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Encore: The Art of Finding Your Daily Joy
The Art of Finding Your Daily Joy: Small Shifts That Spark Big SmilesWhat if joy didn’t have to come from huge milestones, perfect circumstances, or a totally redesigned life?In this re-released episode of Five Year You, we’re talking about the simple, everyday ways...
Encore: How to Train Your Brain for Optimism – Best Case Scenarios
Discover an unexpected twist in personal growth that will change the way you see your relationships. Dive into a raw, relatable conversation and learn how a simple shift in mindset can lead to healing and newfound peace. Join Andrew and Kat on their journey towards...
Sympathy or Solutions – Re-Release
Ready to go deeper? Work with me here:https://fiveyearyou.com/coaching/If you’ve been feeling stuck in the same conversations… like you keep venting but nothing is actually changing… like you want comfort, but also know you need movement—this episode is for...
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The Power of Contrast – Re-release
Ready to go deeper? Work with me here:https://fiveyearyou.com/coaching/If you’ve been feeling frustrated by what isn’t working… like the hard moments mean you’re on the wrong path… like life should feel clearer, easier, or more certain—this episode is for you.Because...
Who is Holding You Back? – Re-release
Ready to go deeper? Work with me here:https://fiveyearyou.com/coaching/If you’ve been feeling stuck… like something—or someone—is keeping you from becoming who you want to be… like you’re waiting for permission to move forward—this episode is for you.Because here’s...
The Secret of Life – Re-Release
Ready to go deeper? Work with us here:https://fiveyearyou.com/coaching/If you’ve been feeling like you’re searching for something deeper… like you’re wondering why you’re here… like life should feel more meaningful than it does right now—this episode is for...
Recent Episodes
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...
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...