E288: What Curiosity and Discomfort Can Teach You about Growth and Fulfillment with Chris Hauth

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In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter sit down with Chris Hauth, world-renowned endurance coach, former Olympic swimmer, and founder of AIMP Coaching, to explore the power of mindset, micro-adventures, and mental resilience. Chris has coached elite athletes, executives, and everyday adventurers, guiding them through some of the world’s most extreme endurance challenges.

This thoughtful and inspiring conversation dives into the role of curiosity in goal-setting, how to shift your mindset from fixed to growth, and why your inner voice may be the most important coach you’ll ever have. Whether you're training for a race, climbing your personal Everest, or simply navigating daily life, this episode offers practical wisdom for expanding your limits, embracing discomfort, and living with more intention.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why mindset, not talent, is the most powerful tool in athletic and personal growth

• How to work with your inner voice instead of ignoring or silencing it

• Why self-curated adventures can transform confidence and resilience

• How to shift from performance-based goals to curiosity-driven challenges

• Simple ways to bring awe, awareness, and adventure into everyday life

 

Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode:

 

• “We all have the ability to have a world-class mindset—it doesn’t take talent.” – Chris Hauth
• “Curiosity is the precursor to progress.” – Chris Hauth
• “Adventures begin at the end of your comfort zone.” – Chris Hauth
• “There’s one voice we carry our whole life, don’t you want to spend time working with it?” – Chris Hauth
• “Living well is stepping out of your comfort zone and continuing to grow.” – Chris Hauth

 

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 

[00:00] Reconnecting with Chris Hauth and setting the stage for mindset and adventure

 

[06:16] What mindset really means and how your inner voice shapes your reality

 

[11:50] Reframing negative self-talk and building awareness without judgment

 

[20:50] The power of self-curated adventures and primal confidence

 

[28:04] Micro-adventures and finding awe in everyday life

 

[38:48] Cultivating curiosity in yourself and your loved ones

 

[47:00] Setting long-term goals and aligning your next adventure with meaning

 

[56:20] Chris on what living well truly means: growth beyond comfort

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