100 episodes! What a milestone.
In the beginning, I really wasn't sure what would happen. I knew that I wanted to try podcasting but I had no idea what to expect. However, once I knew that it would be something I would enjoy and that it would be a great way to connect with you, I committed, and here we are two years later!
In this episode, I talk about the whole experience from the start to the present moment. I share my learning curves, my process, and any tips for you - if you are thinking about doing this too. Thanks for joining me on this journey, and here's to another year of the Fearless Practice podcast!
In this Episode:
Why I started this podcast
Creating the podcast
The pros and cons
Lessons I have learned
Why I started this podcast
There were many reasons why I was considering doing this podcast:
Would it help my consulting business?
Would I enjoy recording every single week?
Finding other like-minded therapists to connect and talk with
Creating the podcast
Once I experimented a little, I knew that I was ready to give it a try! So I:
Took a course in podcasting
Decided on the intro music
Found a sound editor
Hired a designer for the podcast cards
Hired a copywriter to write show notes
In many ways, running this podcast is like a second job. In order for me to publish the podcast episodes that you listen to each Wednesday, the process looks a little like this:
Brainstorming the idea for each episode
Finding counsellors to interview
Organizing points for each topic per episode
Recording the podcast either as a solo show or in an interview
Sending the the sound editor the audio
Listening to the podcast myself to make my own edits
Sending the audio to the copywriter for the the show notes to be written
Editing the show notes myself
Sending quotes and titles to my designer for the cards for the episode
Having the social media manager create posts for the podcast
Sending the final products to my editor to schedule it for publishing
The pros and cons
When I started this podcast I thought it would take maybe an hour or two a week, but as you can see, it's a much longer process!
Despite the long hours and financial investment, I'm so glad that I also get the chance to meet so many great Canadian therapists! And I'm grateful to those who have invested in my work and purchased from my store.
Lessons I have learned
Some of the things I now know about podcasting are that:
It really helps to have a great team around you
You will need to put in effort and energy to make it great
It's going to be an investment so make sure you have money saved up or coming in so that you can make it work
You can create community through a podcast, and it's a wonderful way to connect with other therapists in your area!
On the note of community, I want to know how I can help you so that I can keep creating content that serves your needs. Reach out to us with your suggestions!
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Resources Mentioned and Useful Links:
Ep 99: Christine Olsen: How to Settle into Your Niche with Confidence | EP 99
Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice
Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website
Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice
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