If you already have a podcast that isn’t driving the growth or revenue you expected, there’s a good chance one of these myths is quietly ambushing your strategy.

And if you’re still deciding whether launching a podcast is the right move for your business, these same myths may be keeping you stuck in indecision.

I’m breaking down podcasting myths I see holding entrepreneurs back.

It's not because they lack clarity or discipline, but because the advice sounds responsible… and it’s wrong.

These beliefs convince people they need:

• a bigger audience before they can monetize
• more time before they can commit
• or purely organic growth for podcasting to “work”

When you understand the myths, you can make a clear, strategic decision — whether that means refining the podcast you already have or deciding, with confidence, whether podcasting belongs in your business at all.

Podcasting can work when:

• you treat it like a business asset, not a content hobby
• you plan to monetize intentionally (including guesting)
• you focus on building trust and serving your audience

If you're starting to resent your podcast and questioning whether podcasting is even worth the effort — this episode will help you identify which belief may be running the show.

Want to talk it through?

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Podcasting shouldn’t feel this heavy.

And yet there are days when it takes more energy to get started than it should. You sit down to record, and before you even hit record, there’s resistance. Not because you don’t care, but because something feels off.

Most podcasters assume that when things feel hard, it’s a motivation problem. Or a consistency problem. Or a discipline problem.

I don’t see it that way. (That's why I'm hosting the Podcast Flywheel)

In this episode, I’m unpacking what’s happening when podcasting starts to feel like a grind — and why pushing harder almost never fixes it.

This isn’t about strategies or systems or doing more. It’s about understanding the quiet thing that erodes belief long before people ever quit.

If podcasting has started to feel like heavy maintenance, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why podcasting feels hard even when you’re showing up consistently
• The story most podcasters tell themselves when things stop feeling easy
• What changes when your podcast finally feels contained and supported
• How friction quietly drains belief over time
• Why this isn’t a personal failure

This episode isn’t here to hype you up or give you a checklist.

It’s here to help you notice what you’ve been pushing through — and what it’s been costing you.

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Be anxious for nothing; but in everything...

You can have an audience and still feel frustrated (and underpaid with your podcast).

That’s the part most podcast hosts don’t know how to explain and it’s why so many assume they need more visibility, more episodes, or better CTAs.

In this episode, I’m reframing that assumption.

Because when a podcast isn’t converting, it’s almost never a content problem.
It’s a belief problem.

I’m unpacking why host/listener proximity* by itself is not enough..

And how even “good” podcasts quietly lose momentum when belief isn’t being carried forward on purpose.

This episode is not about tactics.
It’s not about growth hacks.
And it’s definitely not about posting more.

Instead, I’m walking you through:

• why authority breaks down even with loyal listeners
• what’s actually happening when people listen…and do nothing
• the subtle leadership gaps that cause podcasts to feel heavy instead of decisive

If you’ve ever thought, “My audience loves me… so why isn’t this working?”
this episode answers that question.

By the end of our time together, you’ll have:

• a clearer way to diagnose why an episode didn’t convert
• a different way to think about your role as the host
• language for what’s really stalling momentum
• a sharper sense of what matters next.

You'll also learn about building belief between episodes —
and why I treat my podcast as infrastructure, not content.

If you want to stay in proximity with that level of thinking, I invite you to join my weekly newsletter, Mic Drop Mastery, where I write to you as the CEO of your podcast, not the content creator.

And if you’re ready to see how belief actually moves across episodes, I’ll point you to the Podcast Flywheel inside the episode.

*I know Tony Robbins says Proximity is Power".
I've got a slight add on to that.
Press Play to find out what it is!


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Be anxious for nothing; but in everything...

What if the reason your podcast isn’t converting has nothing to do with consistency, downloads, or your CTA… and everything to do with belief?

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing my client, Patricia Ortega, host of the Uncommon Career Podcast, and sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what changed when her podcast stopped feeling heavy, awkward, and salesy — and started generating consistent sales calls.

Patricia didn’t need more tactics. She didn’t need another social media strategy or a new funnel. What she needed was clarity — in her messaging, her structure, and the belief journey she was guiding her listeners through.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

• Why “just get on the mic and talk” is not a strategy
• How structure unlocks creativity instead of stifling it
• The mindset shift that made selling feel like service instead of sleaze
• Why a podcast can become your primary lead generator when social media feels soul-sucking
• What changes when your episodes stop being fluffy and start being intentional

You’ll also hear Patricia share what she can’t unsee now that she understands how belief-based podcasting works — and why her show finally feels fun, aligned, and effective again.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I don’t want to sound salesy”
• “My podcast is good, but it’s not converting”
• “I don’t want to depend on social media to get clients”

…this episode will hit home.

Listen not just for what’s said, but for how belief, structure, and authority are modeled throughout the conversation. Patricia is a pro guest!

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Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

Are you currently your industry’s best-kept secret? If you’re looking at your bank account and it doesn't match the amount of heart (and hours) you’re pouring into your podcast, you need this episode.

It’s January 1st, 2026, and I'm officially retiring the "just be consistent" advice. You with me?

Because consistency is a lie if it’s leading you straight to burnout with nothing to show for it but a few "great episode!" comments and a flat P&L.

Today, we are doing the work. We’re using a part of my Mic Drop Mastery Method to bridge the gap between where you are and where your dream clients are waiting for you.

What’s on the Workbench Today:

• The TLC Audit: We’re moving past "likability." I’m challenging you to find your Leverage. What is that expertise that only you can deliver? If you can’t articulate it, they can’t buy it.
• The 90-Day Offer Map: Stop "winging it." We'll identify your top 3 revenue drivers for the first quarter. If it’s not on the map, it’s not in the bank.
• The Belief Gap: Your listeners are skeptical—not of you, but of themselves. I’ll show you how to stand in that gap and lead them toward the transformation they need right now.
• The Review from the Future: Do not skip the visualization exercise in this one. You've got to listen in to find out what it is!

The status quo is officially over. Let’s make 2026 the best podcasting year yet!

Let’s Get To It:

The January Flywheel: Spend 5 hours with me on January 27th and walk away with 90 days of content strategy mapped out. 13 episodes. Zero guesswork. Just revenue-driving momentum. [Grab your Seat!]

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Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

You know that feeling when you’re trying to build something beautiful, but the "chaos" of life and tech just seems to swoop in and crunch your hard work? Maybe it’s a 404 error at 2 AM, or maybe it's just the mental exhaustion of having a brain that never turns off.

I call this the Chaos Tax—it’s the price you pay in time and peace when your ideas don't have a framework to live in.

If you’re listening to this on Christmas Day, I want you to know: This is not a homework assignment.

I’m not here to give you more "to-dos." Instead, I am inviting you into a "What Could Be" list. I want you to hear these 12 Gifts of Mic Drop Mastery as a vision for your 2026—a way to harness your beautiful swirl of ideas into a movement that changes lives, one episode at a time.

Inside this episode, we’re unwrapping a vision for:

📌Your Strategic Flywheel: How to create 90 days of content that feels fresh, aligned with your values + goals, and most importantly - CONVERTS.

📌The Power of Connection: Why personally connecting is how real movements are built. Leave the sales pitch at the office.

📌The 10 Commandments of Podcasting: Find the clarity to monetize every single episode with speed.

📌The Gift of Ingenuity: Why your unique quirks, faith, and "X-Factor" are the most important parts of the framework.

You don’t have to fix your funnels today.

You don’t have to plan your next quarter right now.

You do need to give yourself permission to let these ideas marinate in the back of your mind until you're ready to kick it into full gear.

If that time is now, that you’re ready to trade chaos for the mastery, the doors to VPS Pro are open. When you're 1 of the first 5 new members, you'll get a sweet flywheel bonus—a $697 value gifted to you to map your 2026 with precision.

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Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

Let me guess.

Your podcast doesn’t feel hard exactly.
It just feels… heavy.

Like every episode requires:

• a pep talk
• a prayer
• and maybe a small emotional support snack

If that’s you, I’ve got good news.

You’re not lazy.
You’re not unmotivated.
And your podcast is not broken.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the real reason podcasting starts to feel exhausting — and spoiler alert: it’s not because you need better ideas or more consistency.

(If “just be more consistent” actually worked, none of us would be here.)

What’s actually happening is a structural breakdown that impacts us at the nervous system.

Here’s what I walk you through:

• Why your podcast feels heavy even when you like your message
• The sneaky way “trying harder” makes everything worse
• Why your brain is tired of re-deciding things every week
• What I mean by containment (no, not Tupperware… but also kind of)
• The ONE question that immediately lightens the load of your next episode
• Why belief work isn’t one-and-done (and why that’s good news)
• What healthy accountability really feels like ( steady, supportive, and not frantic).

I also give you something you can do this week — no rebrand, no four-hour planning session, no spiraling required.

Find out The Real Reason Your Podcast Feels Heavy (And How to Fix It) in this episode.

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Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

If you’re tired of posting on social media to try to grow your podcast and feeling strung out from doom scrolling (accidentally), this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down why podcasting flips the odds in your favor, how your episodes can stick with listeners, and why chasing likes isn’t the same as building trust.

I’ll answer three questions from members of the Virtual Podcast School:

1. How much of your social presence should be personal vs. professional?
2. How do you post without feeling trapped on the hamster wheel of content creation?
3. What percentage of buyers actually find you through podcasts first vs. social media?

Along the way, I’m sharing stats, insights, and my own lessons from escaping social media burnout—plus small, profitable ways you can leverage your podcast without exhausting yourself.

🎯By the end, you’ll know exactly how to use your podcast as your hub, let social be your distribution, and fire the algorithm for good.

Let your podcast do the heavy lifting… and reclaim your time, your energy, and your sanity.

Featured in today's episode:
Patricia's The Uncommon Career

Mary's The Sexual Wholeness Revival

Stephanie Connect

• Social.Plus
• Like book
• Podcastics
• Edison

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Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6