Episodes
Nov. 19, 2024
Episode 43- Holidays and Grief
In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly have a conversation around grief and the holidays. Grief is a process Grief comes from any significant loss...loss of a loved one, a dream, a job, …
Nov. 12, 2024
Episode 42- Families, Boundaries, and Holidays, Interview with Ana Maldonado
In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly interview Ana Maldonado, LPC Associate about boundaries, family, and stress during the holidays. Family issues heightened during holidays and expec…
Nov. 5, 2024
Episode 41- Holidays and Self Care
In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly begin a series on self care and the holidays. Self Care...taking an active role in one's own health and welfare 38% say depression and stress amps …
Oct. 29, 2024
Episode 40- Inspirational Words
In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly conclude this month of October with quotes and thoughts that have provided inspiration, encouragement, or laughs. "We have an appetite for well exp…
Oct. 22, 2024
Episode 39- Seasons of Sound, Interview with Julie Afsahi and Jessica Cross
In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly interview Julie Afsahi and Jessica Cross, authors of the book Seasons of Sound, a resource for sound practitioners as well as anyone interested in s…
Oct. 15, 2024
Episode 38- Seasons of Careers
In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly continue the theme of Seasons focusing on changes and growth in careers. Spring time...learning and planting seeds in your career Summer...begin of…
Oct. 8, 2024
Episode 37- Seasons of Friendship
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 ma…
Oct. 1, 2024
Episode 36- The Seasons of Life
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…
Sept. 24, 2024
Episode 35- Your Inner Voice
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,…
Sept. 17, 2024
Episode 34- Crucial Conversations, Part 2: Interview with Paul Arrendell
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 …
Sept. 10, 2024
Episode 33- Crucial Conversations, Part 1: Interview with Jennifer Kennady
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 perso…
Sept. 3, 2024
Episode 32- What Has Happened to Communication?
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…
Aug. 27, 2024
Episode 31- Spirituality and Letting Go of Control
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 Spir…
Aug. 20, 2024
Episode 30- Letting Go of Control
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 …
Aug. 13, 2024
Episode 29- When Personal Growth Is Hard
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 …
Aug. 6, 2024
Episode 28- This Is Not What I Had Planned
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 …
July 30, 2024
Episode 27- 30 Before 30, Interview with Cassie Dell
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 an…
July 23, 2024
Episode 26- Let's Talk TV Shows
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 downs…
July 16, 2024
Episode 25- Practices for Presence and Perspective
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 y…
July 9, 2024
Episode 24- Sound Bath Experience
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 releas…
July 2, 2024
Episode 23- Volunteering and Personal Growth
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 purpos…
June 25, 2024
Episode 22- Let's Talk Books!
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…
June 18, 2024
Episode 21- Being Enough, Interview with Julie Carpenter
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 a…
June 11, 2024
Episode 20- Social Butterfly? NOT!
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 invitation…