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E301: Reinventing Life, Aging Boldly & Dancing Through It All with Leslie Fhima

Release Date: 01/21/2026

E301: Reinventing Life, Aging Boldly & Dancing Through It All with Leslie Fhima

The Art of Living Well Podcast®

Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, event announcements, wellness tips, and personal thoughts from Marnie and Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. If you love the show and want to support what we’re building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. Your support helps fund podcast production and allows us to continue bringing you meaningful, high-quality conversations. What does it really mean to age well, reinvent yourself, and live fully - especially in midlife and beyond? In this powerful and deeply human episode, we...

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What does it really mean to age well, reinvent yourself, and live fully - especially in midlife and beyond? In this powerful and deeply human episode, we explore how movement, mindset, joy, and authenticity can completely change the way we experience aging.

In this inspiring episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter sit down with Leslie Fhima - fitness instructor, dancer, and fan-favorite from The Golden Bachelor. Leslie shares her extraordinary life journey, from professional figure skating and fitness entrepreneurship to stepping onto reality television in her 60s with confidence, courage, and joy.

Through honest storytelling, humor, and vulnerability, Leslie opens up about loss, resilience, reinvention, and how dance and movement helped her survive life’s hardest moments. This conversation reframes aging as an expansion - not a limitation - and offers practical inspiration for anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what’s next.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

● Why aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down or shrinking your life

● How movement and dance can help process trauma and emotional pain

● What reinvention really looks like in midlife and beyond

● Why staying active - mentally and physically - is essential for longevity

● How Leslie approached The Golden Bachelor with confidence and zero hesitation

● What viewers don’t see behind the scenes of reality television

● How to expand your comfort zone without overwhelming yourself

● Why joy, music, and play are powerful tools for mental health

● How community, friendships, and purpose evolve later in life

● What it means to truly find your art of living well

Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode:

● “I don’t feel my age - I feel alive.” - Leslie Fhima

● “You can’t be in a bad mood when you’re dancing.” - Leslie Fhima

● “Sometimes I don’t want to talk - I just want to dance.” - Leslie Fhima

● “Aging isn’t something to be afraid of. It’s something to step into.” - Leslie Fhima

● “Every day you get a clean slate. You can choose to live well.” - Leslie Fhima

● “This is our one life. We have to get out there and live it.” - Leslie Fhima

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

00:00 - Trailer and Intro

02:12 - Meet Leslie Fhima: Movement, Mindset & Living Fully

05:02 - Redefining Aging: Confidence, Comfort & Self-Image

08:43 - Reinvention Without Losing Yourself

11:43 - Saying Yes to The Golden Bachelor

21:16 - Healing Trauma & Grief Through Dance (Not Words)

27:01 - Reality TV Secrets: What Viewers Never See

35:12 - What’s Next: Joy, Purpose & The Art of Living Well

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