The Family Architect: Parenting by Design, Rather than by Default
Welcome to The Family Architect: Parenting by Design, Rather than by Default, where we strip back the pretence and get real about the raw, messy, and beautiful reality of raising kids today. I’m Philippa Scott—mum of four, grandmother, crunchy as they come, and here to help you navigate the wild ride of parenting with a healthy dose of honesty, a touch of wit, and yes, the occasional swear word.
This isn’t about striving for perfection; it’s about showing up, breaking old cycles, and parenting with purpose. Together, we’ll dive into the deep stuff—building stronger connections, creating your village, and figuring out how to parent with intention without losing yourself along the way.
With 21 years of experience in birthwork and parenting, I’ve been there, done that, and got the stretch marks to prove it. These bite-sized episodes are packed with practical tips, real-life stories, and straight-talking advice to help you be the parent you want to be—on your terms.
Parenting’s tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s design a family life you love—chaos, tears, triumphs and all.
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This is a podcast that challenges the status quo and empowers parenting by design and with intention. We're looking for YOUR story!
From conception to raising young adults, your unique journey could be the spark that lights someone else's path. Share your experiences, insights, and triumphs! Be a founding member of the Philippa Squared family and help us create a podcast that truly changes the game for parents.
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Join Philippa Scott and Philippa Cox as they blend 20 years of doula and midwifery wisdom into exploring pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Dive deep into unconscious paths that profoundly influence pregnancy, birth, and parenting, unravelling the magic and wisdom of these life-altering phases. Each episode is an intimate conversation between us and our guests, weaving together insights and stories that span generations and cultures. These discussions are crafted to not only leave you inspired and informed but also to unlock the timeless wisdom that can be shared across generations.
The Backyard Peace Project coaching session with Philippa Scott
Philippa Scott is a Therapeutic Birth and Parenting Coach devoted to healing generational patterns and strengthening families at their roots. With over twenty years of experience, she supports parents in identifying and transforming the unconscious dynamics that shape their relationships, responses, and sense of self.
How to Stop Running on Empty and Reclaim your Energy in Midlife with Philippa Scott
An honest discussion on high functioning burnout, perimenopause, and why mindset tools often fall short. This episode unpacks how unresolved trauma lives in the nervous system, common signs like brain fog and energy loss, and what actually helps restore safety, clarity, and balance without forcing or overdoing it.
Trauma and Its Impact on Pregnancy, birth and beyond with Philippa Scott
An open conversation on trauma and its impact on pregnancy, birth, and early parenting, including how unresolved experiences shape outcomes and how trauma informed approaches support healing.
Love and Respect with Philippa Scott
Philippa discusses how birth trauma, lack of support, and early parenting experiences shape families, and how reframing the past can transform relationships and parenting approaches.
Parenting and Pressure with Philippa Scott
A conversation on safety, belonging, and community, where Philippa highlights the importance of support networks for carers and children in today’s increasingly fragmented families.
How to Break the Cycle & Raise Conscious Kids - with Philippa Scott
A deep dive into conscious parenting and how unresolved childhood trauma shapes our reactions, relationships, and family dynamics. This episode explores nervous system regulation, emotional inheritance, and why connection before correction creates safer, more resilient families.
Understanding the Ripple Effects of Birth Trauma on Everyone Involved with Philippa Scott
An honest look at the ripple effects of birth trauma on everyone involved, from birthing parents to doulas and caregivers. Learn why trauma awareness matters, how it shows up emotionally and psychologically, and what truly helps families heal after difficult birth experiences.
Wisdom Wednesday with
Philippa Scott
A vibrant space where women over 40 connect, share experiences, and empower each other. It's about friendship, support, growth, celebrating life, problem-solving, staying motivated, and receiving expert advice. Plus, gain new knowledge from our Business Mondays and expert guest speaker interviews and workshops.
What Unconscious Parenting Scripts Do You Use? with Philippa Scott
Philippa Scott a mother and grandmother, Doula, Child Birth Educator and Perinatal therapist with 20 years of supporting parents through the birthing process. She is a huge advocate and support for women and families around the time of birth and has a passion for teaching women how to create a community as mothers and supporting each other.
Birth Trauma with
Philippa Scott
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Pippa from Fantastic Futures about Birth Trauma. We discussed:
What is birth trauma? How women can experience it? How many women experience it? How trauma impacts the body What happens when we don’t deal with it? What happens when we do?
From Burnout to Breakthrough:
A Powerful Conversation on Resilience
In this powerful episode, Justine sits down with Philippa Scott, a passionate advocate, mother, and trauma-informed leader, whose journey through birth trauma, burnout, and rebuilding her life will leave you inspired and thinking differently about resilience.
Untangling Birth Trauma with Philippa Scott
Emma and Philippa chat about: What is Birth Trauma? How do we know if we are struggling with PND or Birth Trauma? Obstetric Violence and what it is? What advice would you give to someone who suspects a loved one or someone you know is struggling with Birth Trauma?
Discussing Birth Trauma with Philippa Scott
In this episode, Philippa Scott joins the conversation to talk about birth trauma. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience supporting birthing families, we explore how birth trauma shows up, why it matters, and what helps parents heal and move forward. An important listen for anyone touched by birth or parenthood.
Birth Trauma - Unknown Causes & Misunderstood Symptoms
In this episode, Pippa talks about the causes of birth trauma – some obvious and others less so – and ways we can endeavour to prevent it. She also talks us through the manifold ways birth trauma can express itself after the event.
Motherhood and Mental Wellness: Nurturing Your Mind After 40
A practical conversation on self-care for mothers over 40, focusing on mental health, self-worth, and simple ways to create more ease in daily life and parenting.
Confronting Birth Trauma with Philippa Scott
Philippa Scott discusses the profound impact of birth trauma on families and future generations. Maternal suicide is a major but largely undiscussed issue.
Nurturing Families from Birth and Beyond
A thoughtful conversation on the power of birth, informed choice, and healing from birth trauma, with insight into building connected, joyful relationships with children beyond the birthing room.
Did We Draw the Short End of the Stick?
Philippa shares her birth story and how it shaped her advocacy for sovereign birth. We discuss HG, trauma transfer, obstetric violence, and why women’s health needs a deeper, more holistic lens.