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.

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✨ 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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