294: The Boring Parts of Life, Are in Fact Life
Podcast: Oh Crap with JamiePublished On: Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: Join my February Strength and Mobility ClassIf you feel exhausted, resentful, or like life is just one endless list of things to get through — this episode is for you.In this conversation, I explore why modern parents are burning out not just because life is hard — but because we’re resisting the very things that make up a life.Using the Zen concept chop wood, carry water, we talk about how the mundane tasks — dinner, laundry, dishes, routines — are not problems to solve, but realities to inhabit.We cover:Why the “finish line” is a lieHow resisting daily responsibilities creates resentmentWhy hustle and optimization are making parenting worseHow creating a vibe changes everythingWhy lighting, music, ritual, and presence matter more than outcomesHow multitasking and phone use dysregulate parents and kidsWhy single-tasking calms the nervous systemHow gratitude for the basics shifts your internal stateWhy perfectionism is a nervous system issue, not a standardHow to strip away what’s actually frying youThis episode is not about doing more.It’s about doing less fighting with your own life.The magic isn’t in the big moments.It’s in the boring stitches that hold everything together.As always — rock on, put your phone down, and thank you for being here.👉 Sign up for my newsletterJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapeeBrick for Phones(Save 10%)
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