AP 788: Remember When: 2020 || Lockdowns, Life Changes, and Lessons From Behind the Mic

About this episode

In this episode, Monica reflects on the life changes and lessons learned during the pandemic in celebration of the 10th anniversary of About Progress.

As I reflect on 2020 in celebration of About Progress turning 10, I'm reminded of how the global pandemic altered life as we knew it, personally affecting our family with immediate, life-altering decisions. Looking back, I'm proud of how I showed up for my community, even when navigating difficult discussions online about race and politics. Behind the mic, 2020 was both a professional boon and a personal gauntlet. Despite the upheavals, I remain grateful for the thriving support of my community and the success of Podcast University, proof that confronting discomfort can lead to profound opportunities. While I continue to balance openness with privacy, the common thread remains—curiosity and connection, the fuel of our shared journey on About Progress. Old episodes to support: Interviews with Arielle Estoria, Nir Eyal, Brooke Snow, Jasmine Bradshaw, and Kolbie Blume, What to do When You Don’t Know What to do About Racism ⁠Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off⁠ old pricing! ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! Join the ⁠Book Launch Committee⁠ for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the ⁠Supporters Club⁠ to keep About Progress around for good. ⁠Get the…

People in this episode

Host: Monica Packer

Topics covered

• pandemic reflection
• community support
• personal growth
• life changes
• curiosity
• connection

Keywords

• 2020
• lockdowns
• life changes
• community
• podcast
• support
• curiosity
• connection

Sponsors

AirDoctor, Knix, Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Podcast University

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