About Progress
Episodes
AP 390: Home Reno Progress, My Relationship with Exercise, a Change in Journaling, and the Best New Salads
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget about the big, huge, bonsues you can't get right now with my latest course!! Introducing a new monthly series on the podcast where I up...
AP 389: Simple Solutions to Rock Spring Cleaning || with Carly Adams
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I remember growing up, spring cleaning was a major all-hands-on-deck production. Now as THE adult in charge, I get so overwhelmed by alllllll that spr...
AP 388: "Dear Progressor," || March 2022
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
AP 387: "How do I support myself through massive burnout?" || Coaching Call with Sharon
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
AP 386: How do you go to law school as a busy mom? || with Katy Bastow
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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! ...
AP 385: How to Still Live your Best Life with a New ADHD Diagnosis || with Ceri Payne
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AP 384: Overnight Success is a Lie || Growth Spurt
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
AP 383: 5 Tips to Create Momentum When You Feel Stuck
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
AP 382: Two Questions You Need to Ask Yourself When Making a Tough Decision || Growth Spurt
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 exper...
AP 381: How to Make the Essential Things More Effortless || with Greg McKeown
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
AP 380: My Work Staycation, Homeschooling Again, a Failing Habit, and a Recent Book I Loved || Messy Middle March 2022
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
AP 379: How to Disrupt Your Procrastination Loops
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 “procrastinatio...
AP 378: Consider Using a Mantra || Growth Spurt
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
AP 377: How to Have More Fairness in Housework + Why Doing So Dramatically Improves Your Relationships || with Eve Rodsky
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
AP 376: What I Do With Numbing Behaviors || Growth Spurt
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
AP 375: 3 Types of Self Care You Need to Start Doing Right Now
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you exhausted? When I say “exhausted,” I don’t just mean being physically tired. Are you mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted...
AP 374: How to Parent Your Perfectionistic Child, Part Two || with Dr. Jennifer AP 374: Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(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 officia...
AP 373: How to Parent Your Perfectionistic Child, Part One || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a child who struggles with perfectionism? Maybe, you’re not quite sure . . . Parenting a perfectionistic child can be overwhelming...
AP 372: "How do I overcome my insecurity in starting a new career?" || Coaching Call with Wendy
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AP 371: How to Start Where You Are, Even When You Think It’s Too Late
31 Jan 2022
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 370: 3 Routines to Consider Right Now (with Options!) || with Ashley Brown
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 themse...
AP 369: "I am Stuck with my Do Something List--Help!" || Coaching Call with Holly
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AP 368: My 4-Step Process to Create a Solid, Easy Nighttime Routine
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret to having a better morning routine? Creating a solid, easy nighttime routine. That’s because mornings start the night before! ...
AP 367: Ways to Live (and Love) More Boldly || with Jess Frew
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AP 366: You Get To Decide || Growth Spurt
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*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 overwhelmin...
AP 365: The ONE List You Need to Make This Year || Do Something List
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?” Be...
AP 364: "What I Learned in 2021" || Dear Progressor
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
AP 363: The BEST Gift You Can Give This Season || Identity
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you’re NOT acting like yourself? This may happen on days where you’re tired, depleted, or unfulfilled. In those moments, you...
AP 362: How to Prepare NOW for an Intentional New Year || with Steven Lawson
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Monk Manual, Steve Lawson believes the best way to start the new year is to throw away the prescriptions and to focus more on getting inten...
AP 361: “How can I move forward with a really difficult decision?” || Coaching Session with Kate
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, a Progressor named Kate feels STUCK because she needs to make a difficult decision that will affect her career, her family, and herself. Th...
AP 360: A Q&A with Brad for the 5 Year Podcast Anniversary || Bonus Episode
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Brad, to answer your most pressing questions. It was fun to turn the tables and have Brad asking the ques...
AP 359: Why “Normal” Women Need to Have Dreams, Goals, and Ambitions
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I was told I was setting a standard that “normal” women couldn’t achieve. As a “normal” woman, YOU are allowed to want more....
AP 358: How "Thinkers" Can Get Good at Feeling their Feelings || with Jill Freestone
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Repressing emotion creates physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences in your life. I’m sure you are dealing with those, just like me! This...
AP 357: How to Make Hard Things Easier || “Lower the Hurdles”
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel resistance arise, don’t fall into the trap of blaming or shaming yourself. I want to help you focus on what you can do to make hard th...
AP 356: Ways to Stop Chasing BUSY and Live with More Purpose || with Patrice Washington
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a world that rewards “busy.” It feels good to be productive. But, how can you know if it’s time to take a step back? How can you fi...
AP 355: "How do I balance connecting more with my family and still keep up with my responsibilities?” | Coaching Session with Kelly
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am sharing a coaching session I had with a Progressor named Kelly. As a busy mom with ADHD and children across a wide spectrum of ages ...
AP 354: Makeover Your Morning Routine
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a recent move to our new home, my morning routine has been completely out-of-sync. For me, it’s been a whirlwind of backpacks, school lunches, ...
AP 353: Ways to Create More PARTNERSHIP Within Your Marriage || with Dr. Julie Hanks and Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Dr. Julie Hanks (two of our top-favorite guests!) are joining forces to share what a partnership model looks like, why...
AP 352: How to be Less Reactive and More in Control ("The Deep Breath")
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to stop overreacting? Would you like to stop living your life on autopilot? Do you ever react without thinking? Do you feel like your s...
AP 351: How to Simplify + Make Room to Be YOU in Motherhood || with Rachel Nielson
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Note: this episode has been updated. On this week’s episode, Rachel Nielson shares how she felt spread so thin in motherhood that she became lost. ...
AP 350: My #1 Tip to Boosting Productivity by Better Prioritizing
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel when you think of your daily schedule? Are you overwhelmed by all you need to accomplish? This doesn’t have to be you! You can lear...
AP 349: The Best Way to Shift Away from Self-Doubt so You Can GROW! || with Sara Carruth
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been held hostage by your own standards of what it means to be a good _____ (fill in the blank)? Sara Carruth shares her experiences...
AP 348: How to Create Momentum Instead of Waiting on Motivation
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
September feels like a new beginning with changes in weather and schedules. It’s a time to set new goals, but sometimes life doesn’t go according ...
AP 347: Three Solutions to Leave Martyrdom Behind
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a martyr moment? Thoughts, like "Nobody ever seems to care about me." And "Nothing ever seems to work out for me." We've all had ma...
About Progress with Monica Packer
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to change in the ways we want? How is it so easy to get stuck making progress? Well, it’s because you’re trying to grow thr...
AP 346: Goodbye . . . for now!
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you take months to create a well-thought-out plan, but that plan gets thrown out in a matter of days. That's what has happened to me. Here'...
AP 345: Powerful Ways to Create Fulfillment in Seasons of Change || with Aubrey Baldwin
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you asked for it or not, at some point or another you will find yourself in a season of change. Women in this community who have been through ...
AP 344: Start Here! Cast a Vision || Growth Spurt
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The great sculptor Michelangelo shared that he could see a block of marble and envision the angel inside it before he even started carving his masterp...
AP 343: Create Emotions to Support Your Goals || with Rhonda Farr
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of your goals, how do you feel? Is it stressful, overwhelming, fearful? Do you rush to the "how?" Would you rather feel joy and peace...
AP 342: Reclaim Your Agency and Create a Life of Meaning + Fulfillment || with Meg Conley
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're still clinging to the idea that you are not creative, here's another fantastic interview to help you change the way you see yourself, and th...
AP 341: Tips to Uncover Your Creative Side || with Michelle Franzoni Thorley
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Franzoni Thorley is the artist behind Flora Familiar, where she uses various art forms to address family history, antiracism education, and h...
AP 340: Dear Progressor, "I am more than a body . . ." || May 2021
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a community, we are anchoring into our deeper identity, one that exists OUTSIDE of our bodies and how they appear. This special episode is devoted ...
AP 339: Cultivate Your Creativity || June 2021 Theme
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I believe we really are all born to create, and this is something we've talked about often on the podcast. If that idea feels foreign to you, then I h...
AP 338: Important New Ways to Look at Nutrition || with Taylor Chan
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is from an exclusive masterclass that was presented to the Strive Hive by registered dietitian Taylor Chan. This won't happen often, o...
AP 337: What About My Health Problems? || Growth Spurt
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In my coaching experience and working with the women in this community I have often heard, "What about my health problems?" Not being able to show up ...
AP 336: It’s Time to Ditch Diets, for Good || with Ashton Barrett
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much of your time, your precious energy, are you spending worrying about your body, your food, and what others think about you? In a society that ...
AP 335: Heal Your Relationship with Your Body || with Anna Packard, PhD
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could go from a place of negativity, or numbness, towards your body, to a place of neutrality? What if you could go from there to liking i...
AP 334: Honor Your Body || May 2021 Theme
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much time are you spending thinking about your body and appearance, instead of your dreams and goals and other pursuits? For me, personally, it ha...
AP 333: Keys to Creating BIG Routines, by Starting with Small Habits || with Sandra Chuma
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of your goals, are they the really big, New Year's Resolutions type? While a desire to totally revamp your morning routine, for example...
AP 332: What Your Procrastination Really Means + How to Help || with Shirin Eskandani
21 Apr 2021
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 331: How to Be a Lazy Genius + Amplify What Matters || with Kendra Adachi
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The truth is that you DON'T have to "do it all" to be a happy, whole, well-rounded person. In fact, consider how being selectively lazy will actually ...
AP 330: Maximize Habits || April's Theme
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of "maximizing" habits, do you picture extreme, over-the-top action? 110% commitment? Superhuman willpower at work? Well, here's good ...
AP 329: A Misplacement of Identity || Special Bonus Episode
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you answer these two questions: "Who am I?" "What matters to me?" If not, you're likely experiencing what Monica calls "a misplacement of ident...
AP 328: Dear Progressor || March 2021
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we "celebrate" the year anniversary of the beginning of a tumultuous year, we are looking back more on how we as a community have grown, changed, a...
AP 327: How to Counteract Decision Fatigue || Growth Spurt
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that research shows we each make 35,000 decisions each day? It's exhausting just thinking about it! If you find yourself feeling stuck an...
AP 326: 5 Steps to Better Process Emotions and Heal Your Soul’s Story || with Jessica Hottle
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest Jessica Hottle explains, "We are a spirit, we have a soul, and we live in a body." In this interview she dives into the ways to become m...
AP 325: Nourish Your Passions Into Your Purpose || with Nikki Innocent
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sometimes confuse our passions and our purpose, so what is the difference and why does it matter? Podcaster, coach, and passions enthusiast Nikki I...
AP 324: Circumstances are NOT Neutral || Growth Spurt
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While working with a therapist treating my eating disorder he taught me that thoughts affect your feelings, and your actions. With that in mind, I hav...
AP 323: Doable Tips to Create Purpose with What You Already Love || with Lisa Funk
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three years ago Lisa Funk was a guest here and something she said has stuck with me ever since, "We are born to create." We talk often about the impor...
AP 322: Seek Purpose || March 2021 Theme
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often, when asked to introduce yourself, do you describe what you do and not who you are? Instead of placing emphasis on your roles and responsibi...
AP 321: 3 Tips to Becoming a Book Worm || Growth Spurt
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a young child you could hardly find me without a book, as reading was something I truly loved and carried a passion for into adulthood. As I became...
AP 320: Easy Ways to Find Yourself, No Matter How Late || with Mikayla Johnson
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I created my first ever Do Something Plan 5 years ago it was simply to try to dig my way out from under a quarter-life identity crisis. I say sim...
AP 319: Ways to Practice Deep Self Care Beyond the Treat Yourself Variety || with Taylor Elyse Morrison
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been a part of this community for a little while, you already know I'm not opposed to treating yourself, but I am opposed to the idea that i...
AP 318: How to Overcome Body Obsession and Come Home to Yourself || with Lexie Kite, PhD
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When the opportunity arose to have one of our previous guest's twin sister on the show, I rearranged a lot because this interview is exactly what so m...
AP 317: Be Wholehearted || February 2021 Theme
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago I shattered a bottle of balsamic vinegar, and in the nightmarish process of cleaning it up I lost it. It made me rage, scaring myself and my...
AP 316: Shake Off Your Past for a Better Future || with Michael Arterberry
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need to ignore your past, or shove it deep down. There is a fine balance between acknowledging it and moving beyond it - whether that's life...
AP 315: Major Secrets You Need to Know to Accomplish Your Biggest Goals || with Noelle Pikus-Pace
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic athletes...they're just like us! Or at least that's what this interview with medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace will have you thinking. Her major secr...
AP 314: How to Make Goals that Won't Kill You || Bonus Episode
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was only three years ago that I got back into goal-making (the right way) and that year it took me three months to even decide on them all. I've be...
AP 313: How to Strive for Excellence (and Still Be Human!) || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and Carolyn Bever
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed marriage and sex therapist, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is well known to this community. Today she is joined by her sister, Carolyn Bever who...
AP 312: Reach for More || January 2021 Theme
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been around here for a little while you may know the story of how this blog, and now podcast and community, got started. Years ago, I was a ...
AP 311: Do Something to Unlock the Best Version of You || Bonus Episode to Start 2021 on the Best Foot
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Goals are GREAT. But, what if you are simply too tuckered out from 2021 to overhaul alllll of the things right now? What if you are empty inside from...
AP 310: 2020 Taught Me... || "Dear Progressor," November + December Edition
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As always, I'm sharing a little bit about what my family and myself have been up to, and why I'm actually recording from out of town. Plus, a little u...
AP 309: How to Know Who You Are || with Arielle Estoria (Encore!)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this time of year, and going into a new year, it's so important to know who you are. I am re-airing my favorite episode from 2020 to help you g...
AP 308: Bonus Episode: Are you on the list?
18 Dec 2020
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 307: Why Discouragement is a Gift || with Suzy Boyce Chriswell
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a little bit tired of the "rah-rah" messages of positivity despite all circumstance messages out there? What if you could lean into growth, wh...
AP 306: How Perfectionism is Getting in Your Way || with Kolbie Blume
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been around for any amount of time you know this, but our premise here is that life is about progress, not perfection. As a recovering perfe...
AP 305: There are Times and Seasons || Growth Spurt
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I really don't like the word "should." Whether you've found others "shoulding" on you, or you "should" on yourself, it usually doesn't feel very good....
AP 304: Evolve Alongside your Gifts || with Carol Lynn Pearson
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Was there something you really loved as a child and gave up on? Or, even a passion you found more recently, but you convinced yourself was too late to...
AP 303: What if it's really too late? || Growth Spurt
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All month long we've discussed our theme "Never Too Late" with several guests here on the podcast and on Instagram. So, today's Growth Spurt may seem ...
AP 302: Give Yourself Permission to Try || with Michelle Gifford
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you, like so many women, struggle with even starting something because you're unsure if it’s “worth it?” I want to suggest that what you're r...
AP 301: How to Value Your Motherhood || with Dr. Julie Hanks
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My aspirational views of motherhood began when I was a young child, and translated to impossible ideals once I actually had my own children. I was a s...
AP 300: We Made it: 300 Episodes!!! || Bonus Episode
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of you have heard me tell the story before, of how this podcast got its start. From a bucket list of sorts, that led to a multi-subject blog, to ...
AP 299: Why You Must Fail Your Way Forward || with Courtney Rich
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amongst perfectionists the idea of failure is really scary, it's something to be avoided at all costs. I know that because I've been there, stuck and ...
AP 298: Do I Really Need Goals? || Growth Spurt
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're goal averse or goal obsessed, it is essential to have a vision to know who you want to be. That's because we have to have purpose. I ha...
AP 297: Never Too Late || November + December's Theme
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New goals in November?! Yep! You can make new goals whenever you want to. You are not too old, too far down your path, and you are never too late. I'm...
AP 296: "Dear Progressor" || September + October 2020 Edition
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did September and October kick your trash? Same here. That's why I am SO happy to share some notes from our fellow Progressors. Listen in to get the b...
AP 295: Forge Your Own Path || with Preethi Harbuck
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you guilty of looking around, comparing yourself to others, feeling less than, then choosing your path based on those (likely terrible) feelings? ...
AP 294: Embrace Nuance || Growth Spurt
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Only once before have I woken up in the night writing an episode in my mind, and that was my big faith crisis episode. The subject of this episode is ...
AP 293: How To Maximize What You Do || with Heather Glenn
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's all too easy to look at our selves and pick apart the areas in which we lack, the areas where we feel most scarce. It is so much more important t...
AP 292: How to Shift Your View of Money || with Janae Chandler
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Though we're spending the whole month discussing living abundantly, this is the only interview specifically about money. Yep, money. That thing you're...