How to Battle STRESS, loneliness, and depression as a freelancer

Andrew Dewar and Catherine Collins from FiveYearYou.com help us undertand and deal with Stress, Loneliness, and Battling Depression as freelancers

It feels like we are all dealing with more stress today than we were only 5 years ago. And why wouldn’t you? And even though we are more connected through social apps and Zoom meetings, people feel more lonely than ever before.

Money problems, health problems, family dynamics, environmental disasters, and the business of the holiday season that’s upon us…all this leads to stress, loneliness, and depression.

That’s why we’ve brought on Andrew Dewar and Catherine Collins, two coaches from FiveYearYou.com, to talk (and walk) us through this mind junk and touch on the serious issues surrounding depression.

We discuss:

  • How to identify when you’re about to be stressed
  • How to deal with stress
  • How to do “Box Breathing” [29:51]
  • External forces that create stress
  • The things that make us feel lonely
  • Cortisone’s impact on clinical depression

Resources

  • Coaching: https://fiveyearyou.com
  • Podcast: https://fiveyearyou.com/podcast
  • Article: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/personal-finance/financial-literacy
  • Data: https://www.nationaldebtrelief.com/news-media/national-debt-relief-announces-new-research-and-launch-of-financial-wellness-board

About Andrew:
Andrew Dewar, co-founder of Five Year You, is a former CPA turned coach and problem solver, He is dedicated to helping people live life on purpose instead of by accident.

Known for his financial discipline—paying off his mortgage in six years—and his personal journey of overcoming trauma, Andrew brings practical wisdom and heartfelt empathy to every transformation he mentors.

About Catherine:
Catherine Collins, co-founder of Five Year You, is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and author of Mom’s Got Money: A Millennial Mom’s Guide to Managing Money Like a Boss. Featured in outlets like Good Morning America, Forbes, and Business Insider, Catherine combines her financial expertise with a deep passion for personal development.

Known for her openness and vulnerability, Catherine helps individuals navigate life’s toughest challenges to uncover their best selves. Through Five Weeks to Future You, she and Andrew are dedicated to guiding others toward clarity, purpose, and a life they love.