About Progress

AP 417: How Everything Changed When I Learned to Accept my Limits

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's topic was inspired by an early June morning when I wasn't feeling well, I woke up late, the kids were home from school for summer, and I misse...

AP 416: A podcast change, tribute to my grandpa, surprisingly good book, and the birthday gifts I bought myself || Messy Middle July 2022

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this monthly series I'm sharing what real progress (including real, imperfect, messiness!) looks like for me. In my "Highs and Lows" segment I'm sh...

AP 415: Stop Chasing Balance and Learn to Live a Well Rounded Life You Love || with Geomyra Pollard

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel a bit like a hamster on a wheel? If you're exhausted from the juggling act that is "balance," it's time to try something different. Y...

AP 414: "Dear Progressor," || June 2022

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Dear Progressor," listeners just like you called in and answered this prompt: "One way I’m supporting myself this summer is…”...

AP 413: How Can I Intentionally Use My Precious Alone Time? || Coaching Call with Amy

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had some time to yourself, and been completely unable to decide what to do with it? You're not alone in this dilemma and there are a few...

AP 412: How do you become passionate about family history? || with Melanie Gardner

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Melanie is a Progressor, a community member just like you, who has a passion that I, admittedly, do not share. She is deeply knowledgeable about famil...

AP 411: Tips to Navigate Relationships After You've Changed || with Sally Osborne

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I invited my old friend on the show, Sally Osborne. Sally will share a little about her own story of making significant changes as an adult, and...

AP 410: 2 Quick Tricks to Get to Bed Earlier || Growth Spurt

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that I love habits and routines, because I've seen how women can really start to thrive once they support themselves with those things....

AP 409: 4 Keys to a Supported (+ Awesome!) Summer

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm coming to you live from day two of summer break in this episode where I want to get real about navigating this time of year so you can have fun an...

AP 408: Go On A Meditation Walk || Growth Spurt

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wait! Before you think this episode is not for you, let me explain the simple "how" (and why) I meditate almost every single day. If you've been part ...

AP 407: You Need to Have More Fun (+ HOW!) || with Catherine Price

06 Jun 2022

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 situat...

AP 406: Backyard Updates, Our Short Lived Camping Trip, Summer DSL Goals, Plans to Travel Abroad || Messy Middle June 2022

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this monthly series I'm sharing what real progress (including real, imperfect, messiness!) looks like for me. May was a whirlwind, and I'm feeling ...

AP 405: "How can I reliably carry out tasks when I feel stuck with overwhelm?" || Coaching Call with Sarah

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“I never thought I could make space for something that is fulfilling, but can also be stressful and uncomfortable.” That is just one of the a-ha m...

AP 404: How do you get into gardening with no prior experience? || with Nicole Williams

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Nicole, a community member just like you, who is a mother and dietitian with lots of fun hobbies. She had no prior experience with gardening...

AP 403: Self-Care to Support Yourself When You Don't Feel Like Yourself || with Mia Hemstad

23 May 2022

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 402: Start with the Bookends

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling ready to create some new habits, or even one new habit, but stuck on where to begin, then you are not alone! Today's short episode t...

AP 401: How we are overhauling our family culture with a year of FUN! || with Monica and Brad Packer

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I can't imagine we are alone in feeling like after the last couple (very stressful) years, our family was in need of some healing. Even our young chil...

AP 400: How to Tap Into Your EMOTIONS and FEELINGS to Help Your THOUGHTS || Growth Spurt

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I first started seeing a therapist for my eating disorder years ago, they asked something of me that I still think about often. It had to do with...

AP 399: How to Set Boundaries with Loved Ones, ESPECIALLY When it's Hard || with Dr. Julie Hanks

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to tackle one of most highly requested topics for the podcast, and that is boundaries. Today I am joined by a therapist, Dr. Julie Hanks, wh...

AP 398: A Creative Retreat, a New Delicious Cookie, the Midday Habit I Need, and Honest Thoughts on Confidence || Messy Middle May 2022

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this monthly series I'm sharing what real progress (including real, imperfect, messiness!) looks like for me. Most of the month was spent working o...

AP 397: Why habits help you SHOW UP!

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, my podcast listeners get an exclusive sneak peak into my new Sticky Habit Method course. In the introduction to the course you'll learn abo...

AP 396: How do you get into running as a "non-runner?" || with Kelly Marker

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've always thought you're not fast enough to be a runner, you're wrong! There's so much more to it than speed. Tune in to see how a community me...

AP 395: "What do I do about revenge bedtime procrastination?" || Coaching Call with Julie

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you haven't heard of "revenge bedtime procrastination" but you've likely felt it. It's that feeling at night when you're so exhausted, but you s...

AP 394: Habits Should be Supportive || Growth Spurt

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Habits shouldn't be "shoulds," they should be supportive. And yes, I see the irony in that statement, but I think you'll agree! How many times have yo...

AP 393: 3 Big Reasons You Struggle With Being Authentic || with Amber Price

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before you think this is just another flowery conversation on authenticity that seems too far out of reach for you, listen up. First you need to under...

AP 392: How to Conduct a 'Progress Audit' || Growth Spurt

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Something that I'm constantly working on is leaving behind the all-or-nothing mindset that used to cause me to spiral into the vicious cycle of perfec...

AP 391: 3 Steps to Fix Your Biggest Issue with Habits

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know I never shy away from sharing the imperfect parts of progress, so in today's episode I'm being totally transparent about my own recent habit ...

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...