#31: In this episode, I chat with Monica Packer, a podcaster known for her show 'About Progress,' centered on personal development and overcoming perfectionism. Monica discusses her background, her family, and the evolution of her pragmatic approach to self-growth inspired by her own struggles with perfectionism. I then shared about Monica’s great-grandmother Lucy's life and her daughter Susie's experiences. Their lives were difficult to say the least and I loved sharing bits of their story with Monica.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:54 Monica Packer's Background and Work
02:09 Family Influence on Perfectionism
07:12 Personal Struggles with Perfectionism
09:08 The Concept of Progress Over Perfection
13:51 Ancestor Research: Lucy Rose Ehmann
26:39 Exploring Fred Barnes' Identity
27:54 Lucy's Marriage to Robert Fish
28:52 Life on the Farm in Oklahoma
30:55 Lucy's Tragic Death
34:07 Susie's Childhood and Family Dynamics
43:54 Honoring Ancestors and Personal Reflections
49:43 Conclusion and Resources

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