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Why Fun Isn’t Frivolous: Reclaim Joy Amid Busyness || H&K with Catherine Price Oct 18, 2025

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In this personal growth podcast episode, host Monica Packer and author Catherine Price dive deep into how to be happier through the science and practice of true fun. They explore what gets in the way of joy, like perfectionism, guilt, and endless responsibilities and share small, practical steps to rediscover your spark. Whether you’re seeking personal development, curious about daily habits that actually improve your life, or searching for the best podcasts for self improvement, this conversation will leave you inspired to bring more playfulness and self-compassion into your days. Perfect for moms craving self care for mothers and anyone learning how to stop being a perfectionist, this self help podcast reminds you that personal growth and development don’t have to be serious, they can start with a little fun.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/you-need-to-have-more-fun

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AP 728: Let’s Validate Why it Feels “Easier” to Not Take Time for Yourself || Growth Spurt Oct 16, 2025

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In this episode I'm exploring why self-care for mothers often feels like an impossible task. It's not a lack of self-compassion or personal development that's to blame, but the invisible labor—those daily habits and tasks that women silently shoulder.

This understanding is crucial for self-improvement; it helps us identify how to stop being a perfectionist trying to manage everything perfectly. To truly embrace self care, and to feel happy in our lives, we need to share these responsibilities, allowing us the space for growth and fulfillment.

Past episodes to support: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-have-more-fairness-in-housework-why-doing-so-dramatically-improves-your-relationships; https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/what-to-do-when-things-need-to-change-in-your-marriage

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AP 727: “Am I OK financially?” 5 Steps to Feel More Secure in Uncertain Times + Be More Recession-Proof || with Elizabeth Pennington from Fearless Finance Oct 13, 2025

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Does talking about money make you a little bit sweaty? Navigating the choppy waters of financial uncertainty can feel overwhelming, but my conversation with Elizabeth Pennington from Fearless Finance provided invaluable, clear-sighted guidance. In our conversation she laid out five crucial steps to ensure financial stability, emphasizing the importance of a stable cash flow and the necessity of building both a rainy day fund and a full emergency fund.

Whether you're anxious about a potential recession or just seeking better money management practices, Elizabeth’s insights provide a roadmap towards financial security and peace of mind. I'm so grateful for her guidance and encourage everyone to consider these powerful strategies in their own financial planning journey.

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Past Episode to support: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-i-ve-saved-major-money-thousands-on-groceries-the-last-18-months-how-you-can-too

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How to Discover and Nurture Your Gifts Without Guilt || H&K with Carol Lynn Pearson Oct 11, 2025

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Author and poet Carol Lynn Pearson shares gentle, soul-stirring wisdom on discovering your divine gifts, even in the busiest seasons of motherhood. Learn why creating space for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s sacred—and how your gifts are meant to flow through you, not from perfection.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/evolve-alongside-your-gifts

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“I Wish” to “Why Not”: Overcoming Perfectionism to Reclaim Creativity || H&K with Kolbie Blume Oct 04, 2025

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Recovering perfectionist Kolbie Blume shares how she moved from fear and external validation to creative flow—starting with hand lettering, falling for watercolor, and learning self-compassion. If perfectionism has stalled your art, writing, or podcast, this convo will help you choose process over outcomes and finally start.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-perfectionism-is-getting-in-your-way
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AP 726: A life-changing trip, a back-to-school update, what I'm looking forward to this month, and all about my More for Moms Conference || Messy Middle October 2025 Oct 02, 2025

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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 lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my life, my family, my work, and my own self development encourages you in your own journey.

Around here the goal is never perfection, just to keep trying, even if in very simple ways. I think you'll see that with all of the big changes going on for me, taking the smallest of steps has helped to keep me afloat and feeling like myself. As always, I encourage you to get messy, too!

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AP 725: Why Perfect Habits Are a Myth: 5 Principles to Adapt Your Routines During a Seasonal Shift Sep 29, 2025

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I used to think that a true "habit person" had the perfect routine lined up every day without a hitch, but that's not reality. Life is unpredictable, and being flexible is crucial. From rethinking my morning routine with five kids in different schools to embracing the early wake-up calls from my toddler, alterations are unavoidable. It's a reminder that being a habit person is more about adaptability than rigid schedules.

By learning to honor the needs of each day—whether that's managing unexpected changes or giving grace to myself—I discovered that progress isn’t about having it all together. Instead, it’s about continually adjusting and finding what works in the moment, recognizing that everyone has to revamp routines as life shifts.

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How to Get Along with Your Parents as an Adult || H&K with Georgia Anderson Sep 27, 2025

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Struggling to get along with your parents as an adult? Learn why differentiation spikes when you become an adult, how to swap judgment for empathy, and the exact conversation skills that move relationships from parent–child to adult–adult.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-get-along-better-with-your-parents

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AP 724: Confessions of Former MLM Girls: Shame, Sales, and Sisterhood || More Personal Preview Sep 25, 2025

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In a conversation that originally aired on my private podcast feed, I spoke with my podcast manager, Taylor, about our personal experiences with multi-level marketing (MLM) companies. We delved into the icky factor of being approached by acquaintances with business propositions and the wider implications of these ventures. While these experiences did provide some social benefits and occasional income, they also left a cringey aftertaste.

Despite the mixed feelings, I don't regret my forays into MLMs. They taught me a lot about sales, personal value, and authenticity. I've grown since then, understanding the importance of being true to myself and my audience. If you're curious to learn more about this subject make sure to check out my most recent deep dive!

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Morning Routines for Moms: Tiny Habits that Actually Stick || H&K with Chanelle Neilson Sep 20, 2025

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Chanelle shares practical, mom-tested strategies to build a morning routine that survives nap schedules, night wakings, and real life—no perfection required.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/creating-a-morning-routine-that-works-with-chanelle-neilson-of-the-moms-who-know-podcast

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