Best Monica Packer Podcasts (2024)

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279- How to Create Habits When You're Drained and Overwhelmed with Monica Packer 49:36

3h ago49:36

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Welcome back to Voices of Your Village and today Monica Packer and I got to dive into how to create habits when you're drained and overwhelmed. For me, when it comes to habits, it can feel like, okay, I'm going to do this thing and then I go all in on something and then it feels really overwhelming and it doesn't continue. Or I look at it and I'm l…

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280- Learning How to Be a Mom While Grieving a Huge Loss with Taylor Wolfe 52:30

1h ago52:30

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You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to share one of the funniest humans on the internet with you, Taylor Wolfe. You might know her as The Daily Tay. We got to dive into what it looks like to learn how to be a mom while grieving a huge loss. Taylor shares so vulnerably and openly about losing her dog Harlow, who she was so co…

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Homeschooling in Hard Seasons | Library System for the Best Books [Episode 313] 9:43

1h ago9:43

9:43

When I had three kids, four and under, I learned about Charlotte Mason and her principle of spreading a wide feast of ideas. Practically, this looks like 20 different subjects in a Charlotte Mason classroom that get covered during the week. Before we were in the formal school years, I got into the habit of discovering where all the different sectio…

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Let's Declutter: Your Living Room with Morgan Tyree (EP331) [Room by Room Series] 33:45

26m ago33:45

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Join me today as I bring you the last episode in the series: Decluttering Room by Room. I've asked five women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode professional organizer (and author), Morgan Tyree will take us through decluttering our l…

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AP 590: “How can I stop being a ‘Perfectionist Parent’ and overreacting with my kids?” || Coaching Call with Kate 50:40

29m ago50:40

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In this candid coaching call with Kate, a stay-at-home mom of two young children, we unravel the layers of perfectionism in parenthood and how we can treat ourselves with self-compassion. Kate shares her experiences of navigating the challenges of motherhood amidst major life transitions, including a cross-country move and the transition from worki…

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Navigating Self-Sabotage: Create Trigger Awareness as a Strategy for Change (Special Series - 2 of 3) 16:20

4h ago16:20

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Let's delve into the second part of the special series on self-sabotage where we're studying what can trigger these counterproductive behaviors. In this episode, we explore the top self-sabotaging triggers: 💥 Stress and overwhelm 🎯 Fear of failure or success 💫 Perfectionism or imposter syndrome ❌ Negative past experiences 👀 Comparison and envy 🛌 An…

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AP 589: What’s your #1 habit? || Growth Spurt 10:51

36m ago10:51

10:51

This is a bite-sized episode focused on ways to increase your progress right away. I want to help you identify your "habit keystone," the one thing that when carefully placed, allows everything else to be strong and held together. In this episode I'll tell you what mine is, and the hard truths I was facing when I discovered it. If you need some sup…

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Stuck in Analysis Paralysis? Do THIS to get Moving Again! Featuring Amy Traugh of The Motivated CEO Podcast 33:54

5h ago33:54

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Today we're joined by Amy Traugh, business strategist found of the Moms on a Mission community, and host of the Motivated CEO Podcast! In this episode, Amy shares her own struggles with indecision and how she learned to embrace fear as a catalyst for growth and change. Her story is a testament to the power of taking messy action and stepping boldly…

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Embracing the Struggle and Adventure of International Travel with Kids with Synthia Simonsen [Episode 312] 1:15:46

6h ago1:15:46

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Synthia Simenson is a mother of five (almost six) children ages 10 and under. She went through the struggles that I think we can all relate to when we first become moms—overwhelm, unsure of where to focus her time and energy, and not even sure what she wanted life to look like. I hope you are as inspired by her journey as I am, from those survival …

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Understanding Self-Sabotage: Exploring the Top 5 Sabotaging Behaviors (Special Series - 1 of 3) 20:46

8h ago20:46

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Welcome to part one of our in deep dive into the world of self-sabotage! In this three-part special series we're pulling back the curtain on those sneaky behaviors that hold us back, from putting things off (hello, procrastination!) to doubting ourselves or feeling like we're not good enough. Join me as we chat about how these self-sabotaging behav…

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Let's Declutter: Your Bedroom with Casey Jones (EP330) [Room by Room Series] 21:06

3d ago21:06

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Join me today as I bring you the fourth episode in the new series: Decluttering Room by Room. I've asked five women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode friend of the podcast, Casey Jones will take us through decluttering our bedroom. -…

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AP 588: How Couples Can Create Strong Sexual Connections in their Long-Term Relationships || with Emily Nagoski 45:44

1d ago45:44

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It's okay, and normal, that our romantic relationships change over time. What can be challenging is when we feel disconnected from the change Emily Nagoski, award-winning author and sex educator, and I discuss the common myths we’re all conditioned to carry around longterm committed relationships, the truth about those myths, and how we can, agains…

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278- How to Balance Infant Feeding with Parental Mental Health with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC 1:21:27

5d ago1:21:27

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Voices of Your Village. I get to hang out with Victoria Facelli. She's an IBCLC, is a graduate of the Global Breastfeeding Institute's Lactation Program, and not the kind of lactation consultant who hates formula, which I'm super jazzed about. Right in the intro she said, "this is a book about feeding babies, noth…

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AP 587: Our Spring Break in California, What I Hope to Do with My Garden, The Habit I’m Struggling With, Skincare I’m Currently Loving, Podcast Plans for This Summer || Messy Middle April 2024 25:40

7d ago25:40

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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 perf…

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Discover Your True Priorities with 3 Questions [Episode 311] 13:25

15d ago13:25

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Have you done those exercises where you write out your priorities or values? It is easy for me to put on paper what I care about, but where are my time and energy really going? In this season of survival mode for our family, we have really stripped away a lot of what we usually do, and it is easy for me to say that we aren't very consistent in thin…

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Let's Declutter: Your Bathroom with Erin Port (EP329) [Room by Room Series] 24:43

11d ago24:43

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Join me today as I bring you the second episode in the new series: Decluttering Room by Room. I've asked five women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, friend of the podcast, Erin Port (of Simple Purposeful Living) will take us throug…

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AP 586: 6 Practical Ways to Make Time for Yourself || why this time matters, how to get it, and what to do when you don’t know what to do with it 50:50

9d ago50:50

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Do you have time for yourself? I mean real time devoted to your self-care, hobbies, and working on your Do Something List. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of making time for yourself amidst life's hustle and bustle. And I understand the struggle firsthand – whether it's juggling work, family, or just the chaos of everyday life, finding mom…

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AP 585: How do you start a handbell choir? || with Paige Erickson 25:36

21d ago25:36

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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. Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Waitlist up for the nex…

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277- The Key to Self Control with OT Kelly Mahler 43:19

13d ago43:19

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You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and I get to dive in with occupational therapist Kelly Mahler about interoception, which, I would say, is the key to navigating life from a well -being standpoint. Interoception is one of the sensory systems that I think is so often overlooked, and I think it's the cornerstone for mental wellness. It defi…

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Figure Out What to Do Next When You Have A Lot to Do | After the Brain Dump [Episode 310] 14:50

14d ago14:50

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When you’ve lost momentum in every area of your life, and it feels overwhelming because there is so much to do, what do you do? Often, the answer is to do a brain dump—write everything you can possibly think of on a piece of paper to clear your head. The problem is, what do you do after that? How do you actually gain the clarity you need to move fo…

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Let's Declutter: Your Kitchen with Rachel Rosenthal (EP328) [Room by Room Series] 36:58

19d ago36:58

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Join me today as I bring you the second episode in the new series: Decluttering Room by Room. I've asked five women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode professional organizer, Rachel Rosenthal will take us through decluttering our kitc…

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AP 584: How to Shift from “Surviving” to “Thriving” || with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson 51:20

19d ago51:20

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It’s officially been 4 years since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, I stumbled upon studies showing that the pandemic qualifies as a “collective trauma,” where we've all experienced psychological distress together. But here's the kicker: many people hesitate to admit they experienced trauma during the pandemic, perhaps because we …

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AP 583: Overcoming Barriers to Exercise || Bonus Episode from More Personal 46:23

22d ago46:23

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In this special bonus episode you'll hear from me and my podcast manager, Taylor, as we address the flood of questions and comments that came in after a coaching call about making exercise a habit. We give our own personal histories with exercise, including what our current routines look like. Plus, we break down the three biggest barriers to exerc…

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276- How to Navigate Big Feelings in Older Kids and Teens with Casey O’Roarty, M.Ed. 57:12

27d ago57:12

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You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to bring you a much requested episode. We get to dive into what this work looks like with older kids and teens, and especially talking about teen anxiety. I got to hang out with one of my favorite humans, Casey O'Roarty. She hosts the Joyful Courage podcast, and her work really focuses on …

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Is Everyone Happier Than Me? with Sarah Bragg (EP327) 36:21

26d ago36:21

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Joining me today for her second appearance on the show is author, Sarah Bragg. In this conversation, Sarah discusses her book 'Is Everyone Happier Than Me?' and addresses the questions of unhappiness that often arise in one's mid-30s. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and overcoming identity crises. Sarah also explores the impact of soc…

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Reflection and Travel Tips From a Family Road Trip + 5 Day Hotel Stay [Episode 309] 20:52

21d ago20:52

20:52

Last week, we spent a week in Memphis, Tennessee, as a family while Andrew attended a conference. It was a great trip with lots of amazing moments and some really hard ones, too. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the reflection process that I did after this trip so that we can take in all the data, evaluate the wins, what we loved, and what we wo…

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Let's Declutter: Your Closet with Shira Gill (EP326) [Room by Room Series] 32:07

26d ago32:07

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Join me today as I bring you the first episode in the new series: Decluttering Room by Room. I've asked five women to join me in tackling various areas in our home. We'll chat about how to keep each space minimal and most efficient for our families. In this episode, Shira Gill (author of ‘Minimalista’ and 'Organized Living') will take us through de…

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AP 582: "How do I make friends after a very isolating season of life?” || Coaching Call with Kim 43:38

23d ago43:38

43:38

Kim, a mother of three navigating the challenges of early parenthood, shares her struggles with connecting with others and the fear of vulnerability stemming from past experiences. Together, we uncover that what Kim really wants is to reclaim her sense of self and cultivate meaningful connections. Listen as we work on the small steps that Kim can t…

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Maggie Smith On Nighttime Rituals, Rewiring Our Thoughts & Managing Stress (EP325) 26:15

29d ago26:15

26:15

Joining me today for her second appearance on the show is author Maggie Smith. Maggie joined me back in November to discuss her book, You Could Make This Place Beautiful, which I'll be sure to include in the show notes. But today she's here to talk about her newest children's book, My Thoughts Have Wings. She wrote this children's book in hopes tha…

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AP 581: Have you ever thought to “romanticize” your life? || Growth Spurt 8:57

27d ago8:57

8:57

Inspired by a friend's recent story I wanted to explore what it truly means to infuse joy, luxury, and care into our daily routines. From simple acts like lighting a candle while washing our face to more elaborate rituals like organizing vegetables by color for meal prep, we'll uncover how these moments can transform our perspective and elevate our…

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