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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 boundaryIts not just the energy we receive it is also what we give outWhat is the point of realizing energetic boundariesA boundary is not a shield and are not like a brick wallIt is to know what is mine and what is yoursSending someones energy back to themStreams of graceSigns you might need stronger boundariesEnergy vampires never fill your cupBoundaries are about youWebsite: 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 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 moneyFirst Steps....budgetBudget doesn't mean being restrictive, its a map you chooseLook at budget as a forecastMoney Marci's Guide to Financial LiteracyWhat are your goalsNo amount is too small to start savingWebsite: 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 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 choices, deeper fulfillment, and authentic growth.How do we use valuesWhy are values importantDiscussing our valuesUsing as a tool in therapyValues can changeValues and personal growthAre you living within these lines that you think are importantIt can serve as a realignmentWebsite: 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 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 retreatShamamic HealingOrienting and acclamation...walking the labyrinthCord cutting...symbolic release of someone else's energyForgiveness and letting go of angerEnergy Shield ProtectionThe Power of Letting GoAccessing the Divine FeminineShamanic SoundWebsite: 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 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 energyThe goal is to be able to move through the energies of fight or flightLearning how to get yourself unstuck...controlling your own energyIt takes energy to stay stuckIts about stepping out of the familiarVisualizationAttuning to our bodies and taking actionPracticing new practices and toolsCelebrate the small growth that occursChange in perceptionWebsite: 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 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!
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Everyone wants to live a fulfilled life with less stress and more laughter. Join Kelly Arrendell and Sydney West as they explore the wonder, humor, challenges, and sometimes self-inflicted wounds on the journey of personal growth. Our weekly podcast conversations provide tools you can incorporate into your own path of growth. The journey to becoming more fully yourself is lifelong but is something you can start now, wherever you are. Kelly is our resident expert on self-growth and shares her own mistakes and resources, with Sydney asking questions relevant to millennials and Gen-Zers. Take a breath, and take a listen.
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