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How To Know When You Are On The Right Path

If you’ve been doing the work, making changes, and still asking yourself…“What if I’m wrong?”This episode is for you.Because one of the hardest parts of growth isn’t starting —it’s staying on the path when doubt shows up.🔗 Ready to go deeper?👉...

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How To Set Boundaries

👉 Work with us 1:1 (Coaching):https://www.fiveyearyou.com/coachingIf you’ve ever struggled to say no, felt guilty for prioritizing yourself, or found your growth slipping because of other people’s expectations… this episode is for you.Boundaries are one of the...

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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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Recent Episodes

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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Recent Episodes

Why Your Life Feels Boring All of a Sudden

Do you ever wake up and think, “Is this it?” You’ve checked all the boxes — career, home, family — but something still feels flat. In this episode, Andrew and Cat unpack why life can suddenly feel boring even when everything looks good on paper....

How to Make People Like You

Everyone wants to be liked — but trying too hard can make the opposite happen. In this episode, Andrew and Cat unpack the psychology of likability and share practical, science-backed (and heart-backed) ways to connect more deeply with others. Whether you’re...

How to Protect Your Peace

When was the last time you felt truly peaceful? In this episode, Andrew and Cat unpack what peace actually means — and how to protect it when life, family, work, and the holidays all compete for your calm. You’ll learn how to draw healthy...

When Growth Feels Exhausting

Episode snapshotPersonal growth is beautiful — until it’s not. In this episode, Andrew and Cat talk about the hidden fatigue that comes with healing, self-development, and “always improving.” They unpack why the messy middle is normal, why growth...

How To Have More Fun

Episode snapshotEver been told you’re “not fun” or “too serious”? Andrew and Cat unpack what fun actually means — and why chasing other people’s version of it leaves you drained. This episode helps you redefine fun on your own terms, whether that...

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...

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...