Building a Brave Healing Community, One Episode at a Time — Lisa Tickel | Ep 82

Ever wondered how a deeply personal mission can evolve into a podcast that changes lives—and helps its host grow along the way? In this episode, I talk with Lisa Tickel, host of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand, about how she started her show to support survivors of childhood abuse and trauma—not just as a platform for others, but as part of her own journey. We dig into the real work behind launching and growing a podcast in a sensitive niche, including how Lisa juggles expert guests, editing help, and creating content that genuinely connects with listeners.You’ll hear practical takeaways about building your workflow as a solo podcaster with a small support team, and how to use short-form video (like Lisa’s "Experts Explain Trauma" YouTube series) to attract new listeners. Plus, Lisa gets honest about the challenges—like slow growth and dealing with heavy topics—and what really helps keep passionate podcasters moving forward. If you’re building a podcast with impact, or thinking about how to connect deeper with your audience, there’s plenty here for you.Connect with Lisa TickelWebsite: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 Meet Lisa Tickel and Her Podcast00:47 Four Pillars of Healing and Growing Hand in Hand01:18 Inspiration Behind Starting the Show01:56 Growing and Feedback from Listeners02:19 Getting Help with Editing03:20 Purpose and Vision for the Podcast04:18 Helping the Afraid to Heal05:32 How Podcasting Helps Self-Growth06:51 Making Heavy Topics Lighter07:23 Audio and Video: Podcast Distribution08:42 Exciting Podcast Stories and Guests10:01 Growth Journey and Lessons Learned10:48 Top Three Methods for Audience Growth12:25 Breaking Down the Experts Explain Trauma Series13:29 YouTube Shorts and Discoverability16:28 Behind the Scenes of Expert Content18:17 Channel Tour: Lisa’s YouTube Workflow21:18 Social Media Videos and Personal Branding23:34 Why Lisa Avoids Solo Episodes25:27 Storytelling and Connecting with Listeners27:38 Lisa’s Approach to Podcast Seasons28:35 Website, Analytics, and Visitor Insights29:14 How an Episode Gets Made31:16 Finding, Booking, and Preparing Guests33:53 Editing, Publishing, and Social Media Sharing37:22 Release Schedule and Managing Workload39:12 Monetization and Podcast’s Role in Her Business40:01 Advice to New Podcasters and Closing