About Progress

Tune in to one of our most popular episodes, where Progressors (just like you!) call in to share what they'e learned or how they've personally grown over the past few months and weeks. P.S. If you're looking for the usual life update from me, that's coming next Thursday! But I do share in this episode one major thing that I have learned recently, and truthfully, continue to work on and learn. Full...

No matter what your career is, or season of life that you are in, you likely know what burnout feels like. In this coaching call, I navigate how to deal with burnout, including feeling all of the emotions involved and choosing a path that is fully in alignment with your unique values. Sharon is a Progressor, just like you, and a special needs educator for over 25 years. She finds herself burned ou...

How does a busy mom go back to law school? In this interview with one of our progressors, Katy Bastow, you'll hear from a real mom who did just that! She shares how long she thought about doing this, what propelled her to finally move forward, and what it's really like to be juggling motherhood and law school student life. Enjoy the first episode in this new monthly series, "How do you..." and let...

Have you noticed a friend or loved one sharing more about a new ADHD diagnosis? Or maybe it's you, putting a new name to long standing struggles. Ceri Payne is a breath of fresh air with her approach to the mindset around ADHD and how women can actually thrive within their diagnosis. Using her special education background, and current coaching certifications, as well as firsthand experience with f...

Before you give up on yourself yet again, I want to dispel a very popular lie. Growth, change, and achievement, are possible, but they will not come overnight. Even Muhammad Ali said, "It took me 19 years to become an overnight success." If that was true for him, then we are in good company. Tune in to this super short episode for some hard truths, a little pep talk, and the simple phrase that can...

One of my happy places is a nice, warm shower. I enjoy it so much that I hate to ever step out, can you relate? But since I can't live my life from there...or the couch, or my cozy bed...I've had to master the art of creating momentum. In this episode I give you a very simple physics lesson, not to confuse you but to help you realize that the reasons you're feeling stuck are literally science! Our...

I am no stranger to tough decisions, many I have shared here on the podcast and others I have kept private. In this episode I'm opening up about experiences in my life when I have felt so torn about making a decision. I learned something early on, however, that has really helped. And despite knowing this truth, that sometimes there is no right answer, I still grapple with decision-making often. So...

Does your to-do list make you feel burned out? Part of the problem comes from our hustle culture that glorifies people who “have it all” by doing it all. But, in reality, we can’t have–or do–it all, all the time. How can we avoid this burnout when we have so much to do? Greg McKeown has studied and written extensively on this subject. The answer: essentialism. Essentialism is the practice of parin...

Introducing a new monthly series on the podcast where I update you on my real life, the messy middle of a woman striving for growth and remembering that progress is better than perfection. In this short episode you'll get a look into my recent life: the ups and downs, a habit check-in, my Do Something List, and things I love. Tune in, see what resonates, and let me know how you're doing, too! Afte...

If you ever procrastinate, know you’re not alone. All humans on earth procrastinate on some level. It’s sooo easy to get lost in “procrastination loops.” (Enter: scrolling endlessly on social media.)  Procrastination doesn’t just prevent you from getting things done, like doing the dishes or cleaning the house.  Procrastinating also prevents you from being the person you want to be. We even procra...

I have learned an unexpected amount over the past year as a coach, from my training and my students. The most recent surprise was abut using a mantra, something that I thought wouldn't come easily to me with my fast-paced brain. But, in reflecting on my life's experiences I can identify a steady mantra. In the past my mantra came about organically, and I clung to it. Now, I see the benefit of sett...

Do you ever find yourself left with no time to work on yourself and habits because you’re managing your household? We’ve been told that “women can have it all,” but to have it all, we find ourselves doing it all . . .  Research shows that regardless of whether women do paid-work in or out of the home, they manage the majority of household responsibilities.  To top it all off, research shows that h...

Earlier this week I released an episode about the different types of self care, and answered some call-ins from members of the community who wanted help in that area. One, in particular, mentioned an obstacle that so many of us are facing, and it warranted its own short Growth Spurt episode today. What do you do when you have the time for taking care of yourself, but are turning to numbing behavio...

Are you exhausted?  When I say “exhausted,” I don’t just mean being physically tired. Are you mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted, too? This kind of exhaustion makes every part of living feel hard and heavy.  Everyone seems to be exhausted, especially us women. It doesn’t take much to understand why as we near the second anniversary of a worldwide pandemic. (We feel stressed, overwhel...

(Note: This is Part Two of How to Parent Your Perfectionistic Child. Start with episode 373 to hear Part One of our conversation!) So, you officially know that you have a perfectionistic child.  (Psst: yes, even the “under-achiever” types count!) Where can you start as their parent to help them overcome their perfectionistic tendencies? According to Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever, y...

Do you have a child who struggles with perfectionism? Maybe, you’re not quite sure . . .  Parenting a perfectionistic child can be overwhelming and confusing, especially because perfectionism isn’t just for the stereotypical overachiever.  For years, I’ve heard from parents who want to know what to do with their kids who are terrified of failure. That’s why I invited two experts to share their adv...

Make sure you're subscribed to the Go-Getter Newsletter for exclusive insights and weekly Progress Pointers! We all face dips in our mental health, in our belief in ourselves, and our capacity to just "deal" with life. How can you face those dips with both acceptance but not despair? And what do you do when those dips line up with a major transition you're taking on, and it's hard to see around th...

Have you ever felt like it was too late? Too late for your goals, traditions, or habits? Or, maybe you feel it’s too late to create better relationships?  Instead of being stuck in these feelings, I want to teach you how to start where you are, even when you think it’s too late!  In this episode, I share my own experiences of feeling like it was “too late” for me to start certain things. (Don’t wo...

There’s so much advice out there on how to build the “perfect” routine, not to mention so many good routines to consider. Many women find themselves paralyzed, not even knowing where to start.  Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you try to create routines, too? In this week’s  episode, I invited my friend and routine expert, Ashley Brown, to discuss how you can get started with some simple, yet sol...

Do you love the idea of creating your own Do Something List (DSL), but get stuck somewhere in the process of making your own? You're not alone!  A recent survey I did on Instagram showed that the high majority of our community who want a DSL stop before they even start. (And the rest find themselves stuck on the brainstorm step.) Today, you'll hear a coaching call I did with a Progressor named Hol...

What’s the secret to having a better morning routine? Creating a solid, easy nighttime routine. That’s because mornings start the night before! Not sure where to start?  In this episode, I walk you through my four-step process to creating your own personal nighttime routine. This routine will meet both your desires and needs, and match the season you are in.  You’ll leave the episode with practica...

Jess Frew is a podcaster, mom, stepmom, wife and ex-wife. Jess has learned to choose bold action. She’s experienced how life’s better on the other side of being bold, including your relationships too!   Join us to hear tips to live and love more boldly in your own life. You’ll also hear how Jess navigates both the complications and blessings boldness brings to relationships by setting boundaries....

*DON'T MISS OUT ON MY HABIT CHALLENGE* Today's episode is my personal, very short, very top of mind thoughts, on how to sort through some overwhelming messaging that I know we are all seeing right now. With the start of the new year we face a lot of external pressures, a lot of 'shoulds' trying to dictate how we need to live our lives. In this Growth Spurt I want to give you the permission to find...

New Year, New You, right?  But, what if in the middle of all the goals and resolutions, you have no idea where to start to find “YOU?” Before I was ready to get back into list-making, 6 years ago I needed a path to explore who I was. The Do Something List (DSL) began as a way for me to discover and uncover “ME” outside of the all-or-nothing model. I haven’t seen anything like it talked about anywh...

It feels extra special to bring you this final episode of 2021 filled with voices from this remarkable community of growth-minded women. Your voice always matter, in your home and communities, and here on this show. For many reasons this was a difficult year for me and my family, it almost seemed to blend with 2020. I'm sharing a little more about that, and of course what I learned from some of th...