The episode the community has been waiting for! I had the opportunity to sit down with my dance crew member, former roommate, and longtime friend, Igor Silva. We unpack his journey moving to the US from Brazil and how that took a toll on his life today! Dealing with separation anxiety and attachment issues, Igor is on a journey to work through those two obstacles in his life. We also uncover his true secret to being independent and how not to give a f*ck about no one! Tune into the last episode of 2025!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:36 – Guest Intro
2:25 – Featured Funko Pop
3:35 – Mental Health Status
8:21 – Being Part of Junior Olympic Squad
15:22 – Entire Dance Journey
24:34 – Understanding Attachment Issues and Separation Anxiety
39:24 – Attachment Issues with Friends
54:30 – Getting Over the Fear of Doing Things Alone
1:00:27 – How to Not Give a F*ck
1:10:54 – Flowers to Guest
1:11:59 – Coming Out to His Mom
1:15:21 – Questions from the Audience
1:18:42 – Guest Letter
1:24:55 – Big 3 Questions

Igor’s IG: @iggysilvx
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

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

I had the great opportunity to sit down with an old friend and Kansas State basketball star, Mike McGuirl, to discuss how he was able to develop his hard work and strong mindset. Mike was an all start recruit in the state of Connecticut and took his talents to Kansas State University where he faced NBA caliber players such as Austin Reaves, SGA, Desmond Bane, and many more! We relived some of his great college memories and even got to unpack another side of Mike that not a lot of people may not know. I have always looked up to him for his grit, hard work, and dedication to what he is passionate about. Tune in to hear his side of moments we only witnessed on the TV screen and the true Mike McGuirl.

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
1:15 – Guest Intro
3:17 – Featured Funko Pop
4:47 – Mental Health Status
6:20 – Getting a Winner’s Mindset
9:57 – Battling with Confidence and Building a Strong Mindset
24:15 – Reliving Great Moments
27:49 – Battling Adversity
30:56 – Playing Overseas
32:41 – Talking about My Roots
39:19 – The Real Mike
42:59 – Fast 5 Questions
43:33 – Entrepreneurship Mike
48:44 – Questions from the Audience
50:52 – Letter to Guest
57:10 – Big 3 Questions

Mike’s IG: @getabuck00
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

Intro Music:
Joakim Karud – Great Days

I got a chance to sit down with a great friend of mine, Cortney Qiu , who reveals to us the challenges of taking care of a disabled sibling along with handling the pressures of immigrant parents. She has faced a lot of adversity not only in the classroom but in the golf course as well. As Cortney’s life continues to go on, she finds herself on a healing journey and notes what we can learn from the stresses of everyday life. Although the most intense one is feeling like you are enough. Listen in to what we can learn from her journey!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:32 – Guest Intro
1:52 – Featured Funko Pop
3:54 – How is Your Mental Health?
4:54 – Sister’s Impact and How to Deal With It
26:26 – Finding One’s Self
31:53 – Living Life as a Golf Athlete
43:27 – Feeling Like a Burden
49:47 – Feeling Like I am Enough
56:34 – Flowers to Guest
57:32 – Questions from the Audience
59:36 – Letter to Guest
1:03:41 – Big 3 Questions

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

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