If you’ve ever felt that pull to having a podcast but keep holding yourself back — this is for you.
I’ve seen it again and again: people who have something meaningful to say convince themselves they need to become podcasters first — and that single thought is enough to stop them before they ever record a word.
Most of the people I speak with want to say something — to express what’s inside, to share what they’ve learned, to connect. But somewhere along the way, they start thinking about it and comparing themselves to the pros — weekly schedules, fancy gear, soundproof rooms, SEO, hashtags, reels, metrics.
And that’s where they get stuck. Honestly, I get it. Been there, done that. It took me forever to start my podcast. But it’s been running since 2021, and I have over 150 episodes now.
You Don’t Have to Be a Podcaster
Here’s the part most people don’t realize: having a podcast doesn’t mean becoming a “podcaster.”
It simply means giving yourself a place to express what’s inside you — a space to share it in your own words, in your own timing.
A podcast can be an incredible business tool too. It shows who you are before anyone even meets you. It lets people feel your energy and hear your truth.
You don’t need fancy gear or a big production team. What matters most is showing up consistently — in a way that feels natural and real.
When you speak from that place, your podcast becomes something people can rely on — not just for content, but for connection.
It’s your voice, your pace, your way. That doesn’t mean you’ll never care about SEO or metrics — it just means those things don’t come first.
The people who need to hear you don’t care if your sound isn’t perfect. They care that what you say cuts through the noise and feels true.
Being a Podcaster Is a Career
A professional podcaster runs a full media channel — booking guests, managing production, tracking analytics, posting on socials, chasing sponsorships, editing the shit out of every episode.
That’s a career — and it’s a great one for people who want that path.
But if what moves you is self-expression — if you just want to give voice to what’s inside — you don’t have to make it a full-time job.
Don’t get me wrong — a well-edited podcast is great. I have nothing against that. But I’m not a podcast editor, and it takes me forever to do it. I’d rather be super present on the day of the recording, be real, hit publish, and move on with my life.
You can have a podcast without turning it into a full-time job.
How I See It
When I look at what I’m doing — and what Nina Lockwood’s doing with Get Your Happy Back or Anna Scott with My Love of Life Energy — we’re not trying to be podcasters. We have podcasts.
In my experience, when we stop trying to “do” a podcast and simply express ourselves, something shifts. We connect. We remember. We come alive in the moment — and that’s worth more than perfection.
So If You Have Something to Say…
If you have a desire to have a podcast, you can have it very quickly. Start where you are. Record what you feel. Don’t wait until it looks “professional.” You don’t need to be a podcaster. You just need to express yourself.
Put a simple structure in place to support your dream — and then do it. Because when you do — when you share your truth in your own way — the right people will always find you.
If you’re curious about seeing life differently — about the human side of how we actually work — my podcast Dream it! Dare it! Do it! Live the Life You Want! features conversations with leaders who are committed to helping people stop mental suffering and return to what’s real.