Highest Version

Turning 27 this year has made me reflect on just all the experiences that have happened to me recently. From dealing with depression and anxiety to gaining the right tools to help me combat those thoughts by going to therapy. With another month down, you know we had to go through the lessons I was able to learn! I think we can all agree that we are own harshest critics. The cognitive distortions we have that alter our reality and telling us that we are not good enough is what leads us to a path of poor mental health. But when you realize what those distortions are, you are able to look at the facts to understand how your brain works and why it hinders your self-worth so much. We also dive deep into the power of “Why?” and why that question can lead us to a more truthful path and fulfilling our own needs and wants. Lastly, we dive into how discipline will always beat motivation because motivation has a scarcity while discipline could last forever. I hope you guys are able to resonate or learn something from this episode and use it to become the highest version of yourselves!  

Chapters: 

0:00 – Episode Highlight 

0:39 – Episode Intro

1:35 – Lesson #1: We Are Our Own Harshest Critics

7:16 – Lesson #2: Ask Yourself Why?

16:47 – Lesson #3: Discipline Beats Motivation

21:59 – Wins of June

 Socials:

Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

 Intro Music: 

The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

We welcome a new guest to the Highest Version community, Ellie Ringpis! Ellie truly has a “child-like” outlook on life by viewing even the smallest of things as one of the most amazing things in life. She really teaches about how important perspective can shape our mental health and how it can actually improve it. As we get older, we lose this sense of “play” and “awe” we had when we were children. But Ellie proves to us that even as adults, you don’t have to assume the identity of a Disney adult to have child-like awe and make life a lot more interesting! If you feel stuck or feel like your life feels boring, this is the episode for you!

Chapters: 
0:00 – Episode Highlight 
0:42 – Episode Intro
2:23 – Mental Health Check-In
4:30 – Featured Funko Pop
12:35 – Backstory
18:31 - What Makes Us Lose our “Play” in Life?
37:42 – Using “Play” to Get Through Difficult Times
50:58 – How Can We Allow More “Play” Into Our Life?
1:06:04 – Flowers to Guest
1:07:08 – Connecting with Different Generations
1:08:44 – Big 3 Questions

Socials:
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion
Ellie’s Family IG: https://www.instagram.com/rbigadventures/ 

Intro Music: 
The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music
Great Days – Joakim Karud

I’m back at it again with another monthly update on how I am continuing to become the highest version of myself each and every single day. I dive into realizing that striving to be good or the best at everything you do in life is SUPER exhausting. There’s power in just doing and enjoying something that gives you joy. I, also, touch upon people-pleasing tendencies and how that results in choosing safety over authenticity. We make these decisions because we don’t want that other person to not like us or negative feelings towards us. But by doing that we are not living our own story and creating a passageway for others to cross our boundaries that keep us in peace. Lastly, I touch on the sensitive subject of our relationship with failure and how a love reality TV show made me rethink my own relationship with it. More lessons and more XP gained, I love it!

Chapters: 

0:00 – Episode Highlight 

0:36 – Episode Intro

1:20 – Lesson #1: You Don’t Have to Be Good at Everything

6:32 – Lesson #2: Choose Authenticity Always

11:01 – Lesson #3: What’s Your Relationship with Failure?

14:19 – Wins of the Month

19:57 - Conclusion 

Socials:

Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion 

Intro Music: 

The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

We welcome back the homie to the podcast to get a life update on how he continues to become the highest version of himself! Kyle explores the idea of what keeps him so happy and how he stays so positive even through the adversity. The main message that came across this episode is do not wait for the perfect moment to start something. Just do it! By doing that you will come across failures and soon learn how to deal with it a lot easier! Many laughs but even more wisdom! Don’t forget to check out Kyle’s new podcast called Paths to Pages where him and his cousin debrief on a book they choose to read together. Become part of their book club!

Chapters: 
0:00 – Episode Highlight 
0:47 – Episode Intro
1:55 – Mental Health Status
3:02 – Staying Positive
10:40 – Overcoming Setbacks
15:16 – How to Stay Motivated
18:15 – Achieving Freedom from Failure
34:03 – Don’t Wait, Just Try
54:07 – Flowers to Guest
55:01 – Big 3 Questions

Socials:
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion
Paths to Pages YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PathstoPages 
Kyle’s Social: https://www.instagram.com/kyleouk/ 

Intro Music: 
The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music
Great Days – Joakim Karud

“We often suffer more in our imagination than our reality.” Wow, what a powerful quote. This speaks volumes to many mental health scenarios including: thinking about what-ifs, playing scenarios in your head about failing situations when that hasn’t even happened yet, assumptions about how people think of you, etc.! Something I wish I knew sooner in life because that would have kept my confidence high and probably would have helped me learn how to deal with rejection for my future! Been loving this format to speak to you guys on how I am becoming the highest version of yourself and here’s what I have for you today!

·      1 thing that has helped me become the highest version of myself: vulnerability and putting myself out there

·      1 thing that I am progressing toward to become the highest version of myself: healing from shame

·      1 thing that I wish I knew sooner: “We often suffer in our imagination more than our reality”

Chapters: 

0:00 – Episode Highlight 

0:27 – Episode Intro

1:30 – Putting Yourself Out There + Being Vulnerable

8:37 – Shame is Powerful

13:46 – We Often Suffer in Our Imagination  

Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion 

Intro Music: 

The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

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

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

Inner Mission Social:
https://www.instagram.com/innermissionofficial/ 

Firebeat Studios: https://www.firebeatballroom.com

Intro Music: 

The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

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

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

 Eisenhower Matrix:

https://sps.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/Eisenhower%20Matrix.pdf

 Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

 Intro Music:

The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

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