Episodes

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly discuss guilt—where it comes from, how it affects our lives, and how learning to navigate it can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth. Healthy vs. Toxic Guilt Guilt does have a purpose...a moral compass Defining guilt How guilt feels physically Values and guilt Should, oughts, and guilt Manipulative guilt Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore the concepts of attachment and detachment. They discuss how the things we cling to—whether people, expectations, identities, or outcomes—can shape our emotional well-being, and how practicing healthy detachment can create space for greater peace, resilience, and personal growth. Types of attachments Bonding or clinging Fixation of ideas, isms Personal attachments Non-attachment is not an apathetic quality H...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly dive into the often-overlooked relationship between hygiene and mental health. From the struggle to maintain routines during stressful times to the confidence and stability that self-care can provide, they share personal experiences and practical insights along the way. Hygiene defined...physical self-care and your environment Your self-care and how you keep your environment reflect your self-worth Dressing how your f...

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 influe...

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. Overal...

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 develop...

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 Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide

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...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly reminisce about past vacations and discuss why those experiences are important. Importance of vacations Types of vacations Memory making Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk about their candle-making experience—from the fun moments to what surprised them most. History of candles Margarita candle Fun with a group of people Different themes Fun, not a lot of personal creativity since everything is provided and guided Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down with Carrie West, author of Money Rewritten. She explains how both the stories we inherit and the ones we tell ourselves about money can be consciously rewritten. Carrie's story and intro Our life is a story...it has characters, plots, themes...they can be changed First we need to change our perspective, understand the filter of our perspective Understand the other characters Ending blame Have to know our ...

In this episode, Sydney and Kelly are getting at something subtle but really practical: the idea that your energy—your attention, emotional availability, and mental space—is a limited resource, and boundaries are how you protect and direct it. They frame “energetic boundaries” as more than just saying no to things. It’s about being aware of what you’re letting influence you and what you’re unconsciously absorbing from others. What is an energetic boundary Its not just the energy we receive it...

“In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly interview Marci Grossman, CPA and author. Marci has a passion for empowering people to take control of common money decisions and build confidence in their financial lives. Relationship with money First Steps....budget Budget doesn't mean being restrictive, its a map you choose Look at budget as a forecast Money Marci's Guide to Financial Literacy What are your goals No amount is too small to start saving Websit...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down with family member and practicing therapist Lauren Arrendell for an insightful conversation on discovering what truly matters. Together, they explore the use of Value Cards as a practical tool to help identify and clarify personal values. Through thoughtful discussion, they unpack what it means to live a life that is aligned—or incongruent—with those values, and how greater awareness can lead to more intentional...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly dive into Kelly’s recent private retreat experience. Together, they explore the journey of inner healing, what it means to reconnect with your authentic self, and the insights that emerged from stepping away from everyday life. Types of retreat Shamamic Healing Orienting and acclamation...walking the labyrinth Cord cutting...symbolic release of someone else's energy Forgiveness and letting go of anger Energy Shield...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly continue our interview with Jill Howell for an insightful conversation about the nervous system. Together, they explore how the nervous system influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and why understanding it can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Fight or Flight energy The goal is to be able to move through the energies of fight or flight Learning how to get yourself unstuck...controlling your own energ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down with Jill Howell for an insightful conversation about the nervous system. Together, they explore how the nervous system influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and why understanding it can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Jill's story Nervous System rewiring Somatic healing Healing the relationship with ourselves Internal Family Systems and somatic healing Brain Retraining and EFT Tapping ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk about their pickleball experience. Sydney had not played before. Fun way to meet people My experience with Dill Dinkers has been positive...have levels of players Offers lessons...private and group Fun for all ages Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowth Shout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore relationships and who we are in relation to others. From friendships and family dynamics to romantic partnerships and everyday interactions, we reflect on how our identities are shaped, challenged, and refined through connection. How are we defined by relationships My expectations versus other people's expectations of me Expectations of showing up When you lose yourself in a relationship It takes a lot of en...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly take a look back at some of the topics we’ve explored over the past season We share the ways our perspectives have shifted and where we’ve experienced real growth. It’s an honest, sometimes surprising check-in on what happens when you don’t just talk about growth—you actually live it. Navigating changes...how Sydney has grown. Its the little things that are harder to deal with at times. Managing emotions through change...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly take a light-hearted look at the things they think are overrated—and the ones that deserve a little more love. Expect playful debate, a few hot takes, and plenty of laughs along the way. Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowth Shout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly talk about the idea of “the road not taken”—how life unfolds through the choices we make and the ones we don’t. Sydney and Kelly reflect on decision-making, uncertainty, and the stories we tell ourselves about alternate paths. We also explore the spiritual side of decisions: listening for guidance, trusting intuition, and making peace with outcomes when clarity only comes in hindsight. Our personal roads not taken We c...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly continue our talk with Glenn Revell, who shares his inspiring journey of growth and leadership. Glenn opens up about the experiences that shaped his path, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he continues to empower others through authentic leadership. Better the teams know themselves and each other, the better performance Glenn's past experience plays into present leadership Commonality with personal growt...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down with Glenn Revell, who shares his inspiring journey of growth and leadership. Glenn opens up about the experiences that shaped his path, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he continues to empower others through authentic leadership. Background, influence of sports Transitioning from sports to other careers Shifting of dreams Improve and its influence Root cause analysis My value is not in my a...