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How to Find Hope Again
Feeling stuck, numb, or like the light went out? Andrew and Cat talk about rebuilding hope—without toxic positivity. You’ll learn why hope is a brain-and-body shift (not a mood), what quietly erodes it, and small, doable steps to feel a spark again.Big...
How to Stop Being a Control Freak
If you’ve ever rewritten a simple text 3x, “rescued” the dishwasher, or tried to schedule spontaneity… hi, friend. Andrew and Cat unpack why control feels so necessary (spoiler: anxiety + safety), the hidden costs on your body and relationships, and simple...
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...
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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...
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...
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How to Love Yourself: An Easy Way to Feel Self Love
How to Love YourselfBefore you can truly love another person you need to learn how to love yourself. You are amazing and it's time that you see that. Here are some great ways to learn how to love yourself and to treat yourself as the most important person in your...
Layers of Life: What if we’re living life the wrong way?
If you are feeling empty in your life, or that there is something missing, you may have been going through life the wrong way.
That’s what happened to us. So we came up with a new way of living called the layers of life and it has changed our lives.
This episode explores this radical new concept that may just change your life for the better.
Fresh Starts
Welcome to “Five Year You,” the podcast that takes you on a transformative journey toward your future self. Join us as we explore the power of self-improvement, tackling challenges, setting goals, and unleashing the potential within you.
Today, we wanted to give you a little background about us, your hosts, and what you can do if you’re going through a Fresh Start or how to start your own Fresh Start.
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Welcome to Five Year You!
Welcome to Five Year You, the podcast that takes you on a transformative journey towards your future self.
Join us as we explore the power of self-improvement, tackling challenges, setting goals, and unleashing the potential within you.
Our conversations are real, raw, and relatable, offering practical tips and insights to empower you in your growth. Each episode offers useful tips to help you become the person you want to be.
Tune in, invest in yourself, and let’s embark on this adventure together.
Get ready for a unique and personal exploration of the mindset and the skills that can shape the next chapter of your story.
We will dive into day-to-day highs and lows. From the small victories to the inevitable challenges, Five Year You will help you find meaning in the ordinary and extraordinary moments in your life.
Our tagline, “Raw, real, and relatable,” perfectly describes what we’re all about. There are no glossy highlights, just the unfiltered reality of navigating the twists and turns of life.
Join us as we explore habits, goals, setbacks, and the unexpected surprises that come with living.
Whether you’re facing career crossroads, building relationships, or discovering new passions, Five Year You is here to provide real-time reflection on the shared human experience.
Tune in for a weekly dose of inspiration, motivation, and a reminder that you are not alone on this journey. Oh, and there’s just one last question. Are you ready to grow?