Season 2
Stop Waiting for Perfect: How to Find Your Podcast Topic When You Hav…
Send us a text Feeling like you need your life perfectly together before you hit record? Think again. This week, we’re continuing our Getting Started mini-series with a raw and real look at what actually makes a podcast compelling—and spoiler: it’s not having a polished niche or a $500 mic. It’s ha…
Just Start: Burn the First Pancake and Launch Your Podcast Anyway
Send us a text Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing a familiar refrain from listeners: “This is great, but can you take a few steps back? I don’t even know where to start.” So that’s exactly what we’re doing. This episode kicks off a mini-series designed to help you move from stuck to started…
Why the Most Qualified Experts Still Don’t Have a Podcast (And How to…
Send us a text Two weeks ago, a conversation with a client stopped me in my tracks. She had 15 years of leadership consulting experience… and 18 months of podcast research with nothing published. Why? Because the podcasting world is built on artificial complexity that keeps the best voices silent. …
The Real ROI of Podcasting: Why Download Numbers Don't Matter (and Wh…
Send us a text Are you wondering if starting a podcast is really worth it? Most experts focus on the wrong metrics when evaluating podcast ROI—download numbers and direct sales. But these surface metrics miss the profound impact podcasting can have on your business. In this episode, discover the th…
Batching, Buffer Episodes, and Evergreen Magic: Building a Sustainabl…
Send us a text If you've ever felt like podcasting is a hamster wheel you can't get off, this episode is your lifeline. Dr. Stephanie Dean pulls back the curtain on the sustainability paradox — why being "consistent" without ...
Can I Use That Song? What Every Podcaster Needs to Know About Music C…
Send us a text Think finding your podcast name on Instagram makes it yours? Think again. In this must-listen episode of Fearless Podcasting Academy , I sit down with an absolute force—an artist, activist, and attorney who’s h...
The #1 Reason No One’s Listening to Your Podcast—And How to Fix It
Send us a text Struggling to grow your podcast audience? You’re not alone—and this episode breaks down exactly why it’s happening. Dr. Stephanie Dean reveals the #1 reason most podcasters fail to gain traction (hint: it’s not...
Your Data’s Boring—Here’s How to Make It Stick with Story
Send us a text What makes listeners stay? It’s not your bullet points—it’s your storytelling . In this solo episode of Fearless Podcasting Academy , Dr. Stephanie Dean breaks down why facts fade but stories stick. You’ll lear...
She is Resilient: Healing, Storytelling, and Podcasting with Purpose
Send us a text In this episode of Fearless Podcasting Academy , Dr. Stephanie Dean chats with Tatiana, a trauma and somatic therapist, about finding confidence in your voice, overcoming imposter syndrome, and embracing imperf...
Your Podcast Isn't 'Too Late': How to Find the Message Only YOU Can S…
Send us a text In this season premiere of Fearless Podcasting Academy, Dr. Stephanie Dean explores why the world doesn't need another podcast—it needs YOUR podcast. Discover how your unique combination of experiences and insi...
#21 Welcome to the New Season of Fearless Podcasting Academy: Amplify…
Send us a text Welcome to the second season of Fearless Podcasting Academy ! I'm your host, Dr. Stephanie Dean, and I'm thrilled to launch this new chapter with a bold mission. The world needs more voices, and yours is one of...