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AP 638: {fixed} Want to be a “Goal Girlie?” Here’s how to re-think your approach to goals || Wise Women Series, with Gabe Cox

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the 'Wise Women' series, I sit down with Gabe Cox, a goal planning and business strategist, to discuss how we can redefine our rela...

AP 637: How can I better support my body’s new nutritional needs with more energizing lunches and snacks? || Coaching Call with Krystal

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's coaching call, I had the pleasure of speaking with Krystal, a dedicated mom of four who recently had her fourth baby. We delved into the ch...

AP 636: Do you blame yourself for your stress? + thoughts on the surgeon general’s advisory || Growth Spurt

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory on the mounting stress facing parents today, highlighting how mental health...

AP 635: How to gain the skill of spending money well, change your relationship with budgeting, and improve your spending habits || with Jen Smith

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're diving into the practical and emotional aspects of managing money with Jen Smith, personal finance expert and co-host of the Fru...

AP 634: This is the job || Growth Spurt

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a particularly tough Monday where a series of small, frustrating events made me feel overwhelmed and ready to run away. From ...

AP 633: The N’s of Numbing Behaviors || Why we numb-out too easily and too often + how to do less of it, starting now

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself doom scrolling into the late night, or snacking when you're not even hungry? You're not alone, and it's more common than ...

AP 632: A busier month than anticipated, some vulnerable thoughts, fall adventures that are planned, the morning habit that is going well, and a new skincare favorite || Messy Middle October 2024

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 631: Why You're So Angry as a Mom + Strategies to Help || with Emily Hamblin

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parenthood surprised me in countless ways, but the biggest one was how angry my kids could make me. In this episode, Emily Hamblin shares her personal...

AP 630: How Do You Become a Fine Art Oil Painter? || With Cora Oaks

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. ...

AP 629: How do I put myself on the list while working full-time and acting as the primary caretaker? || Coaching Call with Jessica

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this coaching call I'm talking with Jessica, a supermom from Oregon who’s not just juggling two boys but also balancing a demanding full-time job...

AP 628: I thought I lost weight, but didn’t–what I learned from this weird experience || Growth Spurt

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This story is a bit vulnerable, but the lesson I learned felt important enough to share. If you've been a listener for a little while you're likely fa...

AP 627: How to Navigate Hard (and Sometimes Political) Conversations with People You Don't Agree With || with Julie Rose

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's conversation with Julie Rose, we delved into her journey as a radio journalist and podcast host, discussing how she tackles challenging top...

AP 626: Is your lack of self-care creeping up on you? || Growth spurt

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is my second year of having my garden, and I've been struggling with this morning glory infestation that I thought I had under control at the end...

AP 625: Habits That Are Helping Me Show Up Right Now

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I dive into the four habits that are helping me show up in my life right now. These are the practices that keep me going amidst the busy fal...

AP 624: Our trip to California, school and childcare changes, interior design on my mind, a business shift and update, four fun things I’m loving lately || Messy Middle September 2024

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 623: Here’s The Ways You’re Thinking About Habits Wrong (even if it’s not your fault)

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm thrilled to air my return to Amber Brueseke's podcast and delve deep into the world of habits. We revisit our initial conversatio...

AP 622: An Honest Conversation About Aging: How Far Are We Willing to Go + Where We Are at in Dealing With the Aging Process || Bonus Episode From More Personal

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, I’m excited to share something from my private, premium podcast, More Personal, usually reserved for the Supporters Club. In ...

AP 621: Why Moms Feel Burdened by Motherhood + What Can Change, Starting Today || with Erica Djossa

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of struggling in silence, join me as I get real with Erica Djossa about the deep-rooted struggles that so many of us face in our journey...

AP 620: How Do You Get Your MBA as an Already Busy Working Professional + Mom?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. ...

AP 619: How can I prioritize having fun in my life? || coaching all with Andi Smiley

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this coaching call we dive deep into a struggle that many of us face: balancing responsibilities while finding time for fun and nurturing our souls...

AP 618: Make Your Own Prescriptions || Growth Spurt

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the allure of certainty and why it's so tempting to want a clear, step-by-step guide for every aspect of life. But here'...

AP 617: Why You Need to Get Strong + Weightlifting Tips for Women || with Amber Brueseke

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I used to be a cardio queen, until I was forced to change my habits and finally take strength training more seriously. I could not have done that on m...

AP 616: Everyone Feels Insecure At Times + other lessons from my 20 year high school reunion || Growth Spurt

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm taking you behind the scenes of my 20-year high school reunion—a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected moments. As someone who helped plan th...

AP 615: Fall Fixers: 4 ways I'm prepping for Fall + fixing what hasn't worked in the past

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At the beginning of the summer I shared my "Summer Savers," which I can now confidently say really did allow us to have one of our best summers ever a...

AP 614: Our best summer as a family, home improvements on my DSL, four things I'm loving lately, and getting vulnerable about some future uncertainties || Messy Middle August 2024

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 613: The Real Reasons Behind Procrastination + How to Stop || with Shirin Eskandani

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about procrastination does it bring up some feelings of shame, maybe self-judgment? These complex feelings are common, so find out what...

AP 612: Take Small Steps to Accomplish Your Big Steps || with Gabrielle Blair

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gabrielle Blair, mother of 6 blogging at Design Mom, co-founded Alt Summit 10 years ago and remains a champion for female entrepreneurship. Her motto...

AP 611: 5 Steps to Rediscover Your Personal Style || with Jenny Eversole of Style Space

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020 I put something on my Do Something List that I almost talked myself out of: have fun with fashion. I ended up loving the results so much that ...

AP 610: Self-Care for When You DON’T Feel Like Yourself || with Mia Hemstad

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself in the position of feeling complete overwhelm, maybe even anxiety or depression, knowing you desperately need to take car...

AP 609: Think It’s Too Late? Start Where You Are

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 relations...

AP 608: Do You Struggle Making (and Keeping) Friends As An Adult? You’re Not Alone + Here’s Help! || with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have been surprised by something as an adult…I stink at friendship. When it comes to making new friends, or even staying connected with old friend...

AP 607: Partnership in Marriage–how to shift power dynamics from “who’s in charge?” to “we’re in this together” || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Dr. Julie Hanks

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is your marriage ready for more? More intimacy, connection, and collaboration? Then, it’s time for some changes. It’s time to move towards more pa...

AP 606: Why Grown Ups Need to Have Fun (+ How!) || with Catherine Price

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you had an hour totally to yourself, what would you do? Author Catherine Price explains in today’s interview that when faced with that exact situ...

AP 605: Our "Maycember," my DSL update, how I make day planning a habit, the popular gadget I finally bought, and a little bit of creativity fatigue || Messy Middle June 2024

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 604: 4 Ways I’m Saving My Summer (AKA, My Summer Plan)

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling overwhelmed about the summer ahead? Do you want to balance responsibilities and recreation with purpose and sanity? In this episode, I...

AP 603: BONUS! Navigating Divorce with Imperfect Grace: Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care || with Dina Alexander

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode we're getting into one of the tougher topics: divorce. It's messy, it's emotional, but it can also be empowering. In this conver...

AP 602: Minimalist Principles That Work For ALL (Even the Non-Minimalists) || with Diane Boden

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many of the early years of our marriage and family we lived in tight quarters that required a lot of diligence around the stuff we brought into ou...

AP 601: How Do You Become a Foot Zoning Practitioner || With Emily Marchant

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. ...

AP 600: “How can I prioritize time for myself during a season of change?” || Coaching Call with Katie

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is particularly close to my heart, as we explore the challenging, yet rewarding, journey of adapting to significant life changes while...

AP 599: Ways I’ve Personally Been Saving Money on Groceries (a WIP) || Growth Spurt

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're ditching the guilt and diving head first into what I'm personally doing to save money on groceries, without resorting to extrem...

AP 598: Doable Ways to Dramatically Save on Groceries || with Rachel Coons

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive deep into the world of grocery shopping, budgeting, and making sustainable financial habits with Rachel Coons. As many of you ...

AP 597: You don’t have to be perfect to have good habits || Growth Spurt

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's bite-sized episode, we're debunking the myth of the "habit person" – you know, the one who flawlessly executes a perfect routine every si...

AP 596: Deep Dive: Rachel Hollis || preview for More Personal

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally aired on my listener-supported, premium podcast, More Personal. If you want access to more deep dives, including part two of t...

AP 595: A Medical Emergency (Doing Okay Now!), Juggling Kid Extracurriculars, Hiking on My DSL, Three Things I’m Loving Right Now, Thoughts on Having a Kid in Middle School || Messy Middle May 2024

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 594: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Maintaining Your Home || with KC Davis

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform Struggle Care. She offers a profoundl...

AP 593: How do you start a podcast? || with Andi Smiley

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. ...

AP 592: Simple Strategies to Experience Less Stress and More Resilience || with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a society we are currently experiencing unprecedented rates of stress and burnout, and feeling stressed is now more common than not. If you've ever...

AP 591: My DSL Repeats || Growth Spurt

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A recent message from a woman who was making her DSL list made me so excited, because it's never the wrong time of year to make yours! She asked me if...

AP 590: “How can I stop being a ‘Perfectionist Parent’ and overreacting with my kids?” || Coaching Call with Kate

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this candid coaching call with Kate, a stay-at-home mom of two young children, we unravel the layers of perfectionism in parenthood and how we can ...

AP 589: What’s your #1 habit? || Growth Spurt

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bite-sized episode focused on ways to increase your progress right away. I want to help you identify your "habit keystone," the one thing th...

AP 588: How Couples Can Create Strong Sexual Connections in their Long-Term Relationships || with Emily Nagoski

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's okay, and normal, that our romantic relationships change over time. What can be challenging is when we feel disconnected from the change Emily Na...

AP 587: Our Spring Break in California, What I Hope to Do with My Garden, The Habit I’m Struggling With, Skincare I’m Currently Loving, Podcast Plans for This Summer || Messy Middle April 2024

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 586: 6 Practical Ways to Make Time for Yourself || why this time matters, how to get it, and what to do when you don’t know what to do with it

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have time for yourself? I mean real time devoted to your self-care, hobbies, and working on your Do Something List. I cannot emphasize enough t...

AP 585: How do you start a handbell choir? || with Paige Erickson

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. ...

AP 584: How to Shift from “Surviving” to “Thriving” || with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s officially been 4 years since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, I stumbled upon studies showing that the pandemic qualifies as...

AP 583: Overcoming Barriers to Exercise || Bonus Episode from More Personal

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode you'll hear from me and my podcast manager, Taylor, as we address the flood of questions and comments that came in after...

AP 582: "How do I make friends after a very isolating season of life?” || Coaching Call with Kim

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kim, a mother of three navigating the challenges of early parenthood, shares her struggles with connecting with others and the fear of vulnerability s...

AP 581: Have you ever thought to “romanticize” your life? || Growth Spurt

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a friend's recent story I wanted to explore what it truly means to infuse joy, luxury, and care into our daily routines. From simple acts ...

AP 580: How to Plan a Week You Can Win || Jessica Jackson

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Jackson, creator of the Thriving in Motherhood podcast, shares her journey from struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety to finding h...

AP 579: Our first real influencing experience, a new-to-me sourdough recipe, my next interior design project, my favorite youtube series, and a podcast update || Messy Middle March 2024

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 578: 4 Habits That Are Helping Me Show Up

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on the chaos of the last week while my husband has been out of town, I realized how it echoes past times when this hectic pace was the norm...

AP 577: How to Get Past Your Past || Bonus episode with Jason VanRuler

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interviewed Jason Van Ruler, a seasoned therapist, about the profound impact of our past on our present and future. Jason shared hi...

AP 576: “You Are a Tree!” How to choose flourishing over productivity || with Joy Marie Clarkson

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Metaphors shape our perceptions of ourselves, our relationships, and our capacity for personal growth and change. When we use them to speak about ours...

AP 575: How do you get into medical school as a busy mom? || with Kaylee Steiner

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a series to convince you otherwise. These ep...

AP 574: “How can I better manage the resentment I feel towards my family?” || Coaching call with Sarah

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this coaching call episode, I chat with Sarah, a mom struggling with resentment in her family relationships. We delve into her feelings of being un...

AP 573: Can I make a good habit to STOP a bad one? || Growth Spurt

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I teach how to create habits, I inevitably get questions about what to do about bad habits. In fact, I recently received a voicemail from a Progr...

AP 572: A New Way to Love and Be Loved || with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So many things inform our personal definition of love: how we were raised, how love was modeled for us, our culture, and more. But what is the most m...

AP 571: How Will You Surprise Yourself? || Growth Spurt

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A woman recently asked me, regarding my Do Something List, “What is one of the most interesting things you’ve discovered about yourself in the pro...

AP 570: The #1 Reason Why Women MUST Do Habits Differently

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After years of my own ups and downs, plus coaching many women through their struggles with habit formation I came to a realization: there is a reason ...

AP 569: Why I actually liked January, scheduling things to look forward to, finalizing my DSL, learning about gardening, and a listener supported podcast model update || Messy Middle February 2024

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 568: 3 Actionable Ways to Optimize Your Sleep || with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, physician and certified sleep specialist, on the show. We dive deep into the importance of sleep and how it c...

AP 567: HONEST REVIEWS: Beddy's || preview of More Personal

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each month on More Personal you'll hear honest reviews from me and my podcast manager, Taylor, where we share our beautifully blunt reviews on product...

AP 566: Do Something List Workshop: Make your DSL for 2024

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The DSL has changed so many lives—literally—and it started, quite unexpectedly with my own. You’ve likely heard me talk about the Do Something L...

AP 565: Create Your Own Miracle Morning, One Doable Step at a Time || with Hal Elrod

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Years I hosted a "Get Up Early Challenge" on Instagram, and it went really well for so many of us...until it didn't. The problem was that the habit di...

AP 564: DEEP DIVE: Positive Thinking || preview of More Personal

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each month on More Personal I'll take on a deep-but-brief breakdown of a hot personal development topic, history, or persona. While this episode isn’...

AP 563: Cast a Vision || Growth Spurt

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year I felt like I had abandoned my goals and day planning by February. As I reviewed them again recently, surprisingly a lot of what I had envis...

AP 562: “How can I consistently exercise as a busy mom with limited time and resources?” || Coaching Call with Alycia

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The most common New Year’s habit people want to work on is exercise, and for so many good reasons. Yes, there can definitely be some external 'shou...

AP 561: CASUAL CONVOS: "Influencers" || preview of More Personal

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each month on More Personal I'll be having what I call a casual convo with my podcast manager, Taylor, on different hot topics. This is a preview of o...

AP 560: A creative + practical tool to make a good GOAL || Growth Spurt

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a creative acronym is the most helpful way to embrace a new, or hard-to-love, concept. Today that concept of G.O.A.L.S. is being taught by M...

AP 559: Goal Planning with Soul: how to make goals that match your soul and not your “shoulds” || with Kate House

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you honestly think about goal-setting? For years I was averse to the idea, driven by the fear of failure if I couldn't accomplish them all per...

AP 558: BOOK REPORT: Covenant of Water, by Abraham Verghese || preview of More Personal

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a preview of our new private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. In the future episodes like these will only be available for the two hi...

AP 557: INTRODUCING: MORE PERSONAL || The state of the podcast, its future, and how I can’t do it alone

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a more personal episode that addresses the current state of the podcast as I reflect on the highs and lows of 7+ years. I'm sharing some fun f...

AP 556: It’s OK to Want More || Why it matters that you know what you want + how to overcome your fears of wanting more

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After an intense realization of my own personal desire for more, I'm ready to talk to you about your own desire for more. I discuss what “more” mi...

AP 555: MESSY YEAR 2023 REVIEW: Adjusting to my fifth newborn, garden boxes, the ups and downs of the podcast, the habit baselines that saved me, how my DSL surprised me, the books and entertainment I loved most, and goals for my family in the new year

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a yearly spin on my usual monthly series where I share my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus wha...

AP 554: How to Eat with More Confidence During the Holidays || with Megan Andersen

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about reclaiming joy and confidence in our relationship with food during the holiday season. In this conversation with Megan Ander...

AP 553: Mental Coping Skills for OVERWHELM || a 2-part conversation with Stacy Toth from the Whole View

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode dives deep into a word that has defined much of my 2023: overwhelm. As I reflect on how I navigated the chaos, sharing the highs and l...

AP 552: Skiing with my kids this winter, the holiday traditions we're enjoying, the songs I'm learning on the piano, getting back into day planning, and the Trader Joe's treat that I look forward to all year || Messy Middle December 2023

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 551: Are you on the list? | Practical Ways Prioritize Yourself + Why it Matters

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst the lengthy lists we make this time of year, including gifts to buy and service to render, are you on the list? While it's extra relevant throu...

AP 550: "Our Favorite Doable Tricks that Make an Impact" || Dear Progressor

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of "Dear Progressor," you'll hear from members of this community who called in and answered my prompt to share doable tricks that they...

AP 549: Ways to Simplify AND Have More Fun this Holiday Season || with Brooke Romney

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the overwhelm of the holidays ever force you to choose between going all in, or doing nothing at all? Maybe you're somewhere in the middle, but o...

AP 548: How Do You Become an Ultra Runner, Even as a Normal Person || with Sid Garza-Hillman

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. ...

AP 547: Coping with Criticism that Feels Personal || special interview with Monica by Julie Rose of Top of Mind

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was interviewed by Julie Rose for her "Stick With It" series where I open up about my personal journey of facing uncomfortable situations, particula...

AP 546: 7 Things You Don't Know About Me for the 7 Year Anniversary of the Podcast

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode to commemorate seven years of the podcast (!!!) I'm sitting down and sharing seven things you might not know about me from lis...

AP 545: You Don’t Need to be Fearless: How to change your relationship with fear || with Farnoosh Torabi

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, fear cannot be avoided. But for so many of us, it can become an all consuming emotion, especially in certain circumstances. Farnoosh To...

AP 544: Sometimes, it's just a bad day || Growth Spurt

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After sharing about a recent disappointment, I received a flood of messages that led me to realize there is this common misconception that we're alone...

AP 543: How Distraction Works + How to Get Better at Doing What You Say You’re Going to Do || with Nir Eyal

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nir Eyal, author and behavioral designer, has spent years researching habit formation - specifically teaching tech and product companies how to get us...

AP 542: Taking more fall family adventures, garden update and learning to can vegetables, some business-related lows, adding piano playing back to my list, and a kitchen tool that I'm loving || Messy Middle November 2023

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

AP 541: REGULATION 101: What Your Nervous System Has To Do With Your Emotions (AKA: Information that Literally Changed my Life)

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you never had the exact word to describe it, I am sure you have found yourself overwhelmed, overstimulated, or overreactive, and ultimately yo...

AP 540: BONUS: How PROTEIN and AMINO ACIDS are essential to helping you feel great in your body as you age || with Angelo Keely of Kion

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you aging? If so, what’s changed for you about your energy, your mobility, your strength, and even your soreness scale? Many of us are starting ...

AP 539: 3 Simple Ways to Take the Dread Out of Dinner || with Brittney Hanks

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been filled with dread as five o'clock approaches, the house is chaotic, everyone is hungry, including you, and you're unsure of what to...