Ep 262 “5-Year Anniversary Podcast Milestone: Thousands of Downloads Later with Mornings with Monette”

Good morning, and welcome to a very special episode of Mornings with Monette! I’m beyond thrilled to celebrate five incredible years of this podcast with you—my amazing listeners. Whether you’ve been with me for hundreds of episodes or this is your first time tuning in, I can’t thank you enough for being part of this journey. In this milestone episode, I’m taking a heartfelt walk down memory lane, revisiting the early days when I launched the podcast at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. I recently listened to my first 10 episodes—wow, they were raw and real! Recording during those uncertain times, with fear and chaos swirling, brought me right back to 2020. I’ll share a wild story from when my husband and I were in India at a Christian orphanage, hearing whispers of a virus in China and racing against rumors of halted international travel. From masked travelers in Dubai to making it home just as the world shut down, those moments shaped the start of this podcast. Join me for a nostalgic, inspiring reflection on five years of growth, connection, and thousands of downloads—made possible by you!