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Five Year You

Five Year You

By: Andrew Dewar and Catherine Collins
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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. Our conversations are raw, real, 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 aspire 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 honest and relatable moments that will shape the next chapter of your story. In each episode, we dive into the day-to-day experiences that make up the mosaic of your life over the next five years. From the small victories to the inevitable challenges, "Five Year You" captures the essence of the ordinary and extraordinary moments that contribute to your personal growth. Our tagline, "Raw, Real, Relatable," perfectly encapsulates the authenticity of the stories we share. No glossy highlights, just the unfiltered reality of navigating the twists and turns of everyday life. Join us as we connect with individuals from various walks of life who openly share their aspirations, setbacks, and the unexpected surprises that come with each passing day. Whether you're facing career crossroads, building relationships, or discovering new passions, "Five Year You" is here to provide a real-time reflection on the shared human experience. Tune in for a daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and a reminder that you're not alone on this journey.©Five Year You Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • How To Add More Whimsy To Your Life

    How To Add More Whimsy To Your Life
    May 20 2026
    Ready to go deeper? Work with us here:https://fiveyearyou.com/coaching/If you’ve been feeling like life has become too serious… like every day feels repetitive and heavy… like you’ve forgotten how to genuinely play—this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth:You were never meant to live in survival mode 24/7.And more importantly… joy doesn’t have to be earned before you’re allowed to experience it.💭 What This Episode CoversWhat “whimsy” actually means (and why adults desperately need more of it)How practicality slowly disconnects us from joyWhy small moments of delight matter more than we realizeThe emotional power of play, wonder, and sillinessTiny ways to make ordinary life feel lighter againHow whimsy helps soften stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion🚨 Why We Lose Whimsy as Adults“Grow Up” ConditioningSomewhere along the way, many of us were taught that being mature meant being practical all the time.So we stop wearing bright colors.We stop playing.We stop choosing things simply because they delight us.👉 We trade joy for usefulness without even noticing.Fear of Looking SillyMany people worry about being judged for standing out or seeming “immature.”Especially in professional environments, we learn to shrink parts of ourselves to fit in.👉 But hiding your joy to appear acceptable slowly disconnects you from yourself.Autopilot LivingLife gets busy.Work. Dishes. Emails. Responsibilities. Repeat.Over time, survival mode takes over and we stop noticing the little moments that make life feel meaningful.👉 The days blur together when there’s no room for wonder.Believing Joy Must Be EarnedSo many people deny themselves tiny pleasures because they don’t seem “necessary.”The fancy candle.The sparkly phone case.The random Tuesday picnic.👉 But sometimes the unnecessary things are exactly what nourish your spirit.😞 The Emotional Cost of Losing WhimsyWhen you believe life must always be productive and practical, it creates:emotional numbnesschronic stressdisconnection from yourselfburnoutheavinessjoylessnessAnd the worst part?👉 You can slowly forget that life is supposed to feel alive.⚠️ The Hidden DangerWhen life becomes nothing but obligation, people start chasing relief in unhealthy ways.Scrolling endlessly.Living for vacations instead of everyday moments.Waiting for “someday” to finally feel happy.Meanwhile, the tiny joys available right now get ignored.Examples:refusing to use the “nice” things you already ownrushing through meaningful momentstalking yourself out of harmless funbelieving playfulness is childish instead of healing👉 A life without delight eventually starts to feel emotionally flat.🔑 The Truth You Need to HearYou are allowed to enjoy your life now.Not after you accomplish more.Not after everything is perfect.Not once you finally “deserve” it.You are not too old for joyYou are not too serious for whimsyYou are not irresponsible for wanting lightnessTiny pleasures are not frivolousWonder is still available to you👉 Sometimes healing looks like letting yourself have fun again.🔄 What “Whimsy” Actually MeansWhimsy isn’t about avoiding responsibility.It’s about softening the hard edges of life.It’s choosing:the colorful shirtthe glittery phone casethe movie night traditionsthe puddle jumpthe fancy coffeethe extra 15 minutes on the swings with your childThese moments remind you that you are still in there beneath the stress and routines.👉 It’s the beginning—not the end.🛠️ How to Shift Out of the “Everything Must Be Practical” MindsetStop Asking “Is This Useful?”Start asking:Does this make me smile?Does this make life feel lighter?👉 Joy itself is valuable.Create Tiny RitualsFancy coffee on weekends.Pancakes on Sundays.M&Ms in the popcorn.Small traditions create emotional warmth and connection.Make Room for WonderLook at the stars.Wander through a bookstore.Watch birds.Notice flowers.👉 Wonder reconnects you to the present moment.Let Yourself Be SeenWear the bright colors.Buy the weird mug.Put rhinestones on the phone case.You don’t need universal approval to enjoy your own life.Follow the Tiny SparkPay attention to the small thing your soul keeps whispering for.The silly thing.The playful thing.The thing you immediately talk yourself out of.👉 That tiny spark matters more than you think.💡 Key TakeawayLife is not made meaningful only through huge milestones.It’s built from tiny moments.The swing set.The funny mug.The fancy candle.The Slurpee flavor mix.The sparkle.The laughter.These little moments of delight are not distractions from life.👉 They are life.✨ Glimmers from This EpisodeA mother saying yes to swinging at the park with her 12-year-old sonBright pink shirts and colorful clothes bringing unexpected joyFancy homemade coffees and quirky family movie-night traditionsA father pausing to admire flowers, moths, and turtles with childlike wonderGoing fishing ...
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    23 mins
  • Why You Don't Feel Good Enough

    Why You Don't Feel Good Enough
    May 13 2026
    Why You Don’t Feel Good Enough

    So many people walk through life carrying a quiet feeling that they’re somehow falling short. Even when things look successful from the outside, there can still be an internal pressure saying “do more,” “be better,” or “you should be further ahead by now.” In this episode, Andrew and Catherine unpack why that feeling exists, where it often comes from, and how to begin healing it from the inside out.

    They explore how childhood conditioning, comparison, perfectionism, achievement culture, and societal expectations shape the way we see ourselves. From parenting and relationships to careers, money, and personal growth, the conversation dives into the many ways “not enough” can show up in everyday life.

    Andrew and Catherine also share how they’ve challenged traditional ideas of success in their own lives by redefining what fulfillment actually means for them. They explain why external achievement can never permanently fix internal self-worth and why true confidence has to be built from within.

    If you’ve ever felt like you were constantly trying to prove yourself, earn approval, or chase a version of success that doesn’t actually make you happy, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with who you truly are underneath the pressure.

    In This Episode
    • Why feeling “not good enough” is a universal human experience
    • How perfectionism and comparison fuel self-worth struggles
    • The connection between childhood praise, criticism, and adult anxiety
    • Why achievement only creates temporary relief
    • How societal expectations shape the goals we chase
    • The danger of tying your worth to productivity or performance
    • How to separate self-worth from external success
    • Why learning to receive compliments matters
    • The importance of resting without guilt
    • How to stop auditioning for love and approval
    • Questions to ask yourself if you constantly feel behind
    • What it means to build your life from the inside out

    Memorable Quotes“No amount of achievement is going to make you feel good enough.”“You were good enough from the start.”“Stop auditioning for love.”“When you can start to embody that feeling of being worthy, your days are going to change.”Resources Mentioned
    • The Layers of Life framework
    • Five Year You Coaching
    • Previous Five Year You podcast episodes on personal growth, identity, and emotional healing

    Connect With Five Year You

    If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who may need the reminder that their worth is not something they have to earn.

    For coaching and resources designed to help you create the next version of yourself, visit: Five Year You Coaching
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    25 mins
  • How to Overcome Setbacks - Re-Release

    How to Overcome Setbacks - Re-Release
    May 6 2026

    Hosts: Andrew Dewar & Catherine Collins

    In this episode of Five Year You, we get real about failure, setbacks, and those moments when life just… derails. If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this happening to me?”—this conversation will help you reframe the tough moments and find meaning, strength, and even humor in the mess.

    👇 Scroll for tools, timestamps, and links!

    ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why setbacks are a natural part of the growth journey
    • The importance of mindset: victim vs. curiosity
    • Practical coping skills for when you’re in the middle of a setback
    • The power of contrast days
    • How reframing failure helps you become the person you're meant to be
    • Parenting wisdom: why we shouldn’t shield kids from failure
    • How to process big feelings—without getting stuck
    • Fanny pack of coping tools (yes, we said that)

    ✅ Helpful Tools & Resources:

    📱 Opal App – Reduce Screen Time & Reclaim Life

    🎧 Audible Free Trial – Personal Development on the Go

    🍳 Instant Pot – Save Time, Eat Well

    💬 Favorite Quotes:

    “Setbacks are just bricks in the foundation of your strength.”“If being hard on yourself worked, you'd be happy by now.”“Sometimes a contrast day is exactly what reminds you how good the good days are.”“You don’t need a podcast to use your pain to help someone else.”

    🌟 Glimmers of the Week:

    Catherine: Finally making a long-put-off doctor appointment thanks to a little loving push.

    Andrew: Wearing yellow for the first time and loving the way it feels.

    📲 Stay Connected:

    🌐 Website: https://fiveyearyou.com

    📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fiveyearyou

    📧 Email: hello@fiveyearyou.com

    ⚠️ Disclaimer:

    This content is for informational purposes only and not intended as a substitute for professional mental health or medical advice. Some links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases.

    💬 Your Turn:

    What’s a setback that taught you something valuable?

    Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear your story.

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    🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

    #FiveYearYou #OvercomingSetbacks #MentalHealthTools #PersonalGrowth #CopingSkills #LifeLessons #SelfImprovement #Resilience #Podcast #AndrewDewar #CatherineCollins
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    28 mins
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