How My Podcast Journey Helped Caregivers Worldwide—Marianne Sciucco | Ep 99

If you’re a podcaster focused on real stories and building meaningful community, this episode shines a light on what it truly takes — from the first seeds of an idea to sticking with it through all the technical, emotional, and unexpected roadblocks. I talk with Marianne Sciucco, host of Untangling Alzheimer’s & Dementia and co-founder of AlzAuthors.com, about starting a show when you’re not “techy,” finding your purpose, and making things work on a tiny budget (no fancy gear required!).You’ll pick up practical ways to:Grow your podcast by leveraging collaborations with other creators in your niche — instead of trying to do it all alone.Promote your episodes, blog, and resources effectively across platforms, even if social media feels overwhelming.Plus, Marianne shares why it’s okay to keep your process simple, and what she’s learned about letting guests’ honest stories take center stage. If you want to create something impactful and sustainable — especially in the face of tough topics — there’s plenty to take away from Marianne’s experience.Connect With Marianne SciuccoWebsite: https://alzauthors.com/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 Introducing Marianne Sciucco’s Story01:04 What Untangling Alzheimer’s & Dementia Is About02:00 Inspiration Behind Starting the Podcast03:38 Naming the Show: Untangling Alzheimer’s04:25 Early Challenges and Learning Podcasting06:09 The Book That Started Marianne’s Journey07:11 Getting Hands-On with Podcast Production08:27 Launching the First Episodes09:59 Reflecting on First Interviews and Emotions11:17 Publishing and Seeing the Podcast “Out There”13:04 Balancing Weekly vs. Biweekly Schedules13:48 Promoting Through Blogging and YouTube15:03 Social Media and Cross-Promotion Strategies16:14 Blog Posts, Events, and Recording Everything16:49 Monthly Book Club and Its Podcast Role17:34 When Marianne Felt Like a “Real Podcaster”19:05 Podcast Network Partnerships Explained21:56 Behind the Scenes of Platform Distribution22:10 Listener Feedback and Why Stories Matter24:18 Measuring Success Beyond Monetization27:23 Enabling Donations and Submission Fees29:10 Adjusting Submissions for Freshness30:58 The Real Goal: Helping Caregivers33:14 Learning by Doing: Podcast Tools & Editing35:12 Making It Low Budget but Effective36:02 Favorite Tools: Castmagic, Publer, SendFox39:54 What’s Ahead: Book Clubs, Panels, and Growth42:49 Where to Find the Podcast & Connect