About Progress
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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...
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What Healthy Boundaries Really Look Like || H&K with Julie Hanks
Discover how healthy boundaries can transform your personal growth, daily habits, and overall happiness. In this conversation with Julie Hanks, we exp...
AP 744: I Need a Hobby: Real-Time Talk on the HOW Behind Hobbies || Bonus Episode
In a recent podcast episode, I walked through my quest to rediscover personal interests and prioritize them amid the whirlwind of daily life. Like man...
AP 743: How to Simplify Holiday Traditions + Create More Meaningful Family Fun || with Brooke Romney
As we head into the holiday season, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure to orchestrate the perfect celebration. The key takeaway from this c...
How to Raise Confident Kids || H&K with Dina Alexander of the non-profit Educate and Empower Kids
In this personal growth podcast episode, Dina Alexander shares simple, research-backed ways to help kids build real confidence—while also supporting y...
AP 742: Feeling more like myself, turning in my book manuscript, highs and lows with my kids, a purchase that was on my DSL, what I'm looking forward to in 2026 || Messy Middle December 2025
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 la...
AP 741: Did Something List: A Guide to Look Back on 2025, So You Can Reclaim Your 2026
I know we're all rushing to look forward and plan our goals, but I want to help you create your "Did Something List" to reflect on 2025 first. This li...
Why Improving Your In-Law Relationships Boosts Your Happiness || H&K with Natalie Clay
Learning how to relate to your in-laws isn’t just about family harmony — it’s a powerful step in your personal growth and development. In this convers...
AP 740: The Best Books I Read || More Personal Preview
I love learning and talking about books, and I've found that getting back into reading—starting with just one or two books a month—is a key daily habi...
AP 739: The Antidote to Comparison: How Gratitude Helps You Reclaim Confidence || with Kathie Gwilliam
In my latest episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Kathie Gwilliam about how gratitude can play a pivotal role in our personal development and s...
You’re Allowed to Want More || H&K with Monica Packer
This personal growth podcast episode dives into how to be happier by challenging the belief that “normal women” shouldn’t dream big. Monica shares pra...
AP 738: Small Joys for a Brighter Holiday Season || Growth Spurt
Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday rush? In this episode I'm sharing how I've found that small joys, like a quick YouTube break or a swipe of bright l...
AP 737: Midlife Makeover: How to Transform Crisis Into a Catalyst for Growth || with Wendy Valentine
Can a midlife crisis actually become a turning point for happiness and personal development? In this episode I'm exploring this idea with the inspirin...
Belong to Yourself: Rethinking Sex, Self-Compassion & Personal Growth || H&K with with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
This personal growth podcast episode dives into personal development and self improvement through the lens of intimacy—covering how to be happier, how...
AP 736: State of the Podcast Address: My Real Thoughts on What It’s Like to Pursue a Passion Project for This Long
It's been a wild ride since our first episode aired in November of 2016, and today I'm reflecting on what it's like to pursue something for this long....
AP 735: How to Heal Anxious Attachment, Rebuild Self-Worth, and Feel Secure from Within || with Trevor Hanson
In today's episode we're covering some deep territory with my returning guest, Trevor Hanson, as we explore anxious attachment. It's crucial to unders...
How to Grow Through Resistance || H&K with Patrice Washington
In this personal growth podcast episode of with Patrice Washington, we dive deep into what resistance really means on your journey of self-improvement...
AP 734: The funk of all funks, some favorite fall traditions, the habit that's finally going better, how close I am to finishing my book, and the music and TV show I'm loving right now || Messy Middle November 2025
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 la...
AP 733: A Case for BIG Acts of Self-Care for Reconnection and Self-Reclamation
I've always emphasized the beauty and sustainability of small daily habits for self-improvement. But occasionally, our self-care journey demands a mor...
How to Feel Happy in Your Own Skin: Body Positivity and Self-Compassion || H&K with Kristie Kemp and June Blackhurst of June Loop Swimwear
In this personal growth podcast episode, Kristie Kemp and June Blackhurst of June Loop Swimwear share how true self-compassion and self-care for mothe...
AP 732: The Truth About MLMs: How Multi-Level Marketing Hijacks Self-Help and Targets Women || Deep Dive Preview
In this special preview episode I take a closer look at Multi-level Marketing (MLMs) and their often hidden impact on women seeking personal developme...
AP 731: When Productivity Becomes a Problem: Signs You’re Overcommitted and How to Reclaim Your Time + Energy || with Israa Nasir
I had the pleasure of speaking with therapist and author Israa Nasir about the often-hidden cost of toxic productivity. We delved into deeply relevant...
How to Heal Through Your Body || H&K with Jill Freestone
This personal growth podcast episode dives into how to be happier by learning to feel instead of fix. Jill Freestone shares powerful self-help and per...
AP 730: The Female Blueprint for Energy and Ease: How to Sync with Your Body Instead of Fighting It || Wise Women Series with Sarah Horne
In this episode I had the incredible opportunity to chat with yoga therapist and women’s mentor, Sarah Horne, about how women's bodies function on a 2...
AP 729: In a Funk? Here’s How I’m Supporting Myself Through Mine and How You Can, Too
I recently found myself in a funk, overwhelmed by the hustle of life post my (mostly solo) trip to England. This reality check led me to explore perso...
Why Fun Isn’t Frivolous: Reclaim Joy Amid Busyness || H&K with Catherine Price
In this personal growth podcast episode, host Monica Packer and author Catherine Price dive deep into how to be happier through the science and practi...
AP 728: Let’s Validate Why it Feels “Easier” to Not Take Time for Yourself || Growth Spurt
In this episode I'm exploring why self-care for mothers often feels like an impossible task. It's not a lack of self-compassion or personal developmen...
AP 727: “Am I OK financially?” 5 Steps to Feel More Secure in Uncertain Times + Be More Recession-Proof || with Elizabeth Pennington from Fearless Finance
Does talking about money make you a little bit sweaty? Navigating the choppy waters of financial uncertainty can feel overwhelming, but my conversatio...
How to Discover and Nurture Your Gifts Without Guilt || H&K with Carol Lynn Pearson
Author and poet Carol Lynn Pearson shares gentle, soul-stirring wisdom on discovering your divine gifts, even in the busiest seasons of motherhood. Le...
Kolbie Blume: "How to Be an Imperfect Beginner as You Discover New Hobbies"
If you ever hold back from leaning into an interest because you will be "bad" at it, it's time to consider the beauty of being a beginner. In this ins...
Julie Allen: “Lost 'Your' Style? How to Make Sense of What Your Style is Now and Curate a Closet with Confidence"
It may not seem like a big deal in the eyes of the world, but when you lose your sense of style you also feel like you lose your sense of self. Speake...
Cynthia Stringham: "Curious About Gardening? Here's 3 Tips to Get Started from an Amateur-Turned-Professional"
What happens when a simple hobby takes root and ends up transforming your life? In this session, Cynthia Stringham shares her journey from amateur gar...
Meagan Briggs: "Want to Be a Bookworm Even As a Busy Mom? Here's How to Make it Happen!"
What if you never saw yourself as a “reader”—until one book club invitation changed everything? In this inspiring session, Meagan Briggs shares her un...
Preethi Harbuck: "The Ultimate Hobby You (Yes, You!) Can Do: Traveling with Your Kids"
We may think of travel as a one-and-done experience, but what if it was an ongoing--and meaningful--hobby? In this session, Preethi Harbuck shares how...
Brooke Romney: "How to Prioritize FUN As a Family + Why It REALLY Matters”
What if the secret to stronger family bonds isn’t more structure, but more fun? In this session, Brooke Romney joins Monica Packer to share how lettin...
Casey von Stein (aka Miss Freddy): “Practical Ways to Get On Top of Your Digital Photos So You Can Use and Love Them"
If digital photos a source of guilt and overwhelm, you’re not alone! In this session, photo organizing expert Casey von Stein (aka Ms. Freddy) validat...
Shannon Lyon: "Simple Methods to Feed Your Family Without Going Insane + Have Fun in the Kitchen Again"
ALL moms, regardless of if they love to cook, know what it feels like to get the "dinner dreads." In this session, Shannon Lyon shares refreshingly re...
Courtney Florey: "Ways to Simplify Your Home Without Throwing Out the Stuff that Matters Most to You and Your Kids"
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter—both in your home and your mind? In this session, Courtney Florey reveals why decluttering is about so much more than j...
Rachel Coons: "How to Dramatically Change Your Relationship with Money + Become the Financial Expert in Your Home"
Budgeting often feels more restrictive than empowering--what if that changed? In this session, Rachel Coons shares her journey from scarcity and overw...
Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell: "Realistic Ways to Heal Your Relationship with Sleep, Especially as a Busy Mom"
It's time to challenge the idea that being a good mom equates exhaustion. In this session, Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell MD reveals why your relationship w...
Amber Brueseke: “Keys to Designing Workouts that are Right for You and Your Body"
What if the secret to a sustainable workout routine isn’t about “shoulds,” but about real empowerment and choice? In this session, Monica sits down wi...