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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
  • The Secret of Life - Re-Release

    The Secret of Life - Re-Release
    Jun 3 2026
    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 you.Because here’s the truth:The secret of life is usually simpler than we want it to be.And more importantly… simple does not always mean easy.💭 What This Episode CoversWhy we often overcomplicate the meaning of lifeThe difference between searching for purpose and actually living itHow to bring more meaning into your everyday routineWhy joy, presence, and connection matter more than perfectionHow to stop waiting for life to “start”Small ways to come back to yourself right now🚨 Why Finding the “Secret of Life” Feels So HardWe Think It Has to Be BigWe often imagine purpose as something dramatic, impressive, or life-changing.But meaning is usually found in the small choices we make every day.👉 Result: We miss what’s already available because we’re waiting for something bigger.We Look Outside OurselvesIt’s easy to believe someone else has the answer.A book. A plan. A perfect routine. A future version of us.But the truth often starts with paying attention to what feels honest and alive inside of us.👉 Result: We keep searching instead of listening.We Confuse Simple With EasyThe things that matter most—love, presence, gratitude, self-trust, connection—are simple.But practicing them consistently takes intention.👉 Result: We dismiss the answer because it feels too obvious.We Wait for Perfect ConditionsWe think we’ll feel fulfilled when life calms down, when we have more time, when everything finally makes sense.But life is happening now.👉 Result: We postpone meaning instead of creating it.😞 The Emotional Cost of Searching Without LivingWhen you believe life has to be figured out before you can enjoy it, it creates:pressureconfusionrestlessnessdisconnectiona quiet feeling that something is missingAnd the worst part?👉 You can spend so much time searching for the point of life that you forget to actually live it.⚠️ The Hidden DangerThe hidden danger is believing the answer is somewhere far away.That mindset can lead you into choices that look productive but feel empty.Examples:chasing goals that do not actually matter to youwaiting for a future milestone to feel happycomparing your path to someone else’signoring simple moments of peace because they feel “too small”👉 The secret is not always found in doing more. Sometimes it is found in noticing more.🔑 The Truth You Need to HearYou are not here to rush through your life.You are not here to prove your worth.You are not here to become someone else before you’re allowed to feel peace.You are here to live.To grow.To connect.To experience.To choose again.To come back to yourself.You are not behindThere is no universal timelineLife is not linearMeaning can be simpleJoy can be practiced👉 The life you’re looking for may be closer than you think.🔄 What This Search Actually MeansWondering why you’re here does not mean you’re lost.It means you’re awake.It means some part of you is asking for more honesty.More presence.More alignment.More life in your life.That question is not a failure.It’s an invitation.👉 It’s the beginning—not the end.🛠️ How to Shift Out of the “Searching” MindsetStop Chasing → Start NoticingAsk yourself:Where do I already feel peace?What moments make me feel most like myself?Make Life Smaller—in a Good WayYou do not have to solve your entire existence today.Start with one meaningful choice.One honest conversation.One moment of gratitude.Practice PresenceMeaning is hard to feel when you are always racing ahead.Come back to where you are.What can you see, hear, feel, or appreciate right now?Define What Matters to YouAsk yourself:What do I want my days to feel like?Who do I want to be in the small moments?What kind of life actually feels true to me?Let Joy CountJoy is not silly.Peace is not lazy.Small moments are not meaningless.They are the building blocks of a life that feels good from the inside.💡 Key TakeawayThe secret of life may not be something you find once and keep forever.It may be something you practice.In the way you show up.In the way you love.In the way you notice.In the way you choose to be present for the life you already have.👉 The secret is simple: live your life while you are living it.✨ Glimmers from This EpisodeThe reminder that meaning can be found in ordinary momentsThe comfort of knowing you do not have to have everything figured outThe invitation to slow down and reconnect with what mattersThe possibility that the answer has been closer than you realized💬 Final ThoughtMaybe the secret of life is not hidden.Maybe it has been quietly waiting for youin the next breath,the next choice,the next honest moment.You do not have to wait for your life to become ...
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    30 mins
  • How To Love Yourself - Re-Release

    How To Love Yourself - Re-Release
    May 27 2026

    Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many people, it can feel confusing, uncomfortable, or even a little out of reach. In this episode, we talk about what self-love really means, why it is not the same as being selfish, and how to start building a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself in everyday life.

    This conversation is a reminder that self-love is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about learning to treat yourself with compassion, patience, honesty, and care as you grow into the next version of yourself.

    In This Episode, We Talk About
    • Why loving yourself can feel hard, especially if you are used to being self-critical
    • The difference between self-love and selfishness
    • How your inner dialogue shapes the way you move through your life
    • Why self-love is often built through small, daily choices
    • How to start showing up for yourself with more compassion
    • What it looks like to support yourself through growth, mistakes, and change

    Key Takeaways

    Self-love is not something you magically wake up with one day. It is a relationship you build with yourself over time.

    Being kind to yourself does not mean you stop growing. It means you stop using shame, criticism, or pressure as your main fuel.

    You can love yourself and still want more for your life. In fact, real self-love often helps you make better choices because you believe you are worth caring for.

    The way you speak to yourself matters. Your inner voice can either become a safe place or another source of stress.

    Small acts of self-trust, self-respect, and self-compassion can change how you see yourself over time.

    Quotes

    “Self-love is not about thinking you are perfect. It is about deciding you are still worthy while you are growing.”

    “You do not have to criticize yourself into becoming better.”

    “The relationship you have with yourself affects every other part of your life.”

    “Loving yourself can start with one small choice to stop being so mean to yourself.”

    Coaching

    If this episode made you realize you are ready to stop being so hard on yourself and start becoming the next version of you with more clarity, calm, and support, we would love to help.

    Learn more about Five Year You coaching at fiveyearyou.com/coaching.
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    30 mins
  • 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
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