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Since Nov 2016
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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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You're Worth the Inconvenience || H&K with Kayley Steiner

Jun 13, 2026 9m

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…

AP 792: Being a Habit Person Doesn’t Mean You Have Days FULL of Habits || Growth Spurt

Jun 11, 2026 6m

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.…

AP 791: The Science of Limiting Beliefs and How to Break Free From the Thoughts That are Holding You Back || with Nir Eyal

Jun 08, 2026 55m

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…

Habits Without Shame: Celebrating Progress || H&K with Sandra Chuma

Jun 06, 2026 9m

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…

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

Jun 04, 2026 27m

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…

AP 789: What I Actually Feed My Family || Simple Repeat Meals + Meal-Planning That Cuts Down on the Mental Load

Jun 01, 2026 35m

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 to plan, shop, and cook meals, but I've…

Why You Need to Say No to Good Things | H&K with Becky Higgins

May 30, 2026 7m

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 the moment an anxiety attack forced her to stop,…

AP 788: Remember When: 2020 || Lockdowns, Life Changes, and Lessons From Behind the Mic

May 28, 2026 33m

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 affecting our family with immediate, life-altering…

AP 787: Want to Spend Less? How To Rethink Frugality and Change Your Habits Around Money || with Shang Saavedra

May 25, 2026 41m

Shang Saavedra is a personal finance expert who helped me rethink frugality in a liberating way. Our conversation explored the emotional roots of our money habits, revealing how mental health…

How Your Strengths Can Guide Your Path | H&K with Tallia Deljou

May 23, 2026 12m

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. In this clip, transformational coach and positive…

AP 786: What We Get Wrong Around Goal-Making + How to Pursue Bold Goals Without Burning Out || Wise Women Series, with Dr. Danielle McGeough

May 21, 2026 45m

As someone who has historically had a complicated relationship with goals, I found Dr. Danielle McGeough's perspective refreshing and enlightening. One profound takeaway from our conversation was the…

AP 785: How To Dress Yourself and Rediscover Your Style as Your Body Changes || with Angela Foster

May 18, 2026 55m

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 personal style is more about authenticity than…

How to Stop Waiting to Be Happy & Choose Joy Through Hard Seasons | H&K with Sean & Nicole Johnson

May 16, 2026 6m

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 how they keep moving forward through infertility…

AP 784: You’ll Never See Yourself the Way Others See You || Growth Spurt

May 14, 2026 9m

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 just about looks—it's about the way our essence…

AP 783: The Importance of Cultivating the Smallest of Joys, Even Amidst the Toughest of Times || with Diane Shiffer, Your Chubby Vintage Nana

May 11, 2026 51m

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. Diane, known as the Internet's favorite nana,…

How One Mom Fought Postpartum Depression by Doing Something Just for Her || H&K with Heather Jensen

May 09, 2026 8m

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 find her way back. What she discovered was that…

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

May 07, 2026 36m

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…

AP 781: How to Make This Summer Feel Different || The Simple 3-Step Formula for a Better Summer

May 04, 2026 27m

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 wanted the summer to feel, incorporating my kids'…

Why Busy Moms Deserve Hobbies (And How to Actually Find One) || H&K with Sarah Hart-Unger

May 02, 2026 11m

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 for you. Monica and Sarah Hart-Unger get real…

AP 780: The Perilous Financial Position of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom || More Personal Preview

Apr 30, 2026 31m

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 home?  In this preview from my premium feed, More…

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