One toddler, two nurses, three couches, four coffee makers, five cats, and seven vacuums… recipe for fun? Oh yes, so much fun that we decided to podcast about it so you might know you are not alone in Doing the Most.
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We’re back, and apparently summer has decided that being “busy” is now a personality trait. In this episode of Doing the Most, Scarlet and Mitchell catch up after a trip to Omaha for a family wedding, a questionable Airbnb designed by someone apparently unfamiliar with the concept of mobility, and an airport adventure involving wheelchairs, boarding passes, tipping etiquette, and the eternal mystery of what Delta employees are actually called. Back at home, things get no calmer. A mysterious creature starts scratching its way through the ceiling, sending Mitchell into attic-crawl-space detecti
What starts with Mitchell recounting an unexpected battle with nausea and a garden salad gone rogue quickly turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about something we’ve all experienced: having house guests… and being one. After Scarlet’s brother visits for a few days, Scarlet and Mitchell unpack the tiny habits that can make living with other people surprisingly stressful. From toilet lids and towels to parking direction and dirty glasses, they explore why seemingly insignificant details can become surprisingly meaningful when someone is sharing your space. Is it about respect? Cont
Episode 36 finds Scarlet and Mitchell recording their second attempt after deciding the first version just wasn’t working. What starts as a conversation about Oregon’s sweltering summer temperatures quickly spirals into tales of foul-smelling fly traps, overheated chickens, gardening triumphs and squirrel-induced frustration. Along the way, the hosts open up about something much more personal: how different communication styles can create tension in relationships, especially within blended families. The episode balances laugh-out-loud moments with honest conversations about marriage, step-pare
Building a chicken coop sounded like a fun weekend project… until it wasn’t. This week, Scarlet and Mitchell are fresh off several exhausting days of construction as they finally finish their backyard chicken coop and move the flock into their new home. Along the way, they discover that chickens aren’t exactly known for following instructions, debate future homesteading projects, and wonder if gardening and livestock have quietly become their entire personalities. The conversation wanders into summer plans, family vacations growing up, memorable travel disasters, birthday traditions, and the e
Mitchell and Scarlet are back for another episode of Doing the Most, and true to form, they start with a simple conversation about raspberry sherbet and somehow end up exploring ADHD, hyperfocus, gardening obsession, medication names nobody can pronounce, and the growing list of projects taking over their lives. The episode begins with a surprisingly passionate debate about whether it’s sherbet or sherbert, along with a few other pronunciation pet peeves that drive them both crazy. As nurses, Scarlet and Mitchell share stories about medication names that seem designed to challenge even experie
After a short break, Scarlet and Mitchell are back with an episode that proves life never really slows down. From surprise backyard chickens and first-year homesteading lessons to frustrating neighbors and Oregon driving habits, this episode is packed with the everyday chaos that comes with doing the most. Along the way, they discuss flexibility, aging, forgotten childhood memories, gardening adventures, and why a simple steel plate in the road seems to cause a statewide traffic crisis. In This Episode 🐔 The Chicken Expansion Project How four chickens quickly became five Meeting Laverne, Shir
In this episode of Doing the Most, Scarlet and Mitchell wander through one of their classic kitchen-table conversations, covering everything from ASMR rabbit holes to accidental squirrel warfare, backyard gardening ambitions, and the sobering math of financial independence. What starts with a discussion about oddly satisfying videos quickly turns into a neighbor confession, a garden update, and an existential detour into how much money it actually takes to stop working. Spoiler alert: apparently a head of lettuce can cost about two grand… depending on how you do the math. In This Episode 🌱 Th
This week, Scarlet and Mitchell are back in the studio navigating everything from Oregon’s aggressively uninspiring weather to the surprising emotional impact of heart emojis on Microsoft Teams. It’s a cozy chaos episode featuring five cats, double-digit vacuum ownership, and a public debate on whether dogs belong in restaurants (spoiler: it depends… a lot). Somewhere between jury duty dreams and existential ennui, the duo proves once again that even the most mundane moments can spiral into deeply entertaining territory. 🧠 What We’re Talking About 🌧️ Weather & Mood Swings Oregon’s unpredicta
Welcome back to Doing the Most! Mitchell and Scarlet hit the big 3-0… barely. Between shifting sunlight, unfinished house projects, and existential debates about flavored coffee, this episode is a beautifully chaotic slice of real life. If you’ve ever owned a home, started a “quick project,” or questioned your life choices in the coffee aisle… this one’s for you. 🧠 Episode Highlights 🛠️ The Myth of the “One-Hour Project” Mitchell walks through a simple deck repair that turned into a multi-day saga of planning, problem-solving, and surrendering to the truth: nothing takes one hour. 🏠 Homeown
This week, Scarlet and Mitchell wander from ginger beer reviews to existential time audits—with a pit stop at Costco’s sample aisle (arguably the most dramatic place in retail). What starts as a casual chat about feeling “off” turns into a surprisingly deep exploration of how we spend our time… and why it never quite feels like enough. 🛒 In This Episode: The Costco Sample Social Experiment™ Why do people perform a full Broadway monologue for a free meatball? Mitchell and Scarlet break down the unspoken etiquette, the sample hoarders, and the mysterious lives of the sample employees. Spoiler:
This week, we’re going old school—no cameras, just conversation. What starts as a story about a surprise DJ controller purchase quickly spirals into something deeper: the gap between who we think we’ll be when we buy something… and who we actually are once it’s sitting in the corner collecting dust. We unpack the “DJ Deck Effect”—that universal experience of buying into a vision of ourselves (artist, musician, photographer, gardener extraordinaire) only to face reality: time, effort, skill… and sometimes just plain disinterest. From unused painting supplies to hypothetical bird photography car
In this episode of Doing the Most, Mitchell and Scarlet spiral through clutter, change, grocery store anxiety, toxic masculinity, existential dread, and… toenails. Yes. Toenails. What starts as a reflection on a year of “maybe we should move” energy turns into a deeper conversation about stuff, memory, boundaries, emotional labor, and the repetitive tasks that quietly drain us. It’s thoughtful. It’s a little chaotic. It’s very real. Episode Highlights Are We Craving Change?Looking back over the past year, there’s been a pattern: RV life dreams Arizona talk Virginia talk Apartment fantasies Bur
In this episode, Mitchell and Scarlet return with classic Doing The Most energy: slightly tired, heavily caffeinated (tea counts), and fully prepared to unpack everyday absurdities. What begins with cozy restaurant observations spirals into backyard wildlife diplomacy and eventually lands in a full investigative breakdown of… hospital pillows. Yes. Pillows. From overheard restaurant feedback nobody asked for to squirrels forming suspiciously friendly alliances, this episode explores the strange places where normal life quietly becomes doing the absolute most. ☕ Episode Highlights 🍽️ The Resta
Mitchell and Scarlet are back for Episode 25, marking just over a year of Doing the Most. This episode trades chaos for contemplation as the conversation turns toward time, clutter, consumerism, work, purpose, and the quiet urge to live with more intention… even while surrounded by piles, guitars, and a suspicious number of Uno decks. With a literal timer ticking, the two attempt to do less while unpacking why that’s so hard in a world that rewards excess. From minimalist philosophy and decluttering rules to work burnout, parenting rhythms, and spiritual awakenings, this episode is part reflec
In Episode 24 of Doing the Most, Mitchell and Scarlet settle in for a long, winding, very familiar conversation about clutter, Costco misadventures, food opinions that spark debate, and the constant tension between wanting a simpler life while continuing to do… the most. This episode blends everyday chaos, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of restaurant talk, with moments that feel funny, honest, and quietly introspective. Episode Highlights Welcoming new listeners and explaining what Doing the Most actually is (and isn’t) Two nurses, too many cats, too much stuff, and ongoing efforts to scal
What started as a casual New Year’s Day recording turned into an accidental one-year reflection on habits, holidays, clutter, burnout, and the strange little rituals of adult life. Mitchell and Scarlet look back at how much has changed since Episode 1 and what stubbornly hasn’t. The result is a cozy, chaotic, and painfully relatable conversation about tea journeys, stuff accumulation, hospital culture, introvert holidays, and why a snowman cookie jar should never be trusted. ☕ From Coffee to Loose Leaf • The hosts reflect on their tea evolution from bagged blends to full loose-leaf devotion• M
In this deeply personal, wildly meandering, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode, Scarlet and Mitchell take listeners on a winding ride through home repair victories, surprise workplace cake, grief, faith, family history, and the true story behind Scarlet’s journey out of fundamentalist church culture. From laughter over shower straddling techniques to raw conversations about death, belief, and betrayal, Episode 22 is equal parts cozy living-room hangout and emotional documentary. ✨ Episode Highlights 🛠 The Shower Drain Saga Finally Ends After weeks of ceiling leaks, creative engineering fantas
In Episode 21 of Doing the Most, Scarlet and Mitchell dive head-first into the whirlwind of late-November life: holiday overeating, chaotic family traditions, questionable restaurant behavior, and the multi-day saga of their missing cat, Kennedy. This episode is a cozy mix of humor, chaos, and real-life family moments. ⭐ Episode Summary Scarlet and Mitchell open the show reflecting on the post-Thanksgiving exhaustion—specifically the nonstop cycle of indulgence that begins at Halloween and doesn’t let up until Valentine’s Day. They share their mutual fatigue around heavy holiday foods, family
Welcome to Episode 20 of Doing the Most!Scarlet and Mitchell are back — caffeinated, chaotic, and fresh off a “staycation” that went absolutely nothing like planned. From dreams of productivity to real-life drywall sagging, leaks, existential crises, and a whole lot of straddling in the shower (context matters, people), this episode covers it all. In This Episode • Staycation Expectations vs. Reality Mitchell begins hopeful: tidy the garage, clear the studio, fix a leak, maybe even relax.What actually happens? …Not that. At all. Scarlet, ever the realist, focuses on laundry, exercise, meditati
After a short break, Scarlet and Mitchell are back behind the mics for Episode 19 of Doing the Most! This week’s episode blends cozy fall vibes with relatable rants, existential musings, and a dash of humor from everyday life. They dive into everything from the absurdity of CAPTCHA tests to the grammar crimes found on workplace bathroom signs, all while sipping tea, sweating through recording sessions, and trying to navigate Oregon’s moody weather. There’s talk of dancing workouts, reviving old bread starters, surviving kid birthday parties, and of course—why daylight saving time just needs to
Scarlet and Mitchell are back for another bi-weekly (not fortnightly!) episode filled with relatable chaos and cozy conversation. From fall family outings and pumpkin patch crowds to Q&A questions about dream actors and impossible flights, the duo covers everything from rinse aid mysteries to existential space fears. It’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and human — the kind of “doing the most” we can all relate to. Topics Discussed The great fortnightly debate Pumpkin patch adventures and line etiquette The bittersweet popularity of favorite spots “Actors we avoid” — Mitchell’s Fassbender confe
Scarlet and Mitchell talk life with five cats, the endless search for the best hygiene wipes, and their first overnight trip away together. From cat chaos at home to a rejuvenating stay at Portland’s eco-friendly Cascada (wellness sanctuary + hotel), they share laughter, wellness reflections, and what it means to sometimes “do the least” in order to do the most. Topics include: Living with five cats (and maybe finding one a new home) The ongoing hygiene wipe saga A surprise anniversary staycation at Hotel Cascada Heated yoga, saunas, steam rooms & cold plunges Wellness, silence, and recharging
Scarlet and Mitchell mark their “Sweet 16” with an episode that mixes heartfelt reflection and household hilarity. They dive into journaling, ADHD distractions, and how K-Pop Demon Hunters sparked deeper conversations about trauma, politics, and humanity. On the lighter side, they debate washcloths vs. loofahs, the mystery of mothballs, and share what shows they’re watching now—from Dexter: Resurrection to The Paper, to what they may watch in the future, like Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. feedback@scarletmitchell.com | @lesscatsplease
Scarlet and Mitchell are back with stories of chaos, comedy, and travel gone wrong. Scarlet recounts her “worst day ever” — from solo parenting struggles to a painful yellowjacket sting — while Mitchell relives the drama of losing (and eventually finding) his luggage with a CPAP machine inside. They also dive into generational parenting styles, questionable hotel stays, and Mitchell’s first trip to the Mall of America. It’s classic “doing the most.”
