About Progress

As a mom, my vision involved perfect moments with my kids, unaware of the strain overstimulation could bring. It's not just juggling cleaning or cooking but managing the hidden pressure of sensory overload. This isn't a flaw—it's our nervous system waving a red flag for help. What's the secret to steering through it?

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Viera, a pediatric occupational therapist and nervous system coach, to explore how we can mitigate this stress. Discover how simple shifts in meeting basic needs and embracing joy can lighten the load and restore our sense of self. Tune in to hear Alex’s insights on transforming overwhelming moments into manageable ones.

Alex's website and socials

Complementary episodes: ⁠Interview with Alyssa Blask Campbell⁠ on the nervous systems; ⁠Interview with Dr. Anna Packard⁠, eating disorder therapist on healing your relationship with your body; Solo episode on the ⁠N’s of Numbing Out⁠

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If you've ever felt like no matter how much you get done, it's never enough — this one's for you. Stephen Lawson breaks down what's really going on beneath the surface of our productivity obsession: it's not a time management problem, it's a peace problem. And underneath that? Fear. The fear of failure, of success, and something even deeper — the discomfort of facing how short life actually is. If you're ready to stop racing toward perfection and start living your actual life right now, this conversation is a must-watch.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-dramatically-shift-your-time-management

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2021 was a whirlwind, packed with both personal and global challenges that shook me to my core. From heartbreaking family losses to the brink of quitting my beloved podcast, "About Progress," every twist demanded a new sense of resilience. In taking a step back that summer, I stumbled onto an unexpected path of self-discovery and transformation. But what exactly did that pivotal break reveal, and how did it reshape my journey?

Reflecting on this year of change taught me that the moments of discomfort often hide the most valuable lessons. Embracing authenticity over established norms opened doors I never imagined, both for me and my community. Curious about the twists and turns that led to a profound shift in my life's work? Tune in to find out how a seemingly ordinary year became a turning point, sparking growth that continues to this day.

Old episodes to support: Interviews with JFF and Carolyn Bever, Lexie Kite, Solo episode on Motivation; Taylor Chan, Shirin Eskadani, Kendra Adachi, Patrice Washington, JFF and Dr. Julie Hanks, Rachel Nielson, Meg Conley, solo episode on Martyrdom

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I recently had the opportunity to dive deep into the world of emotional eating and food freedom with Sabrina Magnan. As someone who battled eating disorders and the pervasive influence of food on my life, this conversation resonated profoundly. Sabrina shared her personal journey from synchronized swimming to food freedom, revealing how much our eating patterns are tied to emotions and control. Her insights on the deeper purpose food serves and the steps to rebuild a healthy relationship with it were incredibly eye-opening.

Sabrina's approach emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and the need for internal change over external willpower. By addressing disordered eating patterns and fostering self-trust, Sabrina's method offers a roadmap to reclaiming your life from food obsession. This episode reinforced the belief that healing from these ingrained patterns is possible and deeply transformative.

Sabrina's workshop, Instagram, website

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Complementary episodes: Interview with Alyssa Blask Campbell on the nervous systems; Interview with Dr. Anna Packard, eating disorder therapist on healing your relationship with your body; Solo episode on the N’s of Numbing Out

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If your cleaning routine keeps falling apart, it might not be a motivation problem — it might be a systems problem. Monica Packer shares her simple "when-then" method for building daily habits that actually stick, even on your worst days. No rigid schedules, no all-or-nothing pressure. Just practical self-improvement that works with your real life, not against it. Because personal growth and development doesn't have to be complicated — it just has to be doable.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-make-cleaning-easier

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