Highest Version

I had the great opportunity to sit down with Ryan Yere, Creative Director of clothing brand, Retour, and Dated and Faded Market. Ryan is a jack of all trades as he is an engineer by day and a brand owner and bodybuilder by night. He has accomplished so much in these areas from having a successful vintage clothing brand and winning medals at body building competitions. You got to listen in on this episode to learn how you can be more confident, how to juggle multiple areas of your life, and just how to be more positive!

Chapters:
0:00 - Quick Announcement!
0:33 – Episode Highlight
1:05 – Guest Intro
2:17 - Mental Health Status
6:20 - Being Shaped by Our Roots
25:25 - The Style of Retour
33:29 - Becoming Mentally Strong
47:24 - Figure Out Your "Golf Balls"
54:33 - Body Building Journey
1:06:07 - Flowers to Guest
1:07:07 - Dated & Faded Market
1:13:32 - Fast Five
1:19:00 - Big 3 Questions

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Ryan’s IG: @ryan_yere
Ryan’s Clothing Brand, Retour: @retourco
Dated & Faded Market: @dnfmarket
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

This one is a roller coaster of a journey! I sit down with Dr. Connor Bell to hear his story of how he got to where he is today. The lead up to his success has had many relationships including toxic relationships and career pulling him away from his family. But after some thinking, Connor decides to make a significant change to his life he’ll never forget. Make sure to tune into the full episode to hear more! 

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:32 – Guest Intro
1:54 – Featured Funko Pop
3:27 - Mental Health Status
5:39 - Getting to Rock Bottom
10:08 - Choosing the Pathway of a Physician
12:33 - Taking a Detour & Getting Back on Track
23:04 - Why We Are the Way We Are
33:06 - Bouncing Back Pt. 2
40:00 - Making the Hard Decision
50:49 - Healing Journey
1:08:17 - Takeways
1:14:42 - Flowers to Guest
1:15:45 - Letter to Guest
1:21:58 - Big 3 Questions

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

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

I sit down with, Jackson Kupferschmid, a man of faith that has gone through his own trials and tribulations. From losing his mom at an early age to choosing a non-traditional path for his career. In this episode, we learn how not everyone’s path is the same and it doesn’t have to be. We also learn what it’s like to go through grief and loss and how to get yourself back on your feet.

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:32 – Guest Intro
1:54 – Featured Funko Pop
3:55 – Mental Health Status
6:14 – Dropping Out of College
15:18 – Changing Mindset for Success
20:49 – All or Nothing Mindset
24:21 – Losing a Parent
28:30 – Working Through Loss & Grief
36:31 – What It’s Like Working Through OCD & Superstitions
58:28 – Flowers to Guest
59:06 – Questions from the Audience
1:00:40 – Letter to Guest
1:04:49 – Big 3 Questions

Jackon’s IG: @jaxkup
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

**SUICIDE TRIGGER WARNING**

I got to sit down with the amazing and talented dancer, Yoshi Maysonet, to discuss both of our journeys with anxiety and how we can learn to accept ourselves. Anxiety is something that is hard to maintain a healthy relationship with because we usually let it walk all over us. Now, is the time to better that relationship so that you can live a more free and fulfilled life. In addition, Yoshi talks of their journey to accepting themselves for who they are and what it takes. Another vulnerable episode. Another amazing one to listen to!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:32 – Guest Intro
4:21 – Featured Funko Pop
6:55 – The Impact of Anxiety
12:43 – Anxiety Coping Techniques
20:00 – Bettering that Relationship with Anxiety
25:50 – How We Would Change the End of Inside Out 2
34:33 - Anxiety Coping Techniques (Pt. 2)
37:47 - Journey of Self-Acceptance
49:50 - How Do We Accept Ourselves
56:35 - Questions to Ask Ourselves
59:50 - Flowers to Guest
1:00:39 - Questions from the Audience
1:02:36 - Letter to Guest
1:11:02 - Big 3 Questions

Yoshi’s IG: _y.maysonet
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

I sit down with aspiring marriage and family therapist, Huy Huynh, to discuss his own family struggles and even some of well-known mental health issues. Huy and I break down our experiences and what we have done to continue growing within ourselves and how to work towards amending our relationships with our parents. This is a vulnerable episode filled with depth and insightfulness on many common mental struggles. 

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:24 – Guest Intro
1:29 – Mental Health Status
3:08 – Featured Funko Pop
9:25 – From Criminal Minds to Psychology
14:45 – Choosing a Concentration
19:14 – Understanding One’s Family Psychologically
28:58 – Family Relationship Struggles
45:00 – Reflecting on the Changes
46:46 – Journey of Weight Loss
55:34 – Extrinsic and Intrinsic Value
1:01:31 – Flowers to Guest
1:02:47 – Questions from the Audience
1:07:50 – Big 3 Questions

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

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

Learning a new language can be difficult. What makes it even more difficult is the pressure of learning it so that you can connect with your parents more. I sit down with content creator, Emily Nguyen, about her Instagram page @emdaylist where she shares her journey of learning Vietnamese for her parents. Her strong desire to connect to her own culture has brought some obstacles in her journey but has presented great achievements as well. From allowing herself to be vulnerable or inspiring others to take on the same journey. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:30 – Guest Intro
1:28 – Mental Health Status
2:51 – Featured Funko Pop
5:00 – Deep Rooted Into Culture
7:00 – Parent Relationships: Language and Healing
20:35 – How Instagram Page Started
26:31 – Struggles of Learning a New Language
31:02 – Struggles of a Creator
33:34 – Living with Guilt
45:51 – Caring About Other People’s Opinion
51:32 – What Makes You Curious?
55:17 – Flowers to Guest
56:39 – Questions from the Audience
1:00:40 – Letter for Guest
1:03:40 – Big 3 Questions

Emily’s IG: @emdaylist
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

You heard of just keep swimming? I got one even better…KEEP MOVING FORWARD! I had the great opportunity to sit down with one of my great friends, Ryan Li, as he takes us through the journey of how he became so passionate in the weight lifting space. After suffering injury after injury, he found his calling. Ryan continues to take on life’s challenges and works every day to become the Highest Version of himself by using the motto “Keep Moving Forward”. Dive into this conversation as we discuss both the importance of physical and mental wellness. 

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:27 – Guest Intro
2:11 – Featured Funko Pop
4:20 – How is Your Mental Health?
9:34 – Using the Gym to Reflect
15:49 – Falling in Love with the Numbers
20:07 – DO NOT EGO LIFT!
24:44 – The Injury that Started it All 
32:45 – Bouncing Back from Injury
39:45 – Keep Moving Forward
42:59 – Putting Yourself Outside of Your Comfort Zone
44:56 – Not Caring About What Other People Say
52:19 – Trying to Strive for More but Be Content
1:03:09 – Flowers to Guest
1:05:05 – Questions from the Audience
1:09:01 – Letter for Guest
1:15:00 – Big 3 Questions

Ryan’s IG: @ryanliftingthings
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

Do I have a treat for you guys! I got to sit down with one of my day 1 homies from my hometown to discuss her journey overcoming mental health struggles and the passion she has for fitness. Bella Boone always takes the opportunity to go after what she wants, but it wasn’t always like this. Before, she actually wasn’t authentic to herself and that presented multiple challenges for her. We will also uncover what it takes to be in a body building competition and the obstacles necessary to overcome it. 

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:21 – Guest Intro
1:17 – Mental Health Status
2:10 – Featured Funko Pop
5:12 – The Passion for Fitness
12:07 – Battling Fear of Judgement in the Gym
17:56 – Struggles as a Personal Trainer
24:08 – How to Deal with Negative Thoughts Using a Journal
27:59 – Preparing for a Body Building Competition
41:17 – Moments of Giving Up and Getting Through It
51:15 – Fighting Through Not Being Authentic
1:01:11 – Ways to Overcome Mental Struggles
1:09:23 – Flowers to Guest
1:11:14 – Questions from the Audience
1:16:54 – Letter to Guest
1:22:22 – Big 3 Questions

Bella’s socials: @bellapboone on Instagram
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

Intro Music:
Violin Resonance – lumine wave
Paving the Way – Danny Shields

Dive into this vulnerable episode with my lovely guest, Stephanie Tam. Boston foodie and a creative in so many different ways, she opens up about her healing journey after a crucial relationship in her college years. But the most impact was the healing journey she had with her family as she fought for her own voice and independence. Stephanie’s story embodies what it truly means to be your #1 advocate in life. 

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:24 – Guest Intro
2:18 – Featured Funko Pop
6:01 – From Heartbreak to Building Self-Value
13:13 – What Being Too Humble Can Do to Your Brain
20:05 – Cracking Under Pressure
23:33 – Expressing Emotions with Family Can Be Hard
33:35 – Going to Therapy for the First Time
44:35 - Finding Love for Oneself Again
54:26 – Advocating for Myself
1:04:54 – The Main Negative Thought
1:10:32 – Flowers to Guest
1:12:48 – Guest Letter
1:21:26 – Questions from the Audience
1:25:05 – Big 3 Questions

Stephanie’s Socials (All on Instagram):
Main Account: @stephanie.tam
Music: @stmusician
Photography: @stephanietamphotography
Foodie: @beantownbigback

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

This is an episode that will never leave you with a dull moment! I got a chance to sit down with my friend and guest for the podcast, Kevin Li, who knows how to make the audience laugh. I mean there was a never a moment where I couldn’t handle all the laughter! Through the laughs, we uncovered Kevin’s story of depression and how he overcame that through friends and small mental health practices. This is yet another episode you don’t want to miss!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:23 – Guest Intro
3:24 – Featured Funko Pop
5:24 – First Experience with Depression
15:48 – Wanting to Be Liked 
18:49 – The Turning Point
31:17 – Pivoting Careers
37:13 – The Importance of Knowing Who You Surround Yourself With
46:28 – Two Great Ways to be More Positive
55:11 – What You Can Control vs. What You Can’t
1:00:54 – Accepting Yourself For Who You Are
1:08:25 – Flowers to Guest
1:09:39 – Questions from the Audience
1:10:17 – Song Association
1:12:22 – Big 3 Questions

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