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Mindset And Personal Development Episodes

Episodes aimed at personal growth and development for podcasters.
255 - What’s Behind the Fear of Launching Your Podcast?
March 5, 2025

255 - What’s Behind the Fear of Launching Your Podcast?

Since you’ve been on your podcast journey, have you ever found yourself in the situation where you are on the home stretch, the recording has been done, and the final edits have been made, but you just can’t bring yourself to...
254 - Video, Mindset & Editing Truths and Myths with Matt Bliss (Part 2)
March 4, 2025

254 - Video, Mindset & Editing Truths and Myths with Matt Bliss (Part 2)

Is video podcasting really the key to discoverability, or is it just another myth? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest, ongoing debates in podcasting: Do you need to be on YouTube and Spotify (video) to succ...
248 - Podcasting Dilemmas: Stats, Reviews & When to Walk Away
Feb. 24, 2025

248 - Podcasting Dilemmas: Stats, Reviews & When to Walk Away

Have you questioned the validity of your podcast rankings? Today, we address a Facebook Group question about the platform ‘Listen Notes’ and question the accuracy of our scores, and how much these scores may or may not matter...
244 - How to Handle Being Ghosted & Negative Feedback
Feb. 18, 2025

244 - How to Handle Being Ghosted & Negative Feedback

What would you do if you were invited to be a guest on a podcast but you show up to the interview and the host is nowhere to be found? In other words, you've been ghosted. Would you give them another chance or would you not a...
Sharing the Love of Podcasting & Honoring Our Wins
Feb. 14, 2025

Sharing the Love of Podcasting & Honoring Our Wins

If your podcast were on a dating app, what would its bio say? We’re having some fun this Valentine’s Day by spinning the Wheel of Topics and answering questions that reveal our passions for podcasting, what keeps us going, th...
From Taking Breaks to Bookings: How to Restart & Get on Podcasts
Feb. 11, 2025

From Taking Breaks to Bookings: How to Restart & Get on Podcasts

Have you ever taken a break from podcasting or social media? Today, co-host Nick Nalbach shares his experience restarting his online presence and why helping people find real-life uses for AI is a big part of his approach. In...
How to Improve Podcast Guest Interviews
Feb. 3, 2025

How to Improve Podcast Guest Interviews

Have you ever been excited for an interview, only to feel the energy drop the moment you hit record? You’re not alone. We have all been there and today we’re sharing our cringe-worthy moments when interviews didn’t go as plan...
What Causes Podfade and Why?
Jan. 27, 2025

What Causes Podfade and Why?

Is podfade creeping up on you? You've got your topic. You've invested in the gear. But now, you're feeling the weight of the never-ending grind you never saw coming. Sound familiar? You're not alone. According to BuzzSprout, ...
What Would You Do to Stay Authentic in Podcasting?
Jan. 13, 2025

What Would You Do to Stay Authentic in Podcasting?

How do you stay true to your values while creating an engaging podcast? Today, we discuss "What would you do" scenarios that many podcasters encounter when featuring guests with differing opinions, all while preserving the in...
Handling Moral Conflicts in Podcasting
Jan. 10, 2025

Handling Moral Conflicts in Podcasting

Have you ever faced a professional opportunity that challenged your integrity for the sake of financial security? Today, we're weighing in on a 'Would You Rather' scenario sparked by a real-life story of a producer leaving Th...
How to Shape Your Podcast Vision and Goals for 2025
Jan. 6, 2025

How to Shape Your Podcast Vision and Goals for 2025

Happy 2025! Did you know that 23% of people give up on their goals just one week after New Year's Day? This phenomenon is known as Quitter's Day, and today, we're here to help you make steps to start small and determine the ...
Wrapping Up Goals and Sharing Wins from 2024
Dec. 20, 2024

Wrapping Up Goals and Sharing Wins from 2024

The end of 2024 is closing in on us quickly, so today, we’re sharing our podcast intentions for the remainder of the year. The Empowered Podcasting Community continues to grow, and this year was no exception, making it a win ...
Podcast News: AI Tools Transform Discoverability and Podcasthon Inspires Giving Back
Dec. 18, 2024

Podcast News: AI Tools Transform Discoverability and Podcasthon Inspires Giving Back

Today, we’re diving head-first into the latest podcasting news and tools shaping the industry. We discuss Google AI Studio’s groundbreaking multimodal capabilities and ChatGPT’s enhanced video analysis features. We also exami...
Solo Podcasting: How to Build Value and Grow Confidently
Dec. 17, 2024

Solo Podcasting: How to Build Value and Grow Confidently

Have you ever heard someone say, “Just press record and start your podcast!” That’s easier said than done, especially when starting your podcast journey as a solo creator. Today, we’re talking about the craft of solo podcasti...
Overcoming Confidence Barriers in Video Podcasting
Dec. 10, 2024

Overcoming Confidence Barriers in Video Podcasting

Is video podcasting the missing piece in your content strategy? Today, we’re continuing our conversation about video podcasting and some of the challenges that come with it. Do you really need fancy equipment, or can you star...
Breaking the Rules of Podcasting and Doing It Your Way
Dec. 3, 2024

Breaking the Rules of Podcasting and Doing It Your Way

Do you want to break the podcasting mold? Today, we set bold intentions for 2025—challenging traditional norms, defying conventional advice, and creating content on our terms. We explore how to take the pressure off ourselves...
Reflecting & Building Momentum From 2024
Dec. 2, 2024

Reflecting & Building Momentum From 2024

Can you believe it? The final weeks of 2024 are here! It’s time to recognize the growth, lessons, and small victories that define our personal and podcasting journeys. We talk about the importance of nurturing creativity, bui...
Find Inspiration, Spark Creativity
Nov. 22, 2024

Find Inspiration, Spark Creativity

What if your creative ideas were living beings waiting for you to bring them to life? Today, we touch on this idea and explore ways to keep your creative flame burning bright by focusing on overcoming self-doubt, acting on id...
Why Podcasters Quit & How to Persevere
Nov. 21, 2024

Why Podcasters Quit & How to Persevere

Did you know that of the 25,000 podcasts that started in January 2024, 30.2% stopped releasing episodes by the end of February? What could be the reasons for the decrease? Pod Fade is a phenomenon known by every level of podc...
Balancing Life with Podcast Time Management
Nov. 4, 2024

Balancing Life with Podcast Time Management

How much time do you spend on your podcast? Are you an early riser or a night owl? Today, we discuss the challenges and time investments involved in podcast workflows. Additionally, we explore steps to manage projects more ef...
Interviewing Your Younger Self
Oct. 25, 2024

Interviewing Your Younger Self

What if you could have a conversation with a younger version of yourself on a podcast? What advice and encouragement would you share? Today, we're having a reflective conversation on this topic, focusing on personal growth. W...
How to Avoid Social Media Fatigue and Grow Your Podcast
Oct. 7, 2024

How to Avoid Social Media Fatigue and Grow Your Podcast

If you've ever thought, "Social media is too overwhelming for me, " this episode is for you. While our fearless leader Marc Ronick delivers essential items to Hurricane Helene victims in Asheville, North Carolina, Jonathan Ho...
Does Your Podcast Reflect Your Values?
Sept. 27, 2024

Does Your Podcast Reflect Your Values?

Your podcast is your voice. But is it reflecting your values? Today, while our fearless leader, Marc Ronick, is participating in his annual fundraising walk for the Charcot Marie Tooth Association, the community takes over th...
Facing Disappointment in Podcasting and Business
Sept. 13, 2024

Facing Disappointment in Podcasting and Business

Have you ever experienced a dream opportunity slipping through your fingers? On today's show, I share a personal story about a major business deal that seemed destined for success until the last minute, leaving me feeling fru...