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Why You Sabotage Good Things

If you’ve been feeling like things finally start going well… and then somehow fall apart… like you can’t stay consistent even when you want to… like you get anxious the moment life feels calm—this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth:You’re not randomly messing...

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Why You Feel Behind in Life (and What’s Really Going On)

If you’ve been feeling like you’re behind… like everyone else is ahead… like you should be further along by now—this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth:Almost everyone feels this way at some point.And more importantly… it’s not actually true.💭 What...

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How to Take Ownership of the New You

🧠 Episode SummaryYou’ve done the work.You’ve built the habits.You’ve pushed through the discomfort.So why does it still feel like you’re not fully that person yet?In this episode, we break down the final (and often hardest) step of personal growth:taking full...

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Recent Episodes

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 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...

How To Feel Less Lonely

You can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely — and that’s something almost everyone experiences. In this episode, Andrew and Cat unpack the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, explore where that emptiness comes from,...

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...