In this episode, we talk about all the distractions in today's world and how focus is like a superpower. What are your distractions? Yes, the phone is probably the biggest one but what about relationships? Are you in a relationship with a friend that might be unhealthy or distracting you from your goals?

Avoid Distractions & Focus More

In this episode, we talk about creating closeness in your relationship. What makes you feel close to your partner? Spoiler alert: your answer may be different than your partner. We talk about how we feel close to one another, some simple actions you can take to create and strengthen closeness with your partner, and we give some examples of couples working on their closeness.

How to Create Closeness with Your Partner

You may have heard the saying “misery loves company.” On this episode,​ we talk about a similar saying - “Don’t go down to the ditch!” We have been using this saying as a reminder to one another to lift others up and don’t get pulled down to the ditch. When people are negative, don’t meet them there. Instead, encourage them and elevate them. To avoid the ditch you have to reflect on your own thoughts and words to make sure you’re not the one pulling others down. We all have bad days and negative feelings and emotions, but it’s what you choose to do with them that makes the difference.

Don't Go Down To The Ditch

In this episode, we talk about priorities and the importance of them. Everyone has priorities, what are yours? Where do you spend your time? Who do you spend your time with? What do you do with your time? Check your priorities and see if they are helping you or hurting you.

What Are Your Priorities?

We have learned through many trials how to fight well and this podcast shares all of our tips with you! Spoiler alert: The best way to fight well is to not let things turn into a fight! That said, in case you do find yourself in a quarrel, we want you to have all the tools to fight well. You have likely been told that communication is key when it comes to relationships. But what does that really mean? In this episode, we also unpack how to communicate better and give you tangible tips to put it into practice!

How To Fight Well

Why is it important to set goals and how do you go about setting them? We answer these questions and more in this episode. We discuss how to attack your goals one step at a time and give examples of common ways to put that into practice. We talk about how to make sure you are setting SMART goals for both the short and long term and why your mindset is so important to achieving your goals. Everyone has things they want to accomplish, so take a listen and start making things happen!

Goals - One Step At A Time

Oprah was once quoted saying “Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breath is a gift.” That is exactly what this episode is about. We talk about why it is so important to live in the moment, some common negative ways people find themselves looking in the past or looking to the future, and a couple of simple steps to stay in the moment. Everyday is a gift and it’s important to stay where your feet are.

Stay In The Moment

All relationships take work and all relationships need to be maintained. How are you working on your relationships? Whether it is with your significant other, your family, your friends, or even your coworkers, all good things take work, including your relationships. In this episode, we talk about effective strategies to strengthen your relationships and why it is important to always maintain them.

Maintenance In Relationships

Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? In this episode,​ we talk about Dr. Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” and how she defines both types of mindset. We share some common beliefs people with both mindsets have and examples of areas that people may easily find themselves with a fixed mindset. Most importantly, we talk about how to change your fixed mindset to a growth mindset and why time is an important factor in transforming your mindset.

Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset

In this episode we talk about taking risks and why it is so important to your growth both personally and professionally. We share some of the big risks we’ve taken in our lives and in our relationship and how those decisions have helped shape who we are today. We talk about some common reasons people don’t take risks, how they hold themselves back, and we give examples of some risks we encourage y’all to take.

Taking Risks

Hosted by Kassandra and Alex Swenson, Intentional Relationships talks about all different types of relationships. From relationships with your spouse to relationships with your fitness journey, nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. No relationship is off limits. The insights you'll gain will help you live a healthier and happier life and help you to grow to be the best version of yourself.

I listened to the growth and fixed mindset podcast last night. This was my first episode. I love that a married couple is talking through these amazing topics that many need to hear! Thanks for being so transparent and keeping it real! 
I will be listening to more. ☺️☺️☺️

Awesome- coming back for more

This is a really good start but the delivery is painful. I’ve listened to a few but find the chaotic discussion and lack of purpose exhausting. The content seems self-centered and frankly a discussion about your relationship. Lacks inclusive content and substance, if I had to hear Kass explain the subject in her own words my only punishment would be to listen to the next episode.

Exhausted

Intentional Relationships

David Swenson

In this episode, we have our first guest on the show, a special guest, my Dad - C. David Swenson. We talk about his unique story coming from a small town in Mississippi to being the Tom Brady of his profession and how he persevered through it all.

In this episode, we have our first guest on the show, a special guest, my Dad - C. David Swenson. We talk about his unique story coming from a small town in Mississippi to being the Tom Brady of his profession and how he persevered through it all.

Special Guest C. David Swenson 

When you start focusing on all the blessings you have, both big and small, it can change your life. Making this a daily habit and living a life of gratitude is not easy but it is so powerful.  We also dive into living your life with an optimistic approach and stop hanging around people that are energy takers. Enjoy!

When you start focusing on all the blessings you have, both big and small, it can change your life. Making this a daily habit and living a life of gratitude is not easy but it is so powerful. We also dive into living your life with an optimistic approach and stop hanging around people that are energy takers. Enjoy!

Power of Living with Gratitude

How do you look at money? Do you know where your money is going and are you spending less than you make? We talk a lot about how you think about money can affect how you use it. We also get into budgeting and how it can set you free from worry. Books that have helped our mindsets about money You’re a Badass at Making Money - Jen Cincero Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey

How do you look at money? Do you know where your money is going and are you spending less than you make? We talk a lot about how you think about money can affect how you use it. We also get into budgeting and how it can set you free from worry. Books that have helped our mindsets about money You’re a Badass at Making Money - Jen Cincero Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey

Working To Financial Peace

What does it mean to accept each other’s differences? How do we actually do that? Well, first it starts with accepting that we are all different. We give examples of our differences and talk about why it’s important to recognize and appreciate one another for our differences and to have open and honest communication with other people who aren’t like you. This is a very important topic not just in our close relationships, but also for our society as a whole. Take a listen and we hope you enjoy it!

What does it mean to accept each other’s differences? How do we actually do that? Well, first it starts with accepting that we are all different. We give examples of our differences and talk about why it’s important to recognize and appreciate one another for our differences and to have open and honest communication with other people who aren’t like you. This is a very important topic not just in our close relationships, but also for our society as a whole. Take a listen and we hope you enjoy it!

Accepting Each Other's Differences

Give yourself love first - be kind to yourself. Focus on becoming the person your dream man or woman would want to be with vs. making lists of what your dream man or woman looks like. It's not all about looks at the end of the day because those will fade. From a faith-based understanding, knowing and trying to understand or grasp God's unconditional love for you, helps us love others. When we are secure in God's love and grace and mercy on us, we can give mercy and grace to others when they let us down or wrong us. Being confident in who you are. We’re all imperfect people - do not count one another’s flaws.

Give yourself love first - be kind to yourself. Focus on becoming the person your dream man or woman would want to be with vs. making lists of what your dream man or woman looks like. It's not all about looks at the end of the day because those will fade. From a faith-based understanding, knowing and trying to understand or grasp God's unconditional love for you, helps us love others. When we are secure in God's love and grace and mercy on us, we can give mercy and grace to others when they let us down or wrong us. Being confident in who you are. We’re all imperfect people - do not count one another’s flaws.

Knowing Your Worth and Value in a Relationship

In this episode we talk about empowering others, that includes your spouse, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. During our last episode we talked about accepting one another’s differences so this week we dive into how to help others to be their best self using all their individual gifts. We discuss the importance of highlighting one others’ gifts, delegation, and wanting what is best for others.

Empowering Others

From your childhood and into adulthood, we all have experiences that have shaped our beliefs about fairness. In this episode we talk about what comes to mind when we hear the word fair or fairness and give examples of how different perspectives can shape our beliefs around the word fairness. Finally we give a few tips on how to work through any limiting beliefs you may have when it comes to your thoughts on fairness.

From your childhood and into adulthood, we all have experiences that have shaped our beliefs about fairness. In this episode we talk about what comes to mind when we hear the word fair or fairness and give examples of how different perspectives can shape our beliefs around the word fairness. Finally we give a few tips on how to work through any limiting beliefs you may have when it comes to your thoughts on fairness.

The Problem With Fairness

Lynn Swenson

In this episode, we bring on a very special guest - Lynn Swenson. We talk about how she kept her family close despite having some many kids and her husband working so much. She talks about the values she that were important and her mindset behind it all. Enjoy!

In this episode, we bring on a very special guest - Lynn Swenson. We talk about how she kept her family close despite having some many kids and her husband working so much. She talks about the values she that were important and her mindset behind it all. Enjoy!

Special Guest Lynn Swenson

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