Patience in Progress

About Patience in Progress

We are revamping our mission and podcast. With this new idea our goal is to still focus on the how to's of navigating through life, what we have personally been through, but also this is a space for honest moments, and the quiet lessons that shape us. In each episode we will explore the messy, beautiful, in-between stages of life. We will explore the places where we are still growing, still healing, and still figuring it all out together. Here, the stories don't have to be perfect to matter. They just have to be true so we can all feel and heal together on this journey we call life.

Publisher

Melanie, Shelly & Karissa

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Nov 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Wait… Why Is This Normal?

   Have you ever stopped to think about the things we all do without questioning them? We sing to someone while they sit there awkwardly, blow all over a birthday cake and then serve it to everyone, shake strangers’ hands, repeatedly check the same refrigerator, decorate bathrooms with towels nobody is allowed to use, and send kids door-to-door asking strangers for candy. Totally normal… right? 😂 In this episode we go down the rabbit hole of everyday habits, traditions, and social rules we’ve somehow all agreed are completely normal, even though they’re actually kind of weird. From airplanes and parking lots to eyelashes, Halloween, the tooth fairy, bathroom etiquette, and everything in between, this episode will probably have you asking: “Wait… why DO we do that?” Come laugh with us, question everything, and discover a few weird things you probably do too.

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Overexplaining — Why We Do It & How to Stop

   Ever catch yourself giving a 10-minute explanation when a simple “no” would have worked? Yeah… us too. In this episode, we’re talking about overexplaining, where it comes from, why we feel like we have to justify our decisions, and why being misunderstood can feel so uncomfortable. We get into people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, perfectionism, seeking validation, and the exhausting habit of trying to control how someone else receives what we say. We also talk about learning to pause, say less, stop explaining for permission, and trust that sometimes a clear answer really is enough. And because it’s us, there are plenty of life updates, kids, work, travel, everyday craziness, and probably a little too much explaining along the way. 😂

3. 

   24 Aug 2026

   The Weight Behind the Badge - Mental Health with Fire Captain Andrew

   What happens when the person everyone depends on is struggling too? In Episode 30, we sit down with Andrew, a Salt Lake City Fire Department Captain and paramedic, for a powerful conversation about life as a first responder and the things that happen long after the emergency lights turn off. Andrew shares what drew him to firefighting, what years of responding to emergencies can do to the mind and body, and why some of the hardest parts of the job aren't always the major calls—but the constant accumulation of stress, lack of sleep, and trauma. We talk about PTSD, burnout, family relationships, therapy, journaling, resilience, parenting, social media, and learning to ask “What happened?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?” Andrew also introduces us to Red Line Rising, his work focused on giving first responders and their families practical tools to better understand trauma, mental health, and recovery. This conversation is honest, eye-opening, funny at times, heavy at others, and one we think applies to far more than just first responders. Because sometimes strength isn't pretending you're fine. It's learning what happened, finding the right tools, and continuing to rise.

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