Episodi

  • AP 823: Why You Keep Reaching for Your Phone (and What to Do Instead) || with Ruby Ryba

    AP 823: Why You Keep Reaching for Your Phone (and What to Do Instead) || with Ruby Ryba
    Oct 19 2026
    How many times have you caught yourself scrolling and immediately thought, "Oh no, I did it again. I seriously need more self-control"? I've done this too. We all do. But what if scrolling isn't proof that you lack discipline? In this episode, I talk with Ruby Ryba, author of How to Stop Scrolling, about a much more compassionate way to use our phones less. Instead of shaming ourselves or swearing off our phones entirely, Ruby teaches us to get curious about what our scrolling is really giving us, design our lives so our phones have less power over us, and fill that reclaimed space with things that actually meet our needs. Because the goal isn't just to spend less time on your phone—it's to spend more time actually living the life you choose. Ruby's website, book Order Sticky Habits (now available as an audiobook!) Leave a review of the book Get the Archive Pass for the More for Moms Conference with $10-off code: “LISTENER.” Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Watch this episode on Youtube Complementary episodes: The Practice of Attention: How to Stop Scrolling in a Distracted World, with Cody Cook-Parrott; How Screens Are Changing Childhood, with Catherine Price Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at https://www.quince.com/monica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min
  • Finding an Identity Outside of 'Mom' || Special Bonus

    Finding an Identity Outside of 'Mom' || Special Bonus
    Oct 5 2026
    If you’ve looked in the mirror and seen nothing behind your eyes—not postpartum, not exhaustion, but the quiet disappearance of you —you're not alone. In this replay from the More for Moms conference, Monica shares a preview of a private workshop on one of motherhood's most important questions: Who are you underneath all the roles? Not because motherhood doesn't matter, but because it matters so much that you can't afford to lose yourself in it. Discover why your kids shouldn't have to carry the burden of proving your worth, what it means to live the "and equation,” and how to map your way back to a self you may not have met in years, or never known to begin with. Whether your kids are still tiny or already grown, this episode is your invitation to come back home to yourself. Order Sticky Habits! Get the Archive Pass (formally the All-Access Pass) for the More for Moms Conference with $10 early bird pass: “LISTENER.” Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at https://www.quince.com/monica. Your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • More Mini-Moments: HOBBIES

    More Mini-Moments: HOBBIES
    Oct 4 2026
    It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved. You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.’” ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • More Mini-Moments: HOME

    More Mini-Moments: HOME
    Oct 4 2026
    It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved. You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.’” ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • SURPRISE! More Mini-Moments: HAPPINESS

    SURPRISE! More Mini-Moments: HAPPINESS
    Oct 3 2026
    It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved. You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.’” ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • More Mini-Moments: HABITS

    More Mini-Moments: HABITS
    Oct 3 2026
    It’s More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved. You still don’t have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.’” ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Julie Allen: "Your Guide to Thrifting: Spend Less, Find More + Have Fun With Your Style"

    Julie Allen: "Your Guide to Thrifting: Spend Less, Find More + Have Fun With Your Style"
    Oct 2 2026
    What if one surprising thing that's quietly draining you is your shopping cart? As a style influencer, Julie Rose Allen had packages arriving in numbers so high she's pretty sure her neighbors started a group chat. But the wake-up call wasn't just about waste—it was realizing that the constant consumption robbed her of her own personal style. In this session, Julie shares how thrifting didn't just change her wardrobe, it flipped a switch in her mind. She stopped caring about the number on the tag. She found a meditative practice hidden in the racks (yes, really). And she rediscovered a creative autonomy that years of online consumption had quietly taken from her. If you're tired of chasing sales and fads, want to get higher quality items for your closet using less money, or even just want to use more of a creative part of your brain, learn how to thrift from Julie! FREEBIE for all: Fall Style Guide A simple guide to having fun getting dressed this fall! BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Thrift Bundle! Every month, Julie gives away a bundle of 5-7 thrifted items for someone in her community. She will send out a detailed questionnaire to understand your style, your sizing, and your inspiration and spend the month shopping for you! Julie Rose Allen is first and foremost a mom to six kids ranging from middle school to young adults. She created the That Julie Girl community online as a place to encourage women to be intentional with their lives - through style, thrifting, travel, and friendship. She gives simple Big Sister advice to get more creative in your closet and have fun creating the life you really want. FOLLOW ON IG OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Casey von Stein (Miss Freddy): "Easy Digital Scrapbooking 101: How to Actually USE Your Photos"

    Casey von Stein (Miss Freddy): "Easy Digital Scrapbooking 101: How to Actually USE Your Photos"
    Oct 1 2026
    (Short note: we recorded this session prior to securing our sponsors for the conference. All references to them were organic.) You have thousands of photos on your phone . . . and your kids almost never see them. In this session, photo expert Casey Von Stein (Miss Freddy) makes the case for actually using your pictures in easy-to-make photobooks that will be cherished by the whole family. She breaks down every obstacle that holds us back and replaces them with stupid-simple options that meet you where you are. Casey's family yearbook method takes a few hours a year, follows a "decide once" principle so you never have to rethink the process, and costs less than you'd think. If you've been telling yourself you'll make a photobook "someday," this conversation will finally help you cross that finish line. FREEBIE for all: Managing Kids Memories eBook Do you feel overwhelmed by preserving kids memories? What should you do with all the STUFF of childhood? This 44 page digital guide has practical tips and project ideas for documenting childhood from birth through high school. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Backup Bootcamp Course Everyone needs this course! Backup Bootcamp™ will teach you how to make sense of your digital photo mess. Video tutorials for both Mac + PC walk through centralizing photos from many devices (creating one digital photo hub), removing duplicates, sorting into simple folders, and backing it all up to the cloud. Casey von Stein, aka Miss Freddy, is a certified Professional Photo Organizer in Golden Colorado. She’s a mom of two (a 13 year old boy and 11 year old girl). After 10 years as a professional photographer, she realized that what people really needed was HELP managing and enjoying their photos. She offers remote organizing services for clients worldwide and self-paced online courses for those who want to tackle their photo mess on their own. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min