Episodes

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...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down to talk about attention span—what’s shaping it, how it’s changing, and what that means for our daily lives. Define attention span Attention span by ages Multi-tasking is a myth--you are task-switching What are our distractions What helps you and works for you to block out distractions Taking breaks Changing your environment Set small goals Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide You...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly dive into the topic of gossip and ask an uncomfortable question: is there good gossip? They unpack why gossip is so tempting, where it crosses lines, and how it impacts our relationships and personal growth. Define gossip The temptation of gossip Venting with your people Good gossip is helpful, informs and connects Bad gossip distorts the truth, is harmful Hurts the reputation of the talker Gossip rooted in insecu...

Sydney and Kelly compare their experiences with Paint with a Twist and splatter paint art in this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth. Through paint, play, and a little chaos, they discover surprising lessons about control, creativity, and growth. 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 delve into the topic of longing. Longing and yearning often carry negative connotations, yet they can be essential to personal growth. Longing or yearning...different than a want, Goes deep to our core and has a spiritual connection Often negative connotations, longing for things of the past or things that just are not possible Longing...arising from a sense of lack...has potential for transformation Longing for hop...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore a powerful question: Do you really know what you want? They unpack how desires are shaped, why clarity is so hard to find, and how self-awareness can guide meaningful choices. Do you know what you want? Wants and needs Wants are not selfish The price of a want Identifying what we want Wants can take a while to reach Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Pa...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore perception—how we experience and interpret the world through our senses, past experiences, and internal narratives. They discuss how perception shapes our relationships, choices, and emotional responses, and why becoming aware of our own perspective can be a powerful tool for growth. Defining perception Definite perceptions and filtered perception How we experience the world around us can affect our behavior ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore what it means to navigate change with grace. From life transitions to shifting expectations, they discuss how to stay grounded, respond with intention, and cultivate resilience along the way. Whether change feels exciting or overwhelming, this conversation offers gentle insights and practical tools for moving forward with openness and confidence. Resisting change Our brains are wired to like predictibility Liv...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly talk about games—board games, holiday favorites, and the ways play connects us, brings joy, and sometimes reveals a little more about ourselves. History of games Game traditions Our personal favorites Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowth Shout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporter...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down with Bernie Byars, LPC, for an insightful conversation about food and eating challenges that often surface during the holiday season. Together, they explore the emotional, relational, and cultural pressures surrounding meals, and Bernie offers practical guidance for navigating these moments. Society has moralized food...labeling what is "good" and "bad" Mindset for holiday eating All foods have a time and pla...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly sit down with Bernie Byars, LPC, for an insightful conversation about boundaries—what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate them with clarity and compassion. Defining a boundary..yeses and nos, to safeguard your own wellbeing People pleasing...can interfere with our boundaries Being uncomfortable may be a sign you need a boundary Misusing a boundary...controlling or manipulating another person Boundaries ar...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly get curious about curiosity itself—what it is, why it matters, and how it can shape the way we learn, connect, and grow. Importance of curiosity, especially in these times Definition of curiosity Relationships Curiosity and growth mindset Fear and curiosity Patience, curiosity and dopamine What keeps us from being curious Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patr...