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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 205: Goodbye Comfort, Hello Growth || with Emily Bell
No flowery intro today, friends, because this episode speaks for itself. When I interviewed Emily she had just returned home from 7 months of world travels…
About ProgressAP 204: All or Nothing Thinking is the WORST! || Growth Spurt
Did you know I used to be afraid of water? And in fact, kind of still am. Did you know I swim laps a few times a week? I use the word laps loosely, because if…
About ProgressAP 203: Why You Are SOOOOOO Exhausted + How to Change That || with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Seven types of rest?! Yep. But don't worry, you're likely not lacking in each of those areas. And actually, if you can see where your bucket needs filling and…
About ProgressAP 202: You Can Outsource Your Life || Growth Spurt
Before you dismiss the topic of outsourcing, I promise it does apply to you! Consider all of the things you think you need to, are supposed to, HAVE TO do in a…
About ProgressAP 201: Control the Control Freak In You || with Becky Proudfit
It's time to face your fears. Not the heights and spiders kind, but the kind that you are creating for yourself. Are you afraid of breaking routine, trying…
About ProgressAP 200: Evolve or Die || Growth Spurt
Don't worry, the title of this episode is meant to be a little dramatic! It's also meant to make you pause, and think. Because it's true, we all evolve or die…
About ProgressAP 199: Dare to Change || September’s Theme
This is a little ironic, but I actually changed this month's theme at the last second. We're going to treat September sort of like the New Year (it feels like…
About ProgressAP 198: "Dear Progressor," August Edition
It feels good to be checking back in after taking a break this past month. I love this "Dear Progressor" episode each month because we get to hear from real…
About ProgressAP 197: You Can Still Be You When Life Gets Tough || with Christopher Clark (Encore!)
I may let it slip in this episode that this interview is my favorite, which I know is like claiming a favorite child but oh well, I said it! This month I've…
About ProgressAP 196: Paused Dreams are not Dead Dreams || with Aubrey Greenan (Encore!)
We're no stranger to big dreams around here! Write them down, say them out loud, chase them with open arms - no matter what they may be. But this month we've…
About ProgressAP 195: Asking for Help, Helps you Stay Strong || with Cara Baldwin (Encore!)
It's a topic that comes up often and is surprisingly polarizing: asking for help. We each have our own views on what we will or will not ask for help with, but…
About ProgressAP 194: Slow Down to Start Living || with Matt Davis (Encore!)
Sometimes we have to fall, even fail, and in the process of figuring out how and who can help us get back up we find real balance. We can even find real…
About ProgressAP 193: Stop Letting Social Media Hijack Your Life || with Brooke White (Encore!)
You know by now that this month the focus is on taking a break. For me, that's pulling back on Instagram, and a few other things, to refocus my energy in…
About ProgressAP 192: Pause to Pivot || with Heather Fujikawa (Encore!)
As I mentioned earlier this week, August is about taking a break. I will be re-airing some of my favorite (and on topic) episodes that I know you'll love. If…
About ProgressAP 191: Take a Break! || August’s Theme
I know, I know, it seems a little counterintuitive after our month about dreaming big. But it's true, resting when and where you need to can actually help you…
About ProgressAP 190: "Dear Progressor," July Edition
I need to start with a THANK YOU for dreaming big with me this month. It was one of my very favorite themes and I hope you were able to learn and grow as much…
About ProgressAP 189: Lies You Believe About Dreaming || Growth Spurt
I'm back on my soapbox again today to gently give you permission, but also enthusiastically cheer you on, in your pursuit of your dreams. If it wasn't for a…
About ProgressAP 188: Why You Need a Dream and How to Find it || with Janelle Alexandra
If all of our talk about dreams this month actually has you feeling stuck, that's okay. Let's get back to the basics about why you need a dream and give you a…
About ProgressAP 187: Hard is Good || Growth Spurt
You know the phrase "when the going gets tough, the tough get going", right? What does 'going' look like for you? When things get hard do you dig in or do you…
About ProgressAP 186: How Small Steps Take You Big Places || with Gabrielle Blair
Maybe one of the reasons we hold back from dreaming big is because it feels too...big! In this week's episode learn how small steps take you big places. Don't…
About ProgressAP 185: You Don't Have to be Famous || Growth Spurt
Have you felt intimidated by this month's theme, dream big? Well that was not my intention! But, let's break that feeling down. We sometimes equate big dreams…
About ProgressAP 184: You Can Be More Than One Thing || with Vanessa Quigley
Have you ever asked yourself, what even is self development and where do I start with all that it entails?! It is much simpler than you think and totally…
About ProgressAP 183: Why Overloading is the Key to Growth || with Heather Fuller
If you're an accomplished athlete, maybe you've heard of this topic. If you're not really an athlete (like me!) this still applies to you. Ready for a sort of…
About ProgressAP 182: Dream Big! || July’s Theme
With the new month comes a new theme, and I'm starting this episode off asking you to reconsider calling this one "dumb", ha! It's time to allow yourself to…
About ProgressAP 181: “Dear Progressor,” June Edition
This month the theme was "You Are Creative", and you heard guest interviews and my take on what creativity really means and how you can become the creative…
About ProgressAP 180: You Are Not Lazy || Growth Spurt
Sometimes I'm here to give you a bit of tough love, a kick in the pants as I like to call it! Today that looks like this: no more excuses! How many times have…
About ProgressAP 179: Connect to your Own Creativity Story || with Heidi Swapp
Do you ever feel down about yourself when really you're just feeling down about your talents and abilities? It's time to stop and figure out what the story is…
About ProgressAP 178: You are Allowed to Mimic || Growth Spurt
I used to think being creative meant doing something completely unique, whether it was in performance or product. I can see now the crippling effect that had…
About ProgressAP 177: Cultivating Your Non-Artistic Creativity || with Womb Sisters
I love to paint, but it has been put on the back burner these days with all the other things I juggle. So, does that mean I'm not creative? I still come up…
About ProgressAP 176: Giving Yourself Permission to Create || with Ashmae Hoiland
Have you been surprised by discovering something new about yourself recently? So many of us are surprised by where our creativity can take us. Don't stop here…
About ProgressAP 175: You Are Creative || June’s Theme
With the new month comes a new theme, and I really hope this one doesn't scare anyone off! We are going to dive into creativity - what it is, what it isn't…
About ProgressAP 174: “Dear Progressor,” May Edition
This month the theme was "Progress is Messy", and you heard guest interviews and my take on what that looks like in real life. Natalie Norton shared her…
About ProgressAP 173: How Do I Podcast as a SAHM? || Growth Spurt
Mamas who primarily stay home with their kids struggle to understand how I can work on my podcasting business in addition to taking care of my kids. I get this…
About ProgressAP 172: Narrowing In and Buckling Down on your Personal Habits || with Rachel Nielson
Maybe you remember back in March when we talked about habits - motivation, sleep, and time management were a few of the topics. Hopefully you felt inspired to…
About ProgressAP 171: Do I make any money from podcasting? || Growth Spurt
We're throwing the stale rules of etiquette out the window and answering one of my most asked questions: Do you make money from podcasting? So here's the…
About ProgressAP 170: What to do When the Growing Gets Tough || with Patrice Washington
Raise your hand if you have fallen victim to circumstances, or excuses, and your list of "What if's?" seems like the only thing in your life that is growing…
About ProgressAP 169: It's OK to Grow Slow || Growth Spurt
We talk a lot about self development around here: making progress, stretching yourself, GROWING. And I know it can be frustrating when those things, even the…
About ProgressAP 168: How to Get Out of a Funk || with Natalie Norton
How is progressing going for you? Is it all over the place, back and forth, kind of a mess? GOOD. Progress is messy. All month long we are talking about what…
About ProgressAP 167: Progress is Messy|| May’s Theme
Thank you for being a part of the About Progress community! I have a small favor to ask of you. Would you take this 30-second survey so that I can better…
About ProgressAP 166: “Dear Progressor,” April Edition
Thank you for being a part of the About Progress community! I have a small favor to ask of you. Would you take this 30-second survey so that I can better…
About ProgressAP 165: How to Make a Better To-Do List || with Anne Cropper
Some of us dominate our to-do lists every single day and find happiness in checking off one thing after another. But most of us flounder between lists that…
About ProgressAP 164: How To Choose More Happiness || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Thank you for being a part of the About Progress community! I have a small favor to ask of you. Would you take this 30-second survey so that I can better…
About ProgressAP 163: What Is The Story You Are Telling Yourself? || Growth Spurt
Stories are an amazing way that we, as humans, are able to find connection. Have you thought much about your own story? Or maybe this is easier, how do you see…
About ProgressAP 162: Dividing Your Time To Find Joy In Work And Family || with Shunta Grant
Do you own your time...or is time owning you? If you have fallen victim to this all-too-common scenario then you need to know there is a better way and an…
About ProgressAP 161: Don't Procrastinate Your Happiness || Growth Spurt
Take a moment, just in your mind, and think of your priorities. Include all the things to which you are regularly giving all of your time. I'm sure this list…
About ProgressAP 160: Ditch The Lies You Think Are Making You Happy || with Richard Eyre
If you listened to last week's episode you know that the theme this month is all about how to be happy. Easier said than done? Not around here. This week you…
About ProgressAP 159: How To Be Happy || April's Theme
What is the one thing that unifies alllll of humanity? The desire to be HAPPY. And maybe also the overcomplicated routes we take to find how to be happy. So…
About ProgressAP 158: "Dear Progressor," || March Edition
What a month! Did you work on one or two habits this month? I hope that everything we learned inspired you to narrow in your focus on one area of your life…
About ProgressAP 157: Why Busy Is Not Best || with Jeanteil Livingston
Are you wearing your 'busyness' as a badge of honor? How about seeking self worth from the exhaustion of trying to do it all? To put it bluntly, you need to…
About ProgressAP 156: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone || Growth Spurt
If you find yourself using your comfort zone as an excuse, you are not alone. My comfort zone used to be my excuse to not push myself where it matters most. In…
About ProgressAP 155: Improving your Time Management by Letting Things Go || with Jen Riday
Has your own life become out of your control? You CAN get it back and it can start with one small word, "No." Here is the permission to let go, prioritize, and…
About ProgressAP 154: Underachieving Perfectionist || Growth Spurt
I have been where you are - afraid to fail and hating myself into growth. There's a name for it, underachieving perfectionism, and a way to change for the…
About ProgressAP 153: How to Get--and STAY--Motivated || with Dr. Adam Moore
Are you having trouble changing your habits and reaching your goals because you're lazy? No! You just haven't found your motivational style. Explaining his…
About ProgressAP 152: Live Adult Sleep Training Session!
You've heard the science and read all the tips, but what does sleep training look like in real life? This bonus episode provides a glimpse into just that. Tune…
About ProgressAP 151: Why YOU Need to be Sleep Trained || with Christine Lawler
Maybe you never thought you'd say this as an adult, but it's time to be sleep trained! Improving this ONE habit will change your life, and you aren't alone in…
About ProgressAP 150: Change Your Habits || March's Theme + start with what reallllly matters
Most of us start the New Year with a whole list of habits we are CERTAIN we will immediately transform. But then March comes and we're mostly same-old…
About ProgressAP 149: "Dear Progressor," || February Edition
This is a community, not a fan club. We learn from and inspire each other. This new monthly series is where members of the About Progress Community write in to…
About ProgressAP 148: Showing Yourself Compassion as You Grow into Your True Self || with Josh Searle
Self-love is all the rage, but is it worth the hype? If you are looking to find out who you truly are, there is something else that may serve you better: self…
About ProgressAP 146: Owning Your Complex Self || with Amy Web
How do you be true to yourself if you feel so very complicated? Being complex is totally OK. In fact, it's who you are made to be. Figuring out how to get in…
About ProgressAP 145: 10 Things You Don't Know About Me || Growth Spurt
In this episode, I share 10 things you don't know about me. Don't worry, there IS a point beyond navel-gazing:) My goal is for you to then go on and create…