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How Habits Shape Your Identity

In this episode, Andrew and Cat explore why habits aren’t really about discipline, motivation, or willpower — they’re about identity.Instead of white-knuckling routines or beating yourself up when habits don’t stick, this conversation reframes habits as small, daily...

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How To Decide Who You Are

In this episode, Andrew and Catherine dive into one of the most common (and confusing) questions people face during personal growth: Who am I actually becoming?If you feel like something needs to change but you can’t quite name what, you’re not broken — you’re lacking...

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How To Reinvent Yourself (Without Blowing Everything Up)

Hosts: Andrew Dewar & Catherine CollinsEpisode OverviewReinvention doesn’t have to mean blowing up your life, burning bridges, or starting from zero. In this episode, Andrew and Catherine talk about how real, sustainable change actually happens — slowly,...

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Recent Episodes

Why Starting Over Feels So Scary

Absolutely — here are podcast-formatted show notes for“Why Starting Over Feels So Scary”, using your classic Five Year You podcast format (clean headings, readable sections, perfect for Apple Podcasts / Spotify / website).Five Year You PodcastEpisode Title: Why...

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Why You Feel Like You’re Outgrowing Your Life

Have you ever felt an internal pull toward something more—even though your life looks “fine” on the outside?In this episode, Andrew and Cat explore the quiet but powerful feeling many people experience when they’re ready for growth: the sense that the current version...

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Why Resolutions Don’t Stick

Why Resolutions Don’t StickEvery year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions — and by mid-January, most of them feel frustrated, discouraged, or convinced they’ve failed. In this episode, Andrew and Cat break down why resolutions so often fall apart, why it’s...

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Recent Episodes

Embracing Enough

Embracing Enough

Do you find yourself constantly wanting more, chasing the next big thing, and never feeling truly satisfied? If so, you’re not alone.In this episode, we explore how discovering contentment with what you have can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life. From personal...

Conquering Perfectionism

Conquering Perfectionism

In this episode of 5 Year You, hosts Andrew and Catherine tackle the challenge of perfectionism. They share personal stories about how perfectionism can hold you back and provide actionable steps to overcome it. Learn how to embrace ‘B+ work,’ stop seeking external validation, and start living a life that feels true to you. Tune in for relatable insights, practical advice, and some humor along the way.

Releasing Rigidity

Releasing Rigidity

Welcome back to the Five Year You Podcast, where we guide you on the journey to becoming your best self one day at a time. In today's episode, titled "Releasing Rigidity," we dive deep into the mental constructs and self-imposed rules that often hinder our personal...

Shifting Your Mindset

Shifting Your Mindset

Feeling stuck in a rut or bogged down by negative thoughts? Fear not—we are here to unpack the importance of small, consistent mindset shifts and how they can lead to profound personal growth over time.Tune in as we discuss practical tips, share relatable examples,...

Moving to Authenticity

Moving to Authenticity

Join us as we Move to Authenticity and embrace our true selves. From exploring the joy of childhood passions to the significance of personal preferences, we delve into the vital steps that lead to genuine happiness. We discuss the challenges of overcoming societal...

What’s Working, What’s Not

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

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

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

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...