports have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, and parents are under enormous pressure to keep up.

Private coaching. Travel teams. Year-round specialization. Endless tournaments.

In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jonathan Carone from Healthy Sports Parents to talk about how youth sports got so intense — and what parents can do to bring some sanity back into the experience.

Jonathan shares how a viral video about toxic sports parenting launched his platform and why he believes most parents truly want to do better… they’ve just never been shown how.

Together they discuss:

How youth sports evolved into a billion-dollar industry
The pressure parents feel to keep up with travel teams and private lessons
Why kids today feel more pressure than previous generations
The myth of the college scholarship dream
How parents accidentally turn sports into a high-stress experience
Why kids are quitting sports earlier than ever
The importance of letting kids fail and develop intrinsic motivation
Why travel sports can either strengthen families… or break them apart
A healthier way to approach youth sports and athletic development

This episode is a must-listen for any parent navigating the increasingly intense world of youth athletics.

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304: Kids’ Crap... How to Control Toy Clutter Without Losing Your Mind Mar 10, 2026

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Kids collect stuff.

Toys. Trinkets. Goody bag junk. Happy Meal prizes. Endless artwork.

And before you know it, your house is overflowing.

In this episode, Jamie tackles a question parents ask all the time:

What do we do with all the kids’ stuff?

From toy overload to random plastic junk to piles of artwork, she shares practical strategies to keep your home manageable without constant battles.

Jamie explains why modern families often have more clutter than ever before and how bigger homes and more storage can actually make the problem worse.

She also shares simple systems that actually work for managing toys and kids’ belongings.

In this episode, Jamie covers:

Why kids don’t actually need many toys
The toy rotation system that reduces overwhelm
How overconsumption affects kids’ play
Why bigger homes often create more clutter
What to do with cheap “junk toys” that multiply overnight
Teaching kids to make decisions about their belongings
The difference between art and crafts
What kids’ artwork is actually worth saving
Creative ways to preserve artwork without storing piles
Why decluttering kids’ stuff matters for your mental load

The goal isn’t perfection.

It’s creating a home that feels manageable, calm, and functional for everyone.

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303: No, You Can't Have It All Mar 06, 2026

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Millennial moms were told they could be anything.

Doctor. Lawyer. Entrepreneur. Founder.

But no one mentioned the other two full-time jobs:

Raising children
Running a household

In this episode, Jamie sits down with Katherine to talk about the generational messaging that shaped modern motherhood — and why so many parents feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and like they’re somehow failing.

Jamie brings the Gen X perspective, raised by boomers and depression-era grandparents.

Katherine brings the millennial perspective — a generation raised to believe they should excel professionally while also building a perfect home life.

And the reality?

Something had to give.

In this conversation, they unpack: