Heather Chauvin has a metaphor for change that's going to stick with you: double dutch. You're standing outside the ropes, terrified of getting smacked, but the courage is in jumping in anyway — even if it hurts. In this clip, Heather gets into why personal development and self improvement rarely happen in comfort, and why building real confidence means being willing to jump back in after you've been knocked down. She also shares one of her go-to daily habits for feeling happier: the "wouldn't it be nice if" journal prompt, a low-pressure way to notice what you actually want instead of white-knuckling your way toward rigid goals. For the moms in our community who feel stuck between wanting change and freezing up at the fear of it, this one's for you. You don't need it all figured out to take the next small step — a glass of water, a blocked-off Friday, whatever scares you a little. It's also a good reminder on how to stop being a perfectionist about your own growth: drop the need to do it flawlessly, and just start. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-make-self-sabotoge-your-friend ⁠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

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 lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey. 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 keep me afloat and feeling like myself. As always, I encourage you to get messy, too!   ⁠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. This episode brought to you by ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns; and from REBEL, your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever felt like you're the only one who notices what needs to be done in your home—and you're tired of carrying that invisible weight—this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Sam Kelly, therapist-turned-coach and author of the upcoming book Notice and Do, to talk about how we can teach our kids to share the mental load without adding another complicated system to our plates. We dive into what invisible labor really looks like (the brain work and the heart work), why noticing is a learned skill just like tying shoes, and how one small daily practice can transform your household over time. Sam's story hit me hard—she had the same light bulb moment I did, realizing that by doing it all ourselves, we're unintentionally teaching our kids that burnout is just part of being a mom. We talk about moving from martyr energy to mentor energy, letting go of perfectionism around chores, and raising kids who become cycle breakers. If you want practical, deeply validating advice that will lighten your load and change the narrative for the next generation, you won't want to miss this one. Sam's website, Instagram, free guide, book Complementary episodes: Fixing the Labor Disparity at Home LAST CHANCE to Preorder Sticky Habits! Sign up for the More for Moms Conference with $10 early bird pass: “LISTENER.” Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. This episode brought to you by ⁠Quince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns; and from REBEL, your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever walked into a room and felt like you just don't fit — this one's for you. In this clip, Jasmine Bradshaw shares something that completely reframes what it means to feel different: the very thing that makes you feel like an outsider can actually become one of your biggest tools for connection.This is personal development in its most practical form. Jasmine breaks down how she learned to stop chasing surface-level fitting in and start building real, lasting connection instead — and she gives us two daily habits anyone can start using immediately: get curious about the spaces you're in before you try to change them, and get honest about your own values so you can actually voice them. It's simple, it's actionable, and it's the kind of self improvement advice that sticks because it doesn't ask you to become someone else.At its heart, this conversation is about self-compassion — giving yourself permission to see your differences as a gift instead of a flaw, and understanding that everyone, underneath it all, wants the same things: to feel happy, healthy, confident, and connected to people who really see them. That shift alone can be one of the most freeing parts of personal growth and development, especially for moms who so often put their own sense of belonging last. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-dont-fit-in LAST CHANCE to Preorder Sticky Habits! Sign up for the More for Moms Conference with $10 early bird pass: “LISTENER.” Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm opening the 2023 time capsule — the year I had a newborn who wouldn't sleep, a body that wouldn't cooperate, and a podcast that hit a wall. I called it my survival year. But amid the exhaustion, I found gardening, sourdough, and a community that reminded me being present is being productive. I'm also sharing the conversations that carried me through — Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife on self-expansion and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi on choosing joy when happiness isn't available — plus the hard truth that I paid to work that year and what it forced me to face about the future of About Progress. Old episodes to support: Interviews with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Emiy Nagoski, Taylor Morrison, Jess Massey, Arielle Estoria, Janssen Bradshaw, Brittney Hanks, Alyssa Blask Campbell, Julie Rose, Tanmeet Sethi . Solo episode on Rhythm Scheduling. Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Sign up for the More for Moms Conference with $10 early bird pass: “LISTENER.” Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off old pricing!  This episode brought to you by Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns; and from REBEL, your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sitting down with life coach Michelle Gauthier to unpack people-pleasing — that thing so many of us do disguised as just being nice. Michelle drops a reframe that gave me a full-body reaction: people-pleasing isn't really about kindness, it's about trying to control how others see us. The real gift of this conversation is Michelle's Love and Fit Test — two simple questions that help you pause before automatically saying yes: Do I absolutely love this idea, and does this fit into the type of life I'm trying to create? We walk through real examples, from lunch invitations to setting boundaries with family, and explore how making yourself part of the equation doesn't mean you're the only factor — just that you finally count. LAST CHANCE to claim your ticket for About Progress LIVE. 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.  Michelle's podcast, free consultation Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Snow gets real about the moment everything fell apart — and the moment that changed everything. After a near-death experience following childbirth, Brooke was quietly battling PTSD, panic attacks, and a depression that showed up as anger and disconnection from the people she loved most. In this clip, she takes us to the breaking point: a moment of losing her temper with her kids that left her collapsed on the ground in shame. But what happened next became the foundation for real, lasting change — a wave of self-compassion that shifted everything. This is a powerful look at what self-compassion actually looks like in the middle of a hard season, and how healing rarely comes from one big fix. For Brooke, it was daily habits — meditation, movement, support, consistency — layered together over time. If you're a mom in the thick of survival mode, feeling like you've lost yourself or lost your patience, this conversation is a reminder that personal growth and development doesn't require perfection. It just requires starting. Self care for mothers isn't selfish — it's often the very thing that makes us able to show up as the people we want to be. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/you-can-change-ways-to-start LAST CHANCE to claim your ticket for About Progress LIVE. 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm taking you behind the scenes of how my book, "Sticky Habits," came to life. It's a journey that almost didn't happen, rooted in my personal struggle with perfectionism and the need for habits that align with who we truly are. I learned that traditional habit-formation methods often ignore the unique challenges women face, particularly with invisible labor and mental load. This realization pushed me to create a method that genuinely helps women reclaim their happiness through sustainable habits. Turning this vision into reality was a rollercoaster of courses, coaching, and eventually, a book. I was on the brink of self-publishing when a publisher’s unexpected interest led me to rethink everything. Securing an agent and navigating contract negotiations were challenging, but essential. If my journey resonates with you, I invite you to be part of it by pre-ordering the book. Let's transform women's habit creation to impact their lives meaningfully. Snag your ticket for ⁠About Progress LIVE⁠   ⁠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. Go to ⁠Quince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sat down with Elise Kirk to explore her journey with emotional eating, a coping mechanism that reveals more about deeper unmet needs than a lack of discipline. As a mother of five, Elise candidly shared how her struggles with dysregulation affect her everyday life, leading us to uncover the wisdom hidden in her behaviors. Our conversation delved into understanding how seemingly negative habits can be symptoms of stress, social rejection, and overwhelming demands. Through our discussion, I found myself reflecting on the importance of self-compassion over self-criticism. Together, we identified practical ways Elise could start addressing her depleted energy levels, focusing on true self-care beyond the surface. This episode is not only about recognizing the roots of one’s habits but also about holding space for personal growth in a way that's meaningful and realistic. Complementary episodes: Interviews with Sabrina Magnan, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, and Alyssa Blask Campbell; Solo episode on Numbing Out Snag your ticket for ⁠About Progress LIVE⁠   ⁠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. Go to ⁠Quince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever called yourself lazy or a bad housekeeper for having a messy junk drawer, this one's for you. Tracy McCubbin, professional organizer and self-proclaimed "child of a hoarder," breaks down why so much organization advice misses the emotional root of clutter — and how to stop being a perfectionist about your home. Tracy gets honest about the shame so many of us carry around our spaces, and offers a refreshingly simple reframe: your house isn't wrong and neither are you, it's just not working for you yet. That small shift in identity is one of the most powerful daily habits you can build for feeling more at peace at home — no color-coded pantry required. This clip is personal development and self-care for mothers in its most practical form. It's not about chasing a Pinterest-perfect house, it's about learning how to feel happier in the one you already have. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/the-roots-behind-your-clutter-problem-how-to-fix-them-with-tracy-mccubbin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm taking you behind the scenes of how my book, "Sticky Habits," came to life. It's a journey that almost didn't happen, rooted in my personal struggle with perfectionism and the need for habits that align with who we truly are. Throughout my path, I realized the habit-formation methods available often overlooked the unique challenges women face, particularly in terms of invisible labor and mental load. This sparked an obsession to create a method that genuinely supports women in reclaiming their happiness through sustainable habits. Turning this vision into reality was a rollercoaster of courses, coaching, and eventually, a book. Initially poised to self-publish, a serendipitous turn of events with a publishing company pushed me to rethink my approach. If my work has impacted you, I invite you to be part of this journey by pre-ordering the book. Let's change how women create habits that last and transform their lives. Snag your ticket for ⁠About Progress LIVE⁠   ⁠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. Go to ⁠Quince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this tribute episode of "About Progress," I honor the legacy of my dear friend Carol Lynn Pearson. Her life spanned 86 years, during which she was a celebrated poet, playwright, and activist, prominently championing marginalized voices in the LGBTQ+ community within the LDS faith. Reflecting on our friendship, a lingering regret remains with me: the times I allowed life’s challenges to pull me away from keeping in touch with her. Despite this, Carol Lynn’s unwavering forgiveness and wisdom continue to inspire me every day. I invite you to join me in celebrating her rich life and enduring impact as I share personal anecdotes and sing her song "I'll Walk With You," a testament to the love and companionship she so fervently embodied. Article on Carol Lynn First episode with Carol Lynn, “How to Evolve Alongside Your Gifts.” Snag your ticket for ⁠About Progress LIVE⁠   ⁠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. Go to ⁠Quince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica Packer opens up about a regret that's still a little raw — literally. After falling down the stairs at 33 weeks pregnant, breaking her finger not once but three times, and going through surgery wide awake at 37 weeks, she discovered something unexpected in her recovery: the scar tissue left behind wouldn't budge, no matter how hard she worked at it. It's a story about a broken finger on the surface, but underneath, it's about how we hold onto our regrets, why healing from them takes real daily effort, and how self-compassion makes all the difference. A must-listen for any mom who's ever felt stuck in her own scar tissue. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/why-its-ok-to-have-regrets-what-to-do-when-you-struggle-with-them ⁠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

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 lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey. 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 keep me afloat and feeling like myself. As always, I encourage you to get messy, too!  Snag your ticket for About Progress LIVE 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 your AirDoctorPro air 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

I don't know about you, but I've spent way too many years thinking that if something felt hard, I must be on the wrong path. Turns out I was dead wrong — and this episode is me finally saying the quiet part out loud. I'm walking you through six lessons I've picked up from a decade of About Progress (plus a very embarrassing, very nerve-wracking turn in a community play) about what it actually feels like to be stuck in the middle of pursuing a dream. Spoiler: it's messy, it's uncomfortable, and it's exactly where you're supposed to be. I get into the difference between stopping and quitting, why "small wins over time" beats the all-or-nothing trap every time, and the lesson that changed how I see this whole journey — that the purpose was never the arrival, it was always you. Settle in for this one; it might be the nudge you need to stay on your own path a little longer. Complementary episodes: Value-Driven Living; Dream-Led Living; Stopping vs. Quitting; ⁠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.  Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever laid your head down at night feeling like nothing was ever enough, this one's for you. Jess Massey gets real about her own hustle culture rock bottom — the tunnel vision, the urgency addiction, the belief that everything is important (which really means nothing is). She opens up about what it cost her: presence with her husband, her friendships, her own mental health, all sacrificed at the altar of "keep your eye on the prize."  This clip is a gentle wake-up call for anyone chasing self improvement the wrong way — through burnout instead of balance. It's a reminder that personal development isn't about doing more, it's about becoming aware of the daily habits and beliefs driving you into the ground. If you're a recovering perfectionist who equates busyness with worth, Jess's honesty here might be the permission slip you didn't know you needed to slow down and reconnect with what actually matters. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/peaceful-productivity-the-antidote-to-hustle-culture-how-you-can-get-the-right-stuff-done-at-the-right-time ⁠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

In this month's Remember When episode, I take a deep dive into the unforgettable year of 2022. Amidst global headlines I navigated personal challenges, including an intense pregnancy and significant shifts in my podcasting journey. Reflecting on these events, I’ve learned how embracing fun and resilience has been crucial for my family healing and personal growth. Join me as I explore professional struggles and breakthroughs, such as transitioning to a new ad network and revising podcast formats. This episode reveals how disappointments often pave the way for unexpected successes. Your support has been invaluable, and I look forward to many more years of growth with About Progress. Interviews with Eve Rodsky, Greg McKeown, Catherine Price, Mia Hemstad, Jody Moore, Kendra Adachi, Amelia Nagoski, Dr. Marisa Franco, and solo episode, How everything changed when I accepted my limitations. ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off old pricing!  ⁠Leave a rating and review⁠ Get the free DSL Training. Follow About Progress on ⁠YOUTUBE⁠! 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

In this episode, I chat with Rachel Nielson about the all-too-familiar feeling of being a 'martyr mom' and how it can leave us feeling drained and disconnected. We dive into the idea of embracing our personal values as a way to get out of that rut and truly enjoy motherhood. Rachel shares some fantastic tips on how to figure out what matters most to you and how to bring those values into your life in small but powerful ways. You'll hear us talk about why understanding and owning our choices is key to escaping martyrdom and finding fulfillment both for ourselves and our families. Whether it's planning fun adventures or just playing your favorite music during car rides, these little acts of self-care can make a big difference. Tune in to learn how to live a more authentic and joyful life as a mom! Complementary episodes: ⁠How to Be the Mom You WANT to Be, Not Who You Think You SHOULD Be⁠  ⁠Voice Your Values Guide⁠ Rachel’s ⁠IG⁠, ⁠PODCAST⁠, and ⁠WEBSITE⁠ Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms Archive Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. 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.  Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever felt like your home (or your life) has to look Pinterest-perfect to count as "organized," this one's for you. Mika Perry breaks down why organization isn't about perfection at all — it's about preparation. She shares one of the simplest mindset shifts for how to be happier with your systems: don't wait around for motivation, because action creates motivation, not the other way around. It's a small daily habit that changes everything. Mika also unpacks something most of us mix up: the difference between decluttering and organizing, and why doing one without the other leaves you right back where you started. This is personal development you can actually use today — no perfectionism required. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/10-basics-you-need-to-know-to-organize-your-home ⁠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

In this episode I chat with Meagan Briggs, who shares her remarkable journey from reading occasionally to devouring over 150 books a year. Our conversation dives into how she reignited her love for reading and the role it plays in her life as a busy mom. Her story is an inspiring reminder of the importance of carving out time for ourselves, even in the midst of motherhood. Join us as Meagan offers practical tips on incorporating reading into your life and how audiobooks can fit seamlessly into a busy routine. Her insights have certainly invigorated my approach to self-care, and they might just do the same for you. Tune into the episode to discover how you can reignite your passions and fuel your personal growth. Complementary episodes: ⁠3 Tips to Becoming a Bookworm⁠ ⁠Meagan's Book Club Current Top Reads⁠ ⁠Meagan’s IG⁠ Get 50% off last year’s More for Moms Archive Pass with code LISTENER at checkout. 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.  Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices