On this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I’m joined by Jody Maberry—known as “the happiest podcaster on earth”—to dig into the quote that’s carried him through life’s ups and downs: “Do your best and forgive yourself.” Given to him by Lee Cockerell (via Admiral Charles Payne), this simple but powerful mantra has helped Jody navigate not just his career as a park ranger and podcaster but also the unpredictability of parenting and creativity. We talk about the real struggle of perfectionism and the courage it takes to truly “show up,” even when you’re feeling far from your best. Jody shares stories of missed marks, second chances, and the confidence built through consistency—like his commitment to 10,000 steps a day, rain or shine. Listeners who wrestle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or fear of falling short will find practical encouragement to keep showing up, learn from each day, and offer themselves more grace. This is an episode for anyone longing to move forward even when things don’t go perfectly—because wisdom isn’t about getting it right, but growing anyway.

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Website: https://jodymaberry.com

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 Jody’s Story and Work
01:14 Jody’s Favorite Quote Explained
02:17 When the Quote Helped Most
03:14 Learning from Setbacks
04:26 Perfectionism and Self-Forgiveness
05:37 The Two Sides of the Quote
06:16 The Power of Showing Up
07:05 Park Ranger Story on Opportunity
09:51 Daily Practice of Consistency
10:09 Mindset and Podcasting
11:40 Advice for Listeners Who Struggle
12:58 One Simple Action to Start
14:42 Connecting with Jody
15:38 Closing and Final Reflection