I can't imagine we are alone in feeling like after the last couple (very stressful) years, our family was in need of some healing. Even our young children were feeling the same increasing strain that we felt as individuals, and parents. In this episode, my husband, Brad, details how schedules, bedtimes, and cleaning the house had taken precedence over enjoying one another's presence. And I share what came to me from the passenger's seat during our New Year's Day drive: this needed to be our year...
May 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 401
When I first started seeing a therapist for my eating disorder years ago, they asked something of me that I still think about often. It had to do with controlling my thoughts, and as a result I've had a lot of practice sorting through my thoughts, but also how emotions and feelings are connected - and how they are different. Based on my own experience I have some tried and true tips for connecting to yourself by identifying your emotions and feelings, to better help you gain control over your th...
May 12, 2022•11 min•Ep. 400
It's time to tackle one of most highly requested topics for the podcast, and that is boundaries. Today I am joined by a therapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, who answers our most pressing questions on the issue. This includes my biggest one, "Do I have to tell other people that I have boundaries around them?" She answers that as well as some others that may surprise you. In addition to our frank discussion on boundaries, her insight on introspection and our thoughts is worth your time spent listening. Tun...
May 09, 2022•46 min•Ep. 399
In this monthly series I'm sharing what real progress (including real, imperfect, messiness!) looks like for me. Most of the month was spent working on my new habits course , but we did travel for spring break and I attended a wonderful creative retreat. Tuen in to hear what I have planned for this month, a delicious new spin on a chocolate chip cookie (our fav!) that I tried, a new habit I'm going to implement, and raw thoughts on my personal confidence. If that last one is of interest maybe I'...
May 05, 2022•14 min•Ep. 398
This week, my podcast listeners get an exclusive sneak peak into my new Sticky Habit Method course. In the introduction to the course you'll learn about what's to come for those that continue on, but also my deeply personal experience. I can clearly see the difference in myself between when I have felt supported by habits and when I have not been. Having sound habits that actually align with your values allows you to show up as your best self for you and for others. This introduction explains th...
May 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 397
If you've always thought you're not fast enough to be a runner, you're wrong! There's so much more to it than speed. Tune in to see how a community member just like you went from someone who was "never very good at running" to someone who has developed a true passion for it that enriches her life. Full Show Notes NEW!! Habits Course Presale Podcast Sponsor Finding Me Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 28, 2022•22 min•Ep. 396
Maybe you haven't heard of "revenge bedtime procrastination" but you've likely felt it. It's that feeling at night when you're so exhausted, but you still find yourself staying up too late mind-numbingly scrolling your phone. In a nutshell, you're experiencing a lack of fulfillment. The good news is that there are several ways to support yourself out of this habit, and into something that feels better. Julie is a Progressor just like you, who graciously opened up about her nighttime routine stru...
Apr 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 395
Habits shouldn't be "shoulds," they should be supportive. And yes, I see the irony in that statement, but I think you'll agree! How many times have you set out to create a new habit based on a should, like one of these? I should weigh this much... I should be this type of mom... I should wake up earlier... I should be a reader... How many times have those habits failed? Your habits should support you as your most authentic self. In this short episode I'm sharing how times and seasons have change...
Apr 21, 2022•11 min•Ep. 394
Before you think this is just another flowery conversation on authenticity that seems too far out of reach for you, listen up. First you need to understand what it means to be authentic, and you're going to want this for yourself: being authentic means you get to stop hiding who you are from other people. With that gift, you can then cultivate meaningful relationships with those around you, and more importantly with yourself. Amber is a mom of 4 working on her PhD in marriage and family, who lov...
Apr 18, 2022•41 min•Ep. 393
Something that I'm constantly working on is leaving behind the all-or-nothing mindset that used to cause me to spiral into the vicious cycle of perfectionism. I now like to reflect where I'm at with my own progress in a mindful way, without assigning any negative, or even overly positive, emotion to it. An audit is where you objectively take a look at the facts, and let that inform what to do next. In this episode I'm giving you some very simple steps to perform your own 'progress audit' and the...
Apr 14, 2022•9 min•Ep. 392
You know I never shy away from sharing the imperfect parts of progress, so in today's episode I'm being totally transparent about my own recent habit fails. There are two new things I've been wanting to start doing, so I set a small goal and was determined to implement these habits. Then time went by and I never even got started...tell me I'm not alone?? I call these situations dangling habits , because they are not attached to anything that you're already doing. In this episode I explain more a...
Apr 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 391
Don't forget about the big, huge, bonsues you can't get right now with my latest course !! 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 progress is better than perfection. In this short episode you'll get a look into my recent life: the ups and downs, a habit check-in, my Do Something List, and things I love. Tune in, see what resonates, and let me know how you're doing, too! After so many...
Apr 07, 2022•19 min•Ep. 390
I remember growing up, spring cleaning was a major all-hands-on-deck production. Now as THE adult in charge, I get so overwhelmed by alllllll that spring cleaning should entail. Is that just me? I didn’t think so. That’s why I invited Carly Adams on the podcast, a professional organizer who believes in progress over perfection at Tidy Home Revival on Instagram. Today, Carly will teach you how to narrow in on what YOUR needs are for spring cleaning and offer up simple solutions to help you create...
Apr 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 389
Tune in to one of our most popular episodes, where Progressors (just like you!) call in to share what they'e learned or how they've personally grown over the past few months and weeks. P.S. If you're looking for the usual life update from me, that's coming next Thursday! But I do share in this episode one major thing that I have learned recently, and truthfully, continue to work on and learn. Full Show Notes Podcast Sponsor Finding Me Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Mar 31, 2022•14 min•Ep. 388
No matter what your career is, or season of life that you are in, you likely know what burnout feels like. In this coaching call, I navigate how to deal with burnout, including feeling all of the emotions involved and choosing a path that is fully in alignment with your unique values. Sharon is a Progressor, just like you, and a special needs educator for over 25 years. She finds herself burned out in the classroom, feeling the mental and emotional stress from teaching through a pandemic and not...
Mar 28, 2022•46 min•Ep. 387
How does a busy mom go back to law school? In this interview with one of our progressors, Katy Bastow, you'll hear from a real mom who did just that! She shares how long she thought about doing this, what propelled her to finally move forward, and what it's really like to be juggling motherhood and law school student life. Enjoy the first episode in this new monthly series, "How do you..." and let me know on Instagram what you think! Full Show Notes Podcast Sponsor Finding Me Course Learn more a...
Mar 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 386
Have you noticed a friend or loved one sharing more about a new ADHD diagnosis? Or maybe it's you, putting a new name to long standing struggles. Ceri Payne is a breath of fresh air with her approach to the mindset around ADHD and how women can actually thrive within their diagnosis. Using her special education background, and current coaching certifications, as well as firsthand experience with family members with ADHD, Ceri is on a mission to empower you and the women you know. First, she is c...
Mar 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 385
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. Even Muhammad Ali said, "It took me 19 years to become an overnight success." If that was true for him, then we are in good company. Tune in to this super short episode for some hard truths, a little pep talk, and the simple phrase that can help you reframe. You can become who you want to become if you set yourself up for longterm succes...
Mar 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 384
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 the couch, or my cozy bed...I've had to master the art of creating momentum. In this episode I give you a very simple physics lesson, not to confuse you but to help you realize that the reasons you're feeling stuck are literally science! Our goal is to create the tiniest bit of momentum that will truly carry us through our tasks and days i...
Mar 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 383
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 my life when I have felt so torn about making a decision. I learned something early on, however, that has really helped. And despite knowing this truth, that sometimes there is no right answer , I still grapple with decision-making often. So if you're like me, what are we to do? There are two questions I want you to ask yourself, to help ...
Mar 10, 2022•10 min•Ep. 382
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, in reality, we can’t have–or do–it all, all the time. How can we avoid this burnout when we have so much to do? Greg McKeown has studied and written extensively on this subject. The answer: essentialism. Essentialism is the practice of paring down your life to only the essential. (Ex: simplifying your priorities AND your to-do list.) But, ...
Mar 07, 2022•45 min•Ep. 381
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 progress is better than perfection. In this short episode you'll get a look into my recent life: the ups and downs, a habit check-in, my Do Something List, and things I love. Tune in, see what resonates, and let me know how you're doing, too! After so many years of being fearful of this place, I now embrace the messy middle of progress and hope ...
Mar 03, 2022•15 min•Ep. 380
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.” (Enter: scrolling endlessly on social media.) Procrastination doesn’t just prevent you from getting things done, like doing the dishes or cleaning the house. Procrastinating also prevents you from being the person you want to be. We even procrastinate our dreams, goals, and habits! How can we disrupt these procrastination loops and manage our p...
Feb 28, 2022•31 min•Ep. 379
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, something that I thought wouldn't come easily to me with my fast-paced brain. But, in reflecting on my life's experiences I can identify a steady mantra. In the past my mantra came about organically, and I clung to it. Now, I see the benefit of setting an intentional mantra to help reset your mind when you're facing behaviors that don't align with...
Feb 24, 2022•11 min•Ep. 378
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 all,” but to have it all, we find ourselves doing it all . . . Research shows that regardless of whether women do paid-work in or out of the home, they manage the majority of household responsibilities. To top it all off, research shows that housework is hugely undervalued both by the world and by our family members. (That includes the ways we...
Feb 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 377
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 that area. One, in particular, mentioned an obstacle that so many of us are facing, and it warranted its own short Growth Spurt episode today. What do you do when you have the time for taking care of yourself, but are turning to numbing behaviors instead of fulfilling ones? In the future I have an info-packed episode coming all about numbing ...
Feb 17, 2022•9 min•Ep. 376
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 of exhaustion makes every part of living feel hard and heavy. Everyone seems to be exhausted, especially us women. It doesn’t take much to understand why as we near the second anniversary of a worldwide pandemic. (We feel stressed, overwhelmed, and overworked, most of the time with little support.) If you’re feeling exhausted, know you’re n...
Feb 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 375
(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 you have a perfectionistic child. (Psst: yes, even the “under-achiever” types count!) Where can you start as their parent to help them overcome their perfectionistic tendencies? According to Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever, you have to start with yourself! This advice may seem counterintuitive, but these experts say that man...
Feb 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 374
Do you have a child who struggles with perfectionism? Maybe, you’re not quite sure . . . Parenting a perfectionistic child can be overwhelming and confusing, especially because perfectionism isn’t just for the stereotypical overachiever. For years, I’ve heard from parents who want to know what to do with their kids who are terrified of failure. That’s why I invited two experts to share their advice this week. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever share their personal and professional adv...
Feb 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 373
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 belief in ourselves, and our capacity to just "deal" with life. How can you face those dips with both acceptance but not despair? And what do you do when those dips line up with a major transition you're taking on, and it's hard to see around the insecurity you feel? Today's special bonus episode is an edited coaching call I did with a client ...
Feb 04, 2022•39 min•Ep. 372
