Progress Prompts

Another dream guest on the podcast today!

Dan Purcell is a "sexpert", software developer, and dad of six, married to the amazing Emily Purcell. Together, Dan & Emily created the "Get Your Marriage On!" blog, where they share what they've learned in their own marriage about sex, to help couples have more fulfilling relationships. Dan hosts a podcast of his own ("Get Your Marriage On!") AND created an incredible app called "Intimately Us" chockfull of resources, games, articles, and tips for improving your sex life with a clean & fun, but informative lens.

Today, Joe and I ask Dan all of our questions about sex, including how to juggle sex with young kids, how to create more intimacy with your spouse, how to learn about sex together in a safe environment, and how to increase desire for sex when things like pregnancy, pain with sex, chronic illness, or desire discrepancy get in the way. 

Trust me when I say, you will want to take notes!

Visit our Show Notes @ progressprompts.com for the tips that stood out to me, plus links to a load of helpful, free, & fun advice from Dan and his team, and find Dan @ getyourmarriageon.com .

Thank you for being here!

If letting go of what you can't control brings so much peace, then why is it so hard to do?! Today I asked Joe to share the secret of his easy-going nature. We chat about focusing your energy where it matters most, being busy for the wrong reasons, and what "control" really means to us.

We'd love your tips for letting go, too!

Let us know @progressprompts on Instagram or @ progressprompts.com .

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Today Joe and I wax religious! We chat about how we stay rooted in our personal relationships with God rather than tuning into the external chatter - which there seems to be a lot of these days. I don't know if you've felt this one as much as we have, but if so, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

Let us know @ progressprompts.com or @progressprompts on Instagram.

Thank you so much for being here!

Today's prompt comes with options ;) 

Option 1: What is your most ridiculous fear? / Option 2: What is a fear that you have overcome and how?

Listen in as we use humor to face our fears, and share yours if you're feeling brave @ progressprompts.com or @progressprompts on Instagram.

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As a general rule of thumb, when the woman in your life needs a gift - a good default is chocolate, flowers/plants, or lotion (does anyone else love Bath & Body Works as much as I do?). But I struggle when it comes to the men in my life... because there is no default! In honor of Father's Day coming up this month, I am accepting your best and brightest ideas ;) And Joe is sharing some of his favorite gift ideas, too, so tune in.

Add to our list @progressprompts on Instagram or @ progressprompts.com .

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If this were an episode of "Friends" it would be "The One About How I Quit Binge-Eating For Good". At least, that's me being hopeful. So, here's my messy progress for the month, and if you're cementing any new habits or working on your own health journey, I'd love to hear how it's going for you.

You know what to do ;) . Find us @progressprompts on Instagram or @ progressprompts.com .

Thanks for being here!

I teased Joe that today's prompt is 50% about improving my social life, and 50% about improving my daily #momlife . Either way, we share a few of our favorite ways you can create more connection with the people you love, and we'd love to hear your best tips & tricks, too!

Let us know @progressprompts on Instagram or @ progressprompts.com

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How have you changed over the years, and what would you want people from your past to know about the person you are today?

Surprisingly, this one was tough for me, you guys! I learned a lot about the way I look at my own growth and identity - and it reminded me it's not a bad idea to stop and take stock once in a while :)

Listen in for our thoughts and let us know yours @progressprompts on Instagram or @ progressprompts.com

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If you could speak to a large, diverse group of people (varying religious, cultural, and political affiliations, etc...) for 10 minutes and persuade them to bring about change, what one topic would you address, and what action would you encourage to help make the world a better place? Listen in for our thoughts and let us know yours @progressprompts on Instagram and @ https://progressprompts.com/ . Thank you for being here!

If I'm gonna be honest, Joe is nicer than I would be about this one (haha!) - but I need to know... How do you handle unsolicited advice? Listen for our thoughts and let us know yours @progressprompts on Instagram and @ https://progressprompts.com/ . Thank you for being here!

Today's progress prompt: What is the difference between helpful vs. unhelpful positivity? I love a bright future as much as anyone, but I also need to be understood and loved where I'm at. 

We'd love to know what you think. What is the difference between a positive outlook versus someone invalidating your hard or not hearing you? How can we be more empathetic toward each other and yet still help lift each other up?

Listen in, and let us know your thoughts over at https://progressprompts.com/ or @progressprompts on Instagram.

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If what we say "yes" (and by extension "no") to determines the values that we put our time and energy toward, how do we know when we're saying "no" too much? or not enough?

Let us know your thoughts over at https://progressprompts.com/ and @progressprompts on Instagram.

Thank you for being here!

<3 Jenny and Joe

Today Joe and I share our own rock bottom moments. Whatever you're going through, we hope you know - you are NOT alone! And you've got this.

Connect with us on IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Today, I share one of my favorite self-development tips: It's okay to take a break! 

In fact, sometimes shifting our focus, fun, peace, and rest, is exactly what we need :)

Connect with us on IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Joe hops on for his first interview this season with a good friend. They chat about running (of course!) and a rock bottom moment that led to an unexpected chain of events.

Mike Mcknight is a fellow podcaster, low carb athlete, and ultra-running  coach, who knows what it means to chase after what you love -  literally. Besides completing a fasted 100-mile race, he has the fastest known time for the 500-mile Colorado Trail. And he has a story you won't want to miss!

Thank you for being here :)

Connect with Mike @ https://lowcarb-runner.com/ .

Connect with us on IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show  Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/  .

Hi friends!

I’m so excited for you to hear our interview today. This is the interview I wish I would have had in the middle of postpartum anxiety and newborn kids and hearing about self care for the first time. I honestly believe you will think about self care in a new way after listening - and you can hold me to that. Listen in for her tips on connecting back to yourself and your loved ones - after a season of regularly putting yourself last

Jill Freestone is a friend and Life Coach, trained and certified through The Life Coach School. She also has an Elementary Education degree from BYU, music minor, and 25 years as a piano and flute teacher. Jill’s battles with anxiety, depression and chronic health problems led her to take many courses and therapy, giving her the tools to thrive. She loves dancing, learning, and the outdoors, spending time weekly mountain biking, running, hiking, skiing or camping. Jill says she is crazy about her handsome husband, especially when they are dancing. And they adore their three incredible daughters, ages 16, 19 and 21.

Connect with Jill @jillfreestonecoaching on FB & IG as well as jillfreestone.com.

Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . 

Thank you for being here!

Joe's back today, and we play question & discussion with some of my thoughts from our recent interviews. We chat about vulnerability, comparison, and how to evaluate with grace rather than judgment.

Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . Thank you for being here!

You guys! Another episode I literally couldn't wait to air. In fact, I'm dropping this early so that you can have it for Valentine's Day slash #singleawarenessday . Whether you're in a relationship or not, listen in for 10 Ways to Own the Unexpected and Love the Life You Have.

Allie Barnes is an author, Latter-day Saint, and people person. She is a masters student studying leadership, and previously graduated with a bachelor's degree in Family Studies. I read her book “Not According to Plan” and absolutely loved her thoughts on relationships and faith, and I also had the privilege to have a conversation with her in person about some of those things. She branded her website “Looks Like Wandering” and I can't get enough of that premise - how our paths in life are not always linear. That perspective is so refreshing, and so honest.

Connect with Allie @lookslikewandering on IG and at: lookslikewandering.com .

Connect with  us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . Thank you for being here!

Do you ever struggle with trusting yourself and your body? Or just need to know that your feelings are totally normal? Our guest today opens up about some of those moments in her life and how we can choose to show up with vulnerability - even when we don't have all of the answers.

Amy Geis Lorsch is an amazing singer/songwriter that I came across while podcast bingeing, and I’m so glad I did. She writes this raw, vulnerable music that so many people connect with. She attended Brigham Young University and participated in their music group: BYU Noteworthy. She’s a Utah native, but has also spent time in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. She talks about songwriting with so much passion, and as a way to be there for each other, which is something we all need right now!

Connect with Amy @amy.geis.lorsch on IG + Find her music on all major platforms (Amazon, Apple, Spotify).

Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . Thank you for being here!

Today, Joe and I chat about the difference between the story we tell ourselves and who we actually are. Plus, we dive into 5 tips for discovering who you really are:

1. Know who you want to be, before worrying about the to-do list.
2. Don't fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking.
3. The things that you do every day are the most important things.
4. Know your meaning and your why.
5. You are already inherently worthy.

What about you? What are your favorite tips for knowing and loving who you are? Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show  Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .  Thank you for being here!

Also, please excuse the giant rainstorm toward the end, haha ;)

We are so excited for you to hear today's interview!

Our guest today shares so many practical, helpful tips for how to know and love who you are, that crisis moment when you realize you don’t know what that looks like, and where to go from there.

Amber Viehweg is a wife, mama of 3, Christian writer and speaker, and she’s also a history major and a social studies teacher - which comes in  handy, because she has this huge passion for sharing her faith and helping others build a relationship with Jesus. We met Amber through Instagram, and I’m so grateful and honored to her for being willing to come and share some of her struggles with us.

Connect with Amber @simply.a.warrior on Instagram + https://simplyawarrior.com/ .

Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show  Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .  Thank you for being here!

Hi friends! Today, we introduce our theme for Season 3: Re-define Your Relationship with Failure. We chat about why your relationship with failure matters, and give you 7 tips for approaching failure in a way that will jump start your progress! Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . Thank you for being here! <3 Jenny and Joe

We missed you, friends! We're excited to be back with this bonus episode aaaaalll about running and crewing a 100-mile race during a pandemic. We cover:

• -gear
• -food
• -training regimen
• -possible obstacles
• -the day of
• And more! 

And, of course, we tie everything back to our favorite topics: progress, purpose, and re-defining our relationship with failure. If there's anything we missed, feel free to ask! Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Introducing this month's affirmation:

I dare greatly. I am not alone. I am enough. I fearlessly course-correct. I fail forward!

This is based on two of our all-time favorite quotes! (Can you guess which one?!) Connect with us on FB & IG @ofprogressandpurpose + Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Who else feels like one of the biggest struggles when it comes to our words is navigating family relationships? Joe and I both have blended families & share four pointers that help us make those relationships a safe space. We hope it helps, and we wish you the best, whatever your family looks like! Feel free to share your tips with us, too (@ofprogressandpurpose) ! Plus, find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Do you ever wish you could go back in time? We know how powerful words are, but, sometimes, we STILL mess up. The question is: how do you get back on track when that happens? Today, we share some of the things we've learned through our own experiences, and we'd love to learn from you, too (@ofprogressandpurpose)! Plus, find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . Thank you for being here!! <3 Jenny and Joe

Today, we chat about the DTR within marriage, setting physical & emotional boundaries, plus how & why to embrace our amazing differences! Find the Show Notes & more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . Thank you for being here! <3 Jenny & Joe

Get ready to shoot the breeze with us as we share what we've learned over the years from some of our own crucial conversations, including: the talk, the budget, and the DTR (before marriage). Tell us about your own experiences, and we can laugh together! (@ofprogressandpurpose) Plus, find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ . Thank you for being here!! <3 Jenny & Joe

Introducing this month's affirmation: "My Words Matter". Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Self-compassion and self-confidence go hand-in-hand, because confidence is not just loving the good parts of you; it's learning to embrace the whole picture. Today, we share 4 tools to help you re-frame negative thoughts and experience more powerful self-compassion. Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Let's talk about confident kids! Today, we share some of our values as parents - which might be wildly different from yours, and that's OKAY - as well as offer 4 suggestions you can use to help your kids discover and feel confident in their own identities (in other words, know and love who they are). Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

"I Can Do Hard Things." ...Does anyone else love this mantra as much as we do?! Today, Joe breaks out the research, and we share 4 tips for boosting your self-confidence and trusting in your own capability to do hard things. Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

We are so excited to be back with you! Today, we share 4 signs that you are measuring your capability with comparison, and give you 4 "tools of purpose" to help you counteract the comparison trap. Find the Show Notes and more @ https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/category/the-podcast/ .

Today, we finish off Season One with 3 lessons about becoming the hero of your own story from Disney's Hercules (your fan-vote choice!).

We talk about listening to your inner voice, discovering your identity and purpose, trusting your enoughness, going the distance, and learning how to fail. Thank you so much for being here. It truly means the world to us. 

<3 Jenny & Joe

-Show Notes: https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/2020/03/31/becoming-the-hero-of-your-own-story-three-lessons-from-disneys-hercules

Okay, friends. **MAJOR Spoiler Alert** You've been warned, haha! Today, we share three lessons from Star Wars' the Rise of Skywalker about overcoming the darkness within. We talk about agency, confronting our weaknesses head-on, battling shame, and the fact that, while people can certainly change, it's something they must do for themselves. -Show Notes: https://ofprogressandpurpose.com/2020/03/24/becoming-the-hero-of-your-own-story-three-lessons-from-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker