Episodes

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...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore the how music influences our lives. Sydney is really is quite irritated today, but Kelly is in a good mood. We will let music lift her up! You are never to old to learn a new instrument or experience new tunes If you want to learn, don't just wish it, do it Learning an instrument teaches great life lessons...mistakes are a part of life, getting past mistakes, self-discipline. Play for fun, not performance Si...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly consider the important role that joy plays in our lives. Joy is a choice. Which one of us is a fan of Donny Osmond? What is the difference between happiness and joy How do we experience in joy? Joy is in the moment Joy and Sorrow Does joy spread? Five ways to find more joy Living fully! Resources: "The Hidden Power of Joy" by Christine Louise Hohlbaum "What is Joy? And What Does it Say About Us?" by Jamie D. At...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk with Lisa Little, the owner and artistic director of The Little Improv Theater in San Antonio, Texas. We discuss the role improvisation can play a part in personal growth. ComedySportz a world wide interactive improv experience Improv in truest form is building trust Improv...calculated risk, trust fall Learning everyone is uniquely valuable Listening and waiting to respond, not "preloading" What happens when ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly consider the importance of humor in personal growth and life in general. Kelly learns how each generation uses emojis differently...Sydney is a great teacher Laughing is good for your health Not degrading or demeaning laughter Being able to laugh at yourself Children laugh sooo much and adults can't remember the last time they did Laughing unclamps the brain Laughing memories Laughing yoga...it's a thing Resourc...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly expand upon the tools mentioned in episodes 4 through 6. Kelly tells of her encounter with "fringe friends." "Lucky Life" by Gerald Stern Not about our circumstances, but our capacity to respond We have choices in our responses Honesty with ourselves can feel cold, but cleansing, a place to start Each person's story is theirs to explore Resetting judgements Gratitude Examen prayer Resources "Lucky Life" by Geral...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly expand upon the tools mentioned in the first three episodes. These include practical ways to grow in self-reflection. How reflection serves us Mantras Ways to reflect Emotion Wheel, what is behind the emotion What have I done for me? Adding to our own suffering Resources: No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh Emotion Wheel "What Makes a Tree and Tree by Rachel Ehrenberg Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Han...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly interview Sydney's friend from college, Dr. Stephanie Allred regarding the importance of community. Not just a doctor., Stephanie won the gingerbread cookie decorating contest her family held this year. Found family and mentorship Maintaining friendships Finding people Social support network or Community What gives you energy Work and play balance Not keeping score Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anin...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore types of friendship and how important "fringe" friendships are to our mental health. Finding a hair stylist...an important relationship Acquaintances, social friends, intimate friendships, and epitome friendships Are millennials and Gen Zers lonelier than other generations? If so, why? Fringe friendships...those we encounter briefly, yet consistently Does lack of trust affect making new friends? Kelly lear...

This meditation is believed to have originated in India before the time of Buddha. It is a mediation that that cultivates compassion. It is about sending love into the world, even to those difficult places and people that we would rather resist. A meditation of loving kindness. For me this is a powerful meditation that begins very close with my breath and slowly expands.

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly discuss "quiet time" or time set aside to spend with yourself. What counts as quiet time and starting small. Creating space within yourself. Quiet time is the biggest small thing you can do. Stillness. Breath. Befriending yourself, not judging yourself. We learn that Kelly's brain is water...flows everywhere! Build now for later. Reflection: What do I want to hold space for today...peace, hope, someone I, laught...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly use a microscope to take a look at small things. You know that's not it, we just take a look at the role small things play in personal growth. Kelly fesses up to an ethical dilemma that she didn't handle well. What do we mean by small things. Small things can reset us and give us a lift. Small actions build upon other small actions. A pebble in the shoe can bring great discomfort. The messages you give yourself poi...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly place judgement on judgement...well, not really, but we do explore how we judge ourselves and situations. Controversial candy...what? Difference between objective Judgement and being judgmental Opinions become judgement and then we associate it with fact Catching ourselves in the act Fear and judging Empathy Self judging Reflection: Be aware when the judgements, versus opinions that come up. Give yourself a posit...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly discuss the usefulness of mistakes and what we can gain from them. Kelly burned Sydney's blouse while ironing and tries to tell Sydney she could learn from it also! Putting mistakes into perspective Spiraling after a mistake Comparing ourselves Beginning again--a new moment No experience is wasted--always something to learn Learn about yourself from mistakes Some are simply more costly I am not the mistake Owni...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly have a conversation regarding self-knowledge...don't we already know ourselves? New Year reading challenge? Is it for you? Last weeks reflection: How we limited ourselves this week Getting to know yourself...sing along from The King and I...not Ignoring ourselves Self awareness Reflection on events and feelings Crutches Change starts from within Being with yourself Self-Compassion Reflection for the week: Creat...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk about why personal growth matters and how we can be gentle with ourselves in the process. Kelly learns personal growth from an over-reaction this week Asking the question of why you want to grow "Broaden the Boundaries of my heart"...of me Obstacles of personal growth Fear of change...even if it is good Negative messages that stop us Personal growth is not selfish Elements of Personal growth...listening Rip...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly tell a little bit about themselves. Even though Kelly has know Sydney since she was born, she is still getting to know her! How can this be? Because of constant personal growth of course! What's with the name? What is personal growth? "To Live is to Slowly be Born" Future topics Let us hear from you www.anincompleteguide.com patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowth https://youtube.com/@AnIncompleteGuide?si=GAY...

Everyone wants to live a fulfilled life with less stress and more laughter. Join Kelly Arrendell and Sydney West as they explore the wonder, humor, challenges, and sometimes self-inflicted wounds on the journey of personal growth. Our weekly podcast conversations provide tools you can incorporate into your own path of growth. The journey to becoming more fully yourself is lifelong but is something you can start now, wherever you are. Kelly is our resident expert on self-growth and shares her own...