
All the self-help extremes out there seem designed for perfect robots. But what if progress doesn’t require perfection? Welcome to your gentle self-development hub: About Progress, a podcast and community devoted to progress made practical. Join host and coach, Monica Packer, and her special guests to get the hug AND kick in the pants you need to do something and grow in ways that stick.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 814 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducation | |||

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I love following Monica on IG and listening to her podcast. She keeps it real and her content makes me think deeply about the different areas of my life. Slowly working my way through back episodes.
I love listening to Monica because she is so down to earth and always has great insights and ideas! You can tell that she puts so much thought and work into each episode. This podcast is one of the only ones I’ve listened to consistently for years! Keep up the good work! 🫶🏻☺️
I love this podcast. So good in all areas of life. I love the advice to start small and do something. Life changing. May 2021 theme is so helpful. Thanks for all your work.
Updated! Still loving Monica’s podcast, ABOUT PROGRESS. Her latest episode about distraction is spot on and so needed! Thanks!!
Another update 1/26: I love Monica’s messy middle episodes. They are my favorite. It lets me see another Mom, who has so many interests and wants to do well in her life. It has given me great ideas... more
Monica you made my heart sing with your beautiful words. Also the Wintering episode blew my mind. This podcast rocks!!
I love this content. I feel like we’re all just trying to stay above water and Monica makes me feel seen and validated! This podcast is positive and helpful on many levels!
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This show centers on practical personal growth with a welcoming, down-to-earth tone. Across episodes, listeners encounter topics like decluttering mental shoulds, authentic living, motherhood, hosting, and ongoing self-improvement, all framed through real-life stories and actionable tips. Guests range from therapists and educators to authors and community builders, often sharing strategies that help everyday people pursue progress without demanding perfection. A standout angle is the host's mix of candid personal updates, guest interviews, and “messy middle” conversations that normalize imperfect progress and emphasize doable, sustainable change.
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Recent guests on About Progress include:
1. Cody Cook-Parrott
2. Mandi Winkleman
3. Christopher Clark
4. Brittney Hanks
5. Dr. Cedric Howard
6. Beth Summers
7. Cathy Heller
8. Rebecca Palmer
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