About Progress

We're diving into an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of women's health: the pelvic floor. Joined by Dr. Sara Reardon, also known as the Vagina Whisperer, we discuss everything from the basics of pelvic floor health to practical tips on how to manage and improve its function throughout various stages of life.We cover important issues like urinary leakage, painful intercourse, and pelvic organ prolapse, and share proactive ways to care for the pelvic floor, including using proper techniques. With insights on pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, Dr. Reardon offers valuable advice and resources that could significantly improve your quality of life. Whether you're new to this topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is a must-listen for any woman wanting to empower herself with knowledge about her body.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 Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Sara's website, book, Instagram   Book Launch Committee This episode is brought to you by LMNT, get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Progress; and by AirDoctor, use code MONICA at http://airdoctorpro.com/ for up to $300 off air purifiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recently began to realize there are some parallels between podcast editing and life, in that they both require embracing messiness. Whether it's editing episodes for clarity, or juggling unexpected house guests and toddler tantrums, I challenge you (and myself) to consider how our own imperfections make us better, more human, and ultimately, more capable of love and connection. This isn't about achieving flawlessness; it's about understanding how our imperfections are essential to our growth, our relationships, and the lives we're creating. Join me for a thought-provoking conversation about self-acceptance and the unexpected beauty of imperfection.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 Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are habits a ball and chain for you? They used to be for me, until I discovered ways to make them work in my favor, not against me. In this episode, I share five transformative habits that are helping me show up in my life right now.These aren’t your typical productivity tips; some are unconventional and rooted in creativity and fun! I'll walk you through my current life with five kids, part-time work, and writing a book, and how these habits fit in perfectly. Get ready for practical, relatable, and inspiring insights to help you rethink your relationship with habits—proving they can be the net that catches you, not the prison that confines you.Sticky Habit Intensive enrollment now open!Referenced episode: working out from home, episode with Katherine MaySign 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 Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by AirDoctor, use code MONICA at http://airdoctorpro.com/ for up to $300 off air purifiers; and by Lolavie, Get 15% off LolaVie with the code PROGRESS at https://www.lolavie.com/PROGRESS #lolaviepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel utterly overwhelmed by the invisible labor that keeps your family running smoothly? In this Growth Spurt episode, I'm diving deep into a crucial aspect of sharing household responsibilities—acceptance. I'll recount a personal story of how my husband, Brad, surprised me with a much-needed break, and why accepting help is often harder than offering it. Tune in to learn how to embrace support from others to better balance your mental and physical loads.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 Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like you're running out of time to make an impact? This week you get to hear from our favorite government teacher, Sharon McMahon, while we explore how it's truly never too late to start making a difference. We dive deep into America's obsession with youth and meteoric success, shedding light on a more sustainable, incremental approach to achieving meaningful change.We discuss how small, everyday actions can add up over time and how the fear of failure often holds us back from even trying. Sharon's candid anecdotes and valuable insights will leave you feeling empowered to take that next small step, no matter your age or stage of life. Tune in and discover how you, too, can cultivate the audacity to make impactful changes, embrace failure as a part of growth, and understand that real progress often blooms from the most unlikely of places.Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by LMNT, get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Progress; and by AirDoctor, use code MONICA at http://airdoctorpro.com/ for up to $300 off air purifiers. 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! Leave a rating and review Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Waitlist Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like a martyr in your own home, doing everything right for everyone else but slowly losing yourself in the process? In this episode, my husband Brad and I share our deeply personal story of how we navigated the choppy waters of marital stress and found salvation through self-care. We’ll take you back to 2015, a pivotal year for our marriage, and discuss how self-care transformed our lives individually and as a couple. From my early struggles with balancing motherhood and personal needs to Brad’s own journey to prioritize himself, this episode dives deep into the practical steps and hard conversations that saved us. Tune in to hear why self-care isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a necessity for sustaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. Referenced episodes: 3 types of self care, leave martyrdom behind, self care to support yourself, the biggest self care myths, practical ways to make time for yourselfSign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by AirDoctor, use code MONICA for up to $300 off air purifiers; and by Lolavie, Get 15% off LolaVie with the code PROGRESS at https://www.lolavie.com/PROGRESS #lolaviepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep Dive: Are There Any Real Experts? How Ruby Franke and "Baldoni vs. Lively" act as case studies for the murky waters of online expertiseWhat do Ruby Franke, Justin Baldoni, and Blake Lively have in common? They reveal the real dilemmas we face as a society today: who can we trust as online experts?This is a deep dive in who get to call themselves an “expert,” and how we as consumers need to use a combination of brains and guts to ensure that our certainty doesn’t arrive directly from the wrong hands.Want the second half the the episode? Good news! You simply need to get access to More Personal (+ get your first month free) by using the code "FREEMONTH" when signing up as a Bestie or Ride-or-Die Supporter by February 1st. It's the ultimate "try before you buy." Go to aboutprogress.com/support to join the Supporters Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever found yourself wondering where your year went and why those personal projects never got started? In this special bonus episode I'm sharing the DSL Workshop 2025, where we tackle exactly that. I guide you through creating your very own 'Do Something List' to ensure this year is different. We dive into reflection exercises, brainstorm fun and fulfilling activities, and learn to curate a list that prioritizes you and your happiness. From getting handsy with new hobbies to making time for what truly matters, let's turn your aspirations into achievable, enjoyable actions. Whether you're new to this or a DSL veteran, this episode is packed with the inspiration and practical steps you need to make 2025 your most fulfilling year yet.Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by AirDoctor, use code MONICA for up to $300 off air purifiers; and by Lolavie, Get 15% off LolaVie with the code PROGRESS at https://www.lolavie.com/PROGRESS #lolaviepod; and by LMNT, get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Progress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges and wonder how to find peace amidst the chaos? I recently had the great honor of speaking with Katherine May, the author of 'Wintering' on this exact topic. We dive deep into the popular concept of 'wintering,' while Katherine sheds light on the importance of rest, retreat, and relationships during these times. This episode teaches us that by slowing down and valuing our quieter seasons, we can experience profound personal growth. Katherine also shares practical insights on how to lean into our winters and find the beauty and wisdom they hold. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that will inspire you to embrace your own personal winters.Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Waitlist Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by AirDoctor, use code MONICA for up to $300 off air purifiers; and by LMNT, get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices