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The most common New Year’s habit people want to work on is exercise, and for so many good reasons. Yes, there can definitely be some external 'shoulds' on that list, but exercise also helps us with our bodies, our minds, our mood, and our spirit. Alycia is a busy mom of four, so we work on finding a realistic starting point, then discuss a manageable goal with a plan for small steps to get there and gradually increase. If this is a goal of yours, but you're struggling to implement supportive habits, this coaching call can help you. Access exclusive supporter benefits Sign up for the next Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Try Sideshow now! Get 60% off Green Chef with code “60aboutprogress” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each month on More Personal I'll be having what I call a casual convo with my podcast manager, Taylor, on different hot topics. This is a preview of our new private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. In the future episodes like these will only be available for the two highest levels of supporters of About Progress. Sign up HERE. Access exclusive supporter benefits Sign up for the next Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Try Sideshow now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes a creative acronym is the most helpful way to embrace a new, or hard-to-love, concept. Today that concept of G.O.A.L.S. is being taught by Misty Marsh, a mom of 4 big-hearted kids and a professional coach for women creating online courses. She understands how difficult it can be to balance motherhood and business and loves making it possible for women to provide for their families while working for a reasonable number of hours from home. If you need a new approach to goal-setting this year, enjoy her brilliant, and practical, breakdown of the word 'goal.' Misty Marsh on YouTube Access exclusive supporter benefits Sign up for the next Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Try Sideshow now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you honestly think about goal-setting? For years I was averse to the idea, driven by the fear of failure if I couldn't accomplish them all perfectly. Now, I set goals differently by keeping my season, my values, and my wants at the forefront of my planning. Together with today's guest, Kate House, we dive in to how you can do that, too, by setting intentions and crafting goals with soul. Kate House is the host of The Live By Design Podcast, a health coach, and online educator. Her purpose is to help women develop the lives they want with intention, not overwhelm. Free DSL Workshop, Kate's Habit Tracker Access exclusive supporter benefits Sign up for the next Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Try Sideshow now! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PROGRESS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of our new private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. In the future episodes like these will only be available for the two highest levels of supporters of About Progress. Sign up HERE. Each month on More Personal I'll share an unfiltered book review, including information on the author, what I loved and didn't love, some of my favorite quotes, and questions I'd love to ask the author. Plus, you'll receive a guide you can use in your own book club! NY Times book review, NY Times about the author, Oprah's 6-part series, shorter version of Oprah's series, NY Times best selling list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a more personal episode that addresses the current state of the podcast as I reflect on the highs and lows of 7+ years. I'm sharing some fun facts about the podcast that you might not know, plus some meaningful ways it has truly changed my life. Lastly, I'm ready to introduce the newest addition to the podcast, a listener-supported-model called "More Personal" that will allow you ways to receive extra episodes, access to online gatherings, my real book reviews, and more. Access exclusive supporter benefits Sign up for the next Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Try Sideshow now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an intense realization of my own personal desire for more, I'm ready to talk to you about your own desire for more. I discuss what “more” might look like for you, how to let go of the fear, anchor in, and reach for more. Not just for this year, but for all of your years. I am getting into the fear that often compels us to suppress our desires, conform to societal expectations, and become inadvertent people-pleasers. This is a narrative that resonates with many women, myself included, who have spent years living numb to their own wants, inadvertently damaging not just ourselves but the world. Together, we'll anchor into the truth that wants are not only valid, but essential for personal fulfillment and growth. If you're ready for more, tune in and make sure to get the free guide that accompanies this episode. Accepting my limits episode, DSL Workshop Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method Try Sideshow now! Learn more about your ad choices.

This is a yearly spin on my usual monthly series where I share 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 year. 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! Take my free DSL Workshop in January! Messy Middle February 2023, What To Do When You Can't Do What You Used To, Modern Floral Tutorials, Plan a Me Day Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method This episode is brought to you by Vionic Shoes (use code PROGRESS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about reclaiming joy and confidence in our relationship with food during the holiday season. In this conversation with Megan Andersen, a nutrition coach specializing in intuitive eating, we dive deep into the pressures women face during this time of year. Megan shares her insights on navigating the holiday food landscape without succumbing to anxiety, guilt, or restrictive mindsets. We explore the concept of "flexibility within structure," unraveling the idea that there's no need for an all-or-nothing approach. Plus, Megan provides practical tips on nourishing ourselves throughout the day, emphasizing the importance of adding rather than restricting. So, if you're ready to approach the festive season with a renewed sense of self-care, joy, and confidence in your relationship with food, this episode is a must-listen. Let's savor the holidays without the unnecessary stress and guilt—because you deserve it! Take my free DSL Workshop in January! Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FR

Today's episode dives deep into a word that has defined much of my 2023: overwhelm. As I reflect on how I navigated the chaos, sharing the highs and lows of my year, I'm thrilled to be joined by Stacy Toth, a certified problem solver, inclusive educator, and host of The Whole View podcast. Stacy and I discuss the nuances of overwhelm, from the surprising physiological signs to practical coping strategies. We also discuss tools and tips to help you navigate this challenging season. It's a meaningful and meaty episode that stands alone, but I recommend pairing it with the first half of our conversation on The Whole View for a comprehensive guide to overcoming overwhelm. Take my free DSL Workshop in January! Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method 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! Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amidst the lengthy lists we make this time of year, including gifts to buy and service to render, are you on the list? While it's extra relevant throughout this holiday season, it matters all year long, too. In this episode I'm sharing why it's such a big deal to prioritize yourself, and the ways in which you start doing it right away. SNL Clip, Dr. Julie Hanks Episode, Janae Chandler episode Take my free DSL Workshop in January! Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method This episode is brought to you by Vionic Shoes (use code PROGRESS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of "Dear Progressor," you'll hear from members of this community who called in and answered my prompt to share doable tricks that they shared or learned from hosting a "Tricks and Treats Night" with friends. You can also see a comprehensive list of ideas from fellow progressors here, covering a range of areas of your life from work, to home, to relationships, and even some helpful links. I hope this episode encourages you to see the small ways that we can make a big impact on our growth and in our lives. Take my free DSL Workshop in January! Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the overwhelm of the holidays ever force you to choose between going all in, or doing nothing at all? Maybe you're somewhere in the middle, but overcomplicating it for yourself and not even enjoying any of your traditions, or the relationships around you. Today Brooke Romney joins me to discuss the importance of simplifying holiday traditions. Brooke shares her insights on the challenges of overcomplicating the holiday season and how she has navigated this in her own family. Some specific examples of simple yet meaningful holiday traditions, are their "Best Lights Award," a candy bar gift exchange, and a dollar store gift exchange. We lean into the value of creating traditions that align with the core values and feelings each family member associates with the holiday season. Brooke also encourages you to communicate with your family members to identify what makes Christmas feel special to each individual and overall, offers practical tips and inspiring ideas for creating a more joyful and simplified holi

Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real people who are answering the question “How do you…?” about their various passions and pursuits. Sid Garza-Hillman is an author, stress and habit coach, running coach, nutritionist and repeat guest on the podcast who decided to go from recreational runner to ultra runner. He explains what exactly ultra running is, and why he now describes it as "life-altering." As well as the culture he has encountered, and why he believes it's actually more approachable for the average person. If this is something that has ever piqued your interest (or does after this episode!) he has several tips to encourage you to start small to set you up for success and huge internal accomplishment. Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was interviewed by Julie Rose for her "Stick With It" series where I open up about my personal journey of facing uncomfortable situations, particularly one where my identity as a feminist conflicted with my role as a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I share the emotional and challenging experience of reaching out to someone within my faith for an interview, only to be rejected based on my online writings. The rejection not only felt personal but also challenged my sense of belonging within my faith community. I describe my initial gut reactions, the subsequent email exchanges, and the ultimate resolution between us. This episode explores the complexities of identity, stereotypes, and the power of having difficult conversations. I hope listeners feel inspired to confront discomfort, seek understanding, and bridge gaps in their own lives. Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method This episode is brought to you by

In this special episode to commemorate seven years of the podcast (!!!) I'm sitting down and sharing seven things you might not know about me from listener submitted questions. I cover a little bit about my childhood, how me and my husband met, some of my parenting ideas, how I'm balancing adding our fifth baby to the mix, some rapid fire questions about my favorite things, and more. Tune in to get to know me a little bit better as I make personal development just a little more personal. Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfortunately, fear cannot be avoided. But for so many of us, it can become an all consuming emotion, especially in certain circumstances. Farnoosh Torabi, a renowned expert in personal finance and author, shares her origin story about fear, and how it shaped her entire life. Now, she makes the distinction between understanding and embracing fear as a natural emotion, rather than viewing it as an enemy. Farnoosh emphasizes the need to have a constructive conversation with fear, allowing it to provide valuable insights for personal growth and decision-making. We also explore two common fears: fear of uncertainty and fear of failure, plus practical strategies to navigate through them. Ultimately, we have to learn to make room for fear and find strength in vulnerability. Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method This episode is brought to you by Vionic Shoes (use code PROGRESS) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After sharing about a recent disappointment, I received a flood of messages that led me to realize there is this common misconception that we're alone in our feelings of being stretched too thin. After reading through them you can trust me, you are not the only one dealing with the weight of mental and physical exhaustion. Today I'm sharing more about that personal experience that left me feeling pretty upset, and questioning how I will ever be able to keep up with all of the demands of my life. As we each navigate the universal struggle of trying to balance it all, I hope I can offer some practical strategies for finding balance, acknowledging limitations, and seeking support. It's okay to ask for help and know that you have the power to rewrite our own narratives. Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal, author and behavioral designer, has spent years researching habit formation - specifically teaching tech and product companies how to get users hooked. He has a refreshing take, though, and discourages the all-or-nothing abandonment of your smart device for a 1990's flip phone and typewriter (from personal experience, seriously). Instead, Nir teaches 4 techniques that are really mindset shifts to address the 3 biggest reasons you're getting distracted. If you've been here for any amount of time you'll recognize many of the things we discuss: values, discomfort, taking action, even time management. Tune in and you'll feel encouraged to take action on the attributes of the person you want to become and be equipped to become indistractable. Finding Me Academy My FREE DSL Training My FREE habits class Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method This episode is brought to you by Vionic Shoes (use code PROGRESS) and by OneSkin. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code “PROGRESS” at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneski