Episodes

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...

Rest Meditation

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly explore the importance of rest — what it truly means, why it's essential for our well-being, and the many forms it can take beyond just sleep. Rest for Kelly feels like a big exhale for your entire being...for your soul Sleep and processing at night Physical rest can be active and restorative Getting physical body out of stress mode Benefits of physical rest Sensory rest Emotional rest...not fighting our emotions ...

Resetting Meditation

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly explore practical ways to reset your day when things don’t start off as planned—because a rough morning doesn’t have to mean a bad day. When you wake up on the wrong side of the bed One off thing triggers others How do we reset when we have done something How to reset when things are said or done to us What is in your control How to set things aside and then come back to them Giving yourself time to feel the emotio...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly explore the process of making decisions—what influences them and the practical tools we can use to navigate them. People often say, “pray about it,” but what might that really mean? What does "pray about it" really mean? Forced decisions Steps in decision making Long and short term impact Outside pressures Trusting your instincts The Decision Tree--a visual diagram What do you value After the decision

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly have a conversation about regrets—what they teach us, how they linger, and how we can find peace with them. Regret to feel sad about something has been done How long do we spend with regret? Types of regret...words, actions, actions not taken Self forgiveness and regret Gaining Perspective Learning from regret Grace and forgiveness Reframing Perception vs. facts What actions can be taken Website: anincompletegu...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly continue our conversation with Podcaster and Life Coach Kristin Messegee for an insightful conversation about the Enneagram—exploring how it can deepen self-awareness, improve relationships, and guide personal growth. The work of the enneagram is to turn toward the thing we least want to Head Center--fear is at core--constant thinking Body, Gut Center--feeling and intuition Heart Center--holding on to who they are En...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly sit down with podcaster and life coach Kristin Messegee for an insightful conversation about the Enneagram—exploring how it can deepen self-awareness, improve relationships, and guide personal growth. What is the Enneagram? Not just a personality quiz Roots are more spiritual...lots of movement within it Nine ways to be disconnected to Source Getting back to who we really are We come in with certain sensitivities Ni...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly dive into the topic of comparison — the good, the bad, and everything in between. Healthy comparisons Starting when we are young We don't know the whole story Takes away individuality...conforming Comparisons feed doubt Putting boundaries around comparisons Gratitude journal Comparing ourselves to lift ourselves up Look inward, what are my values Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTu...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly take a light-hearted look at myths we were told in our childhood. Do you need to rinse your hair until it squeaks? Watermelon seeds and swallowing gum Swimming after eating Cracking your knuckles myth You lose more body heat through your head Other hair myths Foods we eat Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowth ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly share their experience of Axe Throwing. Wow, could it be a new hobby? Went to Class Axe Throwing in San Antonio, which has locations in various cities in the U.S. History of axe throwing--relatively new as recreation, league started in a back yard in Canada Staff was very helpful in teaching and then helping along the was They offer different games Competitive spirit Great thing to do with family over the holidays o...

In this episode, Sydney and Kelly take a lighthearted look into the world of overused, confusing, or downright annoying adages and phrases. From "it is what it is" to "everything happens for a reason," they unpack why some common sayings rub people the wrong way. Expect laughter, a bit of ranting, and maybe even a few suggestions for phrases that shouldcatch on instead. Tune in for a fun conversation that might just make you think twice the next time someone says, "at the end of the day..." We ...

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly dive into the traits of under-controlled and over-controlled personalities. Over and under control and our emotions Traits and tendencies of over-controlled personalities Traits and tendencies of under-controlled personalities The spectrum of both The impact of these on choices Being able to recognize your traits and find the humor as well as ways you may want to grow There are benefits to both of these personalit...