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How To Stop Anxiety Fast

Apply for Coaching:https://fiveyearyou.comFeeling anxious and need it to stop… fast?In this solo episode, Andrew breaks down exactly what’s happening in your body during anxiety — and gives you simple, practical tools to calm it down in real time.No overcomplicated...

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How To Stop Spiraling

How to Stop SpiralingWe’ve all been there.You say something awkward…You replay a conversation over and over…You start imagining worst-case scenarios…And before you know it, your brain is running a full disaster movie.In this episode, we’re talking about what spiraling...

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How to Grow When No One Supports You

Episode OverviewYou decided to grow.You set goals.You changed habits.You started becoming the next version of yourself.And then… the people around you got uncomfortable.In this episode, Andrew and Cat talk about what happens when the people closest to you don’t...

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When Growth Hurts: How To Stay Consistent

You started strong.You were motivated.You were clear on who you wanted to become.And then… it got uncomfortable.In this episode, Andrew and Cat walk through what actually happens after the excitement of change fades — when reality hits, resistance shows up, and...

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The 5 Habit Categories of Your Future Self

Most people think they need more discipline to build better habits — but in this episode, Andrew and Cat explain why habits actually work best when they’re aligned with identity, not willpower.This conversation breaks habits into five simple, powerful categories that...

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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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Recent Episodes

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

How to Stop Taking Rejection Personally

Rejection can feel deeply personal — whether it’s not getting the job, not hearing back, being left out, or feeling unwanted in relationships. In this episode, Andrew and Cat unpack why rejection hurts so much, what’s actually happening in your brain when it happens,...

How to Reset After a Bad Day

Bad days happen to everyone — the spilled coffee, the rude driver, the overwhelming to-do list, the kid meltdown, or the spiraling thoughts that won’t quit. But a bad day doesn’t have to turn into a bad week or a bad season. In this episode, Andrew and Cat break down...

How to Enjoy Christmas This Year

Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year — but for many people, it’s one of the hardest. In this episode, Andrew and Cat talk honestly about holiday burnout, grief, pressure, and unrealistic expectations, and offer compassionate, practical...