Ladies in Progress Podcast

Meet Miran McCash, Founder of nonprofit Sweat & Sneakers: Kicks for Kids, mom to Hayden, middle school PE & Health Teacher, and high school track coach. On this week's episode we speak to Miran about all of the impactful work that she has been doing across Washington state to support youth — and all of the hurdles that comes with it! Starting off her career as a Geriatrics Trainer and Fitness instructor, Miran saw the ripple effect of not including movement into one's lifestyle early on. It was then she decided to return to school to become a PE & Health Teacher to help encourage youth to incorporate movement and physical activity into their daily lives today so they can grow older and lead more active lives in the future. Miran gives us a peek into her career as a middle school teacher and all the funny conversations she has with her kids in class. Let's just say her students love to spill the tea with her! In 2021, Miran became a new mom, and her life changed forever as she quickly adjusted to this new addition to her many identities. Miran shares not only the good but the hard times that she experienced as well, and we appreciate her vulnerability as she discusses parenting topics that are normally kept behind-the-scenes. Being Hayden's mom has been one of the best things to happen to her, and she shares how she balances caring for Hayden while still caring for herself. We close out our episode sharing how she founded Sweat & Sneakers: Kicks for Kids in the midst of a global pandemic. What started off as a school project soon developed into creating the nonprofit that has grown to provide athletic shoes to kids not only in the founding city of Spokane but now in Seattle as well. With more than 300 pairs of shoes donated since 2019, Miran continues to spread the mission of the organization and remove barriers kids face in order to lead an active lifestyle. Hearing about Miran's journey in her career, as a new mom, and as a nonprofit founder has inspired us so much and we are excited to share with our listeners as well. Tune in to give our episode a listen! website: sweatandsneakers.org IG: spo.seakfk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

If you haven't had a chance to listen to our first AITA Analysis, be sure to check it out! In this week's episode, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna bring back taking turns reading selected "Am I the Asshole?" (AITA) posts submitted on Reddit. Listen as they discuss their take on each situation before giving their final verdicts. Do they think like the hivemind? Tune in and find out! What did you think about these AITA submissions? Did your verdict match LPPs? Share your thoughts in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Read along: Leanna's choice Ana's choice Lynn's choice Trigger warning: This episode mentions miscarriage. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Meet Karen Rafchiek, owner of 4 Corners Merchants, a boutique filled with locally-sourced goods in the Fairwood neighborhood of Renton, WA. Listen to this inspiring episode as Karen shares her experience as an immigrant from Malaysia who lived a life working to fulfill other business owners' dreams, gaining skills while supporting a catering business, restaurant, funeral services, and more until she realized her true dream in life was to start a business of her own. Fast forward to January 2020 and Karen signs the lease on her storefront; then we all know what happened just two months later -- a global pandemic hits and kicks off nearly two years of shut downs, extensions, and reopenings. Needless to say, Karen certainly had to learn how to pivot her new business fast. Now, 4 Corners Merchants has stabilized in an ever-changing world. It not only serves as a place for community members to gather and share their skilled crafts, but it's also a place where Karen can apply everything she's learned over the years to coach everyday makers toward a more business-savvy mindset. Karen's story proves that it's truly not about the destination, but the journey. No matter what corner of the world you come from, this episode will leave you wondering how you can take that first step toward your purpose. What are some ways that you plan and visualize your dreams? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Be sure to visit Karen at 4 Corner's Merchants for your next gift or goodie! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

If you grew in the South Seattle area, this episode is for you! After a recent car ride through their old neighborhood, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna were dumbfounded by the changes and started to talking about all their favorite places they went to as they grew up in Seattle. This episode is their dedication to the cruise spots they drove to after getting their licenses, the favorite places to park and smoke weed before it was legal (which may have also served as their favorite make out locations as well!), and the stores they used to shop at for back-to-school clothes, soccer cleats, and Christmas trees. They round out the episode talking about the scariest supposedly-haunted locations they went to during high school and wonder if kids nowadays tell the same spooky stories. Do you have memories at any of the 1990s and 2000s Seattle spots mentioned in this episode? Let us know in the episode post and see photos we've gathered from around the internet of our favorites mentioned on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

In this week's episode, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns reading selected "Am I the Asshole?" (AITA) posts submitted on Reddit. Listen as they discuss their take on each situation before giving their final verdicts. Do they think like the hivemind? Tune in and find out! What did you think about these AITA submissions? Did your verdict match LPPs? Share your thoughts in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Read along: Lynn's choice Leanna's choice Ana's choice (the original is now archived, but you can read a summary) A note from LPP: While we recorded this lighthearted episode as a means to cope with reality with a bit of humor, we want our listeners to know that our hearts are with the people of Ukraine and Russia, many of whom are dragged into a war for which they never chose to be part of

Meet Teresa (Frederickson, WA), owner of Stillness GEMS Hypnotherapy & Boutique and the first guest of season two! Tune in as she shares how a melt down over laundry years ago led to an interest in learning about meditation to help manage daily stresses. Fast forward to today, and Teresa is now a Certified Meditation Coach, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in training, and entrepreneur selling crystals and air plants in her online boutique - all while being a wife and mother to five little ones! Teresa's story will inspire you to listen to your heart through life's joys (and pains) and answer the whispers of your true calling. Later in the episode, Teresa leads Ana, Lynn, and Leanna through the unboxing of their geminaire sets, beautiful containers filled with symbolic elements and a personalized guided meditation letter that are uniquely designed by Teresa for the recipient based on their chosen intention. Teresa walks the ladies through each element and shares the selection process to create a meaningful, grounding display for 2022. You'll leave with a new appreciation for crystals and will open your eyes to symbols all around. What are your favorite ways to stay grounded? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Be sure to follow Teresa on IG @stillnessgems to check out her latest crystals on IG Live, learn about hypnotherapy services, and to pick up a geminaire set of your own! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Last year, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna celebrated February AKA The Hallmark Month of Love and Romance, by inviting their significant others on to discuss Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages, which was first introduced to the world in 1992. Since then, Ana stumbled upon posts from Dr. Nicole LePera (@theholisticpsychologist) on what she dubbed, "The 5 (New) Love Languages." These tenets, which range from "Understanding your partner's trauma" to "Commitment to each other's freedom," are quite different than the (what some may call outdated) originals. A few of them can be challenging to grasp at first, too. Tune into this week's episode as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna dive deep into the new love languages, reflect on their own growth through self-development and therapy, and how they have come to recognize how their past patterns have influenced their current relationships -- and how they have since started to make changes. Light some candles and grab a box of chocolates, because this is an episode about relationships that you won't want to miss! Which of these new 5 love languages resonated with you the most? Let us know on the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

School's in session for Ana, Lynn, and Leanna, and in this episode, they share their experiences as adult learners in their thirties choosing to continue their education in the midst of the Omicron variant in 2022. For Ana, she's in her first quarter of a nine-month project management certificate after learning about a project manager role at her work and thinking, "I could do that!" For Lynn, she's a quarter ahead of Ana in the same project management program and contemplated this certificate for a couple of years; find out the catalyst that finally made her take the leap and how she's able to apply what she's learning in her current job. And lastly for Leanna, hear why she decided to utilize a tuition waiver through her work to take a Spanish class for fun, and how she may have underestimated her first fully-online class experience. You'll hear them talk about what it's like being in school today compared to when all three were last in school at the same time during undergrad over ten years ago. From new technologies and first day of class fears, to work-life balance and dreaded group projects, this episode just might give you the push to apply and enroll into your next learning opportunity! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

It's season 2 of LPP and they're back, baby! Tune in to the first episode of 2022 to hear about all of the podcast plans and updates since the December retreat. There are some changes coming to LPP this season that you won't want to miss. Then Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share what they've learned about intention setting vs. resolutions for the year and take a stab at creating their own. From intentions they reveal their goals before unveiling their #oneword for 2022. Do you believe in setting resolutions for the New Year? What's your One Word? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast or on Facebook @ladiesinprogresspodcast. ICYMI: Catch the last episode, "It's a Wrap for 2021 & Season 1 of LPP!" to hear how the ladies did on their goals from last year. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and any other major podcast streaming platform. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Tune in as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna tie up the year with a pretty little bow of reflection while they look back to the episode that rounded out last year, "Goodbye, 2020! Hello, 2021!" Listen as they recall their One Word of focus for 2021, recap their personal goals, and recount their highs and lows before drawing oracle cards for individualized mini-readings to end 2021 strong and welcome 2022 with a bang. They go from woo-woo level 1 to 100, so buckle up. Ladies in Progress Podcast will be on a break for the remainder of December. Have a happy holiday season and fantastic New Year. Share your highs and lows for 2021 in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast and stay tuned for season 2 in January! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

In October 2020, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna gave birth to their pandemic baby... this podcast! Ladies in Progress Podcast has officially been around for one full year! Tune in this week for part two of their special one year anniversary celebration, where Ana, Lynn, and Leanna head back to Creative Block - Seattle to shoot the LPP birthday party video episode with MarkyBoy Productions. They answer FAQs about the logistics of starting the podcast and also play a drinking game that tests their LPP knowledge by guessing episodes based on short audio clips (spoiler alert: with 50+ episodes to consider, they struggled HARD). Like what you're hearing? Watch the video to get the full effect! If you haven't had a chance yet, be sure to catch part one, where the ladies reminisce about the last year and talk about their best, worst, and cringiest moments, most challenging topics, their battle with authenticity, and future plans for the podcast. Thank you to our listeners and supporters for our first year - we couldn't have done it without you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Say hello to Analisa and Mike (Seattle, WA), who are each Renaissance people by definition and together make one of the coolest couples you'll ever meet. In this week's episode, Analisa and Mike share their journey of fully renovating a 34-foot, avocado-green school bus throughout the pandemic in preparation for the long-haul drive from Washington to their new home in Nicaragua in 2022. A tale with twists and turns (it took them THREE attempts at meeting up with the former, free-spirit owner of the bus to correct some paperwork!), tune in to find out their lessons learned about using your intuition--and a bit of math--to map out your life and live out your wildest dreams. Have you ever considered living the #buslife or #vanlife? Let us know in the episode comments on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Follow Analisa and Mike's progress on the bus as well as their travels on IG @the_holyguacamole. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

In October 2020, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna gave birth to their pandemic baby... this podcast! Ladies in Progress Podcast has officially been around for one full year! Tune in this week for part one of their special one year anniversary celebration, as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna reminisce about the last 50+ full episodes and talk about their best, worst, and cringiest moments, most challenging topics, their battle with authenticity, and future plans for the podcast. Be on the look out for part two in November, where the ladies head back to Creative Block - Seattle for the LPP birthday party, where they answer FAQs about starting the podcast and play a drinking game to celebrate! Thank you to our listeners and supporters for the last year - we couldn't have done it without you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Throughout the month of October, listen as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns sharing some of the most shocking true stories from around the globe. Tune in each week to learn about some lesser-known international crimes in an effort to help bring awareness to cases. In the final installment of the series, Leanna talks about the Thai island of Koh Tao, later coined Death Island by local news media. Tune in to hear about two murders and nine mysterious deaths of foreigners that took place between 2014-2018 which gave the scuba diving paradise its gruesome nickname. While many were deemed accidents by local police and government, were they actually committed by the Thai mafia and covered up to maintain peace on the island? Listen and let us know what you think in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content warning: This episode includes mention of murder, rape, and suicide. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Throughout the month of October, listen as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns sharing some of the most shocking true stories from around the globe. Tune in each week to learn about some lesser-known international crimes in an effort to help bring awareness to cases. This week, Lynn talks about Junko Furuta, a Japanese high schooler living in the late 1980s. She was smart, hard-working, and ambitious. She was preparing to graduate soon. One night she was riding her bike home and was tricked into seeking help from a dangerous boy from school. That night turned into 44 nights of kidnapping, torture, and eventually her tragic death -- but was she brought the justice she deserved? Listen to this twisted story and find out. What are some international true crime cases that should be covered next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content warning: This episode includes mention of rape, torture, and murder. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Throughout the month of October, listen as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns sharing some of the most shocking true stories from around the globe. Tune in each week to learn about some lesser-known international crimes in an effort to help bring awareness to cases. This week, Ana talks about the murder of Deborah Gardner, a Peace Corp Volunteer who was teaching in the Polynesian country of Tonga in 1975. With roots that tie locally to Tacoma, WA, hear about Deborah's life before it was violently taken by a male Peace Corp Volunteer -- as well as the alleged cover up by the U.S. government and media outlets. What are some international true crime cases that should be covered next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content warning: This episode includes mention of murder, stalking, and suicide. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

This week features audio from a full video episode that was filmed with MarkyBoy Productions at Creative Block Seattle. To get the full effect of each nasty shot they took, head on over to ladiesinprogresspodcast.com and check it out! Listen (and be sure to watch!) as Leanna, Ana, and Lynn play a game of TRUTH OR DRINK, where the ladies pull a question out of a hat and choose to answer, pass, or roll the dice to let fate decide their drink. With shots poured that include everything from tequila and Fireball to soy sauce and habanero hot sauce, it's hard to tell what's worse - revealing their deepest secrets or taking a swig. What game should we play next time at Creative Block? Follow us on IG and FB @ladiesinprogresspodcast to let us know. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

In the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, it's Windex. For Ana's family, it's Vick's VapoRub. No matter your background or culture, everyone has home remedies that were passed down from generations before us that seem to be the cure-all for everything from headaches and hangovers to sore throats and stinky breath. In this week's episode, Leanna, Lynn, and Ana dive into some home remedies they grew up with-- some they still practice today-- as well as home remedies from cultures around the world. Do you know what tying two slices of tomatoes around your face can help soothe? What happens to a bruise when you rub a hardboiled egg on it? Would you dare take a mustard bath if it could ease this particular pain? Listen and learn about home remedies from different cultures and dare to try some of them yourself. Who knows, you may already have the ingredients in your very own kitchen or backyard! What are some special home remedies from your family that you still use today? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Tune in each month as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share the latest news, faves, happenings! In this month's update, you'll learn about: All the fun details from Ana's bachelorette trip in San Diego (including seeing dolphins while kayaking, risking their lives for a pic at the edge of a fault line, drinking all the tequila, and catching some live reggae on the final night!). How Lynn's settling into her new jobs through this celebration-filled month that includes family's birthday, her anniversary, and her own birthday! Leanna's super busy August as the summer winds down and everyone prepares to return to campus in the fall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Meet Chelsey (Seattle, WA), a patient care coordinator who knows all about the ins and outs of her plastic surgery clinic. Breast augmentations, Botox, fillers, tummy tucks; she's seen patients come in to get the most seemingly glamorous procedures done to enhance their outer beauty, and she's even had a few procedures done herself (tune in to find out which ones!). But what about the other side of plastics life that you don't get to see on reality TV? Listen to this week's educational episode to learn more about the secret world of plastics, where procedures can give a boost in confidence after decades of insecurities, a literal weight lifted off of shoulders and immediate reduction in pain, a new lease on life after cancer, or a confirmed gender identity that reflects who's always been there on the inside. You'll also hear Chelsey's experience navigating the challenging and sometimes discriminatory insurance system, which can make or break a patient's ability to get the procedures done they might desperately need. Are you considering going under the knife? Have had any work done? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

To quote our beloved Stevie Wonder, "When you believe in things that you don't understand then you suffer, superstition ain't the way!" But what if you grew up with these superstitions and old wives tales that were for your own good or were meant to protect you from danger? In this week's episode, Lynn shares a list of superstitions from around the globe - some make sense, many are silly, and a few are just downright morbid. Listen as Leanna, Ana, and Lynn discuss superstitions they were taught growing up, including some they still can't help but follow today: Do you know who will come visit when you sing at the table or whistle in bed? What does Lynn's mom say will happen to your hands if you eat duck? Does your culture share similar superstitions with Ana's about protecting babies from mal de ojo? Let us know about superstitions you still believe in on the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Are you affianced and afflicted by the ever-changing guidelines of the pandemic in anticipation for your big day? Well, so is Ana, and the thousands of other befuddled betrothed who have had to shift plans, reschedule dates, and switch up their dream wedding format to accommodate our uncertain times. Tune in to this week's episode as Ana discusses her experience planning her intimate affair in the Olympic Peninsula this year, including helpful details and tips to plan your own. Leanna also shares her experience planning a more traditional, large-scale wedding in pre-Covid times, wayyyy back in 2018 (another lifetime, really!). Throughout you'll hear from Lynn - who's not yet planning but definitely looking ahead - as she gives her take on how her ideal wedding has changed because of the pandemic, and how the pressures from family may come into play when that day comes. Are you planning your wedding in the time of COVID-19? Share your thoughts and tips in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! Be sure to check out the show notes at ladiesinprogresspodcast.com for all of the details on wedding venues, vendors, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Tune in each month as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share the latest news, faves, happenings! In this month's update, you'll learn about: Leanna's current obsession with a YouTube channel that features British historical documentaries about living on a Tudor monastic farm. Lynn's recent travels, her brand new job, and super-sweet side hustle. Ana's wedding planning updates, bike ride essentials (and nonessentials, apparently!), and a sexy, spicy dramatic Netflix series that she just finished binging. You'll also hear about a couple of exciting things on the horizon of Ladies in Progress Podcast: We're headed back to Creative Block Seattle in August to shoot another fun-filled video podcast episode with MarkyBoy Productions - stay tuned for more info on the drop! Check out our brand-spanking-new website www.ladiesinprogresspodcast.com for photos, show notes, and more extras to come - shout out to Jeremy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Ladies in Therapy is a new sub-series where Ana, Lynn, and Leanna reflect on topics they've explored during their individual mental health therapy sessions. With varying levels of experience with therapy, it's a chance for them to learn from each other and reflect -- it's part-informational, part-discussion, and ALL of the emotions that can come with working on yourself. The first topic is boundaries: what are they, why you might need them, how to establish them, and the challenges of maintaining them. You'll also hear Ana, Lynn, and Leanna get real about their struggles as self-proclaimed people-pleasers, and what they've learned about setting healthy boundaries with the people they love most. A Note from Ladies in Progress Podcast: What we love about LPP is that it's about growth and discovery, and so with this new format we request that listeners give us a bit of grace to make mistakes from time-to-time (and respond with change!), and to also join the conversation. Send us an email at hello@ladiesinprogresspodcast.com or DM us on IG or FB. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Meet Toshiko Hasegawa (Seattle, WA), a new mom, 4th generation Japanese-American, Beacon Hill girl, governor's cabinet member, and candidate for the Port of Seattle Commission, Position 4. Listen as Toshiko breaks down the importance of identity and representation in government, and helps frame why it's not only our right but our responsibility to get out there and vote (and not just every four years in November). Hear why she believes it's time for government to be held accountable for our region's economic challenges post-COVID-19, its health disparities, and negative environmental impacts, and how critical it is to bring equity to the heart of political work — and not just in the form of another short-term funding initiative. If you've ever felt intimidated by politics or wondered how you're actually affected by election results, tune in to this episode and learn why we all need to become stewards within our families and communities in order to educate ourselves and vote the right people into offices. You'll leave with a new view of politics and inspiration to get civically engaged! Follow Toshiko's journey through candidacy and learn more at hasegawaforport.com and on IG @hasegawaforport. What are some ways you commit to becoming more involved with your local government? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

This week's episode continues the creepy and kooky dive into the wild world of conspiracy theories! If you missed our first look into conspiracy theories, make sure you go back and listen to episode 35, "Hollow Earth, Malaysia Flight 370 & The Mandela Effect." Lynn starts it off by recounting David Paulides' documentary Missing 411, which investigates the mysterious disappearances of over 1,400 people at U.S. National Parks. Are these cases of kidnappings by Bigfoot, abductions by aliens, or trips through cave systems into our Hollow Earth -- and why isn't more being done to solve them? Next, Ana discusses some of the most common mysteries of the oceans: From underwater crystal pyramids that once harnessed a worldwide energy grid to power the lost city of Atlantis, to the existence of mermaids (our aquatic ape ancestors!). You'll leave wondering what lingers in the deep blue depths and why we haven't explored more than just 5% of the earth's oceans at this point? Leanna ends the episode tackling the Denver International Airport, the seemingly routine place to start in order to get to your destination, or the headquarters for the Illuminati and apocalyptic bunker for The New World Order elite? Hear about the statues, art, and symbolism hidden in plain sight that'll make you second guess the next time you have a flight connection at this D.I.A.-bolical location (muah-ha-ha)! What are some of your favorite conspiracy theories we should cover next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content Warning: Contains themes around abduction, missing children, and death. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Last month, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna reminisced about their childhoods growing up in the 90s, and now they continue on to THE decade the defined their teenage years: The 2000s. Listen as they travel through time to discuss their favorite movies, music, celebrity icons, fashion, and of course, the rise of social media as we know it today. Which one of them thought the best Disney Channel Original Movies took place before 2005 (I mean, come on, who remembers classics like Zenon, Johnny Tsunami, and Double Teamed)? Who loved to write song titles in a spiral on their burned cd mixes (and why were they the most random mixes ever)? And which one of them had their Hot Topic phase, complete with the emo bangs (but with Christian rock)? Tune in and find out, before the Ladies end the episode reading off some of their cringiest Facebook Memories posts from 10+ years back. Do you dare to share your cringe-worthy Facebook Memories posts from the 2000s? Look yours up then leave a comment on the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Meet Reihna (Huntington Beach, CA), a mindset and life coach who has a message to share with you all: Life can be a dream come true if you let it. If you feel limited by your circumstances, Reihna is here to help shift your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to change your perspective and help create the life you've always wanted. Listen as she shares her own manifested journey from being an anxious, unhappy corporate employee to an entrepreneur that coaches women to actualize their purpose, all while living just minutes away from the sunny, SoCal beach. Hear practical information woven between inspirational stories like what to expect when working with a mindset coach, the difference between coaching and therapy, when to seek out a coach and invest in yourself, and the importance of showing gratitude for what you have now while dreaming big for your future. What are you grateful for today? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Follow Reihna on IG @alohaalwaysreihna to get your daily dose of bad-assery and inspiration, and find out how you can get coached, too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

To celebrate Father's Day 2021, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna share memories about growing up with their dads. Tune in to hear all their stories about going to work with their dads, lessons they learned as kids, and the characteristics they've inherited from their fathers -- the good, the bad, and the funny! This is dedicated to all the father-figures in our lives. What's your favorite Father's Day memory? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! Content Warning This episode contains themes around fatherhood and Father's Day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

This week's episode features a round of Ladies in Progress Podcast Trivia at Creative Block Seattle — and surprise! This audio is a preview of a special video episode shot by MarkyBoy Productions, which will be available to watch on the new Ladies in Progress Podcast website launching in June 2021. Tune in as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna each take the hot seat and quiz each other on little-known facts about themselves: How many piercings does Lynn have (and where exactly are they located)? Was Ana's first job folding clothes in retail or hosting tourists at the top of the Space Needle? And did Lynn and Leanna really find out they share the same favorite color after all these years? Follow us on IG and FB @ladiesinprogresspodcast to stay tuned for the official announcement of our website so you can catch the video, check out podcast extras, and catch up on the latest episodes. Special thanks to: MarkyBoy Productions Creative Block Seattle Heyday Burgers + Bar QED Coffee Be sure to check them out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

A Cleveland High School student who earns college credits through a dual enrollment program before transferring to a university. A pre-nursing student who goes with her gut and switches to become a Public Health major. A first-gen Latina student who navigates her way through college to earn her bachelor's degree. You may think these are descriptions of Ana, Lynn, and Leanna's educational journeys, but think twice! In celebration of the end of the school year (and a tough year and a half in a pandemic for the class of 2021), this week's episode features the stories of Amber Luc, graduating senior at Cleveland High School and Hillary Barrera, alumna of University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Listen as they share their stories of what it's like to be a new grad in the time of COVID-19. Ana, Lynn, and Leanna start the episode reminiscing about their experiences before wondering how different it must be for this year's class. Tune in to Amber's and Hillary's mini-interviews about their goals, fears, and advice and you'll learn that this year's graduating class may not be so different after all. Congratulations to all graduates who have persisted through the pandemic! What advice would you give to the class of 2021? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

[Queue the AOL dial-up sound -- you know the one we're talking about!] In this week's episode, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna hog the land line and discuss 90's childhood nostalgia. These Digital Natives begin with a quick nod to technologies of the 70's and 80's that were around when they were born before moving forward in time to the age of personal computers. Listen as they dive into their list of favorite movies, video games, toys, accessories, and more! You're in for a trip down memory lane. Who had a shared family computer in the living room growing up and who did their homework on a typewriter? Can you guess which one of them rocked twisties with purple butterfly clips in their hair? Which one watched Spice World on repeat? Tune in to find out! What are your favorite 90's childhood memories? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Meet Dr. Thao Martinez, a physical therapist based out of Renton, WA! In this week's episode, Dr. Thao shares her journey into the world of physical therapy that started with her own dance injury during college. After attending a lecture from a pelvic therapist, she found her specialty in pelvic floor health -- a topic that's not often talked about but can effect people of all ages and genders. If you've ever experienced leakage while laughing, felt discomfort during sex, or have relentless, chronic back pain even after trying other treatments, be sure to tune in! Learn what to expect during your first pelvic exam with a PT and when you should see a pelvic floor therapist if you're planning to get pregnant (hint: any time!). Dr. Thao answers listener questions and provides a wealth of knowledge that can help anyone get that push to make an appointment to get their pains checked out, big or small. What did you learn about pelvic floor health from this episode? Let us know on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Follow Dr. Thao Martinez on Instagram @drthaodpt for awesome wellness and pelvic health content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

On March 1, 2021, Ana + Andrew, Lynn + Jeremy, and Leanna + Mark embarked on the first eight weeks of a six-month health and fitness competition they now call The Body-ody-ody Challenge. The rules of Round 1 are simple: Each person records an initial weigh-in and body fat percentage calculation before submitting the $150 buy-in for the first round. Individuals compete in weekly mini-challenges for a chance to win $20. Couples with the highest combined body fat percentage lost by the end of eight weeks wins $580. Listen to this week's episode to hear updates from each couple, including successes, failures, motivations, and plans to win the next round. They began as friends, but will they come out of this challenge as enemies or closer than ever? Track their progress and find out! What are some of your favorite ways to stay active in the spring and summer? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

In honor of Mother's Day 2021, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna interview three very special guests -- their moms! Listen as Marcelina, Kim, and Melanie each spend some time answering ten questions on their experiences as mamas. Special thanks to our mothers for braving the microphones and sharing their stories with listeners. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mom figures in our lives. What's your favorite Mother's Day memory? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! Content Warning This episode contains themes around motherhood and Mother's Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Meet Morgan, Vallejo, CA-based athlete and digital content creator behind the vibrant and motivational Instagram account @mojaldy. When the camera is not on Morgan, you may be surprised to find that she authentically lives the life that’s portrayed online — active, intentional, and respectful of the community she’s cultivated. Listen as Morgan shares the physical and mental shifts she’s made since her early twenties that took her from diet pills and hating running to completing over 20 marathons, 2 ultramarathons, and an Ironman before turning thirty (all while still enjoying her favorite cookies). After adding avid cyclist to her repertoire during the pandemic, Morgan continues to put her wisdom into practice around maintaining balance, honoring your body, and upholding a “just start” attitude when it comes to trying new things. If you’ve been contemplating a new sport or physical hobby, tune into this episode and take it as your sign to go for it! What surprised you most about Morgan’s health and fitness journey? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Learn more about Morgan Jaldon at mojaldy.com. Dedicated to Milo (2013-2021), Morgan and her partner Michael's beloved pup. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

This is your official invitation to join Ladies in Progress Podcast in The May Shop Small Experience. Here's what you need to do: Listen to this episode to hear the details and to learn more about what we're most excited for and the challenges we think we'll face. Click this link to view and save The Rules, The Why, and The Card to start your shop small experience off right. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates throughout the month! Tag @ladiesinprogresspodcast and use #LPPshopsmall in your posts throughout the month as you show small businesses love and show off what you buy. Invite your friends and family to join the challenge too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Get ready to get Woo-Woo Level 10 as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take a closer look at their astrological birth charts and learn more about their Sun, Moon, and Rising signs. Listen as they explain what each of those signs mean before they dive deeper into their own Sun signs and then play a game to guess each other's Moon and Rising signs. Who do you think is the intense, emotional Moon sign of the group? Which one is the strong fire sign through-and-through? Who do you think is the quiet one who demands respect from others? Tune in and find out! Have you checked out your natal chart before? Let us know what you found out in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

And we’re not talking about the boogie man, either! Between fears of deep water, heights, kidnapping, and spiders, we can all probably think of something that can put us into a state of fight or flight, and they can even feel a bit irrational at times. Many experts suggest that if you go back far enough, adult fears can stem from childhood experiences and trauma (or even past lives!), and so in this week's episode, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna go back to their biggest childhood fears and discuss their possible roots. Ana then shares some research about how parents can help their children talk through fears with the hopes of squashing them at a younger age. What are some of your biggest fears? Do you think talking about them as a child could have helped you today? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

Inspired by an interview between Tim Feriss and Dr. Brenè Brown, Lynn quotes their questions that guide this week’s conversation: “Where is the line between being our best selves or striving for excellence and embracing who we are? How can we make room for both?” Ana, Lynn, Leanna share some examples of when they felt most vulnerable in their twenties, and talk through some of the ways they’ve tried to balance improving their flaws and growing self-acceptance in adulthood. The three end the episode declaring practical ways they will try to practice self-love, starting NOW!How do you practice self-love? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ladiesinprogresspodcast/support

This week’s episode features a fun dive into Ana, Lynn, and Leanna’s favorite conspiracy theories. Hear these outlandish stories and ask yourself, “Do I believe?” Leanna starts off by tackling Hollow Earth Theory’s history from its ancient mythology beginnings to its wacky, modern-day following. Next, Lynn discusses Malaysia Flight 370, a strange case where over 200 crew members and passengers mysteriously disappeared in 2014. The episode ends with Ana’s talk on The Mandela Effect, which theorizes that slight differences in our memories may actually be caused by a major switch to an alternate universe! What conspiracy theories should we cover next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

"Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!" We're all familiar with the famous words of quintessential middle child Jan Brady of The Brady Bunch, but is middle child syndrome really a thing? Join Ana, Lynn, and Leanna as they explore their personality traits through birth order theory in this week's episode -- and it just so happens that Ladies in Progress Podcast consists of an older, middle, and younger child! The three shares research and articles about their birth order as well as some stories about growing up with their siblings. Which lucky oldest child got six whole years of being alone before their rotten baby sibling came along? Which unlucky youngest experienced a bike crash and whole lot of wrestling moves from her big sib? Who is perhaps the unluckiest middle child, doomed for an identity crisis and a life never being heard? They also take a guess at which sibling is their parents' favorite because as we all know, there's always a favorite. Were you surprised to find out Ana, Lynn, and Leanna's birth orders? Let us know in the comments of the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate Ladies in Progress Podcast stands against racism. We denounce Asian hate that has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and support at stopaapihate.org.

In this week's episode Ana, Lynn and Leanna sit down for a chat with Maria Josè (Mosè) Barrera, owner of Mosè Auto in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Listen as Mosè shares her unique journey from learning to drive at the age of 11 in Guatemala to starting an auto repair business from the ground-up. Hear life lessons like how finding a good mechanic is like finding a good doctor, and why you should turn down the music from time to time to listen to your car -- and your gut -- to really diagnose a situation. Mosè rounds out the episode by answering car questions from LPP listeners. Do you feel confident in your auto care know-how? Let us know in the episode post comments on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

Ana, Lynn, and Leanna give their take on #TheBachelor season 25 season Finale! We are shocked by the ending of this season and share our excitement on the new Bachelorettes too! Be sure to watch the latest episode of The Bachelor on Mondays at 8pm PST on ABC because there will be spoilers! Let us know your thoughts and reactions on IG @ladiesinprogresspodast.

On a rainy, weekend trip to Ocean Shores, WA Ana, Lynn, and Leanna play a good ol' fashioned game of Would You Rather? Listen as they read through the silly yet polarizing questions and discuss their reasoning. Which one would rather be with a smart, broke partner than a dumb wealthy one? Who do you think would rather talk to animals than be able to speak and understand ever language in the world? Which one would rather have a partner who snores unbearable versus a partner with bad breath? Tune in and find out! What are some other questions we should cover during a future Would You Rather? Share it in the comments of the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

Ana, Lynn, and Leanna give their take on #TheBachelor season 25, episode 10. This episode has everything -- daddy issues, jealous tears, happy tears, oatmeal foot baths, and fireworks... all leading to the final two contestants vying for Matt James' heart. Who will be his final pick next week? Listen every Tuesday for a bonus mini episode that's a little less edited, a little less serious, and lots more drama. Be sure to watch the latest episode of The Bachelor on Mondays at 8 p.m. PST on ABC because there will be spoilers! Let us know your thoughts and reactions on the mini episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

If you’ve listened since the beginning, this is a long-overdue follow up from episode 3, “Just One of Our Many Insecurities (pt. 1)” released back in October 2020. In that episode, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna read an article about each of their zodiac signs’ biggest insecurity and they ended with the promise of continuing the conversation. But then they didn’t. They got scared. Now, months later (and with over 20 full episodes released in the wild), Ana, Lynn, and Leanna have finally found their voices to share how a recent photoshoot experience for the podcast brought out insecurities of every kind. Listen as they share how they’ve been feeling since joining the world of podcasters -- and how they really feel about continuing on. How do you overcome moments of insecurity or self-doubt? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast. Content warning: This episode mentions themes around body image.

In this week's episode we round out February with an extra special virtual game night featuring our partners Andrew, Jeremy, and Mark! Grab a drink and play along as we kick off the night playing the card game Let's Get Deep followed by Would You Rather? Questions and conversations get juicier as. the night goes on, so listen closely and learn about our first celebrity crushes, each couple's fighting style, and why we've all marked our calendars for February 12, 2031. What topic should we cover with the guys next time? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast Disclaimer: This episode contains some profanity

Ana, Lynn, and Leanna give their take on #TheBachelor season 25, episode 8. Our biggest question from this episode, has there been any seasons in the past where the Bachelor/Bachelorette walk out at the end without choosing a person? Listen every Tuesday for a bonus mini episode that's a little less edited, a little less serious, and lots more drama. Be sure to watch the latest episode of The Bachelor on Mondays at 8 p.m. PST on ABC because there will be spoilers! Let us know your thoughts and reactions on the mini episode post on Instagram @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

In continuing the celebration of love this month, Ana, Lynn, and Leanna discuss their friendship over the years and share the story of how they started hanging out in high school. It was summer 2003 when Ana and Lynn first met each other at freshman orientation, and it wasn't long before Lynn met Leanna and introduced her to the group some time later. The rest, they say, is history. Through high school, T9 text messages, college years, disagreements, new jobs, breakups, moving to new cities, and starting a podcast in the middle of a global pandemic, hear how they work to keep the spark alive in their friendship by balancing their time, money, and energy. What's your favorite way to spend time with your girl friends? Let us know in the post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast! Episode Mentions Ana talked about what she learned about strong adult friendships in The Art of Showing Up by Rachel Wilkerson Miller.

Ana, Lynn, and Leanna give their take on #TheBachelor season 25, episode 7. The ladies are slowly all leaving and we are getting much closer to the week that Matt James meets the parents! Who will really make it to next week?? Listen every Tuesday for a bonus mini episode that's a little less edited a little less serious, and includes lots of more drama. Be sure to watch the latest episode of The Bachelor on Mondays at 8 p.m. PST on ABC because there will be spoilers! Let us know your thoughts and reactions on the mini episode post on Instagram @ladiesinprogresspodcast.