The Progress Girls

We all have that person who somehow gets under our skin, but what if the real question isn’t how to change them, but why they affect us so much? This week, we’re unpacking the psychology behind annoying people, the difference between someone who’s simply irritating and someone who’s genuinely harmful, and how our own stress, past experiences, and values shape our reactions. We also touch on Madiso...

We're back with another catch-up episode—probably our favorite kind to record. This week, we're chatting about our separate trips to Palmetto Bluff, some very unrelatable plane ride stories, Whitney's experience with a dog psychic, and Madison's near-disaster involving her beloved lovie of 30 years. Whitney shares her newest personality trait and a Taylor Swift conspiracy theory th...

This week is one of our most personal episodes yet. We dedicate it to Blue—the puppy who changed our lives forever and reminded us that dogs are never “just pets.” We explore why the bond between humans and dogs runs so deep, what happens psychologically when we love and lose them, and why that grief can be just as profound as losing a family member. Along the way, we share funny stories, therapis...

Money can feel overwhelming, emotional, and confusing—but you’re not alone. This week, Whitney and Madison sit down with financial coach AJ from Beyond the Green Coaching (@BeyondtheGreencoaching) for an honest, judgment-free conversation about money. From mindset and budgeting to saving, debt, credit cards, homeownership, and navigating finances in relationships, AJ breaks down key concepts in a...

This week, we’re catching up on everything. From the difference between a glimmer and a trigger to surviving school parent nights, we’re sharing what’s been living rent-free in our heads lately. We debrief Madison’s whirlwind 24-hour trip to Las Vegas to see Hilary Duff, Whitney’s dreamy 72 hours in Puglia, and Whitney’s ongoing battle to train her puppy. We also dive into Oprah’s recent conversat...

This week, we're breaking down why "I don't want this" isn't enough. The Black Coffee Theory is simple: what you focus on is what you keep attracting. In dating, friendships, work, and healing, many of us spend too much time trying to add sugar to situations that are just... black coffee. We also dive into  Don't Believe Everything You Think  by Joseph Nguyen and the idea...

This week, The Progress Girls are joined by special guest Madeline Duneier , the woman behind State Fair Jewelry , and we are getting into the tea on lab-grown diamonds. Madeline went from Teen Vogue beauty assistant to launching her own jewelry brand in 2025, and she breaks down everything you actually need to know. We talk natural vs. lab-grown, why people still get weirdly judgey about it, and...

This week we’re making progress on one of the messiest and loaded topics: divorce. Is divorce a failure… or sometimes the healthiest, most emotionally regulated decision you can make? We’re talking why people really get divorced, why some stay too long, when leaving makes sense, and when people might be walking away too fast. From therapy language and modern relationship pressure to the “stay or g...

Reality TV meets real life. We’re joined by Chloe Tucker Caine for a behind-the-scenes look at visibility, identity, and building a life that actually feels good. From navigating the darker side of being in the public eye to her “progress over perfection” path into motherhood, real estate, and success, Chloe keeps it honest, funny, and highlights the power of consistency. Plus, Whitney takes a bol...

Today we’re talking all things Mother’s Day—expectations (keep them low, like basement level low), dream Mother’s Day fantasies, and the reality of what actually happens. Whitney shares simple ways to make the day feel good, whether you’re celebrating, overstimulated, avoiding everyone, or just trying to survive brunch. We also talk about what Mother’s Day can bring up if you’ve lost your mom or d...

We’re back from our vacations  and… obviously laughing about it. Whitney breaks down why vacations aren’t indulgent—they’re essential for getting your nervous system out of survival mode (think: better sleep, less reactivity, actual clarity). We talk about how stepping away helps you see patterns, make better decisions, and reconnect with yourself beyond the day-to-day chaos. And in peak Progress...

"Protect your energy” sounds cute—until you realize it actually requires changing your behavior. In this episode, we unpack the difference between aesthetic healing and real emotional boundaries: why you feel drained, why cutting people off is so hard, and what doing the work actually looks like in everyday life. Of course, we spend just as much time laughing as we do reflecting—so much so th...

From Jen Shah to Summer House chaos, we’re breaking down why we’re so invested in strangers fighting, dating, and spiraling on TV. Is it entertainment… or emotional projection? We get into attachment wounds, safe chaos, and parasocial relationships—aka why it feels relaxing to watch absolute dysfunction. Because let’s be honest: reality TV didn’t create our issues… it just gave them a stage. Funct...

This week we sit down with astrologer and Pilates instructor Eden Sky Orion—who somehow reads Whitney better than Whitney reads herself. We break down the Big Three, birth charts, and why Mercury in retrograde gets blamed for everything. Is astrology real insight or a helpful tool when you are stuck ? Either way… we’re listening, we’re laughing and we are learning! Follow Eden here 

Why do you spiral over a text… or disappear when things get real? We break down the four attachment styles and how they show up in dating, why you’re not crazy (just activated), and how to become more secure. Plus: Taylor Frankie Paul drama and we are still laughing over Madison’s eye eczema- even though at this point it’s starting to get concerning. Healing (not referring to Madison’s eye eczema...

In this episode of The Progress Girls , Whitney and Madison dive into why millennials have gone from SnackWells and Lunchables to saunas, red light therapy, and green juices. They unpack the psychology behind the wellness obsession—control, health anxiety, and the pressure to optimize every aspect of life. Is this a genuine shift toward better health, or are we just managing anxiety in a more aest...

The Progress Girls welcome their second guest, Alexandra —holistic health coach and founder of Armur—to talk spring cleaning the less toxic way, from deodorant and water filters to the paper towel debate you didn’t know you needed. Whitney has a casual realization that she may be living in a low-key toxic environment… and possibly has Lyme disease, just another normal day over here. Alexandra brea...

This week, we’re making progress on being powerful and panicked — CEO by day, “why did I send that?” by night. And when we say hot girl , we don’t mean body type or face card — we mean energy, self-awareness, emotional literacy, spiraling, regulating… and showing up anyway. We’re talking/laughing about Madison’s new dog, the worst adult birthday ever, rats and raccoons, drugs use and the truth abo...

Whitney shows up to this episode fresh off a panic attack (because we’re honest here), but with Madison — and in-studio emotional support dog Alfredo — we somehow manage to laugh our way through it. We also unpack Madison’s Chanel birthday buys and the new FX show Love Story before getting into it: comparison. Because comparison isn’t just annoying — she’s strategic. We’re talking money, relations...

If you’ve ever compared your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel and wondered why you feel behind — this one is for you. We were sick, chaotic, in our feelings — and somehow still laughing. This week we unpack why “everyone is editing their life” and how editing doesn’t always mean lying — sometimes it means coping. From attachment styles online to comparison culture, and curated lo...

Madison’s dog Alfredo joins as a “guest” to deliver hot takes (conceptually), while Whitney and Madison spiral through pop culture chaos—from Chappell Roan’s dress at the Grammys, to A$AP Rocky floating a NYC mayoral run, Real Housewives shakeups, and questionable celebrity news. Beneath the laughs, this episode gets real: motherhood, ambition, guilt, and the tension of loving your life while stil...

Whitney and Madison laugh their way through a highly matcha-fueled episode (apologies in advance if things get chaotic). They cover pop culture chaos—from Kanye’s apology and Bieber Grammy buzz to Whitney’s all-time favorite crime fail—before shifting into a deeper (and very loosely defined) conversation on self-love, self-understanding, and why romantic love gets a little too much credit. In hono...

Whitney and Madison kick off their first-ever guest episode with the hard hitting news- unpacking the Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke split from Summer House and the latest Beckham family drama (including a dive into that posh wedding dance video). They’re joined by Katherine Rohland, licensed acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, fertility specialist, mom of two, and host of the Unlocking Fe...

Whitney and Madison drop a grounding bonus episode focused on nervous systems—not politics. They unpack why everything feels so intense, the difference between being informed vs. flooded, and why constant news can feel both soothing and anxiety-provoking. Whitney shares practical regulation tools, smarter boundaries around news, and perspective shifts to lower the emotional load. Madison brings th...

Whitney and Madison get into their full daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly skincare regimens, sharing favorite products, realistic routines, and the life pillars that actually make a difference. They shift into pop culture territory with thoughts on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (season + reunion), the Mary Cosby documentary, Heated Rivalry, and Madison’s personal tragedy of not flying first c...