E292: What Six Years of Podcasting Taught Us About Growth Fear and Finding Our Voice

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In this special 6-year anniversary episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter reflect on their incredible journey—from scripting their nervous first episode to becoming a top 1% global podcast. With warmth, laughter, and sincerity, they revisit their favorite moments, the most life-changing guests, the behind-the-scenes challenges, and the inspiring evolution of their community.

More than just a celebration, this episode offers valuable insights into personal growth, the power of consistency, and the impact of stepping outside your comfort zone. Whether you’ve been with them from day one or recently joined the journey, this episode is a heartwarming look at what six years of dedication, authenticity, and passion can create.

🎉 Special Anniversary Highlights:

Stick around until the end of the episode to hear inspiring quotes from some of our past guests as they share what The Art of Living Well means to them — a perfect reflection on our journey over the years.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why consistency, not perfection, is key to success.
  
  

• How “asking” can change everything—from landing guests to creating opportunities.
  
  

• The guests that had the most profound personal impact on Marnie and Stephanie’s lives.
  
  

• Behind-the-scenes bloopers and lessons learned in podcast production.
  
  

• How the podcast community has grown—both online and in-person—and what’s ahead.

Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode:

“Podcasting has been life-changing in ways I never imagined. It’s helped us grow, connect, and show up more authentically.” – Marnie Dachis Marmet
“If you don’t ask, you don’t get. It’s a lesson I share with my kids now, too.” – Stephanie May Potter
“Our guests have truly become our teachers—opening our eyes to new ideas, products, and ways of living.” – Marnie Dachis Marmet
“Some of our most transformative episodes were ones we didn’t even expect to be so powerful.” – Stephanie May Potter

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 

 [00:00] Celebrating six years: podcast origins, growth, and evolution

[03:08] Letting go of perfection: the value of consistency and realness

[07:00] Life lessons: asking boldly and stepping outside your comfort zone

[08:39] Guests who changed our lives: Mark Hodlick, Dr. Cabral, Rudy Nasif, and more

[14:53] Top episodes and takeaways: Zach Bush, Karen Hurd, and product deep dives

[19:29] Podcasting bloopers, memorable moments, and tech fails

[26:32] Building community and looking ahead: retreats, events, and dream guests

Referenced Guests:

• Marc Hodulich – Episode 172: 29029 Official

• Dr. Stephen Cabral – Episode 175: Longevity and Health Optimization

• Karen Hurd – Episodes 39 & 65: Healing Through Food

• Dr. Zach Bush – Episode 163: Intrinsic Health

• Roudy Nassif – Episode 213: Vivarays and Light Harmonizing Glasses

• Lindsay Dahl – Episode 285: Cleaning House and Clean Living

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