Episodes

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly continue the theme of Seasons while exploring the seasons of friendships. Friendships for a reason Friendships for a season Seasonal friendships may be short or long We gain from each friendship gifts we take with us Even the friendships that we not healthy, we learn from Rebuilding friendships Friendships for a lifetime Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Pat...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly begin a month-long series on Seasons. This episode's focus is Seasons of Life. Seasons of Life poem Life giving storms in Spring The Fall of saying goodbye...life giving goodbyes Winter...the inner quiet...feels dormant, but growth is happening Spring...newness and nurturing Summer...playful, relaxing of schedule, longer days Transition of seasons Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouT...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly conclude the month discussing how we can listen to our inner voice. Inner voice...my deep down "knowing" Competing voices within us...inner child, critical parent, supportive parent, society, religion, and more "Celebrate Yourself" by Dorothy Briggs Examples of listening and not listening to our inner voice Waiting and getting to know your own inner-voice Practices...journaling, quiet, holding space, walking, list...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly interview a family member, Paul Arrendell. This interview continues our series on Crucial Conversations. Crucial conversations is a process Making a conversation safe Learning the other persons story and context Don't use attacking language "This is how it occurred for me" helps make it safe Then..."How has it occurred for you?" Ask permission to have the conversation...is this a good time to talk about... Again...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk interview Jennifer Kennedy who is a certified trainer for Crucial Conversations. Though training in the workplace, this also pertains to personal life conversations as well. Crucial conversations in the work place What is a crucial conversation? Preparing for a crucial conversation What is your intention, what do you want, its not about winning Come from a place of curiousity Set your intention If it is cruci...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly begin a series on communicating with our family, friends, and coworkers. Hurtful speech Artful communication Making assumptions about others before we really have a conversation Categorizing people Stepping back, before texting or responding What and who do I want to spend my energy on Where do I choose to direct my energy When we no longer read facial cues and body language due to online meetings Benefits of t...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly share how their spirituality has helped them with their ups and downs. Spirituality isn't all fluff and feel good...it takes work and practice Spirituality and religion are not the same Defining religion Defining spirituality Being open to new opportunities and the unfolding of life Kelly shares on of her mystical spiritual experiences Practices for letting go...opening up, cracking a window to let the breeze in ...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly talk about letting go of control and just what we can control. Born to choose...choices and thoughts that we do have control are necessary It is a biological need Pausing and assess What are my choices External or internal control of our lives Can't control the thoughts that pop up in our head, but can control what we do with them Choices lead to some form of control Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/a...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly explore what makes personal growth hard. Conscious effort to make a change Honest with yourself and butting up against the "not so pretty" part of us It is like building muscle strength...there is pain It is embracing the whole of us, it isn't about perfection The process of growth takes time Other people may not like our personal growth Care for yourself We get to participate in new beginnings Resources: https...

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discuss when things go sideways and our plans are disrupted. Kelly seems to have trouble remembering the questions Sydney asks today. The polaroid picture...take a new one Moments of "never imagined this..." Growing from unwanted or unexpected changes Take time to gather yourself and sit with your emotions Grief is a part of change Support systems Life unfolding How do we talk about a situation? Labels... Resou...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk with Cassie Dell about her list 30 before 30. Thirty wide ranging things that Cassie set out to do before turning 30. Cassie loves to travel and wants to live life fully. After Cassie's 29th birthday she chose 30 thing to work toward She didn't want to lose herself Honed in on things on her bucket list to prioritize Prioritizing self helps to her to become a better mom, wife, friend, co-worker List includes thi...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk about some of their favorite TV Shows. Are they TV shows or streaming shows now? What are the benefits of watching TV shows? What are the downsides of watching TV shows? (Cat interruption, phone dropping) Family viewing Difference of watching on small screen (phone and laptops) versus larger screen TV Kelly's list Sydney's list Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompl...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly give concrete examples practices to help in difficult moments. These are practices that can be done anywhere, anytime and can help ground you. May you be happy, may you be peaceful, may you live with ease. Kelly did this while on the elliptical machine this week. Square breath: Breathe in to the count of 4, pause for the count of four, exhale to the count of four, pause for four and repeat. You can expand this to 6 or ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly discuss their experience with a Sound Bath. Also known as Sound Meditation Immersed in sound vibration and frequencies that are healing Stress release Lower blood pressure Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, rain sticks, string instrument Live versus recorded sound meditation Vibration and clearing in the body Great way to be introduced to meditation Resources: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sound-ba...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly discuss volunteering in the community, its benefits and how to find a place that is a fit for you. Benefits...physical/mental health Sense of purpose New relationships Reduces stress, helps with depression Finding the right fit Volunteer match websites for cities and non-profits Types of organizations: Master Naturalists, Libraries, Family Shelters, Community arts groups, Animal shelters and rescues org., conserva...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk about some of their favorite books from various genres. Benefits of reading Escapism Ability to empathize can increase Self Growth Books People Focused Books Historical Fiction Fun/Mystery Spirituality Miscellaneous Novels Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowth Shout out to Lauren, Jake, Kyle, and Nicol...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly talk with Julie Carpenter on the topic feeling and believing that you are enough. Feeling it is what we do that makes us enough rather than who are are When do we notice the feelings of being inadequate Danger of comparing ourselves to others Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifting-the-veil-trauma/202103/when-we-dont-feel-good-enough https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/you-are-enough/ https://...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly get real about social situations...some people make it look easy. The unknown of events What stops us from or makes us hesitate to accept invitations There are health benefits Preparing, gaining confidence Conversation starters Body language Everyone has a story...ask and listen Sample questions Resources: https://questionsabouteverything.com/topics-to-talk-about/ https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/relations/how-...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly discuss their experience with Flotation Therapy. True Rest Float Spa in San Antonio History of flotation therapy The connection of sensory deprivation Physical benefits...recovery from workouts, increased blood circulation, relaxation, joints Mental...stress relief, creativity boost, lack of sensory stimulation Tailoring your experience Athletes and flotation therapy and visualization Magnesium in the Epsom Salt i...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly conclude Mental Health month focusing on Self Compassion. How do we have compassion for ourselves when going through difficult times Compassion...life giving gift you give yourself What is self compassion Self compassion enhances compassion for others Self compassion does not equal selfishness Enhancing suffering versus compassion Common humanity If you an be with something, you can learn from it Finding stabili...

In honor of World Meditation Day, here's a free meditation for all of our listeners! This one goes with our theme for Mental Health Awareness Month, speaking to self-compassion. We will also be discussing this topic on our episode that comes out May 28th!

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk with Bernie Byars, LPC on the topic of Depression. Disclaimer: We are not licensed professionals in the field of Mental Health. If you are needing to talk with someone or in a crisis situation dial 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained counselors are available to assist people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Definition of depression, it affects all areas of the brain Types of depression...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk with Bernie Byars, LPC on the topic of Anxiety. Disclaimer: The National Center For Emotional Wellness defines emotional wellness as "an awareness, understanding and acceptance of our feelings, and our ability to manage effectively through challenges and change." Deference between being nervousness and anxiety Types of anxiety Physical side effects of anxiety Anxiety versus fear Techniques to calm when anxiety...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly kick off Mental Health Awareness month discussing Emotional Wellness. Disclaimer: We are not licensed professionals in the field of Mental Health. If you are needing to talk with someone or in a crisis situation dial 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained counselors are available to assist people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis Emotional Wellness Wheel The National Center For Emotional Wellnes...