Katie Cheesman loves old people and clouds. That's at least how she introduces herself! (Don't you love her already?) Katie is also a mother, nurse, photographer and videographer. She paired her talents and interests together into the perfect creation, The Listening Ear Project , where she shares her WONDERFUL interviews with the elderly, whom she calls her "closest friends." The Listening Ear Project is full of interviewees you touch and inspire you--most definitely--but also people who make yo...
Jan 18, 2017•56 min
"The thing that hurt me the most . . . was all the time I had wasted preoccupied with food, and not being present." Eating disorders are really tricky to talk about. Not only are they shame-driven and shrouded in secrecy, but the depth and significance of an eating disorder's roots is difficult to convey in a way that people truly understand what a lasting effect it has on a person's life. Danielle Hansen does the impossible, though. In today's podcast, Danielle bravely untangles some of what fe...
Jan 04, 2017•1 hr 8 min
9 months ago, I tried to start a movement. Annnnnnnd, it failed. I'm not giving up on it yet! In today's mini-episode, I share more behind why I started this series entitled, "Do Something," how it relates to pushing against our fears, my plan to revive it, and how you can participate. You can share your "Do Something" with me by emailing me here , or tagging me on social media with #aboutprogresspodcast. I want to highlight YOU and the big and small ways you are challenging yourself. So please ...
Dec 28, 2016•18 min
I'd be hard-pressed to find any one else who is more knowledgeable on all things self-improvement and human development related. Lisa has a wealth of knowledge on these topics in great part because of her lifelong insatiable drive to learn and improve herself; but it also arose from the huge struggles she faced after the birth of her first son. Lisa found herself immediately facing extreme postpartum anxiety; anxiety fueled by perfectionism Lisa didn't fully realize was in control; anxiety so in...
Dec 21, 2016•1 hr 7 min
May I be straight with you? Aubrey Greenan is a female unicorn. She is gorgeous, obviously; she is mega talented as a professionally trained opera singer (and I'd add so many more talents to that list); she is incredibly bright, knowledgeable, and eloquent; and, the best part, Aubrey is one of the most sincerely kind and level-headed people I've ever known. In the podcast today, Aubrey and I speak about her path to attending one of the most prestigious vocal programs in the country, her struggle...
Dec 14, 2016•1 hr 8 min
If you haven't heard of Meg from MOMSTRONG , then let me introduce you to this rare jewel of a human being. Meg is blessed with an abundance of gifts, from her knowledge of health, exercise, and nutrition (she is a pediatric nurse and a certified trainer, after all!), to her amazing food recipes, mom tips, and even her photography and interior design savvy. But Meg is unusual in that she works incredibly hard at all of these, and does so in an effort to light the lives of those around her, parti...
Dec 07, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Courtney Rich is so wise. Sure, she is also a major success as a media consultant, blogger , cake queen , entrepreneur, and a mother, too! But I think on top of alllll the gifts that Courtney has to offer the world, her wisdom is the best. What's extra inspiring about Courtney is that she is willing to share the lessons she has hard-earned with others. Courtney is wonderfully open about her struggles as an adult with battling depression and anxiety. People who don't personally know Courtney migh...
Nov 30, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Let me tell you something about Jaimee: she is a total rockstar. A few years ago, Jaimee was an amateur athlete who caught the running bug first, and then the triathlon bug. After completing a sprint triathlon, she set a goal to participate in the IRONMAN World Championships, held in Kona, Hawaii. Only the most elect of athletes are accepted: they have to win first place in their age group of another full IRONMAN competition. (Oh, and that entails a 2.4 mile swim, 100 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 ...
Nov 23, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Kim Christenson is one of the most talented women I know: she is a passionate writer, journalist, novelist, "namer," actress, voice-over artist, yoga instructor, social media queen, and mother to three young children. She radiates such light and positivity! Kim carefully uses her time spent on the internet to build up others and encourage them to be brave, evident in her incredible interviews of women who are shooting for the stars in her Dream Big Series. We talk about Kim's growing up years as...
Nov 16, 2016•1 hr
I know I could not ask for a better person to be my first guest of my podcast. If you know Heather Fujikawa, then you love, love, love her. Pure and simple. Everything Heather touches is made golden! Alongside her twin sister, Heidi, Heather is a successful entrepreneur, writer, and interior designer. With her built-in-business-partner, Heather created an incredible jewelry business (True Birds), published a beautiful children's book ( Fairy Birds ), and is now officially delving into her interi...
Nov 09, 2016•48 min
In this episode our host,Monica Packer, introduces herself and tells some background of her story as a recovering perfectionist, turned apathetic dreamer, and now a balanced achiever. Monica also speaks to her hopes behind starting this podcast. Music cred: "Sweet Promise" by Nicolai Heidlas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2016•20 min
