About Progress

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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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AP 531: 3 Common Financial ...

09.25.2023

I recently watched a reel on the "motherhood penalty" that sent me down an internet wormhole. Finances already make me a little bit anxious, but coupled with my research I knew it was time to bring an expert on the ...

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09.25.2023 AP 531: 3 Common Financial Mistakes Women Make (+ How to Fix them) \|\| with Lisa Schader I recently watched a reel on the "motherhood penalty" that sent me down an internet wormhole. Finances already make me a little bit anxious, but coupled with my research I knew it was time to bring an expert on the ...
09.21.2023 AP 530: Play to Your Strengths \|\| Growth Spurt In this episode, we explore the transformative power of recognizing and harnessing our individual strengths. Often, we become fixated on areas we wish to improve, overlooking the untapped potential within our natural talents. I want to discuss the importance of ...
09.18.2023 AP 529: "How can I speak up more, even when I’m scared?” \|\| coaching call with Candace Little Candace is a mom of four, who opens up about the overarching theme behind most of her challenges: speaking up and the fears that often hold her back from doing so. Candace bravely shares her struggle with finding her voice ...
09.14.2023 AP 528: Your Identity Must Stand OUTSIDE of Your Roles and Responsibilities \|\| Growth Spurt Are you defined solely by your roles and responsibilities? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the profound impact of nurturing an identity beyond societal labels. Whether you're a devoted parent, a dedicated professional, or wear multiple hats, it's time to ...
09.11.2023 AP 527: Owning Your Own Path AND Going at Your Own Pace \|\| with Crystalee Beck Today's episode is a deep dive into the topic of comparison and the struggles women face when measuring their progress against others. Crystalee Beck, of the Mama Ladder and High Five grant, shares her personal experiences and insights on how ...
09.07.2023 AP 526: Family trip to California, back to school, a new podcast format, afternoon routine struggles, and the podcast, show, & book I’m loving \|\| Messy Middle September 2023 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 ...
09.04.2023 AP 525: How to Make Cleaning Easier: My Practical System for Better Managing your Home, No Perfection Required I have had my fair share of personal struggles with feeling inadequate in the face of unrealistic cleaning standards and the never-ending list of household chores. And while I know that a clean and organized environment impacts our well-being I ...
08.31.2023 AP 524: BONUS EPISODE: Everything You Need to Gather with Friends to Swap Transformational Tricks and Tasty Treats After seven years of podcasting, I want to feel like I'm celebrating right alongside you. And I don't want it to be about me, I want it to be about YOU! I envision women from our community, all over the ...
08.28.2023 AP 523: Take Back Your Weekends! How to Intentionally Make Time for What YOU Love, Need, and Want to Feel \|\| with Janssen Bradshaw It may seem obvious that weekends are for unwinding, even having fun. But when was the last time you intentionally escaped the grind of your week, and leaned into a truly restorative weekend? Janssen Bradshaw is on the show today ...
08.24.2023 AP 522: How Do You Document Your Life \|\| with Karli Cleaver 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 women who are answering the question “How do ...
08.21.2023 AP 521: How can I remain calm with my kids and their chaos? \|\| Coaching Call with Liz Listen to a live coaching call that delves deep into the challenges and triumphs of modern motherhood as Monica and Liz explore the emotional rollercoaster that is parenthood. They tackle the common struggle of emotional regulation and how to stay ...
08.17.2023 AP 520: Consider a POWER HOUR \|\| Growth Spurt Do you find yourself procrastinating mundane-but-necessary tasks? Or feeling overwhelmed by urgent to-do's? And what about that project you really want to do, but can't find the dedicated time? This short episode is all about implementing a POWER HOUR, including ...
08.14.2023 AP 519: JOY is Something You Deserve to Claim: How to Experience Deep Joy, No Matter Your Painful Circumstances \|\| with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi Happiness and joy are NOT the same. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi wants you to not only understand the differences, but to live them out by claiming JOY for yourself, no matter what your circumstances are, and no matter how unfair life ...
08.10.2023 AP 518: Progress Principle: FULFILLMENT \|\| Growth Spurt What does it mean when you feel fulfilled? What if it was possible to feel that way most days, even when things aren't always going exactly to plan? Today's short episode will help you figure out what fulfillment means for ...
08.07.2023 AP 517: What is a “ME DAY,” How to Plan One + Why You Need Time to Yourself No Matter Your Season Ten years ago I was in the thick of young motherhood, my husband was working constantly, and I just wanted to go for an uninterrupted run. When my carefully laid plans for that run nearly fell apart, I stormed out ...
08.03.2023 AP 516: Local summer adventures, garden update, embroidery project, my early morning habit, the 3 purchases I'm loving the most \|\| Messy Middle August 2023 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 ...
07.31.2023 AP 515: Peaceful Productivity: the Antidote to Hustle Culture + How You Can Get the Right Stuff Done at the Right Time \|\| with Jess Massey Do you ever get that feeling when your head hits your pillow, that you've been running around all day but still didn't do enough? That is hustle culture. It's a lie that tells you that your worth is based on ...
07.27.2023 AP 514: How Do You Plan a Conference \|\| with Cheryl Cardall 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 women who are answering the question “How do ...
07.24.2023 AP 513: How can I consistently exercise with my very unpredictable schedule? \|\| Coaching Call with Laura Almost every time that I ask what habits the women in this community want help with, I get many of the same responses about developing a consistent exercise routine. In this episode you'll listen as I walk through the steps ...
07.20.2023 AP 512: How to Shift Your Nighttime Routine with One Major Tweak \|\| Growth Spurt A recent poll of the community showed that most of you want a better morning routine, so why am I starting with nighttime? Because successful mornings start the night before! Instead of a step-by-step prescription that I expect you to ...
07.17.2023 AP 511: How to Become Who You ARE, Not Who You’re “SUPPOSED” to Be \|\| with Arielle Estoria Arielle Estoria is a guest on the podcast again, sharing some of her latest works from her book Unfolding, as well as personal insight into the journey that led her to those poems. She opens up about her awakening, where ...
07.13.2023 AP 510: Progress Principle: DO SOMETHING \|\| Growth Spurt You've heard me talk often about being an all-or-nothing person, because I've been on both extremes of the spectrum. What I didn't realize at the time, was that either choice came at a great cost to the most important things ...
07.10.2023 AP 509: What to Do When You Can’t Do What You Used to When a recent cycling class (a home set up I used to always use and love!) felt exceptionally difficult I was reminded of how we can unnecessarily judge ourselves when we are struggling to do something that we were able ...
07.06.2023 AP 508: Backyard update + garden boxes, my annual "me day," new habit for the kids, the clothes I'm loving lately, considering a podcast change \|\| Messy Middle July 2023 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 ...
07.03.2023 AP 507: How to Rebuild a Sense of Self After a Toxic Relationship \|\| with Dr. Heidi Brocke The word 'toxic' is used a lot in current zeitgeist, but what does it really mean? And what are the greater implications it can have on your relationships, and your sense of self? In today's episode I discuss all of ...
06.29.2023 AP 506: BONUS: Why Moms are Biologically More Stressed \|\| with Stacey Littlefield of Redd Remedies Do you ever find yourself stuck in the stress cycle, thinking "what's wrong with me?" You're not alone, and there's even an explanation for why you feel that way. For starters, women are more uniquely affected by high levels of ...
06.26.2023 AP 505: My youngest starts Kindergarten this Fall—How do I choose what’s next for me? \|\| Coaching Call with Megan When Megan met with a psychologist she came away with a diagnosis of a perfectionist, with an achievement addiction. As she shares the ways she navigated her own all-or-nothing spectrum, much of her story will resonate with this community. As ...
06.22.2023 AP 504: How Do You Become a Plant Lady \|\| with Carly Adams 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 women who are answering the question “How do ...
06.19.2023 AP 503: How to Find and Better Prioritize HOBBIES! \|\| with Sarah Hart-Unger Sarah Hart-Unger is a mother of three and physician, with a passion for hobbies. She is an avid runner, and hosts two podcasts - one of which discusses all things planners. (If you think the planner-decorating-community isn't a good time, ...
06.15.2023 AP 502: Affirm Your Progress \|\| Growth Spurt When I shared about my 500th podcast episode I received a simple comment, "What are you doing to celebrate yourself?!" And that prompted me to do some thinking, and celebrating. It can be easier for us to barely acknowledge our ...
06.12.2023 AP 501: The Three N's of Numbing Behavior In my early years as a young teacher, spread really thin, I found myself engaging in certain numbing behaviors after my students left for the day. I would tell myself it was time to decompress, then start reading online blogs ...
06.08.2023 AP 500: The 500th Episode Q&A: the history of the podcast, my favorite guests, what I’ve learned, what I wish listeners knew, and what the future holds. This podcast is one of the things I have been the most consistent with throughout my life, and over seven years that has led me to this 500th episode. I sat down to answer your questions about the history of ...
06.05.2023 AP 499: Your Story Is Worth Telling + How to Find (and Own!) Yours \|\| with Dan Davis of Stiry Do you have an inner critic telling you that your story is too dumb to matter? Maybe you even have outer critics that make your story feel unimportant. Those things are just not true. Dan Davis joins me in this ...
06.01.2023 AP 498: My trip to Washington DC, planning our garden, why my habits are struggling, my favorite ice cream, and some honest thoughts as a parent of children with special needs \|\| Messy Middle June 202 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 ...
05.29.2023 AP 497: Stop Seeking and Start LIVING with Purpose Whether you feel like you're in a never ending chase after your purpose, or stuck on the sidelines waiting for your purpose to find you, either extreme can leave you feeling left out of actually living your life. I have ...
05.25.2023 AP 496: How Do You Become a Group Fitness Instructor \|\| with Taylor Rockwood Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women who are answering the question “How do you…?” ...
05.22.2023 AP 495: The Biggest Self-Care Myths You Need to Bust (it’s more than bubble baths!) \|\| with Taylor Morrison Does your day-to-day life have you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or irritable? Maybe you are squeezing in some self-care here and there, like a rare sweet treat, an occasional long shower, or other surface level practices. It's possible that you are ...
05.18.2023 AP 494: What to do When Nothing Goes to Plan \|\| Growth Spurt Do you remember the children's book, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?" I think we've all had days that at least match the description in the title. I had one just before I sat down to ...
05.15.2023 AP 493: How to Uncover Your Habit Type For most of my childhood and into my young adulthood I had a habit identity that was closely tied with my perfectionistic tendencies. I had decided that if I followed a very precise prescription, I could be successful. For example, ...
05.11.2023 AP 492: Progress Principle: CHOICE \|\| Growth Spurt I’ve recently been sharing growth spurts where I share principles that guide my work with clients and my own life, too. We’ve covered: the discomfort zone, courage, compassion, and curiosity. Today, I want to discuss the internal shift that I've ...
05.08.2023 AP 491: How To Be The Mom You WANT To Be, Not Who You Think You SHOULD Be \|\| with Rachel Nielson Have you ever wished that you could love motherhood as much as you love your kids? That's a little line I borrowed from my dear friend, Rachel Nielson of the 3 In 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast, who is an ...
05.04.2023 AP 490: Our family trip to southern Utah, my first creativity challenge, our nighttime routine with kids, the olive oil cake I'm loving, and re-evaluating my work \|\| Messy Middle May 2023 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 ...
05.01.2023 AP 489: Why It’s OK to Have Regrets + What to Do When You Struggle with Them It's a pet peeve of mine when people say they "don't have regrets." While I understand what they mean by that, I think it's too dismissive of the lessons we learn from a life fully lived. In fact, I can ...
04.27.2023 AP 488: How Do You Turn Your Passion Into Your Life's Work? \|\| with Tina Anderson of Just Thrive Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women who are answering the question “How do you…?” ...
04.24.2023 AP 487: The 5 Steps I Used to Reconnect with my Personal Style in a New Season of Life \|\| with Jenny Eversole of Style Space In 2020 I put something on my Do Something List that I almost talked myself out of: have fun with fashion. I ended up loving the results so much that I've kept a version of it every year since. This ...
04.20.2023 AP 486: Being Present is Being Productive \|\| Growth Spurt Recently I've felt really unproductive, which is not how I am used to feeling. To be really honest, adding a fifth child to our family, a newborn after five years since my last, has been a big transition. I forgot ...
04.17.2023 AP 485: How to Be More Productive AND Less Busy at the Same Time \|\| with Tanya Dalton It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of our day-to-day lives, whether it's a productive kind of busy, or not. But, what if there was a way to continue being productive, without the overwhelming feeling of ...
04.13.2023 AP 484: Emily Bell \|\| a Tribute I had the honor of interviewing Emily three years ago where we discussed personal growth, traveling the world as a family of five, and getting out of our comfort zones. Two weeks after that conversation in 2019 she was diagnosed ...
04.10.2023 AP 483: The Roots Behind Your Clutter Problem + How to Fix Them \|\| with Tracy McCubbin Unfortunately, perfectly curated Pinterest boards don't always translate to perfectly organized homes. And while you can appreciate the beauty of a rainbow bookshelf, or a pantry full of labeled clear jars, those things may not actually serve you. And if ...
04.06.2023 AP 482: Spring Break in CA, my Viral Reel, a Creativity Challenge, the Book I Loved and Show I'm Starting, Using my Voice for Change \|\| Messy Middle April 2023 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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09.25.2023 AP 531: 3 Common Financial Mistakes Women Make (+ How to Fix them) \|\| with Lisa Schader I recently watched a reel on the "motherhood penalty" that sent me down an internet wormhole. Finances already make me a little bit anxious, but coupled with my research I knew it was time to bring an expert on the ...
09.21.2023 AP 530: Play to Your Strengths \|\| Growth Spurt In this episode, we explore the transformative power of recognizing and harnessing our individual strengths. Often, we become fixated on areas we wish to improve, overlooking the untapped potential within our natural talents. I want to discuss the importance of ...
09.18.2023 AP 529: "How can I speak up more, even when I’m scared?” \|\| coaching call with Candace Little Candace is a mom of four, who opens up about the overarching theme behind most of her challenges: speaking up and the fears that often hold her back from doing so. Candace bravely shares her struggle with finding her voice ...
09.14.2023 AP 528: Your Identity Must Stand OUTSIDE of Your Roles and Responsibilities \|\| Growth Spurt Are you defined solely by your roles and responsibilities? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the profound impact of nurturing an identity beyond societal labels. Whether you're a devoted parent, a dedicated professional, or wear multiple hats, it's time to ...
09.11.2023 AP 527: Owning Your Own Path AND Going at Your Own Pace \|\| with Crystalee Beck Today's episode is a deep dive into the topic of comparison and the struggles women face when measuring their progress against others. Crystalee Beck, of the Mama Ladder and High Five grant, shares her personal experiences and insights on how ...
09.07.2023 AP 526: Family trip to California, back to school, a new podcast format, afternoon routine struggles, and the podcast, show, & book I’m loving \|\| Messy Middle September 2023 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 ...
09.04.2023 AP 525: How to Make Cleaning Easier: My Practical System for Better Managing your Home, No Perfection Required I have had my fair share of personal struggles with feeling inadequate in the face of unrealistic cleaning standards and the never-ending list of household chores. And while I know that a clean and organized environment impacts our well-being I ...
08.31.2023 AP 524: BONUS EPISODE: Everything You Need to Gather with Friends to Swap Transformational Tricks and Tasty Treats After seven years of podcasting, I want to feel like I'm celebrating right alongside you. And I don't want it to be about me, I want it to be about YOU! I envision women from our community, all over the ...
08.28.2023 AP 523: Take Back Your Weekends! How to Intentionally Make Time for What YOU Love, Need, and Want to Feel \|\| with Janssen Bradshaw It may seem obvious that weekends are for unwinding, even having fun. But when was the last time you intentionally escaped the grind of your week, and leaned into a truly restorative weekend? Janssen Bradshaw is on the show today ...
08.24.2023 AP 522: How Do You Document Your Life \|\| with Karli Cleaver 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 women who are answering the question “How do ...
08.21.2023 AP 521: How can I remain calm with my kids and their chaos? \|\| Coaching Call with Liz Listen to a live coaching call that delves deep into the challenges and triumphs of modern motherhood as Monica and Liz explore the emotional rollercoaster that is parenthood. They tackle the common struggle of emotional regulation and how to stay ...
08.17.2023 AP 520: Consider a POWER HOUR \|\| Growth Spurt Do you find yourself procrastinating mundane-but-necessary tasks? Or feeling overwhelmed by urgent to-do's? And what about that project you really want to do, but can't find the dedicated time? This short episode is all about implementing a POWER HOUR, including ...
08.14.2023 AP 519: JOY is Something You Deserve to Claim: How to Experience Deep Joy, No Matter Your Painful Circumstances \|\| with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi Happiness and joy are NOT the same. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi wants you to not only understand the differences, but to live them out by claiming JOY for yourself, no matter what your circumstances are, and no matter how unfair life ...
08.10.2023 AP 518: Progress Principle: FULFILLMENT \|\| Growth Spurt What does it mean when you feel fulfilled? What if it was possible to feel that way most days, even when things aren't always going exactly to plan? Today's short episode will help you figure out what fulfillment means for ...
08.07.2023 AP 517: What is a “ME DAY,” How to Plan One + Why You Need Time to Yourself No Matter Your Season Ten years ago I was in the thick of young motherhood, my husband was working constantly, and I just wanted to go for an uninterrupted run. When my carefully laid plans for that run nearly fell apart, I stormed out ...
08.03.2023 AP 516: Local summer adventures, garden update, embroidery project, my early morning habit, the 3 purchases I'm loving the most \|\| Messy Middle August 2023 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 ...
07.31.2023 AP 515: Peaceful Productivity: the Antidote to Hustle Culture + How You Can Get the Right Stuff Done at the Right Time \|\| with Jess Massey Do you ever get that feeling when your head hits your pillow, that you've been running around all day but still didn't do enough? That is hustle culture. It's a lie that tells you that your worth is based on ...
07.27.2023 AP 514: How Do You Plan a Conference \|\| with Cheryl Cardall 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 women who are answering the question “How do ...
07.24.2023 AP 513: How can I consistently exercise with my very unpredictable schedule? \|\| Coaching Call with Laura Almost every time that I ask what habits the women in this community want help with, I get many of the same responses about developing a consistent exercise routine. In this episode you'll listen as I walk through the steps ...
07.20.2023 AP 512: How to Shift Your Nighttime Routine with One Major Tweak \|\| Growth Spurt A recent poll of the community showed that most of you want a better morning routine, so why am I starting with nighttime? Because successful mornings start the night before! Instead of a step-by-step prescription that I expect you to ...
07.17.2023 AP 511: How to Become Who You ARE, Not Who You’re “SUPPOSED” to Be \|\| with Arielle Estoria Arielle Estoria is a guest on the podcast again, sharing some of her latest works from her book Unfolding, as well as personal insight into the journey that led her to those poems. She opens up about her awakening, where ...
07.13.2023 AP 510: Progress Principle: DO SOMETHING \|\| Growth Spurt You've heard me talk often about being an all-or-nothing person, because I've been on both extremes of the spectrum. What I didn't realize at the time, was that either choice came at a great cost to the most important things ...
07.10.2023 AP 509: What to Do When You Can’t Do What You Used to When a recent cycling class (a home set up I used to always use and love!) felt exceptionally difficult I was reminded of how we can unnecessarily judge ourselves when we are struggling to do something that we were able ...
07.06.2023 AP 508: Backyard update + garden boxes, my annual "me day," new habit for the kids, the clothes I'm loving lately, considering a podcast change \|\| Messy Middle July 2023 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 ...
07.03.2023 AP 507: How to Rebuild a Sense of Self After a Toxic Relationship \|\| with Dr. Heidi Brocke The word 'toxic' is used a lot in current zeitgeist, but what does it really mean? And what are the greater implications it can have on your relationships, and your sense of self? In today's episode I discuss all of ...
06.29.2023 AP 506: BONUS: Why Moms are Biologically More Stressed \|\| with Stacey Littlefield of Redd Remedies Do you ever find yourself stuck in the stress cycle, thinking "what's wrong with me?" You're not alone, and there's even an explanation for why you feel that way. For starters, women are more uniquely affected by high levels of ...
06.26.2023 AP 505: My youngest starts Kindergarten this Fall—How do I choose what’s next for me? \|\| Coaching Call with Megan When Megan met with a psychologist she came away with a diagnosis of a perfectionist, with an achievement addiction. As she shares the ways she navigated her own all-or-nothing spectrum, much of her story will resonate with this community. As ...
06.22.2023 AP 504: How Do You Become a Plant Lady \|\| with Carly Adams 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 women who are answering the question “How do ...
06.19.2023 AP 503: How to Find and Better Prioritize HOBBIES! \|\| with Sarah Hart-Unger Sarah Hart-Unger is a mother of three and physician, with a passion for hobbies. She is an avid runner, and hosts two podcasts - one of which discusses all things planners. (If you think the planner-decorating-community isn't a good time, ...
06.15.2023 AP 502: Affirm Your Progress \|\| Growth Spurt When I shared about my 500th podcast episode I received a simple comment, "What are you doing to celebrate yourself?!" And that prompted me to do some thinking, and celebrating. It can be easier for us to barely acknowledge our ...
06.12.2023 AP 501: The Three N's of Numbing Behavior In my early years as a young teacher, spread really thin, I found myself engaging in certain numbing behaviors after my students left for the day. I would tell myself it was time to decompress, then start reading online blogs ...
06.08.2023 AP 500: The 500th Episode Q&A: the history of the podcast, my favorite guests, what I’ve learned, what I wish listeners knew, and what the future holds. This podcast is one of the things I have been the most consistent with throughout my life, and over seven years that has led me to this 500th episode. I sat down to answer your questions about the history of ...
06.05.2023 AP 499: Your Story Is Worth Telling + How to Find (and Own!) Yours \|\| with Dan Davis of Stiry Do you have an inner critic telling you that your story is too dumb to matter? Maybe you even have outer critics that make your story feel unimportant. Those things are just not true. Dan Davis joins me in this ...
06.01.2023 AP 498: My trip to Washington DC, planning our garden, why my habits are struggling, my favorite ice cream, and some honest thoughts as a parent of children with special needs \|\| Messy Middle June 202 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 ...
05.29.2023 AP 497: Stop Seeking and Start LIVING with Purpose Whether you feel like you're in a never ending chase after your purpose, or stuck on the sidelines waiting for your purpose to find you, either extreme can leave you feeling left out of actually living your life. I have ...
05.25.2023 AP 496: How Do You Become a Group Fitness Instructor \|\| with Taylor Rockwood Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women who are answering the question “How do you…?” ...
05.22.2023 AP 495: The Biggest Self-Care Myths You Need to Bust (it’s more than bubble baths!) \|\| with Taylor Morrison Does your day-to-day life have you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or irritable? Maybe you are squeezing in some self-care here and there, like a rare sweet treat, an occasional long shower, or other surface level practices. It's possible that you are ...
05.18.2023 AP 494: What to do When Nothing Goes to Plan \|\| Growth Spurt Do you remember the children's book, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?" I think we've all had days that at least match the description in the title. I had one just before I sat down to ...
05.15.2023 AP 493: How to Uncover Your Habit Type For most of my childhood and into my young adulthood I had a habit identity that was closely tied with my perfectionistic tendencies. I had decided that if I followed a very precise prescription, I could be successful. For example, ...
05.11.2023 AP 492: Progress Principle: CHOICE \|\| Growth Spurt I’ve recently been sharing growth spurts where I share principles that guide my work with clients and my own life, too. We’ve covered: the discomfort zone, courage, compassion, and curiosity. Today, I want to discuss the internal shift that I've ...
05.08.2023 AP 491: How To Be The Mom You WANT To Be, Not Who You Think You SHOULD Be \|\| with Rachel Nielson Have you ever wished that you could love motherhood as much as you love your kids? That's a little line I borrowed from my dear friend, Rachel Nielson of the 3 In 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast, who is an ...
05.04.2023 AP 490: Our family trip to southern Utah, my first creativity challenge, our nighttime routine with kids, the olive oil cake I'm loving, and re-evaluating my work \|\| Messy Middle May 2023 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 ...
05.01.2023 AP 489: Why It’s OK to Have Regrets + What to Do When You Struggle with Them It's a pet peeve of mine when people say they "don't have regrets." While I understand what they mean by that, I think it's too dismissive of the lessons we learn from a life fully lived. In fact, I can ...
04.27.2023 AP 488: How Do You Turn Your Passion Into Your Life's Work? \|\| with Tina Anderson of Just Thrive Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women who are answering the question “How do you…?” ...
04.24.2023 AP 487: The 5 Steps I Used to Reconnect with my Personal Style in a New Season of Life \|\| with Jenny Eversole of Style Space In 2020 I put something on my Do Something List that I almost talked myself out of: have fun with fashion. I ended up loving the results so much that I've kept a version of it every year since. This ...
04.20.2023 AP 486: Being Present is Being Productive \|\| Growth Spurt Recently I've felt really unproductive, which is not how I am used to feeling. To be really honest, adding a fifth child to our family, a newborn after five years since my last, has been a big transition. I forgot ...
04.17.2023 AP 485: How to Be More Productive AND Less Busy at the Same Time \|\| with Tanya Dalton It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of our day-to-day lives, whether it's a productive kind of busy, or not. But, what if there was a way to continue being productive, without the overwhelming feeling of ...
04.13.2023 AP 484: Emily Bell \|\| a Tribute I had the honor of interviewing Emily three years ago where we discussed personal growth, traveling the world as a family of five, and getting out of our comfort zones. Two weeks after that conversation in 2019 she was diagnosed ...
04.10.2023 AP 483: The Roots Behind Your Clutter Problem + How to Fix Them \|\| with Tracy McCubbin Unfortunately, perfectly curated Pinterest boards don't always translate to perfectly organized homes. And while you can appreciate the beauty of a rainbow bookshelf, or a pantry full of labeled clear jars, those things may not actually serve you. And if ...
04.06.2023 AP 482: Spring Break in CA, my Viral Reel, a Creativity Challenge, the Book I Loved and Show I'm Starting, Using my Voice for Change \|\| Messy Middle April 2023 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 531: 3 Common Financial Mistakes Women Make (+ How to Fix them) || with Lisa Schader

AP 530: Play to Your Strengths || Growth Spurt

AP 529: "How can I speak up more, even when I’m scared?” || coaching call with Candace Little

AP 528: Your Identity Must Stand OUTSIDE of Your Roles and Responsibilities || Growth Spurt

AP 527: Owning Your Own Path AND Going at Your Own Pace || with Crystalee Beck

AP 526: Family trip to California, back to school, a new podcast format, afternoon routine struggles, and the podcast, show, & book I’m loving || Messy Middle September 2023

AP 525: How to Make Cleaning Easier: My Practical System for Better Managing your Home, No Perfection Required

AP 524: BONUS EPISODE: Everything You Need to Gather with Friends to Swap Transformational Tricks and Tasty Treats

AP 523: Take Back Your Weekends! How to Intentionally Make Time for What YOU Love, Need, and Want to Feel || with Janssen Bradshaw

AP 522: How Do You Document Your Life || with Karli Cleaver

AP 521: How can I remain calm with my kids and their chaos? || Coaching Call with Liz

AP 520: Consider a POWER HOUR || Growth Spurt

AP 519: JOY is Something You Deserve to Claim: How to Experience Deep Joy, No Matter Your Painful Circumstances || with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi

AP 518: Progress Principle: FULFILLMENT || Growth Spurt

AP 517: What is a “ME DAY,” How to Plan One + Why You Need Time to Yourself No Matter Your Season

AP 516: Local summer adventures, garden update, embroidery project, my early morning habit, the 3 purchases I'm loving the most || Messy Middle August 2023

AP 515: Peaceful Productivity: the Antidote to Hustle Culture + How You Can Get the Right Stuff Done at the Right Time || with Jess Massey

AP 514: How Do You Plan a Conference || with Cheryl Cardall

AP 513: How can I consistently exercise with my very unpredictable schedule? || Coaching Call with Laura

AP 512: How to Shift Your Nighttime Routine with One Major Tweak || Growth Spurt

AP 511: How to Become Who You ARE, Not Who You’re “SUPPOSED” to Be || with Arielle Estoria

AP 510: Progress Principle: DO SOMETHING || Growth Spurt

AP 509: What to Do When You Can’t Do What You Used to

AP 508: Backyard update + garden boxes, my annual "me day," new habit for the kids, the clothes I'm loving lately, considering a podcast change || Messy Middle July 2023

AP 507: How to Rebuild a Sense of Self After a Toxic Relationship || with Dr. Heidi Brocke

AP 506: BONUS: Why Moms are Biologically More Stressed || with Stacey Littlefield of Redd Remedies

AP 505: My youngest starts Kindergarten this Fall—How do I choose what’s next for me? || Coaching Call with Megan

AP 504: How Do You Become a Plant Lady || with Carly Adams

AP 503: How to Find and Better Prioritize HOBBIES! || with Sarah Hart-Unger

AP 502: Affirm Your Progress || Growth Spurt

AP 501: The Three N's of Numbing Behavior

AP 500: The 500th Episode Q&A: the history of the podcast, my favorite guests, what I’ve learned, what I wish listeners knew, and what the future holds.

AP 499: Your Story Is Worth Telling + How to Find (and Own!) Yours || with Dan Davis of Stiry

AP 498: My trip to Washington DC, planning our garden, why my habits are struggling, my favorite ice cream, and some honest thoughts as a parent of children with special needs || Messy Middle June 202

AP 497: Stop Seeking and Start LIVING with Purpose

AP 496: How Do You Become a Group Fitness Instructor || with Taylor Rockwood

AP 495: The Biggest Self-Care Myths You Need to Bust (it’s more than bubble baths!) || with Taylor Morrison

AP 494: What to do When Nothing Goes to Plan || Growth Spurt

AP 493: How to Uncover Your Habit Type

AP 492: Progress Principle: CHOICE || Growth Spurt

AP 491: How To Be The Mom You WANT To Be, Not Who You Think You SHOULD Be || with Rachel Nielson

AP 490: Our family trip to southern Utah, my first creativity challenge, our nighttime routine with kids, the olive oil cake I'm loving, and re-evaluating my work || Messy Middle May 2023

AP 489: Why It’s OK to Have Regrets + What to Do When You Struggle with Them

AP 488: How Do You Turn Your Passion Into Your Life's Work? || with Tina Anderson of Just Thrive

AP 487: The 5 Steps I Used to Reconnect with my Personal Style in a New Season of Life || with Jenny Eversole of Style Space

AP 486: Being Present is Being Productive || Growth Spurt

AP 485: How to Be More Productive AND Less Busy at the Same Time || with Tanya Dalton

AP 484: Emily Bell || a Tribute

AP 483: The Roots Behind Your Clutter Problem + How to Fix Them || with Tracy McCubbin

AP 482: Spring Break in CA, my Viral Reel, a Creativity Challenge, the Book I Loved and Show I'm Starting, Using my Voice for Change || Messy Middle April 2023

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