To quote our beloved Stevie Wonder, "When you believe in things that you don't understand then you suffer, superstition ain't the way!"

But what if you grew up with these superstitions and old wives tales that were for your own good or were meant to protect you from danger?

In this week's episode, Lynn shares a list of superstitions from around the globe - some make sense, many are silly, and a few are just downright morbid. Listen as Leanna, Ana, and Lynn discuss superstitions they were taught growing up, including some they still can't help but follow today:

Do you know who will come visit when you sing at the table or whistle in bed?

Let us know about superstitions you still believe in on the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! 

Are you affianced and afflicted by the ever-changing guidelines of the pandemic in anticipation for your big day?

Well, so is Ana, and the thousands of other befuddled betrothed who have had to shift plans, reschedule dates, and switch up their dream wedding format to accommodate our uncertain times.

Tune in to this week's episode as Ana discusses her experience planning her intimate affair in the Olympic Peninsula this year, including helpful details and tips to plan your own. Leanna also shares her experience planning a more traditional, large-scale wedding in pre-Covid times, wayyyy back in 2018 (another lifetime, really!). Throughout you'll hear from Lynn - who's not yet planning but definitely looking ahead - as she gives her take on how her ideal wedding has changed because of the pandemic, and how the pressures from family may come into play when that day comes.

Are you planning your wedding in the time of COVID-19? Share your thoughts and tips in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast!

Be sure to check out the show notes at ladiesinprogresspodcast.com for all of the details on wedding venues, vendors, and more!

Tune in each month as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share the latest news, faves, happenings! In this month's update, you'll learn about:

You'll also hear about a couple of exciting things on the horizon of Ladies in Progress Podcast:

Ladies in Therapy is a new sub-series where Ana, Lynn, and Leanna reflect on topics they've explored during their individual mental health therapy sessions. With varying levels of experience with therapy, it's a chance for them to learn from each other and reflect -- it's part-informational, part-discussion, and ALL of the emotions that can come with working on yourself.

The first topic is boundaries: what are they, why you might need them, how to establish them, and the challenges of maintaining them. You'll also hear Ana, Lynn, and Leanna get real about their struggles as self-proclaimed people-pleasers, and what they've learned about setting healthy boundaries with the people they love most.

A Note from Ladies in Progress Podcast: What we love about LPP is that it's about growth and discovery, and so with this new format we request that listeners give us a bit of grace to make mistakes from time-to-time (and respond with change!), and to also join the conversation.

Send us an email at [email protected] or DM us on IG or FB.

Meet Toshiko Hasegawa (Seattle, WA), a new mom, 4th generation Japanese-American, Beacon Hill girl, governor’s cabinet member, and candidate for the Port of Seattle Commission, Position 4.

Listen as Toshiko breaks down the importance of identity and representation in government, and helps frame why it’s not only our right but our responsibility to get out there and vote (and not just every four years in November).

Hear why she believes it’s time for government to be held accountable for our region's economic challenges post-COVID-19, its health disparities, and negative environmental impacts, and how critical it is to bring equity to the heart of political work — and not just in the form of another short-term funding initiative.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by politics or wondered how you’re actually affected by election results, tune in to this episode and learn why we all need to become stewards within our families and communities in order to educate ourselves and vote the right people into offices. You’ll leave with a new view of politics and inspiration to get civically engaged!

Follow Toshiko’s journey through candidacy and learn more at hasegawaforport.com and on IG @hasegawaforport.

What are some ways you commit to becoming more involved with your local government? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. 

This week's episode continues the creepy and kooky dive into the wild world of conspiracy theories! If you missed our first look into conspiracy theories, make sure you go back and listen to episode 35, "Hollow Earth, Malaysia Flight 370 & The Mandela Effect."

Lynn starts it off by recounting David Paulides' documentary Missing 411, which investigates the mysterious disappearances of over 1,400 people at U.S. National Parks. Are these cases of kidnappings by Bigfoot, abductions by aliens, or trips through cave systems into our Hollow Earth -- and why isn't more being done to solve them?

Next, Ana discusses some of the most common mysteries of the oceans: From underwater crystal pyramids that once harnessed a worldwide energy grid to power the lost city of Atlantis, to the existence of mermaids (our aquatic ape ancestors!). You'll leave wondering what lingers in the deep blue depths and why we haven't explored more than just 5% of the earth's oceans at this point?

Leanna ends the episode tackling the Denver International Airport, the seemingly routine place to start in order to get to your destination, or the headquarters for the Illuminati and apocalyptic bunker for The New World Order elite? Hear about the statues, art, and symbolism hidden in plain sight that'll make you second guess the next time you have a flight connection at this D.I.A.-bolical location (muah-ha-ha)!

What are some of your favorite conspiracy theories we should cover next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

Content Warning: Contains themes around abduction, missing children, and death.

Last month, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna reminisced about their childhoods growing up in the 90s, and now they continue on to THE decade the defined their teenage years: The 2000s.

Listen as they travel through time to discuss their favorite movies, music, celebrity icons, fashion, and of course, the rise of social media as we know it today. 

Which one of them thought the best Disney Channel Original Movies took place before 2005 (I mean, come on, who remembers classics like Zenon, Johnny Tsunami, and Double Teamed)? Who loved to write song titles in a spiral on their burned cd mixes (and why were they the most random mixes ever)? And which one of them had their Hot Topic phase, complete with the emo bangs (but with Christian rock)? Tune in and find out, before the Ladies end the episode reading off some of their cringiest Facebook Memories posts from 10+ years back. 

Do you dare to share your cringe-worthy Facebook Memories posts from the 2000s? Look yours up then leave a comment on the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

Meet Reihna (Huntington Beach, CA), a mindset and life coach who has a message to share with you all: Life can be a dream come true if you let it.

If you feel limited by your circumstances, Reihna is here to help shift your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to change your perspective and help create the life you’ve always wanted. Listen as she shares her own manifested journey from being an anxious, unhappy corporate employee to an entrepreneur that coaches women to actualize their purpose, all while living just minutes away from the sunny, SoCal beach. 

Hear practical information woven between inspirational stories like what to expect when working with a mindset coach, the difference between coaching and therapy, when to seek out a coach and invest in yourself, and the importance of showing gratitude for what you have now while dreaming big for your future.

What are you grateful for today? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

Follow Reihna on IG @alohaalwaysreihna to get your daily dose of bad-assery and inspiration, and find out how you can get coached, too!

To celebrate Father's Day 2021, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share memories about growing up with their dads.

Tune in to hear all their stories about going to work with their dads, lessons they learned as kids, and the characteristics they've inherited from their fathers -- the good, the bad, and the funny! This is dedicated to all the father-figures in our lives.

What's your favorite Father's Day memory? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast!

Content Warning

This week's episode features a round of Ladies in Progress Podcast Trivia at Creative Block Seattle — and surprise! This audio is a preview of a special video episode shot by MarkyBoy Productions, which will be available to watch on the new Ladies in Progress Podcast website launching in June 2021.

Tune in as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna each take the hot seat and quiz each other on little-known facts about themselves: How many piercings does Lynn have (and where exactly are they located)? Was Ana’s first job folding clothes in retail or hosting tourists at the top of the Space Needle? And did Lynn and Leanna really find out they share the same favorite color after all these years?

Follow us on IG and FB @ladiesinprogresspodcast to stay tuned for the official announcement of our website so you can catch the video, check out podcast extras, and catch up on the latest episodes.

Special thanks to:

MarkyBoy Productions

Creative Block Seattle

Heyday Burgers + Bar

QED Coffee  

Be sure to check them out!