About Progress

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 life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey.

Around here the goal is never perfection, just to keep trying, even if in very simple ways. I think you'll see that with all of the big changes going on for me, taking the smallest of steps has helped to keep me afloat and feeling like myself. As always, I encourage you to get messy, too! 

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If you've ever felt like you're the only one who notices what needs to be done in your home—and you're tired of carrying that invisible weight—this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Sam Kelly, therapist-turned-coach and author of the upcoming book Notice and Do, to talk about how we can teach our kids to share the mental load without adding another complicated system to our plates. We dive into what invisible labor really looks like (the brain work and the heart work), why noticing is a learned skill just like tying shoes, and how one small daily practice can transform your household over time.

Sam's story hit me hard—she had the same light bulb moment I did, realizing that by doing it all ourselves, we're unintentionally teaching our kids that burnout is just part of being a mom. We talk about moving from martyr energy to mentor energy, letting go of perfectionism around chores, and raising kids who become cycle breakers. If you want practical, deeply validating advice that will lighten your load and change the narrative for the next generation, you won't want to miss this one.

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Complementary episodes: Fixing the Labor Disparity at Home

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If you've ever walked into a room and felt like you just don't fit — this one's for you. In this clip, Jasmine Bradshaw shares something that completely reframes what it means to feel different: the very thing that makes you feel like an outsider can actually become one of your biggest tools for connection.This is personal development in its most practical form. Jasmine breaks down how she learned to stop chasing surface-level fitting in and start building real, lasting connection instead — and she gives us two daily habits anyone can start using immediately: get curious about the spaces you're in before you try to change them, and get honest about your own values so you can actually voice them. It's simple, it's actionable, and it's the kind of self improvement advice that sticks because it doesn't ask you to become someone else.At its heart, this conversation is about self-compassion — giving yourself permission to see your differences as a gift instead of a flaw, and understanding that everyone, underneath it all, wants the same things: to feel happy, healthy, confident, and connected to people who really see them. That shift alone can be one of the most freeing parts of personal growth and development, especially for moms who so often put their own sense of belonging last.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-dont-fit-in

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I'm opening the 2023 time capsule — the year I had a newborn who wouldn't sleep, a body that wouldn't cooperate, and a podcast that hit a wall. I called it my survival year. But amid the exhaustion, I found gardening, sourdough, and a community that reminded me being present is being productive. I'm also sharing the conversations that carried me through — Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on self-expansion and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi on choosing joy when happiness isn't available — plus the hard truth that I paid to work that year and what it forced me to face about the future of About Progress.

Old episodes to support: Interviews with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Emiy Nagoski, Taylor Morrison, Jess Massey, Arielle Estoria, Janssen Bradshaw, Brittney Hanks, Alyssa Blask Campbell, Julie Rose, Tanmeet Sethi . Solo episode on Rhythm Scheduling.

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I'm sitting down with life coach Michelle Gauthier to unpack people-pleasing — that thing so many of us do disguised as just being nice. Michelle drops a reframe that gave me a full-body reaction: people-pleasing isn't really about kindness, it's about trying to control how others see us.

The real gift of this conversation is Michelle's Love and Fit Test — two simple questions that help you pause before automatically saying yes: Do I absolutely love this idea, and does this fit into the type of life I'm trying to create? We walk through real examples, from lunch invitations to setting boundaries with family, and explore how making yourself part of the equation doesn't mean you're the only factor — just that you finally count.

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Brooke Snow gets real about the moment everything fell apart — and the moment that changed everything. After a near-death experience following childbirth, Brooke was quietly battling PTSD, panic attacks, and a depression that showed up as anger and disconnection from the people she loved most. In this clip, she takes us to the breaking point: a moment of losing her temper with her kids that left her collapsed on the ground in shame. But what happened next became the foundation for real, lasting change — a wave of self-compassion that shifted everything.

This is a powerful look at what self-compassion actually looks like in the middle of a hard season, and how healing rarely comes from one big fix. For Brooke, it was daily habits — meditation, movement, support, consistency — layered together over time. If you're a mom in the thick of survival mode, feeling like you've lost yourself or lost your patience, this conversation is a reminder that personal growth and development doesn't require perfection. It just requires starting.

Self care for mothers isn't selfish — it's often the very thing that makes us able to show up as the people we want to be.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/you-can-change-ways-to-start

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I'm taking you behind the scenes of how my book, "Sticky Habits," came to life. It's a journey that almost didn't happen, rooted in my personal struggle with perfectionism and the need for habits that align with who we truly are. I learned that traditional habit-formation methods often ignore the unique challenges women face, particularly with invisible labor and mental load. This realization pushed me to create a method that genuinely helps women reclaim their happiness through sustainable habits.

Turning this vision into reality was a rollercoaster of courses, coaching, and eventually, a book. I was on the brink of self-publishing when a publisher’s unexpected interest led me to rethink everything. Securing an agent and navigating contract negotiations were challenging, but essential. If my journey resonates with you, I invite you to be part of it by pre-ordering the book. Let's transform women's habit creation to impact their lives meaningfully.

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In this episode, I sat down with Elise Kirk to explore her journey with emotional eating, a coping mechanism that reveals more about deeper unmet needs than a lack of discipline. As a mother of five, Elise candidly shared how her struggles with dysregulation affect her everyday life, leading us to uncover the wisdom hidden in her behaviors. Our conversation delved into understanding how seemingly negative habits can be symptoms of stress, social rejection, and overwhelming demands.

Through our discussion, I found myself reflecting on the importance of self-compassion over self-criticism. Together, we identified practical ways Elise could start addressing her depleted energy levels, focusing on true self-care beyond the surface. This episode is not only about recognizing the roots of one’s habits but also about holding space for personal growth in a way that's meaningful and realistic.

Complementary episodes: Interviews with Sabrina Magnan, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, and Alyssa Blask Campbell; Solo episode on Numbing Out

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If you've ever called yourself lazy or a bad housekeeper for having a messy junk drawer, this one's for you. Tracy McCubbin, professional organizer and self-proclaimed "child of a hoarder," breaks down why so much organization advice misses the emotional root of clutter — and how to stop being a perfectionist about your home.

Tracy gets honest about the shame so many of us carry around our spaces, and offers a refreshingly simple reframe: your house isn't wrong and neither are you, it's just not working for you yet. That small shift in identity is one of the most powerful daily habits you can build for feeling more at peace at home — no color-coded pantry required.

This clip is personal development and self-care for mothers in its most practical form. It's not about chasing a Pinterest-perfect house, it's about learning how to feel happier in the one you already have.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/the-roots-behind-your-clutter-problem-how-to-fix-them-with-tracy-mccubbin

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I'm taking you behind the scenes of how my book, "Sticky Habits," came to life. It's a journey that almost didn't happen, rooted in my personal struggle with perfectionism and the need for habits that align with who we truly are. Throughout my path, I realized the habit-formation methods available often overlooked the unique challenges women face, particularly in terms of invisible labor and mental load. This sparked an obsession to create a method that genuinely supports women in reclaiming their happiness through sustainable habits.

Turning this vision into reality was a rollercoaster of courses, coaching, and eventually, a book. Initially poised to self-publish, a serendipitous turn of events with a publishing company pushed me to rethink my approach. If my work has impacted you, I invite you to be part of this journey by pre-ordering the book. Let's change how women create habits that last and transform their lives.

Snag your ticket for ⁠About Progress LIVE⁠ 

 ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today!

Join the ⁠Book Launch Committee⁠ for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book.

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