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An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth

Kelly Arrendell and Sydney West

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

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27:55

Episode 93- Regrets

An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth ·

2025/11/04

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 doneHow long do we spend with regret?Types of regret...words, actions, actions not takenSelf forgiveness and regretGaining PerspectiveLearning from regretGrace and forgivenessReframingPerception vs. factsWhat actions can be takenWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram:

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34:16

Episode 92- The Enneagram with Kristin Messegee, Part 2

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2025/10/28

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 toHead Center--fear is at core--constant thinkingBody, Gut Center--feeling and intuitionHeart Center--holding on to who they areEnneagram is

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38:48

Episode 91- The Enneagram with Kristin Messegee, Part 1

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2025/10/21

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 quizRoots are more spiritual...lots of movement within itNine ways to be disconnected to SourceGetting back to who we really areWe come in with certain sensitivitiesNine types grouped

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Episode 90- Comparison

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2025/10/14

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 comparisonsStarting when we are youngWe don't know the whole storyTakes away individuality...conformingComparisons feed doubtPutting boundaries around comparisonsGratitude journalComparing ourselves to lift ourselves upLook inward, what are my valuesWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube:

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22:29

Episode 89- Myths from Childhood

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2025/10/07

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 gumSwimming after eatingCracking your knuckles myth You lose more body heat through your headOther hair mythsFoods we eatWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren,

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Episode 88- Axe Throwing Experience

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2025/09/30

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 CanadaStaff was very helpful in teaching and then helping along the wasThey offer different gamesCompetitive spiritGreat thing to do with family over the holidays or with

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Episode 87- Phrases We Dislike

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2025/09/23

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 thatshouldcatch 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 all

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28:03

Episode 86- Over- and Under-Controlled

An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth ·

2025/09/16

In this episode ofAn 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 emotionsTraits and tendencies of over-controlled personalitiesTraits and tendencies of under-controlled personalitiesThe spectrum of bothThe impact of these on choicesBeing able to recognize your traits and find the humor as well as ways you may want to growThere are benefits to both of these personality typesWebsite:

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Episode 85- What Are You Storing?

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2025/09/09

In this episode ofAn Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth, Sydney and Kelly dive into a conversation about the things we carry with us—memories, emotions, and experiences that shape who we are. Together, they explore how to recognize what no longer serves us, the price we are paying, and how to begin the process of letting go to make space for healing and growth.Material things we hang ontoSurrounding ourselves with thingsHabits we cling to for comfortRelationships Stories of ourselves that do not

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Episode 84- Transitions After Vacation

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2025/09/02

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly share strategies for making the transition from vacation to routine daily life. Sydney shares her 30th birthday experienceTransitioning from vacation and the the blues it can causeDon't use the last days of vacation thinking about what awaits you at homeAllowing yourself those feelings of sadness or whatever it may be when you return home. Bring small adventures into you routine lifeCelebrate making it through the first

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Episode 83- Our Roots Connect Us

An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth ·

2025/08/26

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly conclude their series on roots and personal growth.Growing our own roots is not isolatingTrees communicate with one anotherOthers help us in deepening our rootsHow does it feel to be rootedKnowing when your roots are in need of nurtureRoots and communityWe are dependent on one another, interconnectedWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon:

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Episode 82- Your Roots and Others

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2025/08/19

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly continue our series on roots and personal growth. We take a look at how our roots can have an impact on others. Rootedness as your source, connectednessOur rootedness allows others to lean on at timesCan be beside others as they develop their rootsNot taking on other's rootsFamily tree and starting your own rootsRescuing and fixing hinders others self development Website: anincompleteguide.comInstagram:

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28:11

Episode 81- Using Your Roots

An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly continue the series on rootedness. This episode explores practices, how inward and outward growth complement each other.Why care about our rootsGrowing deeper roots while also growing outwardOutward growth can lead to inward growthTime for bothListening deeply to know what is neededSmall things that are beyond ourselvesPractices for rootednessWhen we have felt uprootedThere are times we just get toppled overLiving in

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Episode 80- Intro to Rootedness

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2025/08/05

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly begin a series on Rooted-ness and growing inward and outward. In this episode we explain what we mean by rooted-ness and explore things that we are rooted in.Rootedness as the heart or core, the source of supportWhat makes up that source or core?Cultural roots, Spiritual roots, familial roots, friendships, ritualsHow do our roots deepen?Grounding places that nourish rootsHow do we practice feeling rooted?What do you do to

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Episode 79- Cooking Experience

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2025/07/29

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discuss their experience at a "Chinese Take-Out" cooking class.Overall good experienceWould be fun to go with a groupVery informative and well taughtEggrolls, Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Green Beans, Fried RiceShared all prep work with 3 others, so didn't do as much as I would have likedAt the end, a little short on food, some didn't get any chickenOver all, would do it again, maybe pickier about the menuWebsite:

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Episode 78- Kelly's Passion Topics

An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth ·

2025/07/22

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly take a look at Kelly's passions, which include dreams and stories.DreamsLayers of DreamsUniversality of DreamsInterpreting your dreamSymbolismPaying attention to dreamsStories...we all have themStories and connections, tapestry of lifeRelationships...being presentWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren,

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29:40

Episode 77- Sydney's Passion Topics

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2025/07/15

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney shares what she is passionate about as Kelly gets to ask all the questions. Gentle ParentingGentle parenting is not permissive parentingGentle or sturdy parentingIt is about boundaries and natural consequencesCo-regulation and modelingRepair with your childClassical music is for everyoneAlexis FfrenchTry a concertWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon:

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Episode 76- Anti-Boredom

An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly take a playful yet, insightful look at boredom.Lack of interest, motivation, and engagement in the world around usMatching energy level to activityWhat do you do when you are bored?Reasons for boredomMismatch between how much we want to engage cognitively and the taskWhat is the energy level you are wanting to fillWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon:

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Episode 75- Interdependence

An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth ·

2025/07/01

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth Sydney and Kelly have fun exploring the idea of interdependence.Interdependence: interconnected and mutual reliance in relationships to people and all creationEnvironment, ecosystems, family, traffic, agriculture, water, sports teams....TheologicalDoes not take away all independenceIt can have negative effects and lead to conflictsWe are made to live in communityInter-beingAwareness of self and othersWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram:

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Episode 74- Our Spiritual Journeys

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2025/06/24

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly share a bit of their personal spiritual journeys. Church as a part of childhood for SydneySydney had a rough patch being a part of the youth group, but found a place in choir.Learning faith through songsSustained through rough life experiencesChurch aren't perfectKelly found a place to belong within the church after moving in high schoolUndergrad and masters in religious educationChurch is made up of people...need a lot of

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