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

Three months into the New Year! Can you believe it! Neither can I because I feel like as we get older, time gets a lot faster *shaking*. Q1 of this year was filled with great wins and life experiences, but in this episode I wanted to focus solely on what happened in March. There were wins, but downfalls that made me take a step back and that was a huge wake up call. From the stomach bug to straining my neck, I was immobile and allowed these negative thoughts to creep into my head yet again. Making me realize that I haven’t healed yet and that’s a journey I need to get into quickly! Listen in on this episode to hear what I learned from this past month and how I continue to become the highest version of myself!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:22 – Episode intro
2:39 – Fitness Pillar
10:14 – Mental Health Pillar
16:19 – Good Things that Happened and Reflection Forward
18:11 – Questions from the Audience
24:03 – Wins of the Month!

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

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

We welcome back the legendary guest of this podcast, Vattana Thach! He opens up about how is able to operate in discomfort and stresses the importance of asking yourself “Why?” Why do you react to a situation like this? Why do you do this thing in a certain way? What do you allow these mental blocks to get in the way of your growth? In addition, Vattana breaks down the foundation of what skills you need to accomplish your goals and develop that growth mindset! This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode intro
0:46 – Guest Introduction
2:43 – Operating in Discomfort
13:48 – Unapologetically Yourself
22:15 – Unlearning Being Honest Means Bad Outcome
37:47 – Developing the Necessary Skills
52:38 – Flowers to Guest
53:15 – Questions from the Audience
56:24 – Big 3 Questions

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

Book 1 Recommendation: https://a.co/d/04AQbeKC
Book 2 Recommendation: https://a.co/d/0dpXzycK
Book 3 Recommendation: https://a.co/d/0haV1ycw

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

And with that…two months down into 2026! Already, lots of lessons learned on how I can become the highest version of myself! From understanding how to avoid burnout to understanding where my tendencies come from, there was so much to take from this past month! Even though, I feel like I am not on track towards my goals, I can reset and figure out to continue moving forward!

Chapters:

0:00 – Episode intro

0:31 – Solo Podcast Topic Introduction

1:32 – Lesson #1: Taking Intentional Breaks

7:46 – Lesson #2: It’s Okay to Start Over

10:27 – Lesson #3: Understand Your Parent’s Tendencies

18:07 – How to Break Bad Habits

20:17 – Bucket of Wins

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

Intro Music:

The Epic Hero – Keys of Moon Music

First episode into 2026! LFG! We start off the year with an upcoming author, Lucas Van DeVenter, who I grew up with in high school. Through his own trials and tribulations, Lucas wants to take what he learned on his healing journey and help others who went through similar struggles. He is conveying his message through his own book, My World, and we get a sneak peek of the details within that book. Make sure you click on the link below to purchase the book! Let’s get to our highest version in 2026!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:32 – Guest Intro
5:29 – How is Your Mental Health?
7:29 – Importance of Mental Health
13:08 – Dealing with Negative Thoughts
20:37 – Healing Journey
25:22 – Power of Being an Introvert
37:31 – Helping our Mental Health
56:11 – Big 3 Questions

Lucas’s IG: @lucasvdauthor
Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN58N9S4?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_62J6X584CFPE97V59VF6&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_62J6X584CFPE97V59VF6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_62J6X584CFPE97V59VF6&bestFormat=true
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion

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

Welcoming the first guest of the new year with a deep and insightful conversation! We welcome back Amanda Ngo to discuss navigating changes in your 20s. From living away from home to coming back home and then again living on our own and the growth pains to learn from that. The main topic of this episode was about how your self worth should not be reliant on your productivity. Sometimes you just need a break from the grind and I didn't believe this until I burned myself out over and over again. Other topics included confronting failure and the pain of letting go but is necessary. Dive into this episode now!

Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Intro
0:24 – Guest Introduction
3:14 – Mental Health Status
4:43 – Navigating Changes in Your 20s
9:13 - Everything is Productive When You’re Taking Care of Yourself
29:42 - Confronting Failure
41:50 - The Art of Letting Go
50:20 - Flowers to Guest
52:30 - Big 3 Questions

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

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