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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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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...
Meg Hadley: "How to Get Out of the Habit of Talking (and Thinking) Poorly About Your Body"
What if the way you talk about your body is quietly shaping your confidence, your choices, and even your joy? In this eye-opening conversation, Meg Ha...
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: "Want a Healthier Brain? Easy Habits to Rewire Your Brain for Less Stress"
Fact: the stress you feel isn’t a personal failing, but a signal your brain is working exactly as it should. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Adi...
Devrie Pettit: "How to Make Peace With Food AND Nourish Your Body"
Intuitive eating as a form of self-care? Absolutely. In this session, registered dietitian Devrie Pettit joins Monica Packer to unravel the myths and...
Shirin Eskandani: "It's Time to Take Morality Out of Consistency--How to Shift the Way You Design Your Habits to Support Your Consistency"
What if everything you thought about consistency was wrong? In this session, Shirin Eskandani unravels the hidden pressures and privileges behind “sho...
Kristin Andrus: "How to Make Prioritizing Your Interests a Habit, No Matter How Hectic Life Gets"
What does it really look like to thrive as a mom—without losing yourself in the process? In this inspiring session, Kristin Andrus shares candid stori...
Jess Massey: "Routines are Tools, Not Chains: Change Your Relationship with Habits So They Serve YOU"
What if your habits could set you free instead of weighing you down? In this session, peaceful productivity expert Jess Massey teaches how seeing habi...
Mia Hemstad: "Need to Better Prioritize Your Self-Care? Here's HOW, Especially When Life is Full"
Think self-care is just another chore for moms—or something meant for someone else? In this eye-opening session, Mia Hemstad speaks on why true self-c...
Jen Smith: "Money Habits: Habits That are Costing You and Habits That Can Save You Money"
Are your money habits helping or holding you back? In this session finance expert Jen Smith reveals why managing your finances doesn’t have to feel li...
Eli Harwood: "How to Move Past 'Monster Mom' Mode into 'Secure, Connected Mom' Mode"
Ever feel like you’re the only mom who loses her cool? In this honest and empowering session, attachment expert and therapist Eli Harwood reveals why...
Tanmeet Sethi: “Joy is For Mothers: How You Can Find Joy Amidst the Hardest and Busiest of Times”
Ever wonder if it’s possible to feel joy—even when life is at its hardest as a mother? In this life-changing session, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi opens up about...
Rachel Nielson: How to Prioritize What You WANT and VALUE as a Mom”
Are you stuck in the “martyr mom” cycle—sacrificing everything, yet feeling unseen and unfulfilled? In this session of the More for Moms Conference, R...
Brandi Sellerz-Jackson: “Sick of 'Surviving?' How to Make 'Thriving' a Realistic Standard for Your Life”
Are you stuck in survival mode, wondering if there’s more to motherhood than endless giving and guilt? In this candid conversation, Brandi Sellerz-Jac...
Kimberley Quinlan: "Can You Be 'Happy' and 'Anxious' at the Same Time? Realistic Tools to Help You Live a Fulfilling Life Even With Anxiety"
In our pursuit to find happiness, we may think we have to be anxiety-free. What if that weren't the case? In this eye-opening session, therapist Kimbe...
{START HERE} Why the More for Moms Conference Exists + What to Expect
A warm welcome to the More for Moms Conference! Watch to learn why this conference exists and what to expect. Go to the next lessons to get tutorials...
“I Wish” to “Why Not”: Overcoming Perfectionism to Reclaim Creativity || H&K with Kolbie Blume
Recovering perfectionist Kolbie Blume shares how she moved from fear and external validation to creative flow—starting with hand lettering, falling fo...
AP 726: A life-changing trip, a back-to-school update, what I'm looking forward to this month, and all about my More for Moms Conference || Messy Middle October 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 725: Why Perfect Habits Are a Myth: 5 Principles to Adapt Your Routines During a Seasonal Shift
I used to think that a true "habit person" had the perfect routine lined up every day without a hitch, but that's not reality. Life is unpredictable,...
How to Get Along with Your Parents as an Adult || H&K with Georgia Anderson
Struggling to get along with your parents as an adult? Learn why differentiation spikes when you become an adult, how to swap judgment for empathy, an...
AP 724: Confessions of Former MLM Girls: Shame, Sales, and Sisterhood || More Personal Preview
In a conversation that originally aired on my private podcast feed, I spoke with my podcast manager, Taylor, about our personal experiences with multi...
Morning Routines for Moms: Tiny Habits that Actually Stick || H&K with Chanelle Neilson
Chanelle shares practical, mom-tested strategies to build a morning routine that survives nap schedules, night wakings, and real life—no perfection re...
AP 723: A Quick Reminder: IDENTITY IS THE KEY || Growth Spurt
Our identity influences our behavior and vice versa, creating a cycle that can elevate or drag us down. By focusing on how we see ourselves and affirm...
AP 722: Facing a Career Crossroads: How to Control What You Can in the Face of Uncertainty || Coaching Call with Sheila
In a recent coaching call with Sheila we explored the challenges she faces at a career crossroads. After overcoming cancer, Sheila is determined to re...
Why Sleep Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Mental Health || H&K with Christine Lawler
Licensed therapist and sleep expert Christine Lawler shares the surprising connection between sleep and mental health—including postpartum depression,...
AP 721: Look for the Glimmers || Growth Spurt
The start of high school was a major leap for my daughter with special needs, magnified by her transition from a charter school. We both faced heighte...
AP 720: No Longer Last: A Back-to-School Reset for Moms || with Mia Hemstad
Ever feel like you're always last on your own to-do list? With the start of a new school year, it’s the perfect chance for us moms to shift that narra...
How One Deep Breath Can Change Everything || H&K with Monica Packer
Struggling with reactivity or feeling out of control? In this powerful clip, Monica Packer explains the science behind deep breathing and introduces a...