In this uplifting episode, Andrew and Catherine reframe the notion of “starting over.” Instead of viewing life’s unexpected pivots—whether it’s returning to work, diving back into the dating scene, rebuilding a business, or recovering from personal setbacks—as a complete restart, they remind us that every new beginning is built upon a foundation of experience. The conversation emphasizes that our past choices, even the missteps, equip us with wisdom and resilience, turning each transition into the next chapter of our personal journey.

• Reframing Life Transitions: Recognizing that what may seem like a fresh start is actually an evolution built from your accumulated experiences.
• Learning from the Past: Embracing every decision and setback as a lesson that guides you toward better choices in the future.
• Mindset Shifts: Exploring abundance versus scarcity mindsets and how they influence your willingness to step out of your comfort zone.
• Gratitude and Growth: Appreciating the value of each experience—good or bad—as a stepping stone to personal and professional growth.
• Practical Examples: Discussing real-life scenarios, from rebuilding a home or business to navigating relationships, that illustrate the power of starting from experience rather than starting over.

1. Reflect on Past Lessons: Take time to list key experiences and the lessons learned from them. Use this as a guide for your next steps.
2. Reframe Challenges: When faced with a setback, ask yourself, “What did I learn from this?” instead of feeling like you’re starting from scratch.
3. Adopt an Abundance Mindset: Shift your focus from fear of the unknown to excitement for the endless possibilities ahead.
4. Celebrate Growth: Acknowledge how far you’ve come and use that gratitude as motivation to embrace new opportunities.
5. Set Positive Expectations: Visualize how your current challenges can lead to unexpected benefits, even if the progress isn’t immediately visible.

Catherine’s Aha Moments:

• "You're not starting over—you're starting from experience."
• "Every choice, every setback, teaches you something that shapes who you are today."

Andrew’s Aha Moments:

• "The first time you do something may not go perfectly, but each time you do it, you’re building on what you learned before."
• "Sometimes being forced out of your comfort zone is exactly what you need to open up to new, better opportunities."

• Catherine: Shared her newfound love for a particular brand of high-protein yogurt, marking a small yet meaningful step in her health journey.
• Andrew: Revealed his excitement about finding beautiful new lamps at a great price—and a personal nod to re-embracing his love for gold, symbolizing a return to his authentic style.

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In this insightful episode, Andrew and Catherine dive deep into the dynamics of trust—what it means to build it, how to recognize when it's broken, and the steps necessary to rebuild and strengthen it in our personal and professional lives. Through candid conversation, they discuss trust as the congruence between words and actions, the importance of honoring commitments, and the transformative power of self-trust. Whether it’s being punctual, keeping small promises, or shifting your identity to align with your values, this episode offers a roadmap for cultivating trust from within and extending it outward.

Key Topics Covered:

• Defining Trust: Understanding trust as the alignment between intentions, words, and actions.
• Honoring Commitments: The impact of punctuality and consistency on building trust.
• Self-Trust: How building trust with yourself lays the foundation for trusting others.
• Rebuilding Broken Trust: Steps to repair relationships when trust has been compromised.
• Identity Shifts: Cultivating a personal identity that reinforces trustworthy behavior.
• Communication & Boundaries: The role of honest dialogue and clear expectations in nurturing trust.

Actionable Steps for Listeners:

1. Commit to Small Promises: Start by making and keeping small commitments to yourself—whether it’s waking up on time or sticking to a daily habit.
2. Reflect on Your Boundaries: Identify situations where your trust has been broken and decide what behaviors you will no longer tolerate.
3. Practice Honest Communication: Share your expectations and feelings openly with friends, family, and colleagues.
4. Cultivate Self-Trust: Build a new identity around reliability by aligning your actions with your words consistently.
5. Rebuild Gradually: If trust has been damaged, approach its repair like building a bridge—one small, deliberate step at a time.

Quotes:

Catherine’s Aha Moments:

• "For me, trust is when another person’s intentions and their words match their actions."
• "Trust is all about honoring your commitments, no matter how small."
• "You deserve to have relationships where you feel valued and heard—never settle for less."

Andrew’s Aha Moments:

• "Trust is kind of a congruence between your words and your actions."
• "Building trust starts with trusting yourself; once you do, others will naturally follow."
• "When you say you'll do something, you set the stage for who you are—trust is your identity in action."

Glimmers of the Week:

• Andrew: Shared his joy about finding a wealth boat—an item he searched high and low for that now brings him daily inspiration at his desk.
• Catherine: Found a brand-new board game at a thrift store for just three bucks and had a blast playing it with her twins, a delightful reminder of finding joy in simple things.

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In this episode of 5 Year You, Andrew and Catherine explore the importance of expressing emotions rather than suppressing them. The phrase Expression Not Depression highlights how keeping emotions bottled up can lead to stress, anxiety, and even physical health issues. They discuss their own experiences with emotional expression, the impact of unspoken feelings, and practical ways to release emotions in a healthy way. If you struggle with holding things in, avoiding confrontation, or feeling disconnected from your emotions, this episode is for you.

• Why Suppressing Emotions Hurts: How holding emotions in can manifest as anxiety, depression, or physical tension.
• Healthy Ways to Express Yourself: Techniques for releasing emotions through words, movement, creativity, and mindfulness.
• Overcoming the Fear of Confrontation: How to speak up without fear and navigate difficult conversations.
• How Trauma Gets Stored in the Body: Insights from The Body Keeps the Score and how unexpressed emotions affect physical health.
• The Science of Third-Person Self-Talk: How referring to yourself in the third person can help manage emotions more effectively.

1. Name Your Emotion: Simply acknowledging how you feel out loud or in writing can help release tension.
2. Use Third-Person Self-Talk: Saying, "Andrew is feeling frustrated right now" helps create emotional distance and makes emotions easier to manage.
3. Move Your Body: Exercise, stretching, or even dancing can help process emotions physically.
4. Journaling & Creative Expression: Writing, painting, or playing music can be an outlet for emotions that words can't always capture.
5. Practice Safe Conversations: Find a trusted friend, therapist, or support group to express yourself openly.

Catherine’s Aha Moments:

• "Keeping emotions bottled up doesn’t protect you—it weighs you down."
• "Tension builds when feelings go unspoken. The healthiest thing you can do is let them out."
• "You don’t need permission to feel your feelings—just allow them to exist."
• "Expressing your emotions isn’t just about you; it helps the people around you understand and support you."
• "Crying isn’t a weakness. It’s a natural, healthy way to release stress."

Andrew’s Aha Moments:

• "The body stores trauma in ways we don’t even realize—until we finally let it out."
• "Expressing yourself isn’t about getting attention—it’s about healing and releasing what no longer serves you."
• "You don’t have to share everything with everyone, but you do need a safe space to express yourself."
• "Using third-person self-talk—'Andrew is feeling stressed'—actually reduces emotional overwhelm."
• "We all need an outlet. Whether it’s talking, writing, or movement—expression is the key to peace."

• Andrew: Finding unexpected breakthroughs in The Secret Language of the Body and how it connects emotions to physical well-being.
• Catherine: Turning everyday annoyances (like household messes) into lighthearted humor using "the troll" technique with her kids.

In this final episode of the Five Year You coaching series, Andrew and Catherine explore the Significance layer—how you define success, impact, and the legacy you leave behind. While many people focus on external validation like wealth, job titles, and material achievements, true significance comes from within. They help listeners shift their mindset from outside-in living (chasing approval, status, and possessions) to inside-out living (aligning with personal values and making a meaningful difference).

If you've ever wondered what truly matters in the long run, this episode will guide you in defining your legacy beyond career milestones and material success.

• Inside-Out vs. Outside-In Living: Why true significance comes from how you impact others, not just what you achieve.
• Breaking Free from the Checklist Life: How to stop measuring your worth by outdated societal standards.
• Defining Your Legacy: What do you want to be remembered for? How do you want to make people feel?
• The Subtle Impact of Small Actions: Why legacy isn’t always about grand gestures but about everyday kindness and influence.
• Honoring Your Authentic Self: How living in alignment with your true values naturally creates a meaningful impact.

1. Redefine Success: Journal about what success means to you beyond job titles and possessions.
2. Identify Your Core Impact: Ask yourself, How do I want to make others feel when I interact with them?
3. Simplify Your Legacy Goals: What small, consistent actions can you take today to leave a positive mark?
4. Release External Pressure: Let go of societal expectations and focus on how you feel, not just what you accomplish.
5. Embrace Small Wins: Legacy isn't just about major achievements—it’s also about everyday acts of kindness and purpose.

• "Success is no longer about checking boxes; it’s about making a difference."
• "Your legacy isn’t about what you achieve—it’s about how you make people feel."
• "Living authentically is the best way to ensure your impact is meaningful."
• "No one’s handing out a ‘legacy medal’—your impact is in the small, everyday moments."
• "You are already worthy—your legacy starts with believing that."

• "Your purpose isn’t something you find—it’s something you create every day."
• "True fulfillment comes from inside-out living, not from chasing status symbols."
• "The person missing in your life is you—stop living to impress others and start honoring yourself."
• "Your biggest impact might come from something you do today that you don’t even realize."
• "You get to decide what ‘enough’ looks like—once you do, you’ll start living on your own terms."

• Andrew: Feeling grateful for the privilege of helping others find clarity and purpose.
• Catherine: Recognizing how even small encouragement can shift someone’s mindset and confidence.

• The Rules Are Fake (Podcast Episode) – Questioning societal expectations and creating your own path.

Episode Overview:

In this fourth installment of the Five Year You coaching series, Andrew and Catherine dive into Substance—how you spend your life. This layer of life encompasses your financial, occupational, recreational, and lifestyle choices, all of which determine your long-term happiness and well-being.

They help listeners rethink their relationship with money, time, and purpose, shifting from external expectations to living from the inside out.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your career, financial obligations, or the need to keep up with societal norms, this episode will help you redefine what truly matters.

• Lifestyle Design: How to build a life that reflects your values, not just society’s expectations.
• Financial Clarity: Redefining what "enough" means for you to create financial peace and flexibility.
• Recreation and Joy: Making intentional choices about how you spend your free time.
• Rethinking Work: Aligning your occupation with the lifestyle you actually want.
• Breaking Free from the Checklist Life: Letting go of unnecessary obligations and focusing on what truly brings fulfillment.

1. Define "Enough" for Yourself: Journal about what enough looks like for your finances, career, and lifestyle.
2. Audit Your Spending: Look at where your money goes—does it align with what actually makes you happy?
3. Prioritize Your Time: Think about how much time you dedicate to recreation versus work—does it feel balanced?
4. Identify Energy Drains: What parts of your life feel forced or inauthentic? Start making small shifts away from them.
5. Experiment with Change: If your job, home, or lifestyle isn't serving you, start exploring small steps toward change.

Catherine’s Aha Moments:

• "Less is more—cutting my monthly spending in half gave me more peace than I ever imagined."
• "What do you actually want? Not what society says you should want."
• "You can work less, spend less, and still have more—more freedom, more time, and more joy."
• "The rules of life are fake—you get to rewrite them."
• "If you’re tired and overwhelmed, it’s time to reassess your commitments."

Andrew’s Aha Moments:

• "Most people spend their time chasing money, but few ever ask, 'What’s enough for me?'"
• "You can’t build a meaningful life by following someone else’s checklist."
• "If you’re constantly waiting for the weekend, it might be time to rethink how you spend your weekdays."
• "Your lifestyle should be designed around your happiness, not just your paycheck."
• "Success isn’t about climbing the ladder—it’s about making sure it’s leaning against the right wall."

• Andrew: Feeling more aligned with his lifestyle after downsizing and focusing on what truly matters.
• Catherine: Finding unexpected joy in simplifying life, reducing financial obligations, and prioritizing mental peace.

• The Rules Are Fake (Podcast Episode) – How to challenge societal norms and build a life on your own terms.

In the third episode of their five-part coaching series, Andrew and Catherine tackle the social layer of life by exploring how to build authentic relationships that align with your true self. From friends and family to community and intimacy, they share insights on creating and nurturing connections that enrich your life.

This episode offers actionable strategies to help you cultivate a supportive tribe and let go of relationships that no longer serve you.

• Friends: How to build meaningful friendships as an adult and overcome loneliness.
• Family: Setting boundaries and redefining relationships to honor your needs.
• Community: Discovering and contributing to groups that resonate with your values.
• Intimacy: Embracing vulnerability and deepening connections with others.

1. Audit Your Social Circle: List the five people you spend the most time with. Are they aligned with the life you want to create?
2. Reconnect with Old Friends: Reach out to someone you’ve lost touch with who brought positivity into your life.
3. Set Boundaries with Family: Identify one area where you’d like to create healthier dynamics and take a small step toward change.
4. Engage in a Community: Join a group or activity that aligns with your passions, whether it’s a local club or an online forum.
5. Reflect on Vulnerability: Practice opening up to someone close to you by sharing something meaningful or asking for their perspective.

• "Authenticity is the pathway to happiness—without it, we’re stuck in someone else’s story."
• "If a group doesn’t feel right for you, it’s not rejection; it’s redirection to your true tribe."
• "Loneliness isn’t solved by being in a crowd; it’s solved by being with the right people."
• "Vulnerability is the glue of deep connections."
• "Your family can be chosen, and those choices can transform your life."

• "Building your tribe starts from the inside out—it begins with knowing who you are."
• "Stop being a chameleon; the people who truly belong in your life will love your true colors."
• "Quantity in relationships doesn’t matter; it’s the quality that changes everything."
• "Releasing relationships that don’t align with you makes room for deeper, more fulfilling ones."
• "The people you spend the most time with shape your life—choose wisely."

• Andrew: Grateful for the surprising ways deep connections can emerge from unexpected places.
• Catherine: Reflecting on how embracing her introverted nature helped her find her authentic community.

• The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins – Learn to let go and focus on what’s meant for you.
• Five Year You Coaching Program – Start transforming your social layer today.

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In this second installment of the Five Year You coaching series, Andrew and Catherine focus on rediscovering the "Self." Diving into the four dimensions of self—emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical—they guide listeners to reflect on how they show up in the world and how to align their daily habits and beliefs with their five-year vision. This episode offers insights, strategies, and practical exercises to help you cultivate authenticity, resilience, and self-awareness.

Key Topics Covered:

• Emotional Awareness: Understanding and mastering your emotions to live a more balanced and joyful life.
• Spiritual Beliefs: Exploring your spirituality and its role in your sense of self.
• Mental Health and Mindset: Identifying and reframing limiting beliefs that hold you back.
• Physical Health: Setting realistic goals and building habits for a healthier, more energetic you.

Actionable Steps for Listeners:

1. Reflect on Emotions: Journal about the emotions you feel most often and identify which ones you’d like to experience more or less frequently.
2. Define Your Spiritual Beliefs: Take time to explore what resonates with you, whether it’s traditional religion, mindfulness, or connecting with nature.
3. Reframe Limiting Beliefs: Write down one belief holding you back and challenge its validity. Replace it with a positive, empowering thought.
4. Set Physical Goals: Decide how you want to feel and look in five years. Start with small steps, like drinking more water or adding movement to your day.
5. Honor Your Future Self: Make daily decisions based on what your five-year self would want, from how you eat to how you spend your time.

Quotes:

Catherine’s Aha Moments:

• "Your emotions are the way you reflect who you are to the world."
• "Happiness isn’t selfish—it’s an act of courage to honor your true self."
• "Authenticity is the path to happiness; anything less leaves us stuck."
• "What you believe can either limit you or set you free—it’s your choice."
• "Honoring your future self in small ways leads to massive transformation."

Andrew’s Aha Moments:

• "Your thoughts create your reality—shift them, and your life changes."
• "Your five-year self is already cheering you on—start showing up for them today."
• "True change begins with awareness, even if it’s a tough truth to face."
• "Spirituality is deeply personal; finding what resonates with you is key to living authentically."
• "Small, consistent actions compound into extraordinary results over time."

Glimmers of the Week:

• Andrew: Discovering the power of micro-changes, like staying hydrated and prioritizing sleep, to improve his health and energy.
• Catherine: Reflecting on how making decisions with her future self in mind has transformed her daily habits and outlook.

• Five-Year You Coaching Program – Start your journey to rediscovering yourself with tailored coaching.

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In this special episode, Andrew and Catherine kick off a transformative five-part series designed to help you uncover your true purpose. Using their signature "Layers of Life" framework, they guide listeners through a step-by-step process to reconnect with their authentic selves. The focus of Week 1 is on the soul, where they help you rediscover what truly lights you up and aligns with your deepest values. This is the first step in crafting a life of meaning, joy, and fulfillment.

• The Layers of Life Framework: From soul to significance, living from the inside out.
• Reconnecting with Your Soul: Why your childhood joys and natural talents hold the key to your purpose.
• Clearing the Clutter: Letting go of societal expectations to find what truly matters to you.
• Practical Exercises: How to identify your innate gifts and passions using simple prompts and self-reflection.
• Laying the Foundation: Building strong roots before accelerating growth in your personal journey.

1. Reflect on Childhood Joys: Ask yourself, “What did I love doing as a child?” Write down activities that brought you happiness and why they resonated with you.
2. Ask for Feedback: Reach out to close friends or family and ask, “What do you come to me for?” This can reveal hidden strengths you might overlook.
3. Reframe Your Day-to-Day: Consider how you can incorporate small aspects of your passions into your current routine.
4. Set Intentional Goals: Focus on one small action that aligns with your purpose this week—whether it’s picking up a long-lost hobby or taking time for introspection.
5. Embrace Self-Discovery: Start seeing your uniqueness as a strength and challenge limiting beliefs like “Get real” that hold you back.

• "Happiness comes from being authentically you."
• "You are who you are, and that’s a beautiful thing to embrace."
• "The seeds of your purpose often lie in the small, joyful things you did as a kid."
• "When you honor your preferences, you honor your soul."
• "Coaching is about helping you find what lights you up and creating accountability to pursue it."

• "Living from the inside out allows your true purpose to shine."
• "Your uniqueness is your superpower—it’s often hidden in the things you take for granted."
• "Small steps build strong roots, creating the foundation for meaningful growth."
• "Purpose isn’t always tied to work; it’s about what makes your life joyful and fulfilling."
• "Fear of stepping into your purpose is normal, but support can help you take the leap."

Resources Mentioned:

• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo – Learn how to identify what sparks joy in your life.
• Five Year You Guided Coaching Call – Take the first step toward discovering your purpose with a free consultation.
• Atomic Habits by James Clear – Build habits that align with your goals and purpose.

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