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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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883 episodis
Systemizing Household Cleaning with When-Then Habits || H&K with Monica Packer
If your cleaning routine keeps falling apart, it might not be a motivation problem — it might be a systems problem. Monica Packer shares her simple "w...
AP 794: How to Refresh Your Do Something List Mid-Year (Live Walkthrough) || Growth Spurt
I wanted to share with you that I've revamped my Do Something List for 2026, and it's all about flexibility and self-reclamation. Remember, this list...
AP 793: What Most Pregnancy Advice Misses: You’re Growing a Mother, Too || with Nina Spears
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was consumed with preparing for the needs of the little one, spending hours reading books and researching pr...
You're Worth the Inconvenience || H&K with Kayley Steiner
Finding yourself after years of putting everyone else first isn't a straight path and Kayley knows that better than most. In this clip, she gets real...
AP 792: Being a Habit Person Doesn’t Mean You Have Days FULL of Habits || Growth Spurt
Exciting news - my debut book, Sticky Habits, is hitting the shelves on September 8th! We often think only a certain "habit person" can master habits,...
AP 791: The Science of Limiting Beliefs and How to Break Free From the Thoughts That are Holding You Back || with Nir Eyal
In my recent conversation with Nir Eyal, a best-selling author and behavioral expert, we delved into the nature of beliefs, underscoring how they are...
Habits Without Shame: Celebrating Progress || H&K with Sandra Chuma
If you've ever fallen off a habit and spent more energy beating yourself up than getting back on track, this one's for you. Sandra Chuma breaks down w...
AP 790: Getting through "Maycember" chaos, 40th birthday goals, wrapping up book edits and endorsements, quilting plans, and a party announcement || Messy Middle June 2026
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 789: What I Actually Feed My Family || Simple Repeat Meals + Meal-Planning That Cuts Down on the Mental Load
Feeding our families is a never-ending task, one that can weigh heavily on both our minds and wallets. I used to feel overwhelmed by the constant need...
Why You Need to Say No to Good Things | H&K with Becky Higgins
What happens when your body finally says enough — even when you love your work, even when everything looks fine from the outside? Becky Higgins shares...
AP 788: Remember When: 2020 || Lockdowns, Life Changes, and Lessons From Behind the Mic
As I reflect on 2020 in celebration of About Progress turning 10, I'm reminded of how the global pandemic altered life as we knew it, personally affec...
AP 787: Want to Spend Less? How To Rethink Frugality and Change Your Habits Around Money || with Shang Saavedra
Shang Saavedra is a personal finance expert who helped me rethink frugality in a liberating way. Our conversation explored the emotional roots of our...
How Your Strengths Can Guide Your Path | H&K with Tallia Deljou
Do you ever feel like you're good at something but it still doesn't feel like a strength? You're not alone — and there's actually a reason for that. I...
AP 786: What We Get Wrong Around Goal-Making + How to Pursue Bold Goals Without Burning Out || Wise Women Series, with Dr. Danielle McGeough
As someone who has historically had a complicated relationship with goals, I found Dr. Danielle McGeough's perspective refreshing and enlightening. On...
AP 785: How To Dress Yourself and Rediscover Your Style as Your Body Changes || with Angela Foster
Feeling like you have nothing to wear often stems from a disconnect with your evolving body and lifestyle. My chat with Angela Foster illuminated how...
How to Stop Waiting to Be Happy & Choose Joy Through Hard Seasons | H&K with Sean & Nicole Johnson
What do you do when life isn't where you hoped it would be — and you're just stuck in the waiting? Sean and Nicole Johnson get refreshingly real about...
AP 784: You’ll Never See Yourself the Way Others See You || Growth Spurt
I've been thinking a lot about a lesson from the book "Disillusioned" by Nicholas Binge: we can never see ourselves as our loved ones do. This isn't j...
AP 783: The Importance of Cultivating the Smallest of Joys, Even Amidst the Toughest of Times || with Diane Shiffer, Your Chubby Vintage Nana
As I sat down with Diane Shiffer, I was awestruck by her radiant perspective on joy, especially in a world that often feels engulfed in darkness. Dian...
How One Mom Fought Postpartum Depression by Doing Something Just for Her || H&K with Heather Jensen
After her third baby, Heather Jensen hit a wall. Postpartum depression had taken the happy, positive person she knew herself to be — and she needed to...
AP 782: Staging Fiddler on the Roof, crisis-turned-cleaning spree, reclaiming routines, a workshop for summer adventures, and savoring a Nashville escape || Messy Middle May 2026
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 781: How to Make This Summer Feel Different || The Simple 3-Step Formula for a Better Summer
As I geared up for summer, a unique approach sparked magic in our household. Instead of jumping straight into plans, I started by envisioning how I wa...
Why Busy Moms Deserve Hobbies (And How to Actually Find One) || H&K with Sarah Hart-Unger
If you've ever talked yourself out of a hobby because you don't have enough time, it's not productive enough, or it just doesn't "count" — this one's...
AP 780: The Perilous Financial Position of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom || More Personal Preview
You know that middle-of-the-night thought spiral, the one where you're suddenly calculating how your family would survive if your spouse didn't come h...
AP 779: Why Self-Discipline Isn’t Working for You (and What to Do Instead) || with Yashi Srivastava
I've always believed that more self-discipline could solve all my problems, from achieving my goals to becoming a better version of myself. But in my...
How to Stop Numbing & Actually Meet Your Needs || H&K with Monica Packer
If you've ever picked up your phone when what you really needed was rest, connection, or just a moment to breathe — this clip is for you. Monica Packe...
AP 778: Why Moms Need Creative Hobbies (and How to Actually Make Time for Them) || Wise Women Series with Sarah Welch
As I continue to explore the intersection of creativity and life’s daily demands, I can't help but reflect on a lesson that keeps coming back to me: c...
AP 777: How to Find Yourself After the Kids Grow Up (Identity After Motherhood) || Coaching Call with Shelly
In a recent coaching session, Shelly shared her journey of grappling with shifting roles and the pressing question, "Who am I now?" This resonates wit...
Why You're Not Happy Even When You Have Everything You Wanted | H&K with Vanessa Quigley
If you've ever felt like something was missing even when life looked perfect from the outside, this clip is for you. Vanessa Quigley opens up about th...
AP 776: Remember When: 2019
In 2019, I found myself balancing the demands of being a mom to four kids while taking my podcast and business more seriously. I hired help to manage...
AP 775: How to Handle Your Emotions So Your Kids Don’t Have To || with Eli Harwood, the Attachment Nerd
I had the opportunity to chat with therapist and author Eli Harwood about the messy, beautiful journey of parenting. Eli emphasizes the importance of...
Ditch the To-Do List for Real Personal Growth || H&K with Tanya Dalton
If you've ever ended a full, busy day feeling strangely unfulfilled, this episode is for you. Tanya Dalton joins us to talk about the mindset shifts a...
AP 774: Having the Courage to be Misunderstood || Growth Spurt
Recently, I tackled my "Read the Shelf Challenge" and picked up a fantasy novel that had been collecting dust. Imagine my surprise when I found it jus...
AP 773: You Need a Hobby || How to Reconnect With Yourself When Life Feels Like Too Much
Life can sometimes feel like a relentless to-do list, and it's easy to lose ourselves amidst the responsibilities. I've discovered firsthand the trans...
The Real Reason You Can't Stay Consistent with Exercise | H&K with Christy Joy
What if the key to personal growth and development isn't doing more — it's learning to show up for yourself in small, meaningful ways? In this clip, C...
AP 772: Handling household chaos, juggling book edits, the thrill of surprise outings, the simple joys of theater and hobbies || Messy Middle April 2026
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 771: Ditch the Dinner Dreads: A Simpler Way to Feed Your Family || with Shannon Lyon
If you've ever stood in your kitchen at 5:00 PM wondering if everyone really needs to eat again, you're not alone. The constant planning and responsib...
How to Actually Feel Happier on Weekends (Without Overhauling Your Life) || H&K with Janssen Bradshaw
If personal growth and development is important to you but you're constantly running on empty, this conversation is for you. Janssen Bradshaw joins us...
AP 770: Remember When: 2018 || Babies, Breakthrough, and BIG Behind the Mic Moments
2018 was a pivotal year for my podcast, marking its second full year and a transformative period for me personally. From the rollercoaster of welcomin...
AP 769: How Screens Are Changing Childhood (+ What We Can Do About It) || with Catherine Price of The Amazing Generation
As parents, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the technological temptations that our children face daily. I recently spoke with Catherine Price about h...
Start Small: Creating Do-able Routines || H&K with Ashley Brown
Trying to build better daily habits but life (and kids) keep interrupting? In this conversation with Ashley Brown, we talk about why starting small is...