About Progress

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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 to get the hug AND kick in the pants you need to do something and grow in ways that stick.

  1. 22h ago

    How to Stop Emotional Eating and Finally Find Food Freedom || with Sabrina Magnan

    I recently had the opportunity to dive deep into the world of emotional eating and food freedom with Sabrina Magnan. As someone who battled eating disorders and the pervasive influence of food on my life, this conversation resonated profoundly. Sabrina shared her personal journey from synchronized swimming to food freedom, revealing how much our eating patterns are tied to emotions and control. Her insights on the deeper purpose food serves and the steps to rebuild a healthy relationship with it were incredibly eye-opening. Sabrina's approach emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and the need for internal change over external willpower. By addressing disordered eating patterns and fostering self-trust, Sabrina's method offers a roadmap to reclaiming your life from food obsession. This episode reinforced the belief that healing from these ingrained patterns is possible and deeply transformative. Sabrina's workshop, Instagram, website Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms All-Access Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. Complementary episodes: Interview with Alyssa Blask Campbell on the nervous systems; Interview with Dr. Anna Packard, eating disorder therapist on healing your relationship with your body; Solo episode on the N’s of Numbing Out Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.”  Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  2. 2d ago

    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 "when-then" method for building daily habits that actually stick, even on your worst days. No rigid schedules, no all-or-nothing pressure. Just practical self-improvement that works with your real life, not against it. Because personal growth and development doesn't have to be complicated — it just has to be doable. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-make-cleaning-easier ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! ⁠Leave a rating and review⁠ Get the free DSL Training. Follow About Progress on ⁠YOUTUBE⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min

  3. 4d ago

    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 isn't about ticking off resolutions but rediscovering myself through tasks like baking new recipes or attending cultural events. As life shifts, so does my list, ensuring it remains a source of joy and personal growth throughout the year. Remember, it's never too late to start your own list and find what makes life more meaningful! Check out Monica’s DSL for 2026 Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms All-Access Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.”  Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

  4. Jun 15

    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 products. But what I didn’t prepare for was the transformation within myself - a lesson that each pregnancy unveils a new version of who I am, shifting my identity, expectations, and even my understanding of motherhood. In our discussion, Nina Spears emphasized the importance of preparing for the mother just as much as the baby. We often forget that with each baby born, a new mother is also born, requiring just as much care and support. This journey pushes us to redefine what success looks like, challenge our predispositions, and ultimately build a support system that acknowledges and nurtures the endless, often invisible labor we undergo. If there’s one thing I wish for expectant mothers to take away, it's this: you deserve to prepare and care for yourself just as much as you do for your child. Nina's website, Instagram, Podcast Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms All-Access Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.”  Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min

  5. Jun 13

    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 about what it actually felt like to be a stay-at-home mom of seven while quietly carrying a dream she didn't think she was allowed to have. She opens up about the depression, the identity loss, the guilt, and the slow, hard work of building a marriage that actually goes both ways. What she discovered along the way? The biggest obstacle was never the logistics. It wasn't the kids, the schedule, or even the MCAT. It was believing she was worth inconveniencing her family for. That's the self-compassion work no one talks about, the daily habit of reminding yourself that your needs, your goals, and your growth matter too. If you've ever talked yourself out of something because it felt selfish, or if personal development has felt more like a luxury than a necessity, this one's for you. Because how you feel about yourself shapes everything…your marriage, your happiness, your ability to keep going on the hard days. https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-do-you-get-into-medical-school-as-a-busy-mom ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠⁠book today! ⁠⁠Leave a rating and review⁠⁠ ⁠Get the free DSL Training⁠. Follow About Progress on ⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min

  6. Jun 11

    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, but I'm here to flip that idea on its head. Habits are here to help you, not control every second. They're meant to support pivotal parts of your day, like your morning routine or evening wind-down, so you can focus on what truly matters. Consider where a small habit might bring ease and alignment into your life. Embracing habits isn’t about filling your day with robotic tasks but being real about where they can genuinely support you. If this resonates with you, visit stickyhabitsbook.com to pre-order Sticky Habits and snag some awesome bonuses before the big launch! Thanks for being a part of this journey. Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms All-Access Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.”  Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    7 min

  7. Jun 8

    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 neither facts nor fixed. Nir shared an enlightening perspective on how beliefs can be either limiting or liberating. It's fascinating to learn how our minds can be both our greatest allies and our heaviest burdens when clinging to outdated beliefs. The takeaway? We have the power to rewire our perception and shift those beliefs, treating them as tools rather than truths, which allows us to nurture motivation and reduce suffering. Applying this idea to everyday life, I find it empowering to tackle the "muck"—those sticky areas where we feel stuck—by reassessing my beliefs. It resonates with how I coach women to see their identities dynamically. This is a gentle reminder to all of us: let’s hold our identities lightly and focus on who we want to become. Nir's book, guide, journal, website, Instagram Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms All-Access Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. First episode with Nir on distraction: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-become-indistractable Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.”  Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  8. Jun 6

    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 why shame is one of the biggest blockers to real personal growth and development and why the path to lasting daily habits actually starts with self-compassion, not self-criticism. She makes a distinction that hit hard: there's a difference between being a failure and experiencing a failure. One crushes you. The other teaches you. If you're working on self improvement and wondering why you can't seem to stick with anything, the answer might not be discipline, it might be the way you're talking to yourself.  Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/keys-to-creating-big-routines-by-starting-with-small-habits ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! ⁠Leave a rating and review⁠ Get the free DSL Training. Follow About Progress on ⁠YOUTUBE⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min
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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 to get the hug AND kick in the pants you need to do something and grow in ways that stick.

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  • Creator
    Cloud10
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    858
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