Wisdom in Progress

What’s the one thing you’ve decided has to change before you can? Finish this sentence: I would __________, but for __________. Your obstacle may be completely real. This episode isn’t about pretending otherwise. It’s about asking a harder question: Has something that limits your options become the reason you’ve stopped looking for them? In this episode of Wisdom in Progress, we put your “but for”...

You said you wouldn’t do it again. Then you did. Before you call it procrastination, overthinking, or self-sabotage, there may be something deeper happening. You could be following an old set of internal “orders” you never consciously chose. In this episode of Wisdom in Progress, we use the military concept of Commander’s Intent to explore why old patterns take over when life gets uncertain. We br...

Ever notice how ten things can go right, but one bad moment becomes the only thing you can think about? In this episode of Wisdom in Progress, we explore why your brain gives negative experiences so much power and how one setback, criticism, or disappointment can make you question everything that came before it. We’ll unpack the neuroscience behind negativity bias, emotional reasoning, and confirm...

This episode of Wisdom In Progress will help you understand that habits are built through identity, repetition, and brain rewiring, not willpower. It will also explain why the 21-day rule for building a habit is outdated. In fact, research shows it takes about 66 days. This episode focuses on what really happens inside your brain while habits are forming. Because once you understand what's happeni...

Many women believe they need to feel more confident, certain, motivated, or prepared before taking the next step. Whatever it is, you've probably convinced yourself that one day you'll wake up and suddenly feel certain. If you've been feeling frustrated because you know what you want but can't seem to take that first step, this episode is for you. If you want to work with Evelyn on working through...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP Wisdom in Progress | S2E13 S2E13-Your Inner Support Team Many women in transition feel alone because they're trying to rely on one version of themselves to navigate every situation. They don't realize they already possess multiple strengths. They simply haven't learned how to access them intentionally. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to build an Inner Suppor...

In this episode of Wisdom in Progress, Evelyn discusses the real reason starting over feels hard. The life transitions we all go through may be a divorce, a career change, becoming an empty nester, being headed toward retirement, simply being burned out from everything, or something different from what you imagined. This episode reminds us all that you aren’t starting from scratch; you are startin...

There comes a point where many women quietly realize that even though everything may look successful from the outside, something feels disconnected. In this episode of Wisdom in Progress, Beth and Evelyn discuss the difference between intentionally creating your life versus unconsciously drifting through it. They explore the hidden internal patterns that keep women in survival mode, how the brain...

In this episode of Wisdom in Progress, we explore the inner patterns shaping our lives, our relationships, and the way we move through the world. Have you ever replayed a conversation over and over in your mind, questioned a decision long after it was made, or felt emotionally drained even though nothing “big” actually happened? Today’s conversation is about understanding the difference between a...

Failure has a way of getting personal. After something doesn’t go the way you hoped, the mind starts replaying the moment, searching for meaning, and turning one experience into a story about who you are. In this episode of Wisdom in Progress, we explore what it means to fail forward fast. Not by rushing past disappointment or pretending it does not hurt, but by learning how to recover before fail...

Beth and Evelyn discuss how Thoughts → Emotions → Behaviors → Actions → Reality. They also provide some useful information on how to train your inner voice to start working for you, not against you. With a science-based approach, you start to learn how your thoughts become your default filters for interpreting reality. If you are interested in the guided meditation discussed in this episode, you c...

S2E6-Why Advice Doesn’t Change Your Life Why doesn’t advice actually change your life? In this episode of Wisdom In Progress, we break down the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. From setting boundaries to making life changes, most people already have the answers, so why do we stay stuck? Backed by behavioral psychology and neuroscience, this conversation explores why motivation...

This special Podcasthon 2026 episode of Wisdom in Progress spotlights the impactful work of Chrysalis Center, Inc., a Connecticut nonprofit helping individuals and families rebuild stability, dignity, and independence. Joined by Summer Sivetz, the conversation explores how programs like supportive housing, food security initiatives, workforce development, and the La Cocina Culinary Arts social ent...

Welcome back to Wisdom In Progress. How do you answer, “Tell me about yourself.” Do you start with your job? This episode focuses on separating who you are from what you do. You’ll get a better understanding of how you can redefine yourself by who you are first and what you do second Share your reflections, questions, or takeaways to WisdomInProgressPodcast@hernextmoves.com. Your thoughts help sha...

What do you imagine when you hear the word purpose? Inspiration, pressure, a preconditioned or preconceived expectation to “have it figured out”. This episode of Wisdom In Progress is a little different. Our guest speaker, Bill from InPurpose hosts a mini-workshop to help us make sense of purpose and maybe help us each find our own and provide you with tons of important information. You can connec...

In this heart-forward episode of Wisdom In Progress, our special guest, Tyler, the owner of Enfuse Fitness, helps us uncover the connection between mind and heart in this episode dedicated to women’s heart health. We dive beyond the typical focus on numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, steps, calories, to the benefits of drinking water, movement, and commitment. You can connect with Tyler at Enfu...

Beth and Evelyn are joined by Tanya to discuss rituals in this episode of Wisdom In Progress. Together, they dive into why humans create rituals, why your brain needs them, why rituals are not inherently religious, and how rituals shape your sense of safety, identity, and control. And, the Ritual Awareness Quiz helps you to understand if you have or need an anchor.

This fun episode of Wisdom in Progress involves everyday habits and starts with a deceptively simple question: Which body part do you wash first in the shower? Beth and Evelyn discuss the neuroscience and psychology behind habit loops, sensory prioritization, identity patterns, and nervous system regulation behind your shower habits.

Beth and Evelyn talk about the annual ritual that so many of us engage in: New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions come from the FIXED mindset of “I need to fix X.” A Word of the Year works with your brain instead of against it. Share your Word of the Year with us at WisdomInProgressPodcast@gmail.com.

Beth and Evelyn talk about turning life’s messy moments into meaningful clarity. This episode is about managing holiday stress. Sometimes, the most “magical” time of year, well, doesn’t feel so magical. They talk about why the holidays sometimes make you anxious or like you are on a rollercoaster. And, just to be clear, you are not alone.

Beth and Evelyn talk about values. Not the values we say we have, but the ones we actually live. Because when there’s a gap between what matters most and how we show up, we feel it as stress, guilt, or that quiet voice that says, something’s off. When we are aligned with our values, we experience dopamine (motivation), serotonin (well-being), and oxytocin (connection). But, misalignment, triggerin...

Beth and Evelyn explain the difference between capacity and capability, two words that sound similar, but determine whether you thrive or burn out. They will discuss what happens to you when your skills outpace your energy and time, and how to realign your calendar, commitments, and capacity with your values. And, the “Are You at Capacity or Just Running on Capability?” quiz will help you discover...

Beth and Evelyn talk about moving away from your comfort zone to get from where you are to where you’re going. They tackle the big myth that growth only happens outside your comfort zone by reviewing the different zones of experience (Comfort, Stretch, and Panic).

Beth and Evelyn dive into a truth we’ve all faced: Change happens. Sometimes it’s planned. Sometimes it blindsides us. But either way, it’s inevitable. They and guest speaker, Olivia, will use Dr. Spencer Johnson’s classic parable, Who Moved My Cheese? to talk about how we respond to change determines whether we stay stuck in fear.

Beth and Evelyn have a great conversation with Deborah Weed, a dynamic creator and founder of The Self-Worth Initiative. From award-winning branding to children's musicals, she’s now on a mission to help people rediscover their value through creativity, story, and play. Today’s episode is all about self-worth, what it is, how we lose it, and, more importantly, how we reclaim it. Connect with Debor...