An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth

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 storyNervous System rewiringSomatic healingHealing the relationship with ourselvesInternal Family Systems and somatic healingBrain Retraining and EFT TappingInner Child healingGoing to the parts that hold the woundsNervous system dysregulation and regulation definedWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout 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 their pickleball experience. Sydney had not played before.Fun way to meet peopleMy experience with Dill Dinkers has been positive...have levels of playersOffers lessons...private and groupFun for all agesWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 relationshipsMy expectations versus other people's expectations of meExpectations of showing upWhen you lose yourself in a relationshipIt takes a lot of energy to be who are notAccepting growth in othersUnhealthy relationshipsWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 changesKelly navigating changes and life eventsCuriosity...area of growth for KellyResettingComparisonsUnder and over controlledRootednessWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout 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 takenWe can't know what "might have been"Obstacles may force a different pathGod/Divine and how we understand that in the roads taken and not takenThe unknown and mysteryThe patience of listening while you have to keep goingWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 performanceGlenn's past experience plays into present leadershipCommonality with personal growth and leadershipAssessing joys and painsConnecting peopleAccepting failure as a part of growth and leadershipLife-work balance---finding your spaceFun readsServing the community--representing educatorsWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 sportsTransitioning from sports to other careersShifting of dreamsImprove and its influenceRoot cause analysisMy value is not in my achievementWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 spanAttention span by agesMulti-tasking is a myth--you are task-switchingWhat are our distractionsWhat helps you and works for you to block out distractionsTaking breaksChanging your environmentSet small goalsWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 gossipThe temptation of gossipVenting with your peopleGood gossip is helpful, informs and connectsBad gossip distorts the truth, is harmfulHurts the reputation of the talkerGossip rooted in insecurity and jealousyCheck yourselfWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout 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 connectionOften negative connotations, longing for things of the past or things that just are not possibleLonging...arising from a sense of lack...has potential for transformationLonging for hope, peace, love, joy...a deeper sense of theseCultivating what we long forWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 needsWants are not selfishThe price of a wantIdentifying what we wantWants can take a while to reachWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 perceptionDefinite perceptions and filtered perceptionHow we experience the world around us can affect our behaviorSelf perceptionOther peoples perception can become our ownPerceiveing situations and how we are in themPerceptions can be changedPerceptions and realityWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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 changeOur brains are wired to like predictibility Living in the mystery of the unknownExternal securities Internal securityPersonal experiences with changeWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!