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 reflection, part therapy session, and part accidental manifesto.

Minimalism isn’t about empty rooms or owning nothing. It’s about choosing with intention, protecting your time, and letting go of what no longer adds value, even when it’s hard, sentimental, or “still perfectly good.”

As always, thanks for listening.
They’re not doing the least… just trying not to do the most.

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 24 is a classic Doing the Most installment: food-heavy, slightly chaotic, deeply relatable, and quietly reflective. It’s about noticing patterns, questioning habits, laughing at everyday struggles, and continuing to search for a life that feels a little lighter.

Thanks for listening, and as always, we’ll see you next time—still doing the most.

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.

• The hosts reflect on their tea evolution from bagged blends to full loose-leaf devotion
• Mitchell is officially coffee-free
• Bone broth, mushroom adaptogens, and CBD drinks enter the chat
• The kitchen quietly becomes an apothecary

• Last year’s minimalist dreams meet present-day reality
• A full audit reveals approximately 11–12 vacuums currently living in the house
• The couple explores why getting rid of stuff is harder than not buying it
• “Stuffmas” is born as the official name for modern holiday clutter

• Why neither host is really a “holiday person”
• The emotional pressure of gift-giving even when you agree not to
• Introversion, family expectations, and sensory overload
• A simple but powerful realization:

It’s better to wish you had something than to wish you didn’t have so much

• Why the break room should be treated like sacred ground
• The universal rage of speakerphone conversations in public spaces
• The invisible labor of being socially “on” all day
• Why hospitalized men often revert into Victorian-era helplessness
• The forbidden topic: patients asking nurses for massages

• Dreams of RV life, Bend, Arizona, and downsizing
• Why “thought experiments” are still part of a healthy relationship
• 2025 wasn’t the golden year—but it wasn’t meaningless either
• Finding joy in imagining even when plans don’t move yet

• A roadside emergency
• A Goodwill snowman cookie jar
• A moment that will live forever in family legend
• Some objects are never meant to know certain truths

Mitchell shares heartfelt messages from a listener who has been binge-listening the show, reminding everyone why Doing the Most exists: quiet community, shared experience, and realizing we’re not as alone or strange as we think.

This episode feels like sitting in the living room on January 1st with the decorations coming down, the tea steeping, and your nervous system finally exhaling. It’s funny, reflective, chaotic in the best way, and full of moments that land because they’re painfully real.

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.

After weeks of ceiling leaks, creative engineering fantasies, and questionable brownie-pan backup plans, Mitchell declares victory in the Great Shower Drain War. The tub is firm, the straddle shower era is over, and household peace is restored.

Mitchell turns 51 and gets ambushed in the best way possible by coworkers armed with an Everything Bundt Cake, sparkly candles, and genuine affection. Cue reflections on birthdays, aging, and why celebrating yourself can feel both awkward and wonderful.

Mitchell shares a moving story about attending the funeral of a young man close to his daughter and reflects on how grief can ripple through people who weren’t directly connected, yet feel deeply impacted. The conversation opens into a tender meditation on empathy, remembrance, and what it means to truly value the people still here.

A memorial song called In Your Midst unexpectedly cracks something open in Mitchell’s inner world, leading to reflections on longing, belonging, spiritual curiosity, and what humans really search for beneath belief systems.

Scarlet launches what may become a recurring series detailing her upbringing inside a fundamentalist Baptist church in Mount Airy, NC. She unpacks:

This segment is raw, honest, and illuminating, offering a powerful look at how institutional faith can shape and scar real lives.

This episode blends humor, grief, faith, family lore, and healing into one sprawling, intimate conversation. It’s messy. It’s sincere. It’s deeply human.

And it’s Doing the Most at its most meaningful.

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.

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 expectations, and the attempt to reclaim healthy routines. 

They also vent about a shared pet peeve: people who blow their nose in restaurants and over-slurp their ramen. (Yes, it happened. Yes, they were sitting right next to him.) 

A major part of this episode centers around the dramatic story of Kennedy, one of their five cats, who went missing for several days—only to be found after some deeply coordinated, borderline-military-level cat-tracking efforts. The emotional rollercoaster of searching, the relief in finding him, and the chaos that followed (including another cat, Beans, getting stuck in the Christmas tree at 1:30 a.m.) all make for an unforgettable story. 

The episode closes with some reflections on reinventing family holidays, minimizing stress, and imagining future Thanksgivings with more simplicity…and maybe a smoker.

Why the holiday eating cycle feels endless, from Halloween candy through New Year’s snacks.
Scarlet and Mitchell talk candidly about trying to stay healthy in the midst of constant food events. 

Romanticizing past holidays vs. the logistical stress of preparing, hosting, or waiting around for food.
Scarlet talks about childhood memories at her Meemaw’s, while Mitchell reflects on wanting his kids to have their own cherished memories. 

The man who blew his nose at the table and the loud ramen slurper sitting inches away.
Scarlet’s visceral reaction and Mitchell’s “hold your breath and pray” strategy both make an appearance. 

Kennedy goes missing for up to five days, triggering a neighborhood search with posters, late-night flashlight sweeps, and reviewing camera footage.
The emotional payoff when he reappears in the garage is pure gold. 

The same night Kennedy returns, Beans manages to get stuck in the artificial Christmas tree, injuring Scarlet in the process. Midnight chaos ensues. 

From soups on Christmas to dining out on Thanksgiving, they explore how to simplify holidays and reduce stress. 

Scarlet and Mitchell invite listeners to share their holiday stories, dining etiquette pet peeves, and smoker-vs-grill opinions via email or social media.

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.

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, meditating, drinking less, and tackling the infamous kitchen ceiling stain.

The shower has been leaking for months — but only if you stand in the middle (Mitchell’s “straddle technique” has been masking the problem).
Cue:

Still leaking? Yes. But less leaking. Progress?

A flashback to Scarlet pregnant, taking a bath, and water cascading into the basement.
Mitchell thinks he has it solved… until a new leak appears above the fix.
Cue despair.

The couple dives into the philosophical and financial purgatory of maintaining an aging home:

Scarlet: Wants simplicity, maybe a rental in Portland.
Mitchell: Wants someone else to deal with leaks, wiring, ceilings, roofs, and the existential dread of homeownership.

Mitchell’s term for the overwhelming accumulation of things — especially in the garage.

Symptoms include:

Scarlet, meanwhile, is unbothered: “This is a lived-in home.”

They put up the Christmas tree early because their son remembered a promise.
Does it feel festive? Hard to say.
Does the house still leak? Yes.

PLUR1BUS on Apple TV+ (Rhea Seehorn + Vince Gilligan)
Four Seasons — comedy perfection for couples who argue about chores and plumbing.

Mitchell vents about:

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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 end already.

“I’m not going to be a part of making you frown. I’m leaving the seat up out of principle.” – Mitchell
“Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here, we should dance.” – Scarlet
“We’re not farmers. We don’t need daylight savings anymore!” – Scarlet
“We are living in stuff-itis—swelling from too much stuff.” – Mitchell

Episode 20 drops the week of Thanksgiving — a Turkey Special of Doing the Most!

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.

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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.

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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.

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