Episode 117- Mom's Spiritual Retreat

Episode 128- Procrastination

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly tackle the ever-present challenge of procrastination. They explore why we put things off, how procrastination impacts personal growth, and the strategies they’ve used to overcome it. Through honest conversation, personal stories, and practical insights, they unpack the habits and mindsets that can help us move from avoidance to action. * How do Kelly and Sydney procrastinate? * Science and the structure of our brain influences procrastination * Procrastination is not simply laziness * Types of procrastination...active and passive * Passive...hard to make decisions...avoidance * Active...purposefully waiting because want to be under pressure * Reasons we procrastinate...perfectionists, dreamer, defier, worrier, crisis maker, over-doer * Procrastination and anxiety * What helps us move forward * Finding the intrinsic motivation * Professional help Website: anincompleteguide.com [https://anincompleteguide.com/] Instagram: @anincompleteguide [https://www.instagram.com/anincompleteguidepodcast/] YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6aP2_3xGALoGY-gIhH5bw]

Episode 127- iFly Experience

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly take a leap outside their comfort zones and head to iFLY Indoor Skydiving for an indoor skydiving adventure. They reflect on the anticipation, nerves, excitement, and lessons that come from trying something new and embracing uncertainty. Join them as they explore how stepping beyond familiar boundaries can build confidence, foster growth, and remind us that sometimes the biggest rewards come from taking the leap. * Overall a good experience * Clean and felt safe * Instructor is with you * Group building and parties * Expensive for the amount of time * I would go again for special occasions * Of course Sydney got a better evaluation than Kelly Website: anincompleteguide.com [https://anincompleteguide.com/] Instagram: @anincompleteguide [https://www.instagram.com/anincompleteguidepodcast/] YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6aP2_3xGALoGY-gIhH5bw]

Episode 126- Speech and Personal Growth, Interview with Hannah Kauffman

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down with speech pathologist Hannah Kauffman to explore the vital role communication plays in our lives. Hannah shares insights from her professional experience helping others communicate effectively and reflects on how her work has shaped her own relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about the power of communication, the challenges it presents, and the ways developing this essential skill can lead to deeper connection and personal transformation. * Music and theater experiences led Hannah to her career in speech pathology * Quality of life after strokes and trauma * Establishing a new normal after injury * Utilizing music and art to tap various parts of the brain * Many things come under the umbrella of speech pathology * Separating work from home and personal life * Guiding decision making with families * Giving the 100% of whatever percent you have that day Website: anincompleteguide.com [https://anincompleteguide.com/] Instagram: @anincompleteguide [https://www.instagram.com/anincompleteguidepodcast/] YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6aP2_3xGALoGY-gIhH5bw]

Episode 125- What We Wish We Knew

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk about things they never expected to need to know. * Money stuff * Funeral Planning ahead of time * Planning meals the rest of your life * ICU delirium * Advocating * Laundry * You hit a guard rail, you have to pay for it Website: anincompleteguide.com [https://anincompleteguide.com/] Instagram: @anincompleteguide [https://www.instagram.com/anincompleteguidepodcast/] YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6aP2_3xGALoGY-gIhH5bw]

Episode 124- Processing Anger

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore what lies beneath our anger and how we can process it in healthy, constructive ways. They discuss the deeper emotions anger can mask, the gifts anger can offer, and practical tools for understanding and expressing it with greater awareness and compassion. * Personality has an influence on how we express and deal with anger * Holding in anger * Anger is not bad...it is a gift...it is telling us something is not right * Anger can move us to action...necessary action * Core anger and defensive anger * Steps to processing anger * Body awareness and anger * Healing the emotions behind anger is key to easing anger * Clearing some emotions creates space to receive joy and assuredness * What have I contributed to the situation that added to my anger Website: anincompleteguide.com [https://anincompleteguide.com/] Instagram: @anincompleteguide [https://www.instagram.com/anincompleteguidepodcast/] YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6aP2_3xGALoGY-gIhH5bw]