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About Progress

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Motherhood
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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.

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Shang Saavedra
Founder and CEO of Save My Sense, author of Wealth is a Mindset
Save My Sense
Episode: AP 787: Want to Spend Less? How To Rethink Frugality and Change Your Habits Around Money || with Shang Saavedra
Tallia Deljou
Guest on the episode discussing strengths vs. skills
Episode: How Your Strengths Can Guide Your Path | H&K with Tallia Deljou
Dr. Danielle McGeough
Professor, strategist and ritual nerd; host of Plan Goal Plan podcast
Plan Goal Plan (podcast)
Episode: AP 786: What We Get Wrong Around Goal-Making + How to Pursue Bold Goals Without Burning Out || Wise Women Series, with Dr. Danielle McGeough
Angela Foster
Stylist, Petite Style Coach, Spark Petite Style Method
Spark Petite Style/Angela Foster Coaching
Episode: AP 785: How To Dress Yourself and Rediscover Your Style as Your Body Changes || with Angela Foster
Sean Johnson
Guest on A Hug and a Kick episode, focused on progress in daily life and relationships
Episode: How to Stop Waiting to Be Happy & Choose Joy Through Hard Seasons | H&K with Sean & Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson
Guest on A Hug and a Kick episode, discusses processing emotions and maintaining connection
Episode: How to Stop Waiting to Be Happy & Choose Joy Through Hard Seasons | H&K with Sean & Nicole Johnson
Diane Shiffer
Author of The Smallest of Joys; retired teacher and internet personality known as the Nana
Author, The Smallest of Joys
Episode: AP 783: The Importance of Cultivating the Smallest of Joys, Even Amidst the Toughest of Times || with Diane Shiffer, Your Chubby Vintage Nana
Yashi Srivastava
Coach and conflict resolution professional, expert in inner alignment
Independent coach
Episode: AP 779: Why Self-Discipline Isn’t Working for You (and What to Do Instead) || with Yashi Srivastava
Sarah Welch
Editor and author; founder of Ink Droplet and co-founder of Playhouse Books and Indie Publishing House
Ink Droplet; Playhouse Books; Indie Publishing House
Episode: AP 778: Why Moms Need Creative Hobbies (and How to Actually Make Time for Them) || Wise Women Series with Sarah Welch

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Monica Packer
Host of About Progress

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Thought provoking

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnaK1979
    United States5 months ago
  • Relatable and Helpful!

    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! 🫶🏻☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heyellieanderson
    United States5 months ago
  • So good

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GentGygi
    United States5 months ago
  • Dream led episode is absolutely stunning advice

    Monica you made my heart sing with your beautiful words. Also the Wintering episode blew my mind. This podcast rocks!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oiseaublue
    Canada5 months ago
  • Feel seen

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megcheez
    United States5 months ago

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AP 787: Want to Spend Less? How To Rethink Frugality and Change Your Habits Around Money || with Shang Saavedra
Q: How can people reframe frugality as abundance rather than scarcity?
By recognizing frugality as a strategic choice to buy time and joy, and by using secondhand, mindful spending, and value-based decisions instead of fear, people can feel freed.
AP 787: Want to Spend Less? How To Rethink Frugality and Change Your Habits Around Money || with Shang Saavedra
Q: How does the trigger-action-reward framework work in changing money habits?
The framework helps people identify triggers (emotions or events), change the action to a healthier alternative, and secure a reward that aligns with long-term goals, reducing negative cycles.
AP 787: Want to Spend Less? How To Rethink Frugality and Change Your Habits Around Money || with Shang Saavedra
Q: Let's start there. What is the emotional root of financial literacy and why does it matter?
Shang explains that financial literacy begins with mental health, because emotions influence money decisions far more than math, so understanding emotional roots is foundational.
How One Mom Fought Postpartum Depression by Doing Something Just for Her || H&K with Heather Jensen
Q: So how do you strike that balance between your goals and family life?
The guest explains that balancing has been about prioritizing family activities, communicating with her coach, and accepting that not every race fits into her life schedule, while still pursuing personal joy.
AP 779: Why Self-Discipline Isn’t Working for You (and What to Do Instead) || with Yashi Srivastava
Q: What alternative to discipline do you propose for people who struggle with getting things done?
I propose inner alignment, a four-phase process that starts with awareness of internal thoughts and emotions, moves to acceptance and compassion for the inner world, then alignment of mind, body, heart, and soul, and finally action that flows from that integrated state.

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2. Tallia Deljou
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5. Sean Johnson
6. Nicole Johnson
7. Diane Shiffer
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