90. New Year’s Reflections: Lessons From A Year and a Half of Podcasting, and What’s Ahead for 2024

In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on the past year and a half of podcasting and share some valuable insights and lessons I've learned along the way. With my fiancé by my side for moral support, I dive into the challenges and successes of being a public figure and the unexpected journey that podcasting has taken me on.

I discuss the moderate success of my podcast and its typical listenership. I open up about the transition from being a therapist known to a small circle of people to becoming a public figure and the impact it has had on my life. I share the joys of connecting with guests and forming genuine friendships through the podcast, highlighting some of the incredible individuals I've had the privilege of interviewing.

As I reflect on the past year, I also delve into the lessons I've learned from being chronically ill and the adjustments I've had to make in my personal and professional life. I discuss the importance of setting boundaries, the challenges of managing expectations, and the pet peeves that come with being a public figure. I offer advice for those who are interested in getting into podcasting on how to balance consideration for your own needs with those of your host and audience. I also share about my process of adjusting to chronic illness and opening a consulting practice.

Looking ahead to the future, I share my goals and hopes for the podcast, including bringing back previous guests for follow-up episodes and exploring new formats and collaborations. I express my desire to deepen connections with colleagues and organizations, such as Do No Harm, Critical Therapy Antidote, and Open Therapy Institute. I also express my intention to expand the podcast beyond gender issues and explore a wider range of psychology topics.

Books mentioned in this episode:

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00:00 Start

[00:00:03] Introduction

[00:01:30] Reflecting on the success of the podcast and the reach of the audience

[00:05:12] Lessons learned from podcasting and the direction for the future

[00:09:45] The origin and evolution of the podcast idea

[00:14:20] The process of becoming a public figure and the challenges it brings

[00:18:45] The importance of having someone who believes in you

[00:22:10] The inspiration behind starting a podcast and the name "You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist"

[00:26:30] The concept of therapy adjacency and the podcast's focus on psychology-oriented topics

[00:30:15] Anticipated and unanticipated challenges of podcasting

[00:34:40] The perks of getting to know people through the podcast and forming connections

[00:39:55] Examples of guests who have made a lasting impact

[00:45:20] What makes a good guest and considerations for being a considerate guest

[00:50:10] Pet peeves and disappointments in guest interactions

[00:55:30] Lessons learned from 2023, including adjusting to chronic illness

[01:01:15] The growth and development experienced in the past year

[01:05:40] Goals and hopes for the future, including deeper connections with colleagues

[01:10:25] Plans for bringing back previous guests and exploring new formats

[01:15:00] Expanding partnerships with organizations like Do No Harm and Critical Therapy Antidote

[01:19:45] The desire to not be solely focused on gender issues and explore other psychology topics

[01:24:10] Conclusion and final thoughts on the podcast journey

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