About Progress

After months of interviews for my book Sticky Habits, one question kept coming up: "How do you make time for self-care habits?" And it stopped me in my tracks. We love to say "just make time," but honestly? I think that reeks of toxic positivity. I spent a year and a half waking up at 5:00 AM to write my book while walking, doing strength training, and running on fumes — and it nearly broke me. Yo...

Have you ever looked around your home and thought, "I'm just bad at this"? I've been there too — wrong-size rugs, bad paint colors, the works. In this episode, I talk with interior decorating educator Dani Watson about why perfectionism — not lack of talent — is what really keeps us stuck. Dani shares her own messy learning journey and teaches us that decorating is a skill anyone can build. We dig...

Somewhere between the to-do lists and the school pickups, a lot of us lose track of the thing that used to light us up. In this clip, Just Thrive founder Tina Anderson talks about what it looks like to find that spark again and decide whether it's a hobby you love or something you could turn into your life's work. Tina shares her simple test for telling the difference: if you can figure out how yo...

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 simpl...

If you’ve looked in the mirror and seen nothing behind your eyes—not postpartum, not exhaustion, but the quiet disappearance of you —you're not alone. In this replay from the More for Moms conference, Monica shares a preview of a private workshop on one of motherhood's most important questions: Who are you underneath all the roles? Not because motherhood doesn't matter, but because it matters so m...

It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our l...

It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our l...

It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our l...

It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our l...

It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our l...

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. No pillar today! Just a reminder to take these two days to catch up and be sure to join us tomorrow in our closing celebration.   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad...

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HOBBIES!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CH...

If you've ever collapsed into bed after a full night's sleep and still woken up drained, this conversation will change how you think about rest. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith—board-certified physician and leading researcher on rest—breaks down why "getting more sleep" isn't the answer for most moms, and why your exhaustion might have nothing to do with physical fatigue at all. Dr. Saundra introduces th...

What if one surprising thing that's quietly draining you is your shopping cart? As a style influencer, Julie Rose Allen had packages arriving in numbers so high she's pretty sure her neighbors started a group chat. But the wake-up call wasn't just about waste—it was realizing that the constant consumption robbed her of her own personal style. In this session, Julie shares how thrifting didn't just...

97% of people who say they want to write a book never do. What's keeping you in that 97%? In this session, writing coach Kimberly Lauren unpacks the three stumbling blocks that stop moms from writing (no time, not feeling "good enough," and not knowing where to start) and why every one of them is surmountable. From carving dedicated time to write, to the power of simply opening your manuscript eve...

Hobbies aren't a luxury; they're how you stay alive in your own life. In this session, photographer, seamstress, and mom of four, Beka Price, talks about why hobbies matter in motherhood—and how to actually make them happen when your calendar is already full. From growing up watching her mom in Brazil stay curious and involved, to enrolling in photography classes when her oldest daughter was a bab...

You used to be creative. Then motherhood happened, and somewhere between the meal prep, the laundry, and the endless to-do list, that part of you quietly disappeared. Artist and mom of five Tonia Choi knows exactly what that feels like: the resentment you can't explain, the nagging sense that you've lost yourself, and the guilt that says pursuing something just for you is selfish. In this session,...

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HOME!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK...

You've started a budget a dozen times. You're "good" for a few weeks, then an unexpected bill lands and you quit checking the account altogether. Sound familiar? You're not failing—the system is. In this session, money coach Rachel Coons reveals why 80% of people who start a budget abandon it within three months, and why the real key to financial peace has nothing to do with tracking every penny....

(Short note: we recorded this session prior to securing our sponsors for the conference. All references to them were organic.) You have thousands of photos on your phone . . . and your kids almost never see them. In this session, photo expert Casey Von Stein (Miss Freddy) makes the case for actually using your pictures in easy-to-make photobooks that will be cherished by the whole family. She brea...

If the 5:00 p.m. fridge stare-down is a daily low point in your house, food creator Brooke Eliason (Female Foodie) is here to lift the pressure off. In this session, Brooke unpacks two of the biggest ways we make feeding our families harder than it needs to be, and tips to bring fun back to the kicthen. From rethinking what your kids really need on the plate to reframing dinnertime as something yo...

As the primary parent, you're also the primary spender. Every grocery run, every kid's activity, every household decision—it all flows through you. And somehow, that makes you feel like you're doing something wrong. Jen Smith, from the Frugal Friends podcast is back to flip that narrative on its head. In this conversation, we dig into why moms carry so much guilt around spending, why studies show...

Remember when email was supposed to save us time? Instead, it just raised everyone's expectations and somehow, we got even busier. In this session, single mom-turned-entrepreneur Michelle Gauthier unpacks the sneaky ways working moms blur the lines between work and home, and how that "accidental overwhelm" becomes a pattern we can't seem to break. Michelle digs into the red flags most moms ignore,...

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HEALTH!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHE...

What if the secret to loving motherhood isn't enjoying every minute, but recognizing the small, golden moments that make motherhood feel magical? Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast, founder of Flecks of Gold Journal, and special sponsor of this Conference, wants moms to start looking for the tiny flecks of gold tucked into their days with their kids instead of waiting for t...