Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell

We’re back with another episode of  Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell , the podcast where two nurses, partners, and generally overcommitted humans talk about the many ways life gets complicated. This time, we start with a noisy 3D printer, a debate about household clutter, and a surprisingly disappointing deodorant experience before diving into a much more serious discussion about orga...

Sometimes a dream is just a dream. Sometimes it involves Christian Bale, a secret friendship, social-media secrecy, and an awkward conversation about CPAP machines. Welcome to Episode 40 of  Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell , where we discuss all of that, plus making friends as adults, parenting an apprehensive five-year-old, glamping on the Oregon coast, chickens that still refuse to...

After a little unexpected hiatus, Scarlet and Mitchell are back for Episode 39 of  Doing the Most . And apparently, they’ve decided to pretend this is Episode 40. It’s “pre-40,” so technically anything goes. This episode wanders through one of those wonderfully chaotic collections of topics that somehow make perfect sense when you’re just sitting around talking with your spo...

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 eterna...

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 stress...

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 p...

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,...

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&#8217...

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 adve...

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...

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...

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 🛠️  T...

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 d...

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 our...

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....

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 nob...

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&#160...

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, hones...

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 cul...

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 betr...

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...

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. Rea...

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 recordi...

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”...

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...