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When a difficult postpartum season left Kayti Oldham feeling lost, one bold swipe of red lipstick helped her feel like herself again—and sparked a whole new calling. Kayti shares how personal healing, a passion for helping women, and a major "aha" moment about the beauty industry led to her empowering approach to makeup. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/kayti-oldham-finding-joy-in-the-real-you Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Single traveler survey ⁠here⁠. Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're diving into the concept of 'Me Day' and why it's so vital for our mental and physical health. I’ll be breaking down what a 'Me Day' is, why it matters so much, and sharing step-by-step tips on how you can carve out this essential time for yourself. We'll also tackle common obstacles and highlight the psychological and physical impacts of not having enough 'me time,' supported by research from reputable sources. In addition, I share a personal story about a memorable argument with my husband that underscored the necessity of taking time for myself. Whether you’re a mom, a caregiver, or simply someone balancing too many responsibilities, this episode is a must-listen. I want to help you show up better for yourself and those you love by prioritizing 'me time.' Other links referenced: American Psychology Association, Psychology Today, Burnout episode with Amelia Nagoski, Hobbies episode Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air

What do you do when everything familiar disappears—your support system, your sense of purpose, even your physical well-being? In this powerful story, military wife Aubrey Baldwin shares how she moved to a remote Texas town, faced extreme loneliness and pregnancy illness, and still found her way back to herself. Through tiny acts of courage—like visiting a bakery alone or teaching piano lessons—she discovered what it means to create joy and fulfillment in the middle of hard transitions. Her story is a tender reminder that you’ve made it through 100% of your hard days—and you’ll make it through this one too. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/powerful-ways-to-create-fulfillment-in-seasons-of-change Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Single traveler survey ⁠here⁠. Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUT

In this episode, Jessica Frew and I dive deep into the topic of overthinking and decision-making, exploring how women, in particular, struggle with these issues. Jessica shared invaluable insights on how overthinking often manifests in our lives, from endless researching to self-judgment. Jessica introduced practical steps to overcome overthinking and to make more confident decisions, emphasizing the importance of self-trust and letting go of societal "shoulds." From the concept of humble decision-making to actionable advice on taking small steps towards our desires, this conversation is packed with wisdom that many women will find relatable and empowering. Jessica’s insights offer a roadmap to reclaiming our inner decision-maker and living a life in alignment with who we truly are. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Single traveler survey ⁠here⁠. Leave a rating and review Che

Songwriter Cori Connors shares how leaving her garage door open — literally and metaphorically — became a powerful act of courage and community. She talks about embracing her mess, rejecting perfection, and offering connection through authenticity. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you are to be accepted, this story will stay with you. Perfect for anyone navigating self-doubt, body image, or the pressure to appear put-together — and especially for women who are learning to show up as their full selves. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-find-magic-in-your-mess Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Single traveler survey ⁠here⁠. Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

In this episode, I provide an update on my personal goals for 2025, sharing the progress I've made and the challenges I've faced along the way. From early bedtimes and family adventures to financial planning and creative projects, I reflect on what’s working and what needs improvement. It's all about messy progress and celebrating the small wins. I also share exciting news about the Supporters Club and how it's helping us keep About Progress going despite the ad challenges. Tune in for a candid discussion on where we're at, what's coming next, and how your support is making a difference. Thank you for being part of this journey with me! Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Single traveler survey ⁠here⁠. Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is brough

In this episode I sit down with Brooke Eliason, founder of Female Foodie, to discuss the transformative power of adventure. From my own experiences exploring London to Brooke's incredible journey of turning a three-month trip into an 18-month adventure across the U.S. and Europe, we explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can transform your life. We also dive into the benefits of organized travel and share some practical tips for reigniting your adventurous spirit, whether close to home or halfway across the world. Join us as we uncover why you should say 'why not?' to new experiences and how anticipation for adventure can fill your life with joy. We also introduce an exciting opportunity for you to join our community on a special Female Foodie tour to Italy. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to feed their sense of adventure and gain practical advice on how to start exploring the world around them. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Persona

Ashley and Elise open up about the fears, perfectionism, and self-doubt they had to overcome while building Bravery Magazine from scratch. In this inspiring clip, they share how letting go of perfection and choosing progress helped them rediscover their creativity, purpose, and confidence. If you’ve ever felt like fear was holding you back—this one’s for you. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/elyse-beard-and-ashley-aikele-being-your-own-kind-of-brave Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Do Something List is a tool I’ve used since 2016 to help me prioritize everyday fulfillment, and it has drastically changed my life. Today, I revisit and alter my current list in real-time, sharing the process and my thoughts as I refine my goals for the year. Through reflection, alteration, and some humorous anecdotes, I demonstrate the power of adapting our aspirations to fit our real lives, just as I have for nine years straight. Throughout this episode, I talk about my various current goals, as well as provide a sneak peek into some exciting future plans, like my pilgrimage to England and the book I’m writing. This episode is a blend of personal journey, practical tips, and motivational insight—all aimed at encouraging you to create and pursue your own Do Something List. Listen in as I share how even small steps and slight adjustments in our plans can lead to significant personal growth. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air ea

In this episode, I coach Abbie, a woman eager to launch her own creative business but held back by the fear of both potential failure and success. We delve into why starting something personal feels so vulnerable, how people-pleasing can hinder self-trust, and the reality of moving forward imperfectly even when scared. If you've felt stuck at the starting line of your dreams, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and actionable steps to help you move forward. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠Fearless Finance⁠⁠, use code PROGRESS at https://landing.fearlessfinance.com/ for $50 your first session; and by goPure Beauty, get 25% off @goPure with code PROGRESS at https://www.goPurebeauty.

Overwhelmed by a big dream? Gabrielle Blair shares how breaking a massive goal — moving her family of eight to France — into tiny, manageable steps turned the impossible into reality. Learn why small actions create momentum and why you don't need the full plan to start. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-small-steps-take-you-big-places Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I can hardly believe we're celebrating our 700th episode! Hitting this incredible milestone over nearly nine years of podcasting has really made me reflect on the seven powerful life lessons I've learned along the way. These aren't just for podcasters; they're universal truths that can help you in your own life too. It’s been a hard but vital lesson to accept that not everybody has to love you for you to do good work, and that small wins truly do build over time, forming the consistent process that leads to genuine progress. These lessons have shaped me and the podcast, and I hope they resonate with you as much as they have with me. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠Fearless Finance⁠⁠, use

Ever feel like your home is battling Instagram's "after" photos? I certainly do! My chat with Courtney Florey of Declutter and Dwell tackled this, as she believes these unrealistic standards can hinder progress by fostering comparison and pressure for perfection. We agreed homes are meant to be lived in, not just admired, and it's normal if yours isn't magazine-ready. This pressure can deter us from even starting, fearing too much time, money, or effort, or leading to burnout. Her practical advice includes aligning your home with your life's priorities and starting with small, easy areas to build confidence and momentum. Tune in to discover how you can create a more peaceful, simple home! Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This

In this heartfelt moment, Meg Miles reflects on what true health really means—not perfection, but balance. She shares how working as a pediatric nurse shaped her passion for body confidence and women’s wellness, and how becoming a mother helped her speak to herself with more compassion. With quiet strength, Meg challenges the all-or-nothing culture of health and encourages women to make promises they can keep—not to be perfect, but to be present. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/meg-miles-owning-our-gifts-and-finding-true-strength-comes-from-balance Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by ⁠Fearless Finance⁠, use code PROGRESS at https://landing.fea

Are you tired of the never-ending cycle of stress and burnout in your family life? In this episode, I share our family's journey from being overwhelmed and stressed to reclaiming joy and connection through our Family Burnout Recovery Plan. After realizing that simply changing our location wasn't enough to alleviate our constant stress, my husband Brad and I decided to make intentional fun a priority for our family. We dubbed 2022 our 'Year of Fun,' and focused on creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences together. Join us as we reflect on the challenges we faced, the strategies we implemented, and the significant positive changes that resulted in our family life. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! ⁠Get on the waitlist for Italy!⁠ Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is brought to y

This is a bonus episode from my premium podcast, More Personal, where we lean into the personal side of personal development. In today's episode, we dive into thrifty tips to help you navigate difficult economic times. Join me and my podcast manager, Taylor Rockwood, as we tackle the balance between saving money and enjoying life. We share our own experiences and practical tips on secondhand shopping, managing grocery bills, evaluating monthly subscriptions, and redefining frugality. This episode is a continuation of our previous conversation on our relationship with money that resonated deeply with our subscribers. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by goPure Beauty, get 25% off @goPure with code PROGRESS at https://www.goPurebea

In this episode, I sit down with health coach and podcaster Jenn Trepeck to dive deep into the world of nutrition, focusing on the importance of protein and fiber. We debunk popular food myths, discuss the role of balanced macro and micronutrients, and explore how the modern food environment has shaped our eating habits. Jenn shares expert advice on how to incorporate quality sources of protein, fiber, and fat into your diet, while also touching on the roles of supplements and whole foods. This enlightening conversation offers practical tips to help you feel more energized, think clearer, and improve your overall well-being. Join us as we unravel the complexities of nutrition in a way that's both informative and approachable. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes

In this episode we dive into how to handle life’s unexpected curveballs with the amazing time management coach, Anna Dearmon Kornick. We all know that life is full of surprises, and whether it’s dealing with small crises like lice or big ones like layoffs, Anna shares her powerful Curve Method to help us navigate through them with grace and intention. Prepare to walk away with practical tips on maintaining control, understanding your situation, gathering the right resources, focusing on what’s vital, and enlisting help when you need it. Plus, enjoy some great personal stories and insights from both Anna and myself on staying adaptable and resilient. BEST SUMMER EVER Workshop: ⁠aboutprogress.com/summerworkshop⁠  Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is

Are you struggling with the idea of returning to work after years of being a stay-at-home parent? In this episode, I discuss the daunting process of going back to work after being a stay-at-home mom. I coach a listener named Kate, who has an 11-year gap in her resume and is dealing with fears and self-doubt about reentering the workforce. Together, we explore practical steps and emotional hurdles, focusing on regaining identity, embracing vulnerability, and striving for personal fulfillment. If you're contemplating a significant life change or battling self-doubt, this episode is for you. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by Lolavie, Get 15% off LolaVie with the code PROGRESS at https://www.lolavie.com/PROGRESS #lolaviepod; and by