About Progress

By Cloud10

What's About Progress about?

All the self-help extremes out there seem to be designed for perfect robots . . . But, you’re a real woman living a real life! About Progress is a podcast and community that is alllllll about progress made practical. Here, Monica will help you embrace the truest model to lasting growth, and teach you how to *do something* to grow in ways that stick.

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About Progress episodes:

04.18.2024
AP 591: My DSL Repeats || Growth Spurt
A recent message from a woman who was making her DSL list made me so excited, because it's never the wrong time of year to make yours! She asked me if there is anything I find myself repeating year after...
04.15.2024
AP 590: “How can I stop being a ‘Perfectionist Parent’ and overreacting with my kids?” || Coaching Call with Kate
In this candid coaching call with Kate, a stay-at-home mom of two young children, we unravel the layers of perfectionism in parenthood and how we can treat ourselves with self-compassion. Kate shares her experiences of navigating the challenges of motherhood...
04.11.2024
AP 589: What’s your #1 habit? || Growth Spurt
This is a bite-sized episode focused on ways to increase your progress right away. I want to help you identify your "habit keystone," the one thing that when carefully placed, allows everything else to be strong and held together. In...
04.08.2024
AP 588: How Couples Can Create Strong Sexual Connections in their Long-Term Relationships || with Emily Nagoski
It's okay, and normal, that our romantic relationships change over time. What can be challenging is when we feel disconnected from the change Emily Nagoski, award-winning author and sex educator, and I discuss the common myths we’re all conditioned to carry...
04.04.2024
AP 587: Our Spring Break in California, What I Hope to Do with My Garden, The Habit I’m Struggling With, Skincare I’m Currently Loving, Podcast Plans for This Summer || Messy Middle April 2024
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my...
04.01.2024
AP 586: 6 Practical Ways to Make Time for Yourself || why this time matters, how to get it, and what to do when you don’t know what to do with it
Do you have time for yourself? I mean real time devoted to your self-care, hobbies, and working on your Do Something List. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of making time for yourself amidst life's hustle and bustle. And I understand...
03.28.2024
AP 585: How do you start a handbell choir? || with Paige Erickson
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real people who are answering the question “How do you…?”...
03.25.2024
AP 584: How to Shift from “Surviving” to “Thriving” || with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson
It’s officially been 4 years since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, I stumbled upon studies showing that the pandemic qualifies as a “collective trauma,” where we've all experienced psychological distress together. But here's the kicker: many people...
03.21.2024
AP 583: Overcoming Barriers to Exercise || Bonus Episode from More Personal
In this special bonus episode you'll hear from me and my podcast manager, Taylor, as we address the flood of questions and comments that came in after a coaching call about making exercise a habit. We give our own personal...
03.18.2024
AP 582: "How do I make friends after a very isolating season of life?” || Coaching Call with Kim
Kim, a mother of three navigating the challenges of early parenthood, shares her struggles with connecting with others and the fear of vulnerability stemming from past experiences. Together, we uncover that what Kim really wants is to reclaim her sense...
03.14.2024
AP 581: Have you ever thought to “romanticize” your life? || Growth Spurt
Inspired by a friend's recent story I wanted to explore what it truly means to infuse joy, luxury, and care into our daily routines. From simple acts like lighting a candle while washing our face to more elaborate rituals like...
03.11.2024
AP 580: How to Plan a Week You Can Win || Jessica Jackson
Jessica Jackson, creator of the Thriving in Motherhood podcast, shares her journey from struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety to finding her way to thriving in motherhood. She recounts the challenges she faced, including a life-threatening illness after the birth...
03.07.2024
AP 579: Our first real influencing experience, a new-to-me sourdough recipe, my next interior design project, my favorite youtube series, and a podcast update || Messy Middle March 2024
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my...
03.04.2024
AP 578: 4 Habits That Are Helping Me Show Up
Reflecting on the chaos of the last week while my husband has been out of town, I realized how it echoes past times when this hectic pace was the norm for me. Those times were what sparked a shift in...
02.29.2024
AP 577: How to Get Past Your Past || Bonus episode with Jason VanRuler
In this episode, I interviewed Jason Van Ruler, a seasoned therapist, about the profound impact of our past on our present and future. Jason shared his personal journey, reflecting on a childhood marked by upheaval and trauma, which shaped his...
02.26.2024
AP 576: “You Are a Tree!” How to choose flourishing over productivity || with Joy Marie Clarkson
Metaphors shape our perceptions of ourselves, our relationships, and our capacity for personal growth and change. When we use them to speak about ourselves and our world, they are reflective of the beliefs we carry and the truths we prize. Today,...
02.22.2024
AP 575: How do you get into medical school as a busy mom? || with Kaylee Steiner
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real people who are answering the question “How do you…?” about...
02.19.2024
AP 574: “How can I better manage the resentment I feel towards my family?” || Coaching call with Sarah
In this coaching call episode, I chat with Sarah, a mom struggling with resentment in her family relationships. We delve into her feelings of being under appreciated and overwhelmed by the weight of her responsibilities. Together, we explore the roots...
02.15.2024
AP 573: Can I make a good habit to STOP a bad one? || Growth Spurt
When I teach how to create habits, I inevitably get questions about what to do about bad habits. In fact, I recently received a voicemail from a Progressor named Amy, asking this very question. She gave me permission to dive...
02.12.2024
AP 572: A New Way to Love and Be Loved || with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
So many things inform our personal definition of love: how we were raised, how love was modeled for us, our culture, and more. But what is the most meaningful definition of love? Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a world-renowned social psychologist, specializing...
02.08.2024
AP 571: How Will You Surprise Yourself? || Growth Spurt
A woman recently asked me, regarding my Do Something List, “What is one of the most interesting things you’ve discovered about yourself in the process?” My answer surprised me, and I'm sharing it in this episode. What could you be surprised...
02.05.2024
AP 570: The #1 Reason Why Women MUST Do Habits Differently
After years of my own ups and downs, plus coaching many women through their struggles with habit formation I came to a realization: there is a reason that women must do habits differently. This realization had a lot to do...
02.01.2024
AP 569: Why I actually liked January, scheduling things to look forward to, finalizing my DSL, learning about gardening, and a listener supported podcast model update || Messy Middle February 2024
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my...
01.29.2024
AP 568: 3 Actionable Ways to Optimize Your Sleep || with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell
Today, we have Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, physician and certified sleep specialist, on the show. We dive deep into the importance of sleep and how it can transform your life. Dr. Holliday-Bell shares her personal journey with insomnia and how it...
01.26.2024
AP 567: HONEST REVIEWS: Beddy's || preview of More Personal
Each month on More Personal you'll hear honest reviews from me and my podcast manager, Taylor, where we share our beautifully blunt reviews on products you often see peddled online. The difference? We bought these items ourselves as an objective...
01.25.2024
AP 566: Do Something List Workshop: Make your DSL for 2024
The DSL has changed so many lives—literally—and it started, quite unexpectedly with my own. You’ve likely heard me talk about the Do Something List many times over the years and have wondered if it’s right for you. If you can’t...
01.22.2024
AP 565: Create Your Own Miracle Morning, One Doable Step at a Time || with Hal Elrod
Years I hosted a "Get Up Early Challenge" on Instagram, and it went really well for so many of us...until it didn't. The problem was that the habit didn't stick, it was too much too soon. But, I did learn...
01.19.2024
AP 564: DEEP DIVE: Positive Thinking || preview of More Personal
Each month on More Personal I'll take on a deep-but-brief breakdown of a hot personal development topic, history, or persona. While this episode isn’t meant to be a complete synopsis, it will definitely get you thinking and, likely, talking. Today's...
01.18.2024
AP 563: Cast a Vision || Growth Spurt
Last year I felt like I had abandoned my goals and day planning by February. As I reviewed them again recently, surprisingly a lot of what I had envisioned still materialized. Clearly defined visions give direction, making it easier to...
01.15.2024
AP 562: “How can I consistently exercise as a busy mom with limited time and resources?” || Coaching Call with Alycia
The most common New Year’s habit people want to work on is exercise, and for so many good reasons. Yes, there can definitely be some external 'shoulds' on that list, but exercise also helps us with our bodies, our minds, our...
01.12.2024
AP 561: CASUAL CONVOS: "Influencers" || preview of More Personal
Each month on More Personal I'll be having what I call a casual convo with my podcast manager, Taylor, on different hot topics. This is a preview of our new private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. In the future episodes...
01.11.2024
AP 560: A creative + practical tool to make a good GOAL || Growth Spurt
Sometimes a creative acronym is the most helpful way to embrace a new, or hard-to-love, concept. Today that concept of G.O.A.L.S. is being taught by Misty Marsh, a mom of 4 big-hearted kids and a professional coach for women creating...
01.08.2024
AP 559: Goal Planning with Soul: how to make goals that match your soul and not your “shoulds” || with Kate House
What do you honestly think about goal-setting? For years I was averse to the idea, driven by the fear of failure if I couldn't accomplish them all perfectly. Now, I set goals differently by keeping my season, my values, and...
01.05.2024
AP 558: BOOK REPORT: Covenant of Water, by Abraham Verghese || preview of More Personal
This is a preview of our new private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. In the future episodes like these will only be available for the two highest levels of supporters of About Progress. Sign up HERE. Each month on More Personal...
01.04.2024
AP 557: INTRODUCING: MORE PERSONAL || The state of the podcast, its future, and how I can’t do it alone
This is a more personal episode that addresses the current state of the podcast as I reflect on the highs and lows of 7+ years. I'm sharing some fun facts about the podcast that you might not know, plus some...
01.01.2024
AP 556: It’s OK to Want More || Why it matters that you know what you want + how to overcome your fears of wanting more
After an intense realization of my own personal desire for more, I'm ready to talk to you about your own desire for more. I discuss what “more” might look like for you, how to let go of the fear, anchor...
12.18.2023
AP 555: MESSY YEAR 2023 REVIEW: Adjusting to my fifth newborn, garden boxes, the ups and downs of the podcast, the habit baselines that saved me, how my DSL surprised me, the books and entertainment I
This is a yearly spin on my usual monthly series where I share my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming year....
12.11.2023
AP 554: How to Eat with More Confidence During the Holidays || with Megan Andersen
This episode is all about reclaiming joy and confidence in our relationship with food during the holiday season. In this conversation with Megan Andersen, a nutrition coach specializing in intuitive eating, we dive deep into the pressures women face during...
12.08.2023
AP 553: Mental Coping Skills for OVERWHELM || a 2-part conversation with Stacy Toth from the Whole View
Today's episode dives deep into a word that has defined much of my 2023: overwhelm. As I reflect on how I navigated the chaos, sharing the highs and lows of my year, I'm thrilled to be joined by Stacy Toth,...
12.07.2023
AP 552: Skiing with my kids this winter, the holiday traditions we're enjoying, the songs I'm learning on the piano, getting back into day planning, and the Trader Joe's treat that I look forward to a
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my...
12.04.2023
AP 551: Are you on the list? | Practical Ways Prioritize Yourself + Why it Matters
Amidst the lengthy lists we make this time of year, including gifts to buy and service to render, are you on the list? While it's extra relevant throughout this holiday season, it matters all year long, too. In this episode...
11.30.2023
AP 550: "Our Favorite Doable Tricks that Make an Impact" || Dear Progressor
In this edition of "Dear Progressor," you'll hear from members of this community who called in and answered my prompt to share doable tricks that they shared or learned from hosting a "Tricks and Treats Night" with friends. You can...
11.27.2023
AP 549: Ways to Simplify AND Have More Fun this Holiday Season || with Brooke Romney
Does the overwhelm of the holidays ever force you to choose between going all in, or doing nothing at all? Maybe you're somewhere in the middle, but overcomplicating it for yourself and not even enjoying any of your traditions, or...
11.23.2023
AP 548: How Do You Become an Ultra Runner, Even as a Normal Person || with Sid Garza-Hillman
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real people who are answering the question “How do you…?”...
11.20.2023
AP 547: Coping with Criticism that Feels Personal || special interview with Monica by Julie Rose of Top of Mind
I was interviewed by Julie Rose for her "Stick With It" series where I open up about my personal journey of facing uncomfortable situations, particularly one where my identity as a feminist conflicted with my role as a faithful member...
11.16.2023
AP 546: 7 Things You Don't Know About Me for the 7 Year Anniversary of the Podcast
In this special episode to commemorate seven years of the podcast (!!!) I'm sitting down and sharing seven things you might not know about me from listener submitted questions. I cover a little bit about my childhood, how me and...
11.13.2023
AP 545: You Don’t Need to be Fearless: How to change your relationship with fear || with Farnoosh Torabi
Unfortunately, fear cannot be avoided. But for so many of us, it can become an all consuming emotion, especially in certain circumstances. Farnoosh Torabi, a renowned expert in personal finance and author, shares her origin story about fear, and how...
11.09.2023
AP 544: Sometimes, it's just a bad day || Growth Spurt
After sharing about a recent disappointment, I received a flood of messages that led me to realize there is this common misconception that we're alone in our feelings of being stretched too thin. After reading through them you can trust...
11.06.2023
AP 543: How Distraction Works + How to Get Better at Doing What You Say You’re Going to Do || with Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal, author and behavioral designer, has spent years researching habit formation - specifically teaching tech and product companies how to get users hooked. He has a refreshing take, though, and discourages the all-or-nothing abandonment of your smart device for...
11.02.2023
AP 542: Taking more fall family adventures, garden update and learning to can vegetables, some business-related lows, adding piano playing back to my list, and a kitchen tool that I'm loving || Messy
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my...

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About Progress episodes:

AP 591: My DSL Repeats || Growth Spurt

AP 590: “How can I stop being a ‘Perfectionist Parent’ and overreacting with my kids?” || Coaching Call with Kate

AP 589: What’s your #1 habit? || Growth Spurt

AP 588: How Couples Can Create Strong Sexual Connections in their Long-Term Relationships || with Emily Nagoski

AP 587: Our Spring Break in California, What I Hope to Do with My Garden, The Habit I’m Struggling With, Skincare I’m Currently Loving, Podcast Plans for This Summer || Messy Middle April 2024

AP 586: 6 Practical Ways to Make Time for Yourself || why this time matters, how to get it, and what to do when you don’t know what to do with it

AP 585: How do you start a handbell choir? || with Paige Erickson

AP 584: How to Shift from “Surviving” to “Thriving” || with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson

AP 583: Overcoming Barriers to Exercise || Bonus Episode from More Personal

AP 582: "How do I make friends after a very isolating season of life?” || Coaching Call with Kim

AP 581: Have you ever thought to “romanticize” your life? || Growth Spurt

AP 580: How to Plan a Week You Can Win || Jessica Jackson

AP 579: Our first real influencing experience, a new-to-me sourdough recipe, my next interior design project, my favorite youtube series, and a podcast update || Messy Middle March 2024

AP 578: 4 Habits That Are Helping Me Show Up

AP 577: How to Get Past Your Past || Bonus episode with Jason VanRuler

AP 576: “You Are a Tree!” How to choose flourishing over productivity || with Joy Marie Clarkson

AP 575: How do you get into medical school as a busy mom? || with Kaylee Steiner

AP 574: “How can I better manage the resentment I feel towards my family?” || Coaching call with Sarah

AP 573: Can I make a good habit to STOP a bad one? || Growth Spurt

AP 572: A New Way to Love and Be Loved || with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh

AP 571: How Will You Surprise Yourself? || Growth Spurt

AP 570: The #1 Reason Why Women MUST Do Habits Differently

AP 569: Why I actually liked January, scheduling things to look forward to, finalizing my DSL, learning about gardening, and a listener supported podcast model update || Messy Middle February 2024

AP 568: 3 Actionable Ways to Optimize Your Sleep || with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell

AP 567: HONEST REVIEWS: Beddy's || preview of More Personal

AP 566: Do Something List Workshop: Make your DSL for 2024

AP 565: Create Your Own Miracle Morning, One Doable Step at a Time || with Hal Elrod

AP 564: DEEP DIVE: Positive Thinking || preview of More Personal

AP 563: Cast a Vision || Growth Spurt

AP 562: “How can I consistently exercise as a busy mom with limited time and resources?” || Coaching Call with Alycia

AP 561: CASUAL CONVOS: "Influencers" || preview of More Personal

AP 560: A creative + practical tool to make a good GOAL || Growth Spurt

AP 559: Goal Planning with Soul: how to make goals that match your soul and not your “shoulds” || with Kate House

AP 558: BOOK REPORT: Covenant of Water, by Abraham Verghese || preview of More Personal

AP 557: INTRODUCING: MORE PERSONAL || The state of the podcast, its future, and how I can’t do it alone

AP 556: It’s OK to Want More || Why it matters that you know what you want + how to overcome your fears of wanting more

AP 555: MESSY YEAR 2023 REVIEW: Adjusting to my fifth newborn, garden boxes, the ups and downs of the podcast, the habit baselines that saved me, how my DSL surprised me, the books and entertainment I

AP 554: How to Eat with More Confidence During the Holidays || with Megan Andersen

AP 553: Mental Coping Skills for OVERWHELM || a 2-part conversation with Stacy Toth from the Whole View

AP 552: Skiing with my kids this winter, the holiday traditions we're enjoying, the songs I'm learning on the piano, getting back into day planning, and the Trader Joe's treat that I look forward to a

AP 551: Are you on the list? | Practical Ways Prioritize Yourself + Why it Matters

AP 550: "Our Favorite Doable Tricks that Make an Impact" || Dear Progressor

AP 549: Ways to Simplify AND Have More Fun this Holiday Season || with Brooke Romney

AP 548: How Do You Become an Ultra Runner, Even as a Normal Person || with Sid Garza-Hillman

AP 547: Coping with Criticism that Feels Personal || special interview with Monica by Julie Rose of Top of Mind

AP 546: 7 Things You Don't Know About Me for the 7 Year Anniversary of the Podcast

AP 545: You Don’t Need to be Fearless: How to change your relationship with fear || with Farnoosh Torabi

AP 544: Sometimes, it's just a bad day || Growth Spurt

AP 543: How Distraction Works + How to Get Better at Doing What You Say You’re Going to Do || with Nir Eyal

AP 542: Taking more fall family adventures, garden update and learning to can vegetables, some business-related lows, adding piano playing back to my list, and a kitchen tool that I'm loving || Messy

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