Podcast
Wise + Wild
with Emily Garcia
Honest, voice-led conversations on conscious motherhood — raising boys, managing big emotions, healing the patterns we inherited, and becoming the woman we're meant to be.
Actions First, Feelings Follow
One of the most powerful shifts in conscious parenting — the realization that calm is not something you wait for, but something you create. A free ~20 minute audio with a 1-page tool you'll print and tape to your fridge.
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Feeling Lost? Try This Simple 15-Minute Routine to Find Yourself Again
Recently I went through a period when I was feeling super lost — unsure how to structure my days, find motivation, manage my work, run a household, and find any sort of creative outlet. Here's the 15-minute morning routine that pulled me out of it faster than I would have ever imagined.
View Episode →The Spiritual Work of Parenting
A conversation about how parenting is the deepest spiritual practice most women will ever encounter.
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The Fastest Mood Reset: The Miracle of Gratitude
I know, I know. One more conversation about gratitude? But trust me — listen to this one and try it. When I was at the lowest of the lows with my drinking and my eating disorder, a daily practice of gratitude helped to save my life. It's a powerful tool to shift your day, your perspective, your outlook.
View Episode →What Recovery Taught Me About Motherhood
Emily shares her story of recovery and how it prepared her — and didn't prepare her — for the challenges of raising boys.
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Kitchen Confidence: How Cooking with Kids Transformed Picky Eating, the Witching Hour, and Our Family Connection
One of the most transformational decisions I made as a parent—born out of pure desperation. How cooking with your kids builds confidence, connection, adventurous eating, and sneaks in math and science along the way. This isn't just about food—it's about creating moments that matter.
View Episode →Expand Your Capacity: The Teaching That Changed Everything
The full audio teaching on building emotional capacity as a mother — the realization that calm leadership is something you create.
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Boys & Anger: Why Punishments Lead to Isolation and Loneliness
Why boys' anger feels like too much—and how to respond with compassion and confidence. I dive into the emotional complexities of raising boys, moving from reactive parenting rooted in fear and frustration to a more compassionate and empowering approach. Boys need connection and coaching, not punishment and shame.
View Episode →Interview Series
The Dear Donna Series
In these conversations, holistic psychotherapist Donna Scott, MSW, LCSW offers guidance and feedback for the reality of imperfect, conscious parenting — navigating the messy responses we often have, and our own healing that accompanies the journey.
Our focus is to respond to and parent our children in a way that encourages their best possible emotional and mental wellbeing.
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Dear Donna: Managing Anger & Holding Boundaries
The third Dear Donna conversation with holistic psychotherapist Donna Scott, MSW, LCSW — going deeper on one of the most requested topics: how to hold firm limits with your kids without yelling, shaming, or losing yourself. Real talk on anger, boundaries, and what it looks like to parent from a regulated place.
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Dear Donna: Your Parental Superpower — Being Your Child's Emotional Smokey the Bear
An interview with holistic psychotherapist Donna Scott, MSW, LCSW on your greatest tool as a parent — emotional regulation. What it really means to be your child's safe harbor, and how staying calm in the storm is the most powerful thing you can do for their development.
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Dear Donna: Explosive Emotions & Play Therapy — When to Get Help
I discuss one of the most traumatic periods of my parenting journey with holistic psychotherapist Donna Scott, MSW, LCSW. My 5-year-old was being explosive, reactive, and violent — and I was beside myself with stress, sadness, and concern. Donna offers tools, a key phrase that diffuses almost any situation, and clarity on when our children need professional support.
View Episode →Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Donna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey, this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please consult with a qualified mental health provider in your area. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Any people or scenarios mentioned are composites or changed to ensure confidentiality.