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AP 716: You Don’t Have to Do Life Alone: Finding Courage and Community in Hard Times || with Toni Collier Aug 25, 2025

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Today, I’m joined by my friend, author, and speaker Toni Collier, who knows firsthand what it means to rebuild a broken life. When Toni was last on the show, we talked about embracing brokenness. Since then, her life has essentially exploded in ways that would make most people retreat: betrayal, a public divorce, and the loss of her job, church, community, and home. And yet, Toni chose to let people into her pain.

In this powerful conversation, she shares how doing so ultimately helped her heal. We talk about how to trust again, find the right people to lean on, and let go of the need to be the strong one all the time. If you've been wondering how to navigate the messiness of life with others, this conversation will give you hope, courage, and practical steps forward.

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Why You Don’t Need to “Kill” Your Inner Critic || H&K with Nancy Jane Smith Aug 23, 2025

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What if your anxiety wasn’t just about your thoughts—but your unfelt feelings? In this powerful clip, counselor Nancy Jane Smith breaks down why our inner critic (aka the “monger”) might feel like it's helping us succeed, but is actually holding us back. She shares how acknowledging your emotions—even for just 90 seconds—can change everything. If you’ve ever wrestled with perfectionism, burnout, or anxiety, this one will hit home.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/https:%2F%2Faboutprogress-com%2Fnancy-jane-smith%2F

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AP 715: 3 Things I’m Looking Forward To, Italy Version + How Anticipation is Much of the Joy || Growth Spurt Aug 21, 2025

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I’m in full-on anticipation mode (in a good way!!) for the Female Foodie tour to Rome I’m hosting for the About Progress community. It has been so fun to have something to look forward to!

Regardless of if you can join us, I want to challenge you to design something for yourself to look forward to. Whether it's a long walk or a family staycation, a little something outside the norm can make life feel so much richer.

In this episode I'm sharing the three things I’m most looking forward to on this trip: being present, having some easy time to myself, and the sheer fun of it all.

Ready to join us? Get on the waitlist now at aboutprogress.com/italy!

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AP 714: I Matter Too: One Mom’s Journey to Self-Care After Divorce || Coaching Call with Amy Aug 18, 2025

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Can a simple act like brushing your hair be the first domino to a new life? On this coaching call, I speak with Amy, a single mom of five navigating a complete life reset. She's recently moved into a new home and is preparing to go back to school full-time, ready to move past "survival mode" and build a life of stability.

Amy struggles with prioritizing herself, so we work to challenge the mindset that taking time for herself is selfish. We reframe her old "either/or" paradigm—caring for her family or herself—to an "and/both" mindset. The goal is to build a new life from the ground up, one simple, intentional habit at a time, starting with her morning routine.

This call is for anyone who has ever felt like they were starting from scratch, showing how even the smallest habits can create a path toward a new way of living.

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How to Resurrect Buried Dreams Without Abandoning What Matters || H&K with Janelle Alexandra Aug 16, 2025

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What if your old dreams still mattered—even the ones you buried under diapers, debt, or doubt? In this heart-opening conversation, life purpose coach Janelle Alexandra shares how to reconnect with your childhood dreams, design your ideal day, and give yourself permission to dream again—without giving up the people and priorities that matter most. You'll walk away with a powerful shift in perspective and a reminder: you were designed with your dreams in mind.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/why-you-need-a-dream

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AP 713: My Summer Was Not What I Hoped–Here’s How I’m Handling the Disappointment in Ways That Can Apply to You || Growth Spurt Aug 14, 2025

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I wanted a "best summer ever," but what I got was good, not great. If you’ve ever faced a similar disappointment—a goal that fell flat, a plan that didn't pan out, or a feeling that just wasn't what you'd hoped for—this episode is for you.

I'm sharing my personal disappointment and how I'm handling it. Using my WN-WIN formula, we'll walk through what went well, what didn't, and what's most important now. Tune in to learn how to navigate your own disappointments with a practical and hopeful approach.

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AP 712: Why You Don’t Have to Be a Perfect Parent to Raise an ADHD Child Well || with Drs. Lori and Mallory from the Childhood Collective Aug 11, 2025

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The fear of making mistakes can paralyze parents and prevent true connections with their kids. In this episode I explore this challenge with Drs. Lori and Mallory from the Childhood Collective, focusing on parents of neurodiverse children, particularly those with ADHD. We delve into the societal pressures and internal criticisms that complicate parenting and underscore the importance of striving for connection rather than perfection.

Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, we illustrate how embracing mistakes, practicing self-compassion, and prioritizing small steps can lead to more effective and fulfilling parenting. The episode also emphasizes the significance of repair work and offers actionable advice for handling guilt and missteps, ultimately framing imperfection as a gift to our children.

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How to Know When to Push or Pause in Your Personal Growth || H&K with Ashton Barrett Aug 09, 2025

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Feeling overwhelmed by your own goals? Ashton Barrett joins me for a heart-and-soul conversation about how to recognize when you're growing—and when you're grinding yourself into the ground. We talk about perfectionism, the pressure to perform, and the magic of the “power of yet.” If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt or like you’re behind on your progress, this episode will feel like a hug and a kick in the pants. Spoiler: your timeline gets to be your own.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/what-progress-really-looks-like-with-ashton-barrett-of-thamacromomlife

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AP 711: Highlights from our summer, my 'Me Day,' getting scammed, exciting book announcement, what movies I'm watching with my kids, and how you can come to Italy with me! || Messy Middle August 2025 Aug 07, 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 710: How I’ve Saved Major Money (THOUSANDS!) On Groceries the Last 18 Months || + How You Can, Too Aug 04, 2025

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I'm sharing my journey of creating a practical and strategic grocery shopping plan to save money and reduce stress. I recount my experiences and the challenges I faced with rising grocery costs, and how I eventually developed a system I call the 'Smart Seven.' These seven strategies include how I plan, when I shop, and what I shop for.

These tips helped me save significant amounts on groceries, translating into less financial stress and more fun activities for my family. These tips are desinged to be adaptable for you, too, so give them a try. Get my free 'Grocery Game Plan Guide' to get started!

Related episodes: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-dramatically-cut-your-grocery-bill-without-extreme-couponing-with-rachel-coons

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