Are you a self-defined worrier? Though you are likely all too familiar with this feeling, let's define what it means to worry. Worrying is ruminating about a negative outcome, often times completely out of your control. Kelley Wolf has worked to identify the methods for finding love over worry, and achieving a state of flow, or peace and joy. But she also recognizes that worrying will never totally disappear, and even gets vulnerable sharing her own recent worries. In doing so she walks us throu...
Sep 26, 2022•46 min•Ep. 431
This is part of a monthly series that features real women, doing really cool things. I get to ask them "How do you...?" about whatever their particular field or hobby is, and we all get to reap the benefits. Whether you feel inspired to pursue the same thing you hear in these interviews, or just motivated to get started on your own passions, it's all in alignment with doing something that lights you up. If knowing the what's and how's of sewing has held you back (even if you're guilty of already...
Sep 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 430
Is the thought of creating a picture-perfect morning routine nagging you? Or really any routine that you feel like you should be implementing... In this coaching call, you'll hear Rhonda who is a busy mom of 4 explain her current season's struggle. Interestingly, the problem she thinks she has turns out to be something quite different at the root. As we zoom in, we actually take the focus off of the expectations of an ideal morning, and realize what she is really seeking is connection. From ther...
Sep 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 429
We are all familiar with our 'comfort zones,' right? What if by staying comfortable, we're really staying stuck? The familiar things that we know feel safe, even if they keep us stuck. If you are really ready to change, you have to be willing to move into the discomfort zone . It's going to stretch you, just like an elastic band, but it doesn't have to break you. In this episode I'm sharing two of my own personal experiences with this principle, and how learning to be uncomfortable propelled me ...
Sep 15, 2022•12 min•Ep. 428
The Lazy Genius method, coined by Kendra Adachi, says that we should be geniuses about the things that matter, and lazy about the things that don't. And who's to say what matters? You are, don't forget it. Kendra took this concept and applied it to an extremely pragmatic part of our lives: the kitchen. I asked you, the listeners, to submit your biggest kitchen-related pain points so that we could tackle them during this interview. Kendra didn't hold much back as she reveals her simple steps to h...
Sep 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 427
I hope I'm not the only one feeling that post Labor Day desire to overhaul my whole life. So, if you're like me I'm going to encourage us to lean in! Sometimes when we get a big idea, we dive right in hoping that our own will can carry us through. Whether your big idea is a new habit, routine, or system, you can be more successful if you actually take a little time to make a plan first. In this episode I'm sharing the new things I'm hoping to implement in my own home, including the grand scheme ...
Sep 08, 2022•12 min•Ep. 426
The Comparison Monster hijacks relationships, taints how we view our blessings, and prevents us from showing up for ourselves and others. If this is happening to you, you are not alone. I fall into the comparison trap often, and in this episode I'm illustrating an ongoing struggle with it that I'm facing. I hope that you can visualize your own struggle right now and work through it alongside me in this episode. There are a few facts that we can't change about comparison, but there are shifts wit...
Sep 05, 2022•26 min•Ep. 425
Since taking a little break over the summer I've missed being able to show the behind-the-scenes of my real life messy progress. This episode shares my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I'm loving lately and an exciting update on the podcast. Around here the goal is never perfection, just to keep trying, even if in very simple ways. I think you'll see that with all of the big changes going on for me, taking the smallest of steps has helped to k...
Sep 01, 2022•17 min•Ep. 424
Ashley is in a busy season that many of you may relate to. She has 2 young children, and is pregnant with her third, having just moved to a new city and about to pursue a graduate degree. Her circumstances, without question, are leading to some exhaustion and even uncertainty about how to navigate her day-to-day life. In this coaching call you hear Ashley explain her challenges, then work with me to slowly break down the issues, leaving with a plan to rebuild in a way that feels more aligned wit...
Aug 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 423
Nishi Patel is a Progressor, just like you, who I've had the pleasure of getting to know through this community and my membership group. Nishi has shared her poetry over the years, but most recently has published a beautiful book of poems. Tune in to hear how she got her start with writing (admittedly not her best subject!), from recipes to journaling, and now poetry. Once she had the spark ignited, she added poetry to her own "Do Something" list and it became an emotional outlet. If this is som...
Aug 25, 2022•23 min•Ep. 422
Relationships are complicated. Biggest, “duh” statement ever right? We all know that, but it never ceases to surprise me, my friends, and women all across this community how relationships hold both the purpose of life, and often its greatest challenge too. In particular, I've heard from many of you about your relationship with your parents as you both age. In today's episode, podcaster and author Jody Moore joins me to dive into why this happens and what to do about it. In the second half of the...
Aug 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 421
I know it's not technically the new year, but sometimes the fall can feel that way. With school starting up again, the end of the year coming in to sight, the change in weather, or whatever it might be for you, the fall signifies change to many of us. Often times that change means we HAVE to wake up earlier. In today's episode I have 4 tips to help you start feeling successful under your new circumstances. I'm covering when to start, why you should consider the night before, how to use my sticky...
Aug 18, 2022•15 min•Ep. 420
Have you ever felt like your habits are more like a ball and chain? Do they restrict you, or keep you confined, or keep you from growing in the ways you really need to? It's time to do habits differently. In this episode I walk through several examples, including common problematic habits I hear from this community like exercise routines and regular journaling. By letting go of the "shoulds," you can feel free to create supportive habits that align with your values. Your habits can even fit into...
Aug 15, 2022•38 min•Ep. 419
If you've been here for a little while you know that my Do Something List is something that changed my life . I talk about how to create your list often, but today want to share how to revisit it and make any necessary changes. Because remember, your list serves your personal growth and is not meant to be a challenging list of unattainable goals. In this episode I'm sharing how my lists have evolved over six years and if I've ever "finished" a list. Then I physically go through my list, so you c...
Jul 14, 2022•13 min•Ep. 418
Today's topic was inspired by an early June morning when I wasn't feeling well, I woke up late, the kids were home from school for summer, and I missed my usual workout, so the day just started off on the wrong foot. I knew in that moment the difference between how the old me would've reacted and how I actually choose to react now. I say "choose" because I now own my limitations - in this case my motherhood season, my physical health, and the time of year. I accept the limits on my capabilities ...
Jul 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 417
In this monthly series I'm sharing what real progress (including real, imperfect, messiness!) looks like for me. In my "Highs and Lows" segment I'm sharing the bittersweet low of my grandpa passing, as well as the life lessons I'll always treasure from him. For my DSL update I'm talking about the books I read and what I'm committing to this month. Tune in to hear about our new morning routine, which we created after things got too chaotic for the first part of the summer. And lastly I'm excited ...
Jul 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 416
Do you ever feel a bit like a hamster on a wheel? If you're exhausted from the juggling act that is "balance," it's time to try something different. You likely know what matters, but what matters the most ? You might get your answer when you stop chasing balance, and learn to live a well rounded life. Geomyra Pollard shares the very vulnerable reasons that she knew something had to give, which propelled her towards what she describes as living well rounded. Faced with losing her mother to cancer...
Jul 04, 2022•33 min•Ep. 415
In this episode of "Dear Progressor," listeners just like you called in and answered this prompt: "One way I’m supporting myself this summer is…” These women share what they've learned here over the past few months, and how it looks applied in their real lives. These are always some of the best episodes, as we all get to feel inspired from within this community. Whether you've been able to listen to every episode of the summer or not, you will likely learn something new (and practical!) from the...
Jun 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 414
Have you ever had some time to yourself, and been completely unable to decide what to do with it? You're not alone in this dilemma and there are a few ways to support yourself here, just like Amy learned to do in this month's coaching call. In this episode you'll meet Amy, a busy mom of 5, who is also in graduate school and beginning full time work in the fall. She has carved out an hour in her mornings before her children wake up, but struggles with how to use her time. We pretty quickly identi...
Jun 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 413
Melanie is a Progressor, a community member just like you, who has a passion that I, admittedly, do not share. She is deeply knowledgeable about family history. With her competitive drive kicking in, and on somewhat of a challenge, she began to work on digitizing historical records. The connection, and the spark, that she felt from the names and information of these people is what keeps her going today. You do not have to be a professional genealogist to do this, Melanie maintains that she is no...
Jun 23, 2022•29 min•Ep. 412
Today I invited my old friend on the show, Sally Osborne . Sally will share a little about her own story of making significant changes as an adult, and a LOT on how you can navigate the most important relationships you have even after you’ve changed. Even if your story doesn’t mirror Sally’s, the lessons she’s gleaned from her own is powerful for all of us, whether you’re the loved one who has changed, or the one trying to show up better for someone who has. I’ve always been proud of how open th...
Jun 20, 2022•35 min•Ep. 411
It's no secret that I love habits and routines, because I've seen how women can really start to thrive once they support themselves with those things. In the past I've talk about how mornings start the night before, and the importance of a solid nighttime routine. Today we're breaking it down even simpler with my top two tricks to get to bed earlier. This bite-sized episode was inspired by my own struggles, because I was sticking to my nighttime routine...just later, and later. So, I buckled dow...
Jun 16, 2022•12 min•Ep. 410
I'm coming to you live from day two of summer break in this episode where I want to get real about navigating this time of year so you can have fun and feel like your best self. But first, this is not an episode about 100 awesome things to do with your kids over the next 2 months (although I have some help for that here !) These are my 4 keys to helping you feel supported throughout this season, so you can be awesome with your family and for yourself. During the summer you are managing a lot mor...
Jun 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 409
Wait! Before you think this episode is not for you, let me explain the simple "how" (and why) I meditate almost every single day. If you've been part of this community for even a short while, you've likely seen me share my daily walk or hike. In this episode I'm diving into that special part of my daily routine, so you can see how to simply start a meditative walk for yourself. This practice has allowed me to process some really difficult things, and just give me clear time and space to think. W...
Jun 09, 2022•11 min•Ep. 408
If you had an hour totally to yourself, what would you do? Author Catherine Price explains in today's interview that when faced with that exact situation she found herself signing up for a guitar class. That choice spiraled into what she now knows as true fun . When was the last time that you had fun? Maybe you're wondering what fun even is. Catherine compiled her research into her book "The Power of Fun," which she shares about in this episode along with some powerful personal anecdotes. By tak...
Jun 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 407
In this monthly series I'm sharing what real progress (including real, imperfect, messiness!) looks like for me. May was a whirlwind, and I'm feeling extra grateful for the "highs" and less focused on any so-called "lows." Our attempt at a camping trip is particularly amusing, and a true glimpse at doing something instead of only all-or-nothing. Tune in to hear what I have planned for this month, including the things I want to cross off my Do Something List and the important habit I have been ab...
Jun 02, 2022•14 min•Ep. 406
“I never thought I could make space for something that is fulfilling, but can also be stressful and uncomfortable.” That is just one of the a-ha moments Sarah uncovered in today's coaching call. Many of you will relate to some aspect of her life, whether it's her season of motherhood, balancing full time work, or her grapple with perfectionism and fulfillment. Sarah's initial concern is how to reliably carry out her tasks when she feels stuck with overwhelm, but as we dig deeper we uncover all o...
May 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 405
Listen to Nicole, a community member just like you, who is a mother and dietitian with lots of fun hobbies. She had no prior experience with gardening, but grew her passion from a desire to give it a try. From a few chickens and too many pepper plants, hear how Nicole and her family are essentially running a suburban homestead through "structure in the madness." If gardening has been a specific item on your Do Something List, then this episode should give you a lot of ideas to just get started! ...
May 26, 2022•24 min•Ep. 404
Have you ever found yourself in the position of feeling complete overwhelm, maybe even anxiety or depression, knowing you desperately need to take care of yourself but are simultaneously unable to? Whether it's the small things like eating, or showering, to the big things like enjoying a creative hobby, we sometimes forget to support ourselves in those ways when we need it the most. Mia Hemstad is a mother of two and a self-care coach, who has dealt personally and professionally with severe depr...
May 23, 2022•50 min•Ep. 403
If you're feeling ready to create some new habits, or even one new habit, but stuck on where to begin, then you are not alone! Today's short episode tackles this topic, and offers an exclusive sneak peak from my Sticky Habits course . My goal is to help real women like me, who value progress over perfection, who are busy, but who are seeking growth. So even if you are busy, and your day is easily interrupted, don't count yourself out. My tip today, to start with the bookends, will anchor your da...
May 19, 2022•11 min•Ep. 402
