Cake For Dinner

Keesha Scott
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This is not your mom’s parenting podcast—unless your mom swore a little, cried in the car, and kept showing up anyway. We’re talking motherhood, marriage, hormones, healing, and all the beautiful chaos in between. No filters. No fluff. Just the truth—and maybe some cake.

  1. 3D AGO

    Gina Kirschenheiter: Motherhood, Fame & Rebuilding Life in the Public Eye

    What happens when your life unravels in front of millions — and you choose to rebuild anyway? Gina Kirschenheiter opens up about motherhood, reality TV, divorce, sobriety, and what it really means to stay true to yourself while raising children in the public eye. From accidentally landing on Real Housewives of Orange County to navigating heartbreak, co-parenting, and blended families, Gina shares how reality TV didn’t break her — it revealed her. She speaks candidly about choosing her kids over image, walking away from alcohol without labels, and raising kind, grounded children in a comfortable world. No drama here — it’s about resilience, growth, and showing up as a real mom when the cameras are rolling. If you’ve ever felt pressure to be perfect, stay quiet, or carry pain longer than necessary — this conversation will resonate. Follow The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/cakefordinnerpod Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginakirschenheiter/ Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction Why this conversation with Gina Kirschenheiter is different 01:05 – Life Before Bravo Who Gina was before reality TV 03:45 – How She Accidentally Got Cast on RHOC Why she never tried to become famous 06:45 – Reality TV Didn’t Ruin Her Marriage How the show exposed what was already there 09:50 – Media, Fame & Clickbait Culture Why modern media narratives are dangerous 12:40 – Mom Before Glam Choosing homework over hair and makeup 14:45 – Parenting on Camera Discipline, boundaries, and real mom moments 15:50 – Letting Her Kids Choose Privacy Why her children are never forced to film 18:25 – Using Her Platform to Give Back Teaching kids empathy and responsibility 20:50 – Raising Kind Kids Without Trauma Why struggle isn’t required to build character 23:30 – Parenting Guilt & Privilege Giving kids what she never had 27:00 – Real Friendships on Reality TV Her bond with Emily Simpson 33:40 – Healthy Co-Parenting After Divorce Creating emotional safety for her children 36:25 – Why She Quit Drinking Sobriety without labels or rock bottom 41:00 – Facing the Pain Alcohol Was Covering Healing instead of numbing 45:15 – Blended Families & New Love What surprised her most about rebuilding 50:55 – Single Motherhood & Finding Support Again Why partnership matters 53:00 – Resilience, Self-Love & Identity Why documenting life is powerful 56:00 – Final Reflections on Motherhood What Gina hopes women take away

    1h 6m

  2. JAN 26

    Conflict Avoidance Is Killing Your Relationship (Here’s Why)

    What if the thing you believe is protecting your relationship is actually what’s slowly destroying it? In this episode of Cake for Dinner, couples therapist and author Colette Fehr joins the show to unpack one of the most misunderstood relationship patterns: conflict avoidance. Drawing from attachment science, her own divorce, and years of clinical experience, Colette explains why staying quiet leads to resentment, emotional distance, anxiety, and even physical illness. This conversation is especially powerful for women who are strong, capable, emotionally intelligent—and still find themselves self-silencing in their most important relationship. We talk about: -Why avoiding conflict creates disconnection (not peace) -How resentment builds when needs go unspoken -The difference between “being quiet” and being avoidant -Why emotional intimacy requires vulnerability, not perfection -How attachment science explains our fear of hard conversations -Practical tools for communicating clearly without blame or reactivity -What to do when your partner doesn’t respond or meet you halfway If you’ve ever thought “it’s not worth bringing up”, this episode may change everything. 📘 Colette’s book: The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love -- https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book 📲 Find Colette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ColetteJaneFehr Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Colette’s personal story: divorce, self-silencing & starting over 03:30 – Why conflict avoidance feels safe—but isn’t 05:35 – Early signs you’re avoiding conflict 08:00 – Why strong, outspoken women lose their voice in relationships 11:00 – The cost of “keeping the peace” 13:00 – Self-connected communication explained 15:50 – Attachment science & why conflict feels threatening 18:00 – Where to start if you’ve avoided conflict for years 21:00 – The “negative partner story” & how resentment forms 24:10 – What to do when your partner doesn’t respond 28:00 – Staying vs. leaving: making empowered decisions 30:30 – Why hard conversations strengthen all relationships 33:00 – Where to find Colette & her book

    33 min

  3. JAN 19

    When Caregiving Breaks the Body: A Physician Explains Burnout & Healing

    What happens when caregiving, motherhood, and high responsibility push the nervous system past its limits? In todays episode of Cake for Dinner, internist and addiction medicine physician Dr. Karen Flannery shares her personal journey through severe burnout — not just emotional exhaustion, but real, physical breakdown caused by chronic nervous system overload. From debilitating migraines, TMJ, gut issues, thyroid dysfunction, and anxiety to the realization that “I didn’t know I had a choice,” Dr. Flannery explains how living in constant fight-or-flight slowly destroys the body — and how learning to regulate the nervous system changed everything. This episode is essential listening for: -Mothers and caregivers feeling constantly “on” -Women in healthcare or helping professions -Anyone stuck in survival mode without realizing it -People dealing with chronic symptoms with no clear cause This is not about doing more — it’s about finally learning how to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and heal from the inside out. Read more about Karen: https://www.palmbeachwellnessinstitute.com/our-team/karen-flannery-m-d/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – A Doctor, Mother, CEO Wearing Too Many Hats 05:40 – Refusing to Practice “Walmart Medicine” 07:45 – Being There but Not Present at Home 09:40 – Caregiver Overwhelm & Motherhood Burnout 12:45 – Parenting a Child with Mental Health Struggles 16:00 – When Chronic Stress Turns Into Physical Illness 21:30 – Fight-or-Flight Isn’t the Problem — Recovery Is 22:50 – “I Didn’t Know I Had a Choice” 25:00 – Bottom-Up Processing & Survival Mode Explained 28:30 – Healing Without Medication or Procedures 29:45 – What Nervous System Regulation Really Means 33:30 – The Science of Caregiver Stress & Slower Healing 36:20 – Neurofeedback, Brain Mapping & Neuroplasticity 41:50 – One Simple Place to Start: Slow Down 44:30 – How to Connect with Dr. Karen Flannery

    46 min

  4. JAN 12

    Why Most Divorces Fail — And How to Do It Differently

    Divorce is often portrayed as destructive, bitter, and life-ending — but what if it doesn’t have to be? In this episode of Cake for Dinner, we sit down with family and marital attorney Mara Bernstein to challenge everything you think you know about divorce. With over three decades of experience — and a deeply personal life story shaped by grief, resilience, and rebuilding — Mara shares a radically different, more human approach to separation. This conversation goes far beyond legal strategy. We talk about why most divorces never need to go to court, why women initiate the majority of divorces, how finances and fear keep people stuck, and how purpose, vision, and self-trust are essential when rebuilding life after marriage. This episode is for anyone navigating divorce, questioning a relationship, or standing at a crossroads wondering, “Is it too late to choose myself?” Spoiler: it’s not. Read more about Mara: https://marabernsteindivorce.com/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction & redefining divorce 01:20 – Why the traditional divorce system fails families 03:25 – Why judges don’t hear your full story 05:20 – 97% of divorces never go to trial — so why fight? 07:20 – Why women initiate most divorces 09:00 – Infidelity, pregnancy, and impossible decisions 11:40 – Why women struggle with finances — even successful ones 14:40 – The danger of being uninformed during marriage 17:25 – Divorce as life reconstruction, not a legal event 18:50 – Purpose, vision, and “reaching” for a new life 22:05 – “Divorce doesn’t have to be devastating” 24:00 – Anger vs. choosing how you live your life 27:00 – Trauma, empathy, and holding space for others 31:15 – Loss, grief, and rebuilding from rock bottom 37:20 – Reinventing life at 49 and starting over 41:00 – Rising for yourself, not just everyone else 44:05 – Prenups redefined as life-planning agreements 48:45 – Why private divorce creates better outcomes 50:05 – Gray divorce, menopause & bold late-life choices 52:20 – Final reflections & choosing yourself

    56 min

  5. JAN 5

    Vagus Nerve 101: How to Calm Your Body, Heal Inflammation, and Stop Living in Survival Mode

    In this episode, Dr. Lauren DeCicco, Doctor of Physical Therapy and holistic practitioner, breaks down one of the most misunderstood systems in the body: the nervous system. She explains why so many people live chronically in survival mode, how stress shows up as pain, inflammation, gut issues, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, and burnout, and why traditional treatment often misses the root cause. You’ll learn: -what nervous system dysregulation looks and feels like -how trauma and chronic stress get stored in the body -why moms and high achievers are especially vulnerable -the role of the vagus nerve and how to stimulate it -how hormones, menopause, and stress interact -practical tools you can use daily to regulate and heal Dr. Lauren also shares her personal story of divorce, illness, and rebuilding her health by learning to shift her system from survival to safety. If you struggle with anxiety, chronic pain, autoimmune issues, burnout, or you simply feel “wired and tired,” this conversation will make so many things click. Shop at https://hoolest.com/ DRLAURENDPT- gives 10% off Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurendeciccodpt/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – Dr. Lauren’s story: divorce, illness, and waking up to nervous system health 06:30 – How chronic stress shows up physically in the body 09:50 – Do you need big trauma to have a dysregulated nervous system? 12:30 – Childhood, attachment, and how regulation is (or isn’t) learned 15:00 – What it actually means to be “stuck in survival mode” 16:30 – Physical symptoms: tension, jaw clenching, inflammation, gut issues 19:30 – Parenting stress and living dysregulated for years 21:00 – The vagus nerve explained in simple terms 22:30 – What vagus nerve stimulation does in the body 24:30 – Practical ways to stimulate the vagus nerve at home 28:20 – Triggers, reactivity, and retraining your response patterns 33:00 – How stress contributes to autoimmune disease and illness 35:30 – Morning and nighttime routines to regulate your nervous system 38:30 – Using regulation tools before stressful situations 41:00 – Hormones, menopause, and shrinking stress tolerance windows 45:00 – How safety in the body unlocks deeper trauma healing 47:30 – Where to find Dr. Lauren and how to work with her

    48 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    From Chaos to Clarity: How Yoga Changed Paige Held’s Life

    In this episode of Cake For Dinner, we talk with Paige Held, founder of Yoga Joint and host of Watch Me Grow. Paige opens up about: growing up in chaos with addiction in her family creating Yoga Joint from nothing why discipline is her “love language" how yoga rewires the nervous system raising kids through struggle sobriety, motherhood, marriage, business and why most people don’t actually lack ability — they lack willingness Paige explains why yoga is not just a workout, but a nervous-system reset that helps you think clearer, feel grounded, and stop spiraling. If you’ve ever said: “I’m exhausted. I’m overwhelmed. I feel stuck.” …this episode will hit home. Follow Paige: https://www.instagram.com/paigeheldyogalift/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Introducing Paige Held & Yoga Joint 03:00 – Growing up around addiction and chaos 06:00 – Sobriety, alcohol, and why she stopped drinking 09:00 – Raising kids while breaking generational patterns 12:00 – Finding yoga at 16 and discovering discipline 15:00 – Social media perception vs real life 17:00 – Struggle, grit, and why doing hard things matters 19:00 – The science of yoga & the nervous system 21:00 – “Just show up” — why perfection isn’t required 24:00 – Yoga vs other fitness classes — what makes it different 27:00 – Building the Yoga Joint experience 30:00 – Intimidation, comparison & learning as a beginner 33:00 – Why frustration is part of growth 36:00 – Parenting, cushioning vs letting kids struggle 41:00 – Excuses vs action — tough love moment 44:00 – “Stop complaining — yoga will change your life” 48:00 – Medication, anxiety, overwhelm & the missing puzzle piece 51:00 – Sobriety parallels & simple life changes that work 54:00 – Female friendships, boundaries, and loyalty 57:00 – Marriage, partnership, and entrepreneurship together

    1h 15m

  7. 12/22/2025

    Sobriety as a Superpower: Motherhood, Shame & Healing with Suzanne Warye

    Today I sit down with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift and host of The Sober Mom Life Podcast, to talk about what sobriety really looks like inside motherhood. Suzanne opens up about the moment that changed everything — waking up from a blackout after unknowingly nursing her baby — and how shame, not alcohol, became the real thing she had to confront. Together, we unpack the truth behind mommy wine culture, the grief that comes with quitting drinking, and why sobriety isn’t about restriction — it’s about presence. We talk on postpartum mental health, OCD, intrusive thoughts, people-pleasing, and the courage it takes to live authentically when sobriety costs you brand deals, relationships, and approval. Suzanne shares how getting sober didn’t make life easier — but it made it real. If you’re a mom questioning your relationship with alcohol, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering if sobriety could offer something more, this episode will make you feel seen, validated, and less alone. Follow Suzanne: https://www.instagram.com/suzannewarye Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – “Shame seeped into every inch of my body” 04:40 – The moment that ended moderation 07:10 – “I didn’t think sobriety was for me” 09:20 – Vulnerability, shame & telling the truth publicly 12:30 – Is sobriety about accountability or freedom? 15:40 – Why being sober and being a mom should go together 18:50 – Why people get uncomfortable when you don’t drink 22:20 – Sobriety as a superpower (and why it sounds ridiculous at first) 24:40 – Grief, loss, and learning to feel without numbing 27:45 – The “magically mundane” moments alcohol steals 30:00 – Why quitting drinking feels worse before it feels better 32:10 – Shame, childhood coping, and the root of alcohol use 33:40 – Postpartum OCD & intrusive thoughts explained 36:40 – Why OCD is often misunderstood in mothers 39:00 – Dancing sober, self-expression & freedom 42:00 – Getting out of your head and into your body 44:20 – Inadequacy, motherhood, and comparison culture 46:30 – What actually matters in parenting 49:00 – Modeling emotional health for your children 52:30 – How to talk to your kids about alcohol (without fear)

    57 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Caitlin Crosby | The Giving Keys, Trauma & Human Connection

    What happens when purpose matters more than fame? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Caitlin Crosby — founder of The Giving Keys — shares her journey from growing up in Hollywood and working in acting and music, to building a global pay-it-forward movement that has employed over 150 people transitioning out of homelessness. Caitlin opens up about body image pressures in the entertainment industry, the moment a homeless couple became her first business partners, and why words like hope, strength, and worthy can literally save lives. She also speaks candidly about single motherhood, resisting victim mentality, navigating trauma, redefining “happy endings,” and why service is often born from struggle. This episode is a raw, honest exploration of meaning, resilience, faith, and what it truly means to give back — especially when life doesn’t go as planned. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, parent, creative, or someone searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will move you. Follow Caitlin: https://www.instagram.com/caitlincrosby/ Follow The Giving Keys: https://www.instagram.com/thegivingkeys/ Follow Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Who Is Caitlin Crosby? Growing Up in Hollywood 02:30 – The Birth of The Giving Keys & the Pay-It-Forward Model 03:30 – Acting, Music & Why Fame Was Never the Goal 05:45 – Body Image, Photoshop & the “Love Your Flaws” Movement 08:00 – Why Human Connection Matters More Than Performance 10:15 – The Homeless Couple That Changed Everything 12:30 – Employing People Transitioning Out of Homelessness 13:15 – Single Motherhood, Hustle & Resisting Victim Mentality 16:10 – Trauma, Compassion & Being ‘Chosen’ for Hard Things 19:00 – Daily Practices for Breaking Out of Victim Mentality 22:00 – What Is a “Happy Ending,” Really? 25:10 – Gratitude, Perspective & Defining Yourself Beyond Lack 26:10 – Launching The Giving Keys Foundation (501c3) 27:40 – Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Giving Keys Away 30:40 – What’s Next: Speaking, Coaching, Music & Trauma Counseling 32:25 – Final Reflections on Service, Faith & Legacy

    33 min
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This is not your mom’s parenting podcast—unless your mom swore a little, cried in the car, and kept showing up anyway. We’re talking motherhood, marriage, hormones, healing, and all the beautiful chaos in between. No filters. No fluff. Just the truth—and maybe some cake.

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  • Creator
    Keesha Scott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Cake For Dinner

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