How Building a Wellness Podcast Helped Him Heal and Inspire Others—Anthony Guastella | Ep 134

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to launch a podcast fueled by your own healing journey, this episode is for you. I chat with Anthony Guastella, host of the Anthony Guastella Wellness Podcast, about how battling Lyme disease inspired him to help others through audio. You’ll pick up lessons on staying motivated, creating routines that support your podcast energy, and the importance of mission-driven content. We also chat about growing your audience from scratch, balancing monetization with integrity, and using podcasting as a springboard for personal development and speaking gigs. Tune in for honest insight and a behind-the-scenes look at building a wellness show from the ground up.Connect With Anthony GuastellaWebsite: https://anthonyguastella.com/LinkedIn: Search Anthony GuastellaIf 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/joinChapters00:00 From Diagnosis to Podcasting Mission00:48 Learning Wellness Through Lyme Disease01:37 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Obstacles02:10 Early Days With No Technical Experience03:01 Recording the First Episode03:33 Repurposing Writing Into Podcast Content03:55 Mastering Energy and Communication05:02 Balancing Wellness and Content Creation06:01 Gaining the First Listeners07:12 Growing Audience With Humility08:02 Podcast Creation Behind the Scenes09:21 Turning Life Lessons Into Episodes10:09 Favorite Tools: From Skype to Riverside10:34 Learning From Podcasters Paradise11:56 Celebrating Milestones and Staying Present12:44 The Power of Sharing Your Story13:08 Listener Feedback and Family Pride14:22 Moments of Doubt and Staying the Course15:55 Overcoming Challenges: Sleep and Pain17:07 Growth Comes From Perseverance18:08 Building Resilience Amid Difficulties19:07 Choosing to Grow Through Challenges19:45 Podcast Monetization and Affiliates21:04 Staying Aligned With Integrity22:26 Expanding to YouTube and Shorts23:27 Being Discoverable Where Listeners Search24:00 Why You Need to Truly Care24:22 Personal Growth Through Podcasting25:31 Expanding Network and Lessons Learned26:28 Staying True to Purpose and Learning From Failure27:10 Using the Podcast to Land Speaking Gigs29:00 Reaching Out to Event Organizers30:14 Learning and Adding Value30:41 Where to Find Anthony Guastella Wellness31:03 Website, Coaching, and Articles31:45 Why Your Story Matters