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AP 435: What to Do About Burnout (it may surprise you!) || with Amelia Nagoski Oct 10, 2022

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Earlier this year I read a book that I knew could be life-changing for the women of this community. It contained research backed information on how to handle burnout that surprised me, and may surprise you, too. In this interview with co-author Amelia Nagoski, we dive into what burnout really is, what it's stemming from, and how to actually unlock the accompanying stress cycle that we sometimes can't seem to escape.

Amelia and her twin sister Emily researched and wrote this book, and even they learned some things they weren't expecting. Amelia explains the primary characteristic of burnout for women, and where true healing can come from. She also breaks down the physiological response that our bodies have to stress, and why burnout even occurs. Lastly, we touch on practical ways to treat burn out (spoiler alert it is NOT through self-care!) and how you can find your own "bubble."

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AP 434: Family Updates, Habit Tour, Meal Prepping Snacks, My Style Words, and Trade Offs I'm Making || Messy Middle October 2022 Oct 06, 2022

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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 433: How Setting Limits Improves Your Productivity, Time-Management, AND Decision-Making Oct 03, 2022

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Earlier this year I shared how everything changed when I learned to accept my limits. I have been using this approach with myself and my one-on-one coaching clients and seeing a lot of success, so it's time to share more with everyone. This is a super practical episode, full of the real ways you can set limits to improve your productivity, time-management, and decision-making.

I break down the biggest pointers under each one of those categories, and include how this has played out in my real life. You'll hear about everything from our recent car purchase, to my laundry methods, to how I manage work time and family time throughout my days. You don't need to do things the exact same way that I do them, but you will be prepared to take these methods and find ways to apply them in your real life right away.

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AP 432: "Small Tips that Make A Big Difference" || Dear Progressor, September 2022 Sep 29, 2022

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In this month's edition of "Dear Progressor," you'll hear from members of this community who called in and answered my prompt to share small tips that make a big difference. This episode is based on the idea that small wins build over time, in all aspects of our lives.

We get to hear from a school teacher staying organized, about the benefits of meal planning and calendar syncing, a laundry hack, how to meditate in a busy day, how to shift your habits and a genius way to store your garbage bags and wash your pillowcases.

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AP 431: What to Do When You Worry TOOOOOO Much || with Kelley Wolf Sep 26, 2022

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Are you a self-defined worrier? Though you are likely all too familiar with this feeling, let's define what it means to worry. Worrying is ruminating about a negative outcome, often times completely out of your control.

Kelley Wolf has worked to identify the methods for finding love over worry, and achieving a state of flow, or peace and joy. But she also recognizes that worrying will never totally disappear, and even gets vulnerable sharing her own recent worries. In doing so she walks us through her approach to working through those feelings, including the words she actually says out loud.

Although Kelley does share where she thinks you can start, and a few of her simple tips, we both emphasize that this is a slow, but worthy process. If you have struggled with an all-or-nothing mindset that leaves you spiraling in your worry, or completely numbing yourself to it, then this is the episode you need to just get started in a better direction.

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AP 430: How Do You Get Into Sewing and Quilting || with Trina Caudle Sep 22, 2022

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This is part of a monthly series that features real women, doing really cool things. I get to ask them "How do you...?" about whatever their particular field or hobby is, and we all get to reap the benefits. Whether you feel inspired to pursue the same thing you hear in these interviews, or just motivated to get started on your own passions, it's all in alignment with doing something that lights you up.

If knowing the what's and how's of sewing has held you back (even if you're guilty of already purchasing allll the fabric and the machine) then what Trina has to say is meant for you. Sewing is a skill that she initially did not like, but has grown to be enjoyable, even meditative, for her. This episode will light the spark you need to get started, sewing, quilting, or otherwise.

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AP 429: "How can I improve my morning routine when there's so much I want and need to do?" || Coaching Call with Rhonda Farr Sep 19, 2022

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Is the thought of creating a picture-perfect morning routine nagging you? Or really any routine that you feel like you should be implementing...

In this coaching call, you'll hear Rhonda who is a busy mom of 4 explain her current season's struggle. Interestingly, the problem she thinks she has turns out to be something quite different at the root. As we zoom in, we actually take the focus off of the expectations of an ideal morning, and realize what she is really seeking is connection. From there, we rebuild her morning.

We also cover what her routine will look like on the best of days, and more importantly on the worst of days, as she now sets out to intentionally grow her new habits. You can listen in and follow the same framework for whatever routine or habit you're trying to create.

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AP 428: Progress Principle - 'The Discomfort Zone' || Growth Spurt Sep 15, 2022

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We are all familiar with our 'comfort zones,' right? What if by staying comfortable, we're really staying stuck? The familiar things that we know feel safe, even if they keep us stuck. If you are really ready to change, you have to be willing to move into the discomfort zone. It's going to stretch you, just like an elastic band, but it doesn't have to break you.

In this episode I'm sharing two of my own personal experiences with this principle, and how learning to be uncomfortable propelled me into greater growth. When you listen, I urge you to try leaning into this kind of discomfort and see what changes for you.

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AP 427: Tackle the 5 Biggest Challenges You Face in the Kitchen || with Kendra Adachi Sep 12, 2022

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The Lazy Genius method, coined by Kendra Adachi, says that we should be geniuses about the things that matter, and lazy about the things that don't. And who's to say what matters? You are, don't forget it. Kendra took this concept and applied it to an extremely pragmatic part of our lives: the kitchen.

I asked you, the listeners, to submit your biggest kitchen-related pain points so that we could tackle them during this interview. Kendra didn't hold much back as she reveals her simple steps to help YOU tackle the 5 biggest challenges you face in the kitchen.

From tricky layouts, to meal planning, and every drool worthy Instagram kitchen in between, Kendra wants you to feel completely empowered to make your space a reflection of you and your values. An added bonus is that with these tools you may start with your kitchen, and end up transforming your life.

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AP 426: What Needs to Happen BEFORE You Start a New Habit, Routine, or System || Growth Spurt Sep 08, 2022

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I hope I'm not the only one feeling that post Labor Day desire to overhaul my whole life. So, if you're like me I'm going to encourage us to lean in! Sometimes when we get a big idea, we dive right in hoping that our own will can carry us through. Whether your big idea is a new habit, routine, or system, you can be more successful if you actually take a little time to make a plan first.

In this episode I'm sharing the new things I'm hoping to implement in my own home, including the grand scheme and also the small ways in which I'm kicking things off. By guiding you through what my plan looks like from far away, and up close, I will model for you how to do the same. Say goodbye to dangling habits that leave us feeling unsuccessful, with some simple shifts you'll create habits that stick and feel good to you, too.

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