About Progress

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...

AP 291: Live Abundantly || October's Theme

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I once went down a long line of memories from my life due to a coaching prompt, in which I discovered my own feeling towards abundance. I explain furt...

AP 290: Bonus Episode: How To Persevere When Spiritual Doors Seem Closed

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It has been almost two years since I first publicly shared about my faith crisis. It was something that I had battled with in my mind for many years, ...

AP 289: Ways To Reconnect After Porn Use In Marriage || with Darcy Spafford

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best perk of this podcasting gig is getting to connect with the listeners here. Seriously, I cannot wait until there is a time when we can all mee...

AP 288: What To Do When You Hate Sex || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After seven appearances now on the podcast, your fan favorite is here to discuss a previously less talked about, but integral, part of her work: sex. ...

AP 287: Stopping vs. Quitting || Growth Spurt

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of self-development you may have convinced yourself to never give up, or some other undying mantra. But I say, it's okay to stop! Because...

AP 286: What To Do When You Don't Fit In || with Jasmine Bradshaw

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't matter if the circumstances are really true or not, if you don't feel like you belong, the weight and hurt of it feels the same. In this in...

AP 285: Bonus Episode: How We Are Homeschooling

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't run away thinking I'm another influencer trying to give you advice you don't need. More than anything I want you to always feel supported here a...

AP 284: You CAN Change + Ways to Start || with Brooke Snow

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I want you to think about something you've always wanted to change. And I ask this at the beginning of this episode, then rattle off lots of ideas, bu...

AP 283: Persevere || September's Theme

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know I actually plan my monthly themes several months in advance? Interestingly, this month's theme of perseverance could not be more timely. ...

AP 282: “Dear Progressor,” July + August 2020 Edition

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just to recap from the summer, we listened to encore episodes in July and then talked about being consistent throughout August. The "Dear Progressor,"...

AP 281: Go From Disappointed to Content with Your Habits || with Kendra Brimhall

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last month I announced a change for the podcast - each month we would alternate between the "Dear Progressor" episodes and an interview with a "regula...

AP 280: You'll Never Make It || Growth Spurt

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For a long, long time I valued my worth based on my outcomes. If I didn't look a certain way, or achieve a certain thing, I thought that meant I wasn'...

AP 279: How to Become Indistractable || with Nir Eyal

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a power-packed episode that I know I will listen to over and over again. The tips are simple and doable, and there are lots of them. Every wee...

AP 278: Bonus Episode: We Bought a House!

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My husband, Brad, and I are sitting down to give you a super informal update on our lives! A while back we talked about a lot of the unknowns we faced...

AP 277: How to Maximize Consistency with Your Routines || with Ashley Brown

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Certain things are frequent topics on this podcast, and habits and routines has been one of them. If you're still overwhelmed and unsure of how to mak...

AP 276: Be Consistent || August's Theme

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I want to talk to you about a pervasive lie that flys around the self development world. I believe that the idea of being an overnight success is a li...

AP 275: How to Find Magic in Your Mess || with Cori Connors

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I knew Cori Connors growing up as the “Mom” of the neighborhood–the one always ready to laugh with instead of scold you, eager to cheer you on, ...

AP 274: Why You are VERY Exhausted || with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Seven types of rest?! Yep. But don’t worry, you’re likely not lacking in each of those areas. And actually, if you can see where your bucket needs...

AP 273: Ways to Choose More Happiness || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest takeaways from interviews about happiness, has been about how to fulfill this need internally, rather than relying on external fact...

AP 272: Resistance is Part of Your Path || with Patrice Washington

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your hand if you have fallen victim to circumstances, or excuses, and your list of “What if’s?” seems like the only thing in your life tha...

AP 271: How to Get Out of a Funk || with Natalie Norton

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How is progressing going for you? Is it all over the place, back and forth, kind of a mess? GOOD. Progress is messy. All month long we are talking abo...

AP 270: “Dear Progressor,” May + June 2020 Edition

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've spent longer than I originally planned on discussing the most recent theme, "Be Healthy", with an emphasis on being, not getting, to our healthi...

AP 269: How Confirmation Bias Can Shift Your Health Habits

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm combining self development with science, and it really does work. For example, as part of my seemingly never-ending quest to devel...

AP 268: The Power of Eating Without Fear || with Taylor Chan

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're all born as intuitive eaters, if you think about it. Tiny babies know when they're hungry, and even cry a certain way to let us know! They also ...

AP 267: Christopher Clark || A Tribute

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Clark didn't ask for a diagnosis of ALS at the peak of his life, family, and career. Over the five years he faced with continuously limite...

AP 266: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do About Racism || Bonus Episode

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you are like me and you thought systemic racism was mostly over after the Civil Rights Movement. Or maybe you still knew racism existed, but it ...

AP 265: How to Put Joy Back into Exercise || with Christy Joy

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If the word exercise makes you squirm, it's time to let go of what it does, or doesn't, mean for you. And probably also, your excuses. Set aside the k...

AP 264: It’s Not Just About Self-Control || Growth Spurt

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself giving up on your habits practically on the day you decide to start them? Do you blame your willpower, or lack thereof, for getti...

AP 263: Why You Don't Need to be Afraid of Intuitive Eating || with Beth Summers

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As I've spent the last decade and a half recovering from my own eating disorder, I have had the most success with intuitive eating. You don't need to ...

AP 262: Bonus Episode: We are MOVING!

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may have guessed from my months of semi-eluding, and probably saw this post, but we are officially moving! We sold our home, by owner, during a pa...

AP 261: Confidence Can't be Skin Deep and How to Strengthen Yours || with Arielle Estoria

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Notice the title of this episode isn't how to gain confidence, it's how to strengthen yours. That means you already have it, and if you're doubting th...

AP 260: Your Habits are Neutral. Seriously. || Growth Spurt

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I mentioned in this month's introduction episode, that your habits are neutral. It's worth a short solo episode explaining what that really means and ...

AP 259: Ways to Better Cope with Your Mental Health Struggles || with Kimberley Quinlan

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know the most pivotal piece of advice a therapist ever shared with me? As I was finally seeking treatment after struggling for years wi...

AP 258: Be Healthy|| May's Theme

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm introducing the theme for May (really the next 6 weeks) with a disclaimer that, no, this is not turning into a diet and fitness podcast and ...

AP 257: "Dear Progressor," April 2020 Edition

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We spent this past month learning about what I might even call my favorite theme yet, live with purpose. I hope you come away from the fantastic inter...

AP 256: How Your Strengths Can Guide Your Path || with Tallia Deljou

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a power-packed episode meant to teach you how to play off your strengths, to add purpose to your present life. If that sentence, or just the t...

AP 255: Shift Your Identity, Shift Your Organization

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does organization bring to mind for you? Do you jump to "the kitchen", "loose papers", "kids' clothing", or other large-project things? Perfectio...

AP 254: How to Stay Calm in Times of Stress || with Jen Riday

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In all honesty, I almost titled this episode, "How to Not Lose Your Shiz When Life Happens." I want you to tune in and know you're not alone in the fe...

AP 253: You Don't Have to be the Sacrificial Lamb of Your Family || with Dr. Julie Hanks

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode might make you uncomfortable, but remember, you can have the discomfort of not growing or the discomfort of growing. Let's get started...

AP 252: Why Your Personal Habits Matter || Growth Spurt

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the days sort of blur together during the current pandemic I want to remind you of something important. I believe in, and teach, anchoring in to yo...

AP 251: How to Find Purpose in the Groundhog Day of Life + Motherhood || with Sara Dean

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the COVID-19 pandemic we are all kind of losing track of what day it is. But, the topic of this interview is not specific to this time. In mother...

AP 250: Live With Purpose|| April's Theme

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When I am asked, "How do I find my purpose?" I have kind of an unconventional response: nobody has one, lifelong purpose, to be found. Because it's no...

AP 249: "Dear Progressor," March 2020 Edition

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Each month I ask for you, the listeners, to send in a soundbite sharing how you've grown or what you've learned this month. Given the way our world ha...

AP 248: Ways to Boost Your Productivity as a Busy Mom || with Brittney Hanks

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the time we are publishing this episode our country, and world, is facing the pandemic of COVID-19. With respect to the gravity of this situation w...

AP 247: Stay Strong || Growth Spurt

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just like all of you, these last couple weeks have been weird as we navigate a new, and changing, normal. I'm right there with you with all of my fami...

AP 246: How to Know When You've Done Enough Each Day || with Ceri Payne

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may have noticed somewhat of a trend this month as we discuss meaningful productivity - it's priorities! In this episode you'll hear the questions...

AP 245: Do Things You Don't Want To Do || Growth Spurt

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We can't only do the fun things all the time. You sometimes need to say yes and do things you don't want to do, in order to move our progress needle f...

AP 244: How to Dramatically Shift Your Time Management || with Steven Lawson

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you finally lay down in bed at night, where is the first place your mind goes? Are you frantically reviewing your half finished to-do list, feeli...

AP 243: Meaningful Productivity || March's Theme

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever catch yourself staring down a long list of check boxes? Either you're overly eager to zip through them all, or paralyzed by the thought of...

AP 242: "Dear Progressor," February 2020 Edition

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought to yourself, "I'm living the life I've always wanted...so why am I still so ______________ (insert negative emotion)." I have li...

AP 241: Drive Your Growth with More Compassion || with Cheryl Cardall

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we uncover that the anecdote to shame, weakness, and negative self-talk is really compassion. Does showing yourself compassion feel un...

AP 240: Guard Your Yes's || Growth Spurt

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One time I almost considered becoming engaged to someone (not my husband!) because I was so scared to say no. My struggle with saying yes and saying n...

AP 239: How to Get the Life You Want || with Shirin Eskandani

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In college, a therapist recommended I read "The Secret" to help with visualizing and understanding the influence of thoughts. Have you read it? Heard ...

AP 238: A Tribute to Kim White

15 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kim White taught us how to fight, feel, and love. She urged us to be grateful for our working lungs and legs, our difficulties with kids, the ups and ...

AP 237: You Can Grow into Who You Were Meant to Become || with Amy Tangerine

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is something we often talk about around here, but yet, always worth repeating. Do you ever feel like you're not fulfilled, even though you're liv...

AP 236: Self Respect || February's Theme

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the month of love, so we're going to sort of play off of that feeling with February's theme. No, not self love, not a frivolous treat yourself mi...

AP 235: "Dear Progressor," January 2020 Edition

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week's free organization challenge is over (catch the replays for a few more days). Let me just say, WOW! So many of you, more than I even imagin...

AP 234: Pursue Your Blessed Wandering Path || with Caitlin Connolly

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself discouraged in your wandering, you don't have to be! The growth is really in the journey, not the arrival. If you don't believe t...

AP 233: Why You Need to Say No to Good Things || with Becky Higgins

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully you've been making progress with this month's theme, get started. And maybe your "Do Something Plan" is part of that. You may have felt some...

AP 232: Create Your 2020 Do Something Plan || Growth Spurt

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2016 I was a shell of myself, and missing out on my own life. So, I set out to create a bucket list of sorts with the prompt of "do something that ...

AP 231: 10 Basics You Need to Know to Organize Your Home || with Mika Perry

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before you roll your eyes at another "new year, new you" post just know this is NOT that. Yes, we're talking organization, and yes that is a super pop...

AP 230: Get Started || January's Theme

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've gone ahead and done all the work for you on this one. What work is that? The thing where you look ahead to a new year, come up with new goals, an...

AP 229: "Dear Progressor," December Edition

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the year (and decade!) come to a close, I have to say I'm so incredibly grateful for this community of "progressors". If not for you sharing your e...

AP 228: The Best Things I Spent Money on in 2019

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, I see you! I see how hard you've worked this holiday season to show up for your family, friends, coworkers, church and community responsibilities...

AP 227: The Best Failures I Had and Lessons Learned in 2019

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas friends! If you find yourself reflecting on this past year, especially as you look forward to the new year, I want to encourage you to...

AP 226: The Best Food I Ate and Shows Watched in 2019

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we head in to 2020, are you ready to put yourself first? By paying attention to your own growth and development you will be able to more fully give...

AP 225: How to Stop Hating Yourself || with Tony Overbay (Encore!)

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are used to being taught that everything starts with your thoughts, but have you ever struggled to make actual change that way? There is another wa...

AP 224: The Best Books I Read and Podcasts I Found in 2019

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the first Rediscover You workshop I was inspired by Rachel Nielson to determine what I wanted more of in motherhood. (Interestingly, you'll know th...

AP 223: Why You Need to Know Who You Are || with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife (Encore!)

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to change your life? Including your relationships? Work? Parenting? Fitness? Spirituality? And more? You need to start by knowing who you ...

AP 222: My Best Moments of 2019

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully you've already listened to this month's theme so you'll understand why I'm sharing these very personal and specific moments with you today. ...

AP 221: Best of 2019 || December's Theme

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to 2019 I now know what I want more of in 2020 - the beginning of a new year and a new decade! In reflecting on this past year, and considering...

AP 220: "Dear Progressor," October + November Edition

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you enjoyed spending two whole months on relationships, with guest interviews ranging from raising children to dealing with in-laws, and of cou...

AP 219: State of the Podcast Address || Growth Spurt

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I can't believe this little experiment is 3 years old! Yes, this podcast was kind of an experiment when it first started. I had a message I needed to ...