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How To Calm Down Fast
“Calm down” never calms anyone down. Andrew and Cat share practical, under-a-minute techniques from their Quick Calm Method—tools you can use at work, in traffic, or mid–dinner chaos to regulate your nervous system fast (without a 60-minute...
How to Find Joy in the Ordinary
Joy isn’t only for big vacations and milestone days. Andrew and Cat share how to spot, savor, and create tiny moments of joy inside regular Tuesdays—using reframes, mini rituals, and presence.Big ideasReframe “have to” → “get to.” (“I get to...
How to Stop Overthinking
Overthinking feels productive—but it’s really a mental treadmill. Andrew and Cat share simple, science-backed ways to break rumination loops, calm anxiety, and take clear next steps.Big ideasOverthinking ≠ problem-solving. It’s a certainty-seeking loop...
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How to Settle Arguments Fairly
Arguments don’t need winners; they need resolution. Andrew and Cat share calm, practical ways to defuse conflict at home, with friends, and at work—so everyone feels seen, heard, and respected.Big ideasStay calm first. Regulated nervous systems make...
Afraid of Making The Wrong Choice
Decision dread, analysis paralysis, and the fear of “messing it up” can keep you stuck on the couch while life moves on. In this episode, Andrew and Cat break down how to make choices with more ease, treat “wrong” choices as data, and shift from scarcity...
Feeling Like I’m Failing
In this heart–forward episode, Andrew shares the shoulder injury that forced him to stop, sit still, and confront a lifelong belief that his worth equals his usefulness. Cat opens up about what it’s like to love a helper who suddenly needs help—and how “failing” often...
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What’s Working, What’s Not
Celebrating a special milestone – our 30th episode! We're taking a moment to reflect on what’s working in our paths to personal growth and what isn’t. This isn’t just about celebrating our successes; it’s about keeping it raw, real, and relatable as we navigate...
How to be Content
Struggling with feeling content in your life? On this episode of Five Year You, Catherine and I dive into practical and relatable steps to finding contentment right where you are. If you are an overthinker, you are going to love this, because we are too.We share...
The 60 Second Rule
Do you ever find yourself rehashing the same frustrations over and over in your head or in conversations with loved ones? In the latest episode of the Five Year You podcast, hosts Andrew and Cat introduce the "60-second rule" - a simple but powerful technique for...
Finding Work You Love
Are you stuck in a job you hate, believing the myth that you have to choose between making money and doing work you love? I'm here to tell you that you CAN find fulfilling work that pays well!The key is to reconnect with the activities and interests that lit you up as...
Slowing Down
In our fast-paced world, it's essential to create space to relax and recharge. By the end of this episode, we hope you'll have some practical tips and tools to give yourself permission to take it easy.Join us as we dive into the struggle of slowing down, especially...
The Rules are Fake
Are you tired of living by societal guidelines that don't seem to fit your life's aspirations? Today we explore the arbitrary rules we impose on ourselves—from education and career paths to homeownership and societal expectations.We discuss how these so-called rules...
Making Friends as Adults
Want to form deeper and more meaningful connections in your adult life? I've got the solution to help you achieve just that. Let's dive into the secrets of making friends as an adult and building long-lasting relationships.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover...
Reclaiming Your Power
Does this sound familiar? You've been told to put others first to show kindness and humility, but it's leaving you feeling drained and powerless. The constant energy drain from others is taking a toll on your well-being, leaving you feeling depleted and undervalued....
The Art of Flexibility
Do you find that as you get older, things seem a little less flexible? Maybe in your mind, maybe in your body?If this sounds familiar, you might have been told to stick to a strict routine and control every outcome. But let's face it, that's left you feeling stressed,...