Your Past Doesn’t Have to Hurt You Anymore| Reflections of March

Feel All the Feels | Nalyn Yim

We welcome back Nalyn Yim to the podcast! You got her lore in the first episode and now it’s time to discuss what makes Nalyn the highest version of herself. In this episode, we dive into the importance of creativity in an individual’s life. Just because you may think your job has no room for creativity, there are opportunities that you just don’t see yet! Furthermore, we dive into how to process our own emotions. A lot of suppress it, which leads to even more negative and intense emotions that keep us trapped. But if we learn to process our emotions, good and bad, we will be able to live a life a bit more freeing. Chapters:  0:00 – Episode Highlight  0:46 - Episode Intro  4:09 – Mental Health Check-In 7:17 – Bringing Creativity Into Our Lives 14:40 – Importance of Creativity 25:29 – Processing Our Own Emotions 53:00 – Flowers to Guest 54:33 – Question from the Audience 1:01:43 – Big 3 Questions    Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion Nalyn’s Social: https://www.instagram.com/nalyn_yim/  Embody Social Media Page: https://www.instagram.com/embodyherinmotion/  Intro Music:  The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music Great Days – Joakim Karud

Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Short episode this week as I did not keep a good track of how things were going...but that's OKAY!! We are going to be better for the future and reflections of May are going to come with more stories and more learning moments! Anyways, this month has been fulfilled mostly with the creativity side of my life. Dance has always been a way for me to be able to express myself and bring me closer to a lot of great people in my life. Furthermore, we dive into a great question from the audience about how getting comfortable with being uncomfortable will always put you in a great step towards your goals and becoming the highest version of yourself!  Chapters:  0:00 – Episode Highlight 0:32 - Episode Intro  1:40 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month  2:08 – Becoming the Highest Version of Myself this Month  6:41 – Questions from the Audience  8:59 – Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable  16:19 – Reflection Bucket        Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion [https://linkin.bio/highestversion] Inner Mission Social: https://www.instagram.com/innermissionofficial/  Firebeat Studios: https://www.firebeatballroom.com [https://www.firebeatballroom.com/] Intro Music:  The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

People See Glory and Not the Story | Evan Wang

It's like finding gold at the end of the rainbow for this episode! We welcome Evan Wang to the Highest Version community and he does not hold back on giving us tips on how to have a growth mindset. From counting your blessings to motivating you to make the most of your opportunities, Evan is speaking to us on how we can become the highest version of ourselves. In this episode we discuss: -Our mindset on money if we want to make the best of it -How to rethink comparison -How to work hard but still have gratitude -The first steps to make sure you have the budget that keeps you financially healthy Chapters: 0:00 – Episode Highlight 0:55 – Guest Introduction 2:00 – Featured Funko Pop & Mental Health 3:54 – Relationship with Money 13:15 – Tracking Goals, Finances, Habits, and Thoughts 25:04 – Comparison is the Thief of Joy 32:03 – Balancing Ambition & Contentment 42:18 – Personal Finance 101 54:55 – Big 3 Questions   Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion Intro Music: The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music Great Days – Joakim Karud

Comparison SUCKS, Letting Go is Hard, Victim Mindset is BAD

We got a LOT to cover in this episode! From quick updates about new fashion looks to getting into detail of what has helped me become the highest version of myself. We all know this journey is something that is never ending and that we are always evolving. The journey we may be on may change when we least expect it. In this episode, I dive into: ·      Comparison is the Thief of Joy ·      My progression towards letting go of my past (it is hard by the way) ·      Why You Need to Avoid Victim Mindset AT ALL COST! ·      Answering your questions about therapy and how my progress is!  Chapters: 0:00 – Episode Highlight 1:15 – Quick Updates 6:14 – Comparison is the Thief of Joy 11:58 – Letting Go of the Past (Progression) 17:33 – Victim Mindset vs. Growth Mindset 22:39 – Questions from the Audience  Podcast Episode Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oSDme2cmPet6n62bmjDlR?si=46fc9ef903c44c26 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oSDme2cmPet6n62bmjDlR?si=46fc9ef903c44c26]  Eisenhower Matrix: https://sps.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/Eisenhower%20Matrix.pdf [https://sps.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/Eisenhower%20Matrix.pdf]  Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion [https://linkin.bio/highestversion]  Intro Music: The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

One Day at a Time | Johnny Vargas

We welcome a new member of the Highest Version community, Johnny Vargas! Johnny allows us to see a different side of him. The side that has ignited his journey to healing and strengthening his mental health. From escaping death multiple times, Johnny found purpose in powerlifting and personal training. His main goal is to only spread positivity and letting others know about how they are enough. This one’s heartfelt and one you wouldn’t want to miss!  Chapters: 0:00 – Episode Highlight 0:50 – Episode intro 2:35 – Introductions to One Another 5:37 – Mental Health Status 8:45 – Featured Funko Pop 13:30 – Hitting Rock Bottom 24:58 – Rough Path to Healing 33:48 – Growing up with No Mental Health Figure 39:00 – Healing 47:55 – Purpose 54:45 – Last Messages 59:25 – Big 3 Questions Johnny’s IG: Johnny_Var23  Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion Intro Music: The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music Great Days – Joakim Karud