
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 | 879 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||

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Thank you so much, Monica! This podcast has been incredibly helpful as I continue on my journey of being a recovering perfectionist. The stories, interviews, and content make me feel supported, validated, and inspired. Monica’s hard work and effort to nurture this community is remarkable. This podcast is truly the warm hug and gentle kick in the pants that I need.
ps-Monica shines the most during the coaching calls!
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!!
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Listeners tend to seek practical, compassionate guidance for personal growth, mindfulness, and everyday life improvement. Episodes frequently explore mindset, routines, parenting, burnout prevention, and sustainable progress without striving for perfection. The show often features guests who bring expertise in psychology, personal development, creativity, and mothering, all framed with a warm, relatable host who blends real-life stories with actionable steps. A noteworthy angle is the emphasis on small, doable changes and the concept that progress can be gentle and ongoing, not all-or-nothing. This mix makes it appealing to busy adults (especially parents) who want meaningful self-improvement without guilt or pressure.
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Recent guests on About Progress include:
1. Tracy McCubbin
2. Jess Massey
3. Meagan Briggs
4. Julie Allen
5. Taylor Morrison
6. Alex Viera
7. Steven Lawson
8. Sabrina Magnan
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