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About Progress
All the self-help extremes out there seem designed for perfect robots. But what if progress doesn’t require perfection? Welcome to your gentle self-development hub: About Progress, a podcast and community devoted to progress made practical. Join host and coach, Monica Packer, and her special guests to get the hug AND kick in the pants you need to do something and grow in ways that stick.
Episodes
About ProgressAP 384: Overnight Success is a Lie || Growth Spurt
Before you give up on yourself yet again, I want to dispel a very popular lie. Growth, change, and achievement, are possible, but they will not come overnight…
About ProgressAP 383: 5 Tips to Create Momentum When You Feel Stuck
One of my happy places is a nice, warm shower. I enjoy it so much that I hate to ever step out, can you relate? But since I can't live my life from there...or…
About ProgressAP 382: Two Questions You Need to Ask Yourself When Making a Tough Decision || Growth Spurt
I am no stranger to tough decisions, many I have shared here on the podcast and others I have kept private. In this episode I'm opening up about experiences in…
About ProgressAP 381: How to Make the Essential Things More Effortless || with Greg McKeown
Does your to-do list make you feel burned out? Part of the problem comes from our hustle culture that glorifies people who “have it all” by doing it all. But…
About ProgressAP 380: My Work Staycation, Homeschooling Again, a Failing Habit, and a Recent Book I Loved || Messy Middle March 2022
Introducing a new monthly series on the podcast where I update you on my real life, the messy middle of a woman striving for growth and remembering that…
About ProgressAP 379: How to Disrupt Your Procrastination Loops
If you ever procrastinate, know you’re not alone. All humans on earth procrastinate on some level. It’s sooo easy to get lost in “procrastination loops.”…
About ProgressAP 378: Consider Using a Mantra || Growth Spurt
I have learned an unexpected amount over the past year as a coach, from my training and my students. The most recent surprise was abut using a mantra…
About ProgressAP 377: How to Have More Fairness in Housework + Why Doing So Dramatically Improves Your Relationships || with Eve Rodsky
Do you ever find yourself left with no time to work on yourself and habits because you’re managing your household? We’ve been told that “women can have it…
About ProgressAP 376: What I Do With Numbing Behaviors || Growth Spurt
Earlier this week I released an episode about the different types of self care, and answered some call-ins from members of the community who wanted help in…
About ProgressAP 375: 3 Types of Self Care You Need to Start Doing Right Now
Are you exhausted? When I say “exhausted,” I don’t just mean being physically tired. Are you mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted, too? This kind…
About ProgressAP 374: How to Parent Your Perfectionistic Child, Part Two || with Dr. Jennifer AP 374: Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever
(Note: This is Part Two of How to Parent Your Perfectionistic Child. Start with episode 373 to hear Part One of our conversation!) So, you officially know that…
About ProgressAP 373: How to Parent Your Perfectionistic Child, Part One || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever
Do you have a child who struggles with perfectionism? Maybe, you’re not quite sure . . . Parenting a perfectionistic child can be overwhelming and confusing…
About ProgressAP 372: "How do I overcome my insecurity in starting a new career?" || Coaching Call with Wendy
Make sure you're subscribed to the Go-Getter Newsletter for exclusive insights and weekly Progress Pointers! We all face dips in our mental health, in our…
About ProgressAP 371: How to Start Where You Are, Even When You Think It’s Too Late
Have you ever felt like it was too late? Too late for your goals, traditions, or habits? Or, maybe you feel it’s too late to create better relationships?…
About ProgressAP 370: 3 Routines to Consider Right Now (with Options!) || with Ashley Brown
There’s so much advice out there on how to build the “perfect” routine, not to mention so many good routines to consider. Many women find themselves paralyzed…
About ProgressAP 369: "I am Stuck with my Do Something List--Help!" || Coaching Call with Holly
Do you love the idea of creating your own Do Something List (DSL), but get stuck somewhere in the process of making your own? You're not alone! A recent survey…
About ProgressAP 368: My 4-Step Process to Create a Solid, Easy Nighttime Routine
What’s the secret to having a better morning routine? Creating a solid, easy nighttime routine. That’s because mornings start the night before! Not sure where…
About ProgressAP 367: Ways to Live (and Love) More Boldly || with Jess Frew
Jess Frew is a podcaster, mom, stepmom, wife and ex-wife. Jess has learned to choose bold action. She’s experienced how life’s better on the other side of…
About ProgressAP 366: You Get To Decide || Growth Spurt
*DON'T MISS OUT ON MY HABIT CHALLENGE* Today's episode is my personal, very short, very top of mind thoughts, on how to sort through some overwhelming…
About ProgressAP 365: The ONE List You Need to Make This Year || Do Something List
New Year, New You, right? But, what if in the middle of all the goals and resolutions, you have no idea where to start to find “YOU?” Before I was ready to get…
About ProgressAP 364: "What I Learned in 2021" || Dear Progressor
It feels extra special to bring you this final episode of 2021 filled with voices from this remarkable community of growth-minded women. Your voice always…
About ProgressAP 363: The BEST Gift You Can Give This Season || Identity
Do you ever feel like you’re NOT acting like yourself? This may happen on days where you’re tired, depleted, or unfulfilled. In those moments, you can’t truly…
About ProgressAP 362: How to Prepare NOW for an Intentional New Year || with Steven Lawson
Founder of Monk Manual, Steve Lawson believes the best way to start the new year is to throw away the prescriptions and to focus more on getting intentional…
About ProgressAP 361: “How can I move forward with a really difficult decision?” || Coaching Session with Kate
Right now, a Progressor named Kate feels STUCK because she needs to make a difficult decision that will affect her career, her family, and herself. This…
About ProgressAP 360: A Q&A with Brad for the 5 Year Podcast Anniversary || Bonus Episode
In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Brad, to answer your most pressing questions. It was fun to turn the tables and have Brad asking the questions on…
About ProgressAP 359: Why “Normal” Women Need to Have Dreams, Goals, and Ambitions
Recently, I was told I was setting a standard that “normal” women couldn’t achieve. As a “normal” woman, YOU are allowed to want more. (Period!) No matter what…
About ProgressAP 358: How "Thinkers" Can Get Good at Feeling their Feelings || with Jill Freestone
Repressing emotion creates physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences in your life. I’m sure you are dealing with those, just like me! This week, I talked…
About ProgressAP 357: How to Make Hard Things Easier || “Lower the Hurdles”
When you feel resistance arise, don’t fall into the trap of blaming or shaming yourself. I want to help you focus on what you can do to make hard things…
About ProgressAP 356: Ways to Stop Chasing BUSY and Live with More Purpose || with Patrice Washington
We live in a world that rewards “busy.” It feels good to be productive. But, how can you know if it’s time to take a step back? How can you fill your time…
About ProgressAP 355: "How do I balance connecting more with my family and still keep up with my responsibilities?” | Coaching Session with Kelly
This week, I am sharing a coaching session I had with a Progressor named Kelly. As a busy mom with ADHD and children across a wide spectrum of ages (and…
About ProgressAP 354: Makeover Your Morning Routine
With a recent move to our new home, my morning routine has been completely out-of-sync. For me, it’s been a whirlwind of backpacks, school lunches, and KIDS…
About ProgressAP 353: Ways to Create More PARTNERSHIP Within Your Marriage || with Dr. Julie Hanks and Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Dr. Julie Hanks (two of our top-favorite guests!) are joining forces to share what a partnership model looks like, why it’s…
About ProgressAP 352: How to be Less Reactive and More in Control ("The Deep Breath")
Would you like to stop overreacting? Would you like to stop living your life on autopilot? Do you ever react without thinking? Do you feel like your schedule…
About ProgressAP 351: How to Simplify + Make Room to Be YOU in Motherhood || with Rachel Nielson
Note: this episode has been updated. On this week’s episode, Rachel Nielson shares how she felt spread so thin in motherhood that she became lost. Thanks to…
About ProgressAP 350: My #1 Tip to Boosting Productivity by Better Prioritizing
How do you feel when you think of your daily schedule? Are you overwhelmed by all you need to accomplish? This doesn’t have to be you! You can learn to better…
About ProgressAP 349: The Best Way to Shift Away from Self-Doubt so You Can GROW! || with Sara Carruth
Have you ever been held hostage by your own standards of what it means to be a good _____ (fill in the blank)? Sara Carruth shares her experiences of dealing…
About ProgressAP 348: How to Create Momentum Instead of Waiting on Motivation
September feels like a new beginning with changes in weather and schedules. It’s a time to set new goals, but sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. In…
About ProgressAP 347: Three Solutions to Leave Martyrdom Behind
Have you ever had a martyr moment? Thoughts, like "Nobody ever seems to care about me." And "Nothing ever seems to work out for me." We've all had martyr…
About ProgressAbout Progress with Monica Packer
Why is it so hard to change in the ways we want? How is it so easy to get stuck making progress? Well, it’s because you’re trying to grow through self-help…
About ProgressAP 346: Goodbye . . . for now!
Sometimes, you take months to create a well-thought-out plan, but that plan gets thrown out in a matter of days. That's what has happened to me. Here's why I…
About ProgressAP 345: Powerful Ways to Create Fulfillment in Seasons of Change || with Aubrey Baldwin
Whether you asked for it or not, at some point or another you will find yourself in a season of change. Women in this community who have been through that have…
About ProgressAP 344: Start Here! Cast a Vision || Growth Spurt
The great sculptor Michelangelo shared that he could see a block of marble and envision the angel inside it before he even started carving his masterpiece. Do…
About ProgressAP 343: Create Emotions to Support Your Goals || with Rhonda Farr
When you think of your goals, how do you feel? Is it stressful, overwhelming, fearful? Do you rush to the "how?" Would you rather feel joy and peace and…
About ProgressAP 342: Reclaim Your Agency and Create a Life of Meaning + Fulfillment || with Meg Conley
If you're still clinging to the idea that you are not creative, here's another fantastic interview to help you change the way you see yourself, and the reasons…
About ProgressAP 341: Tips to Uncover Your Creative Side || with Michelle Franzoni Thorley
Michelle Franzoni Thorley is the artist behind Flora Familiar, where she uses various art forms to address family history, antiracism education, and her…
About ProgressAP 340: Dear Progressor, "I am more than a body . . ." || May 2021
As a community, we are anchoring into our deeper identity, one that exists OUTSIDE of our bodies and how they appear. This special episode is devoted to…
About ProgressAP 339: Cultivate Your Creativity || June 2021 Theme
I believe we really are all born to create, and this is something we've talked about often on the podcast. If that idea feels foreign to you, then I have a few…
About ProgressAP 338: Important New Ways to Look at Nutrition || with Taylor Chan
Today's episode is from an exclusive masterclass that was presented to the Strive Hive by registered dietitian Taylor Chan. This won't happen often, or maybe…
About ProgressAP 337: What About My Health Problems? || Growth Spurt
In my coaching experience and working with the women in this community I have often heard, "What about my health problems?" Not being able to show up for your…
About ProgressAP 336: It’s Time to Ditch Diets, for Good || with Ashton Barrett
How much of your time, your precious energy, are you spending worrying about your body, your food, and what others think about you? In a society that…
About ProgressAP 335: Heal Your Relationship with Your Body || with Anna Packard, PhD
What if you could go from a place of negativity, or numbness, towards your body, to a place of neutrality? What if you could go from there to liking it, even…
About ProgressAP 334: Honor Your Body || May 2021 Theme
How much time are you spending thinking about your body and appearance, instead of your dreams and goals and other pursuits? For me, personally, it has been…
About ProgressAP 333: Keys to Creating BIG Routines, by Starting with Small Habits || with Sandra Chuma
When you think of your goals, are they the really big, New Year's Resolutions type? While a desire to totally revamp your morning routine, for example, is…
About ProgressAP 332: What Your Procrastination Really Means + How to Help || with Shirin Eskandani
When you think about procrastination does it bring up some feelings of shame, maybe self-judgment? These complex feelings are common, so find out what your…
About ProgressAP 331: How to Be a Lazy Genius + Amplify What Matters || with Kendra Adachi
The truth is that you DON'T have to "do it all" to be a happy, whole, well-rounded person. In fact, consider how being selectively lazy will actually maximize…
About ProgressAP 330: Maximize Habits || April's Theme
When you think of "maximizing" habits, do you picture extreme, over-the-top action? 110% commitment? Superhuman willpower at work? Well, here's good news for…
About ProgressAP 329: A Misplacement of Identity || Special Bonus Episode
Can you answer these two questions: "Who am I?" "What matters to me?" If not, you're likely experiencing what Monica calls "a misplacement of identity." This…
About ProgressAP 328: Dear Progressor || March 2021
As we "celebrate" the year anniversary of the beginning of a tumultuous year, we are looking back more on how we as a community have grown, changed, and become…
About ProgressAP 327: How to Counteract Decision Fatigue || Growth Spurt
Did you know that research shows we each make 35,000 decisions each day? It's exhausting just thinking about it! If you find yourself feeling stuck and…
About ProgressAP 326: 5 Steps to Better Process Emotions and Heal Your Soul’s Story || with Jessica Hottle
Today's guest Jessica Hottle explains, "We are a spirit, we have a soul, and we live in a body." In this interview she dives into the ways to become more in…