And That's Okay! Lisa Rena Scott

Share something with Lisa directly. Welcome back to "...And That's Okay!" Last week, we learned to Name It by becoming emotional detectives and uncovering the root feelings signaled by our Built-In Emotional System. Now, in Episode 2, "Feel It Without Letting It Drive," we tackle the crucial next step: Self-Regulation. Lisa Rena Scott guides you through understanding that...

Share something with Lisa directly. Welcome to "...And That's Okay!" where we get real about the stuff that actually matters. In this groundbreaking five-week series, "The Emotional Intelligence Series: The Skill Nobody Taught Us," we're diving deep into the most powerful operating system you possess: your emotions. Many of us were taught to suppress our feelings, to...

Share something with Lisa directly. Feeling insecure, overthinking, or second-guessing yourself? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode of And That’s Okay! , we explore why insecurity shows up when life matters most, why it feels louder in certain seasons of life, and how to stop letting it make your decisions. You’ll learn a simple framework to move through insecurity instead of...

Share something with Lisa directly. Are you scrolling through social media, seeing a sea of graduation caps and senior trips, but feeling a heavy "vague cloud" in your own chest? In this deeply personal and empathetic episode, Lisa Rena Scott speaks directly to the mother whose child was supposed to graduate this year, but didn't cross the stage with their class.  Whether your child...

Share something with Lisa directly. Welcome to "And That's Okay! with Lisa Rena Scott," the podcast that empowers you to embrace and validate your emotions.  In this episode, "Forget It, I'll Do It Myself... And That's Okay," we dive into the universal feeling of overwhelm and the tendency to take on everything when support falls short.  Learn how to Name It, Cla...

Share something with Lisa directly. Have you ever felt like you're in a "waiting season" or an "in-between" season, where things that once felt natural suddenly feel heavy? This episode dives deep into that universal experience—the slump. Whether it's in your creativity, relationships, career, or health, we all encounter moments where motivation wanes and disconnectio...

Share something with Lisa directly. There is a moment when you walk past the laundry basket, or stand in front of the sink, and you pause. Not because you do not know what needs to be done, but because something inside you just feels tired. It is not just the laundry; it is the repetition. It is the heavy, quiet knowing that no matter how much you pour yourself into these tasks today, it will all...

Share something with Lisa directly. Have you ever had that sudden, jarring moment where you realize how fast time is moving? Maybe you heard a song from decades ago, or you looked at your children and realized a season has officially closed. If you’ve been feeling the weight of time—that sharp mix of gratitude and panic—this episode is for you. In this conversation, Lisa Rena Scott dives into why...

Share something with Lisa directly. Ever wonder why some conversations just feel off?  In this powerful episode, Lisa Rena Scott challenges you to look inward and discover the hidden energy you bring into every interaction.  Explore the concept of emotional contagion and learn practical steps to interrupt negative patterns, separate past from present, and intentionally shift your presence.  This i...

Share something with Lisa directly. Are you constantly searching for the next thing, even when life finally slows down? In this powerful episode of "And That's Okay!", Lisa Rena Scott guides you through the discomfort of peace and the urge to fill every quiet moment. Discover the "Name It, Claim It, Navigate It" framework to embrace your feelings, validate your experience,...

Share something with Lisa directly. You did everything right… so why didn’t it work? In this episode of And That’s Okay! , we dive into the frustration of preparing, planning, and showing up ready—only to have things not turn out the way you expected. From everyday moments to bigger life situations, this conversation unpacks the emotions that follow when effort doesn’t match the outcome. You’ll le...

Share something with Lisa directly. Have you ever felt like you are being stretched to your absolute limit? Like every step forward is met with a wall of resistance? When we hit walls of resistance in life, our first instinct is usually to back away and find the path of least resistance. But what if the very thing you are trying to escape is the exact thing you need to evolve? In Episode 68 of the...

Share something with Lisa directly. I wish I could sit with the younger version of me for just a minute. I wish I could hold her face, look her in the eyes, and say: You’re going to go through things you don’t understand yet. Some of it will hurt more than you think you can handle. But you’re going to make it. You’re going to grow. And one day, you’ll look back at this little girl with so much lov...

Share something with Lisa directly. Welcome back to And That’s Okay! I’m glad you’re here today. Maybe you’re listening while driving somewhere… maybe you’re folding laundry… maybe you finally grabbed five quiet minutes for yourself. However you found this moment… I’m glad we get to spend it together. Today we’re talking about gratitude . And before you think this is going to be another conversati...

Share something with Lisa directly. There’s a moment in adulthood that no one really prepares you for. It’s the moment you realize you’re becoming the one responsible for the people who once were responsible for you. Maybe it starts small. You’re helping them figure out technology. You’re reminding them about appointments. You’re noticing they need help with things they used to do easily. And then...

Share something with Lisa directly. So this morning… I was on my living room floor with potting mix and a few plants Every time I manage to keep a green thing alive for more than a month,  I feel like I deserve a trophy…or have a celebration. But as I was loosening the soil…  and trying to gently turn this one specific pot  without snapping off the roots —    I had this moment. That plant wasn’t d...

Share something with Lisa directly. Let me ask you something. How many times this week have you said,  ‘I’m fine'?    Let me ask it a little differently.   How many times this week have you said, ‘I’m fine’…And you weren’t? Maybe you even said it twice in one sentence. ‘I’m fine. Everything’s fine.’ And if you’re here because you follow hashtags like #ImFine or #EverythingsFine — you already...

Share something with Lisa directly. Have you ever had a parenting memory pop into your head out of nowhere… and instantly wished you could go back and handle it differently? Maybe it was something you said when you were overwhelmed.  Maybe it was a moment you missed.  Maybe it was a whole season where you were stretched so thin you were just trying to get through the day. And even now, years later...

Share something with Lisa directly. Have you noticed how getting healthy sounds simple…  but actually living healthy feels like trying to walk up a down escalator? You decide you’re going to drink more water… and suddenly every ad is for a latte. You plan to go to bed earlier… and somehow it’s 11:42 PM and you’re watching videos you didn’t even mean to click. You want to feel better mentally… but...

Share something with Lisa directly. Let me say this clearly, right from the start. Your feelings do not define you. But somewhere along the way, many of us started giving them way too much power. We treat feelings like facts.  We speak them like truths.  And then we wonder why they start shaping how we see ourselves. “I feel like I’m failing.”  “I feel behind.”  “I feel exhausted.” And without rea...

Share something with Lisa directly. Have you ever stopped and wondered why it’s so hard to fully feel your emotions… or even admit them sometimes? Maybe you find yourself brushing aside sadness, guilt, or even anger, like they’re inconvenient intruders. And maybe… just maybe… that habit didn’t start with you—it started with how we were treated as children. Here’s the thing: we were created with fe...

Share something with Lisa directly. Most of us start a new year thinking we’ll feel motivated and unstoppable. But sometimes, despite our best plans, the year feels… heavy. And if that’s what you’re feeling, it’s not a mistake—it’s a signal worth noticing. I want to start this episode honestly, because that matters to me. When this year started, I actually felt motivated. I didn’t come into Januar...

Share something with Lisa directly. Something hit me while reading Luke this Christmas season — a passage I’ve read or had read to me my whole life. The angel appears to the shepherds and says: “Do not be afraid… I bring you good tidings of great joy.” And two words leapt off the page: afraid and joy .       Notice what it doesn’t say: your fear is wrong. The angel doesn’t shame the shepherds for...

Share something with Lisa directly. Christmas carries expectations. There’s an idea of how this season is supposed to feel—  joyful, connected, grateful, light. And yet, for many people, Christmas arrives with weight.    Before we begin, I want to say this gently. This is a special Christmas message of And That’s Okay for anyone who is carrying grief, loneliness, financial stress, family tension,...

Share something with Lisa directly. Have you ever gotten good news… and the first thing you did was shrink it? Maybe just in your head. Or maybe you said:  “Eh, it’s nothing.”  “Let’s see how this goes.”  “It probably won’t last.” Before you even get to feel it, you’ve softened it. You’ve moved on. And here’s the part that’s surprising: the part you’re missing isn’t the news itself.  It’s the tiny...