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AP 554: How to Eat with More Confidence During the Holidays || with Megan Andersen Dec 11, 2023

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This episode is all about reclaiming joy and confidence in our relationship with food during the holiday season. In this conversation with Megan Andersen, a nutrition coach specializing in intuitive eating, we dive deep into the pressures women face during this time of year. Megan shares her insights on navigating the holiday food landscape without succumbing to anxiety, guilt, or restrictive mindsets.

We explore the concept of "flexibility within structure," unraveling the idea that there's no need for an all-or-nothing approach. Plus, Megan provides practical tips on nourishing ourselves throughout the day, emphasizing the importance of adding rather than restricting. So, if you're ready to approach the festive season with a renewed sense of self-care, joy, and confidence in your relationship with food, this episode is a must-listen. Let's savor the holidays without the unnecessary stress and guilt—because you deserve it!

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AP 553: Mental Coping Skills for OVERWHELM || a 2-part conversation with Stacy Toth from the Whole View Dec 08, 2023

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Today's episode dives deep into a word that has defined much of my 2023: overwhelm. As I reflect on how I navigated the chaos, sharing the highs and lows of my year, I'm thrilled to be joined by Stacy Toth, a certified problem solver, inclusive educator, and host of The Whole View podcast.

Stacy and I discuss the nuances of overwhelm, from the surprising physiological signs to practical coping strategies. We also discuss tools and tips to help you navigate this challenging season. It's a meaningful and meaty episode that stands alone, but I recommend pairing it with the first half of our conversation on The Whole View for a comprehensive guide to overcoming overwhelm.

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AP 552: Skiing with my kids this winter, the holiday traditions we're enjoying, the songs I'm learning on the piano, getting back into day planning, and the Trader Joe's treat that I look forward to all year || Messy Middle December 2023 Dec 07, 2023

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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 551: Are you on the list? | Practical Ways Prioritize Yourself + Why it Matters Dec 04, 2023

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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 throughout this holiday season, it matters all year long, too. In this episode I'm sharing why it's such a big deal to prioritize yourself, and the ways in which you start doing it right away.

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AP 550: "Our Favorite Doable Tricks that Make an Impact" || Dear Progressor Nov 30, 2023

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In this edition of "Dear Progressor," you'll hear from members of this community who called in and answered my prompt to share doable tricks that they shared or learned from hosting a "Tricks and Treats Night" with friends. You can also see a comprehensive list of ideas from fellow progressors here, covering a range of areas of your life from work, to home, to relationships, and even some helpful links. I hope this episode encourages you to see the small ways that we can make a big impact on our growth and in our lives.

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AP 549: Ways to Simplify AND Have More Fun this Holiday Season || with Brooke Romney Nov 27, 2023

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Does the overwhelm of the holidays ever force you to choose between going all in, or doing nothing at all? Maybe you're somewhere in the middle, but overcomplicating it for yourself and not even enjoying any of your traditions, or the relationships around you. Today Brooke Romney joins me to discuss the importance of simplifying holiday traditions.

Brooke shares her insights on the challenges of overcomplicating the holiday season and how she has navigated this in her own family. Some specific examples of simple yet meaningful holiday traditions, are their "Best Lights Award," a candy bar gift exchange, and a dollar store gift exchange.

We lean into the value of creating traditions that align with the core values and feelings each family member associates with the holiday season. Brooke also encourages you to communicate with your family members to identify what makes Christmas feel special to each individual and overall, offers practical tips and inspiring ideas for creating a more joyful and simplified holiday experience.

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AP 548: How Do You Become an Ultra Runner, Even as a Normal Person || with Sid Garza-Hillman Nov 23, 2023

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Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real people who are answering the question “How do you…?” about their various passions and pursuits.

Sid Garza-Hillman is an author, stress and habit coach, running coach, nutritionist and repeat guest on the podcast who decided to go from recreational runner to ultra runner. He explains what exactly ultra running is, and why he now describes it as "life-altering." As well as the culture he has encountered, and why he believes it's actually more approachable for the average person. If this is something that has ever piqued your interest (or does after this episode!) he has several tips to encourage you to start small to set you up for success and huge internal accomplishment.

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AP 547: Coping with Criticism that Feels Personal || special interview with Monica by Julie Rose of Top of Mind Nov 20, 2023

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I was interviewed by Julie Rose for her "Stick With It" series where I open up about my personal journey of facing uncomfortable situations, particularly one where my identity as a feminist conflicted with my role as a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I share the emotional and challenging experience of reaching out to someone within my faith for an interview, only to be rejected based on my online writings.

The rejection not only felt personal but also challenged my sense of belonging within my faith community. I describe my initial gut reactions, the subsequent email exchanges, and the ultimate resolution between us. This episode explores the complexities of identity, stereotypes, and the power of having difficult conversations. I hope listeners feel inspired to confront discomfort, seek understanding, and bridge gaps in their own lives.

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AP 546: 7 Things You Don't Know About Me for the 7 Year Anniversary of the Podcast Nov 16, 2023

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In this special episode to commemorate seven years of the podcast (!!!) I'm sitting down and sharing seven things you might not know about me from listener submitted questions. I cover a little bit about my childhood, how me and my husband met, some of my parenting ideas, how I'm balancing adding our fifth baby to the mix, some rapid fire questions about my favorite things, and more. Tune in to get to know me a little bit better as I make personal development just a little more personal.

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AP 545: You Don’t Need to be Fearless: How to change your relationship with fear || with Farnoosh Torabi Nov 13, 2023

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Unfortunately, fear cannot be avoided. But for so many of us, it can become an all consuming emotion, especially in certain circumstances. Farnoosh Torabi, a renowned expert in personal finance and author, shares her origin story about fear, and how it shaped her entire life. Now, she makes the distinction between understanding and embracing fear as a natural emotion, rather than viewing it as an enemy.

Farnoosh emphasizes the need to have a constructive conversation with fear, allowing it to provide valuable insights for personal growth and decision-making. We also explore two common fears: fear of uncertainty and fear of failure, plus practical strategies to navigate through them. Ultimately, we have to learn to make room for fear and find strength in vulnerability.

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