Episodes

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly dive into a conversation about the things we carry with us—memories, emotions, and experiences that shape who we are. Together, they explore how to recognize what no longer serves us, the price we are paying, and how to begin the process of letting go to make space for healing and growth. Material things we hang onto Surrounding ourselves with things Habits we cling to for comfort Relationships Stories of ourselves ...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly share strategies for making the transition from vacation to routine daily life. Sydney shares her 30th birthday experience Transitioning from vacation and the the blues it can cause Don't use the last days of vacation thinking about what awaits you at home Allowing yourself those feelings of sadness or whatever it may be when you return home. Bring small adventures into you routine life Celebrate making it through...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly conclude their series on roots and personal growth. Growing our own roots is not isolating Trees communicate with one another Others help us in deepening our roots How does it feel to be rooted Knowing when your roots are in need of nurture Roots and community We are dependent on one another, interconnected Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon....

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly continue our series on roots and personal growth. We take a look at how our roots can have an impact on others. Rootedness as your source, connectedness Our rootedness allows others to lean on at times Can be beside others as they develop their roots Not taking on other's roots Family tree and starting your own roots Rescuing and fixing hinders others self development Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @an...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly continue the series on rootedness. This episode explores practices, how inward and outward growth complement each other. Why care about our roots Growing deeper roots while also growing outward Outward growth can lead to inward growth Time for both Listening deeply to know what is needed Small things that are beyond ourselves Practices for rootedness When we have felt uprooted There are times we just get topple...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly begin a series on Rooted-ness and growing inward and outward. In this episode we explain what we mean by rooted-ness and explore things that we are rooted in. Rootedness as the heart or core, the source of support What makes up that source or core? Cultural roots, Spiritual roots, familial roots, friendships, rituals How do our roots deepen? Grounding places that nourish roots How do we practice feeling rooted? W...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discuss their experience at a "Chinese Take-Out" cooking class. Overall good experience Would be fun to go with a group Very informative and well taught Eggrolls, Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Green Beans, Fried Rice Shared all prep work with 3 others, so didn't do as much as I would have liked At the end, a little short on food, some didn't get any chicken Over all, would do it again, maybe pickier about the menu Web...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly take a look at Kelly's passions, which include dreams and stories. Dreams Layers of Dreams Universality of Dreams Interpreting your dream Symbolism Paying attention to dreams Stories...we all have them Stories and connections, tapestry of life Relationships...being present Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGr...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney shares what she is passionate about as Kelly gets to ask all the questions. Gentle Parenting Gentle parenting is not permissive parenting Gentle or sturdy parenting It is about boundaries and natural consequences Co-regulation and modeling Repair with your child Classical music is for everyone Alexis Ffrench Try a concert Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: p...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly take a playful yet, insightful look at boredom. Lack of interest, motivation, and engagement in the world around us Matching energy level to activity What do you do when you are bored? Reasons for boredom Mismatch between how much we want to engage cognitively and the task What is the energy level you are wanting to fill Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patr...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly have fun exploring the idea of interdependence. Interdependence: interconnected and mutual reliance in relationships to people and all creation Environment, ecosystems, family, traffic, agriculture, water, sports teams.... Theological Does not take away all independence It can have negative effects and lead to conflicts We are made to live in community Inter-being Awareness of self and others Website: anincomplet...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly share a bit of their personal spiritual journeys. Church as a part of childhood for Sydney Sydney had a rough patch being a part of the youth group, but found a place in choir. Learning faith through songs Sustained through rough life experiences Church aren't perfect Kelly found a place to belong within the church after moving in high school Undergrad and masters in religious education Church is made up of peop...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly take a look at what is unique about Millennials and their spirituality. Focus on personal journey Blend various traditions and faiths Online access to retreats and groups, apps Wholistic wellness and spirituality Look to the church as well as other places for answers Okay with not having solid answers Community is important Allowing for questioning Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide Yo...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discuss how images people hold of God change through personal experiences and their spiritual journey. Exploring images or attributes, ideas and understandings of God Sometimes we need to heal images of God that have been harmful How do we reflect the God we believe in? Limited language is all we have to describe God Doubting, questions, and growth No matter where you wander, God is there Website: anincompletegui...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly begin a series on spirituality. This episode focuses on stages of faith development. How did I get here from there in my spirituality Foundations Ages 0 - 2, learning trust, this can impact our trust in God later Ages 3 - 6, our image of God comes from our parents, very concrete, how are responded to when we don't do what is expected or wanted, are we shamed or given grace Ages 7 - 12, justice and fairness, good ha...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discuss their personal experience and journey with mental health. Openness to talking about mental health Mental health and mental well-being Kelly's journey walking beside daughter struggling with depression Looking for a therapist that is a fit Not being a fixer, but a support Short term situational depression, long term depression Caring for self while care-giving Sydney's postpartum anxiety Medications Giv...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly continue their interview with Ana Maldonado, LPC, discussing different types of therapy. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing , EMDR Especially for trauma and distressing situations Trauma is stored in your body, this approach is a bottom up versus the other therapies that start with the head...logic etc... Desensitizes the memory, bi-lateral stimulation Do not have to talk through the whole experience T...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly interview Ana Maldonado, LPC, discussing different types of therapy. This is part one of two episodes on this topic. Every theory has strengths and weaknesses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , CBT. The most researched type of therapy Behavior is shaped by your thoughts, often uses worksheets Works to install new ways of thinking and directing your thought patterns Can use CBT on a lot of different issues, addictions,...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly begin our month-long focus of Mental Health. This episode examines sleep and mental health. We both love our sleep! Sleep cycle and importance of each stage 75% of depressed people show symptoms of insomnia Anxiety feeds insomnia Restoration during sleep Routine and sleep Light exposure and exercise Meditation and sleep Quieting the mind Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: ...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly explore how personal tastes may change along with our personal growth. The Let Them Theory, by Mel Robbins What influences our preferences and tastes Foundations that allow us to moving on What we are naturally drawn to Trying new things and being okay when they aren't a fit Listening to your inner-self Stagnation versus movement and growth Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @A...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discuss their experience of attending the opera Madam Butterfly. A little history of Opera Modern Opera What to expect Helpfulness of reading notes prior to attending Impressed by the diversity of the crowd Give it a try!!

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly play with the theme of tax season and have a conversation around things that can be taxing, things that are emotionally/physically/mentally stressful. How do we assess if something is taxing? Maintaining can be taxing Small things can add up How to cope or make things less taxing Gain perspective Self-care during these taxing times Where does our strength come from? In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Per...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly explore our own take on the old adage "April Showers Bring May Flowers." Listen for the cat at the 14 minute mark! Origin of the adage What are our showers Double meaning of showers Small showers, not all are storms Major showers Showers that are mixed of hard things and blessings Bagheera (the cat) joins in Laying the ground work for personal growth and relying on it Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly have a bit of fun with April Fool's before diving into our more serious topic of how we fool ourselves. Signs of self-deception Cycle of fooling ourselves Fooling ourselves about the present reality, banking on the future Pushing things off or blaming others "Really, I'm fine" Making excuses Self Awareness...knowing the games we play with ourselves Starting now, where we are Self-deception, another way to not b...