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Fix My Pod | Not Getting Listener Feedback? You're Probably Missing This One Thing

Jun 11, 2025

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You’re showing up. You’re publishing every week. So why does it still feel like no one’s listening?

That’s the question Conrad—documentary filmmaker and host of The First Responder Wellness Podcast—was asking when he came to me for help. He's nearly 80 episodes in and reaching first responders across the country… but getting no reviews, no shares, and not enough listener engagement to know if the podcast is actually helping anyone.

In this Fix My Pod coaching session, we dig into why this happens and the exact shifts you can make to turn passive listeners into people who reach out, leave reviews without being asked, and start sharing your episodes in group chats saying, “You have to hear this!”

So if your show feels more like a weekly conversation with the four walls in your studio rather than a tool for connection and growth with real listeners, this episode will show you how to fix it. Hit play and let's dive in.

Want more help creating a podcast that gets attention—and gets results? Apply for on-air coaching here (spots are limited).

4:56 – 80 Episodes In and Still No Listener Engagement? Here’s What’s Missing

6:45 – The #1 Thing That Stops Listeners From Leaving Reviews

13:02 – The Surprising Link Between Listener Engagement and Your Podcast Positioning

17:48 – What Listeners Need to Hear Before They’ll Ever Follow, Share, or Rate Your Show

20:10 – What Actually Gets Listeners to Reach Out and Say, “I Needed This”

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