Sustainable Podcast Growth: A Mom Podcaster Roundtable

Sustainable Podcast Growth: A Mom Podcaster Roundtable

Update: 2025-09-16
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In this episode, I’m sharing powerful, real-life advice from seven inspiring mom podcasters to help you grow your podcast audience without burning out. From mindset shifts to smart marketing strategies and time-saving tools, these nuggets of wisdom (plus my own commentary) are here to encourage and energize your podcasting journey.

I asked seven amazing mom podcasters to share their best sustainable podcasting strategies. You'll hear advice from:

  • Candace, The Podcasting Mentor: Better Brave

  • Scotti, Unlocking School Success

  • Kristen, Amplify Ambition

  • Ashley, Taboo Science

  • Erin & Heather, Three Kitchens

  • Sarah & Kenzie, Cosmic Group Chat

  • Rachel, Teenagers Untangled

 ...and of course, I’m adding in my own thoughts and lessons from coaching podcasters just like you.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

  • How to grow a podcast audience without social media burnout

  • Why Pinterest might be your secret marketing weapon

  • Mindset shifts that help you hit publish

  • Time-saving podcast systems for moms

  • Perfectionism and why “done” is better than perfect

  • The power of batching and working ahead

  • Smart ways to use AI tools for podcasting

  • Guesting tips that actually help your podcast grow

  • What sustainable podcasting really looks like

Key Takeaways

  • Start before you’re ready—your voice matters now, not “someday”

  • Podcasting doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful

  • Protect your energy with intentional breaks and flexibility

  • Use Pinterest for long-term podcast growth without social overload

  • Systems and tools (including AI) can help you stay consistent

  • Letting go of perfection is one of the best podcast tips for moms

Timestamps

(00:00 ) Welcome and intro

(00:34 ) Why I switched from Instagram to Pinterest

(01:27 ) Mindset tips

(03:53 ) Protect your energy

(06:28 ) Build systems and use tools

(12:00 ) Final thoughts & your one next step

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Sustainable Podcast Growth: A Mom Podcaster Roundtable

Sustainable Podcast Growth: A Mom Podcaster Roundtable

Andi Smiley