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You Don’t Have to Hide Your Mess to Be Loved || H&K with Cori Connors Jun 28, 2025

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Songwriter Cori Connors shares how leaving her garage door open — literally and metaphorically — became a powerful act of courage and community. She talks about embracing her mess, rejecting perfection, and offering connection through authenticity. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you are to be accepted, this story will stay with you.

Perfect for anyone navigating self-doubt, body image, or the pressure to appear put-together — and especially for women who are learning to show up as their full selves.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-find-magic-in-your-mess

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AP 704: Special: Update On My Personal Goals for 2025 || Preview from More Personal Jun 26, 2025

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In this episode, I provide an update on my personal goals for 2025, sharing the progress I've made and the challenges I've faced along the way. From early bedtimes and family adventures to financial planning and creative projects, I reflect on what’s working and what needs improvement. It's all about messy progress and celebrating the small wins. I also share exciting news about the Supporters Club and how it's helping us keep About Progress going despite the ad challenges. Tune in for a candid discussion on where we're at, what's coming next, and how your support is making a difference. Thank you for being part of this journey with me!

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AP 703: The Power of Adventure: How Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone is an Act of Self-Care and Rediscovery || with Brooke Eliason from Female Foodie Jun 23, 2025

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In this episode I sit down with Brooke Eliason, founder of Female Foodie, to discuss the transformative power of adventure. From my own experiences exploring London to Brooke's incredible journey of turning a three-month trip into an 18-month adventure across the U.S. and Europe, we explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can transform your life. We also dive into the benefits of organized travel and share some practical tips for reigniting your adventurous spirit, whether close to home or halfway across the world.

Join us as we uncover why you should say 'why not?' to new experiences and how anticipation for adventure can fill your life with joy. We also introduce an exciting opportunity for you to join our community on a special Female Foodie tour to Italy. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to feed their sense of adventure and gain practical advice on how to start exploring the world around them.

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How Two Moms Turned Fear into Bravery Magazine || H&K with Elyse Beard & Ashley Aikele Jun 21, 2025

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Ashley and Elise open up about the fears, perfectionism, and self-doubt they had to overcome while building Bravery Magazine from scratch. In this inspiring clip, they share how letting go of perfection and choosing progress helped them rediscover their creativity, purpose, and confidence. If you’ve ever felt like fear was holding you back—this one’s for you.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/elyse-beard-and-ashley-aikele-being-your-own-kind-of-brave

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AP 702: A LIVE Revisit of My Do Something List || Growth Spurt Jun 19, 2025

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The Do Something List is a tool I’ve used since 2016 to help me prioritize everyday fulfillment, and it has drastically changed my life. Today, I revisit and alter my current list in real-time, sharing the process and my thoughts as I refine my goals for the year. Through reflection, alteration, and some humorous anecdotes, I demonstrate the power of adapting our aspirations to fit our real lives, just as I have for nine years straight.

Throughout this episode, I talk about my various current goals, as well as provide a sneak peek into some exciting future plans, like my pilgrimage to England and the book I’m writing. This episode is a blend of personal journey, practical tips, and motivational insight—all aimed at encouraging you to create and pursue your own Do Something List. Listen in as I share how even small steps and slight adjustments in our plans can lead to significant personal growth.

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AP 701: From Fear to First Steps: How to Start a Dream Even When You're Scared || coaching call with Abbie Jun 16, 2025

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In this episode, I coach Abbie, a woman eager to launch her own creative business but held back by the fear of both potential failure and success. We delve into why starting something personal feels so vulnerable, how people-pleasing can hinder self-trust, and the reality of moving forward imperfectly even when scared. If you've felt stuck at the starting line of your dreams, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and actionable steps to help you move forward.

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How Small Steps Lead to a Big Dream || H&K with Gabrielle Blair Jun 14, 2025

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Overwhelmed by a big dream? Gabrielle Blair shares how breaking a massive goal — moving her family of eight to France — into tiny, manageable steps turned the impossible into reality. Learn why small actions create momentum and why you don't need the full plan to start.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-small-steps-take-you-big-places

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AP 700: 7 Life Lessons from Producing 700 Episodes || Growth Spurt Jun 12, 2025

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I can hardly believe we're celebrating our 700th episode! Hitting this incredible milestone over nearly nine years of podcasting has really made me reflect on the seven powerful life lessons I've learned along the way. These aren't just for podcasters; they're universal truths that can help you in your own life too.

It’s been a hard but vital lesson to accept that not everybody has to love you for you to do good work, and that small wins truly do build over time, forming the consistent process that leads to genuine progress. These lessons have shaped me and the podcast, and I hope they resonate with you as much as they have with me.

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AP 699: Declutter Without Perfection: How to Ditch the Instagram Standards to Create a More Peaceful, Simple Home || with Courtney Florey Jun 09, 2025

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Ever feel like your home is battling Instagram's "after" photos? I certainly do! My chat with Courtney Florey of Declutter and Dwell tackled this, as she believes these unrealistic standards can hinder progress by fostering comparison and pressure for perfection. We agreed homes are meant to be lived in, not just admired, and it's normal if yours isn't magazine-ready.

This pressure can deter us from even starting, fearing too much time, money, or effort, or leading to burnout. Her practical advice includes aligning your home with your life's priorities and starting with small, easy areas to build confidence and momentum. Tune in to discover how you can create a more peaceful, simple home!

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Body Image, Balance, and the Power of Self-Acceptance || H&K with Meg Miles Jun 07, 2025

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In this heartfelt moment, Meg Miles reflects on what true health really means—not perfection, but balance. She shares how working as a pediatric nurse shaped her passion for body confidence and women’s wellness, and how becoming a mother helped her speak to herself with more compassion. With quiet strength, Meg challenges the all-or-nothing culture of health and encourages women to make promises they can keep—not to be perfect, but to be present.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/meg-miles-owning-our-gifts-and-finding-true-strength-comes-from-balance

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