How to Never Miss a Week of Podcasting: Batching, Buffer Episodes, and Evergreen Magic

Send us Fan MailStruggling to stay consistent with your podcast? If you've ever felt like podcasting is a hamster wheel you can't get off, this episode is your lifeline. Dr. Stephanie Dean pulls back the curtain on the sustainability paradox — why being "consistent" without being "sustainable" will burn you out faster than a cheap candle. You'll learn how to plan smarter (not harder), create buffer episodes for life's curveballs, and build a show that actually lasts. Spoiler: It's not about being perfect. It's about being preparedIn This Episode, You'll Learn:Why 90% of podcasts die after just 11 episodes (and how not to be one of them)How to balance evergreen and timely content like a proThe Three Horizons Model for sustainable content planningHow to batch record, research, and promote without losing your mindWhy being realistic about your time is the most fearless thing you can doAction Steps:- Map out your next four episodes (Horizon 1) - Sketch your quarterly theme (Horizon 2) - Set your podcast mission for the year (Horizon 3) - Build your Timely Trigger List (5 predictable events) - Block your batching days — and protect them like Beyoncé protects her tour datesJoin the Conversation: 📱 Share your content cascade using the hashtag #FearlessPodcasting and tag @FearlessPodcastingAcademy — Dr. Dean will personally cheer you on!