The Podcasting Block No One Talks About (Crucial for Coaches and Mentors)

🚨 LIMITED OFFER: Save your Podcast Strategy Sprint spot here → sayyestopodcasting.com/limited 🚨Want to share your story effortlessly and naturally, and get 4 episodes done in 1 hour? Book your Recording Sprint here.In this episode, I talk about something that matters just as much as podcast strategy: podcast storytelling and the internal stories we tell ourselves before we even hit record.If you’ve ever felt like your story isn’t "big enough," interesting enough, or polished enough to share on your podcast, you’re not alone. I’ve had those same thoughts. And the truth is, those doubts often stop people from launching a show, showing up consistently, or speaking openly to the people they want to help.Instead of focusing on tactics, I wanted to explore why sharing your story in podcasting actually matters more than perfect scripts, clever intros, or flawless delivery.Because the real connection with listeners rarely comes from sounding impressive. It comes from sounding human.In this episode, I reflect on a quote by Macy Robison that completely stopped me in my tracks: “The mess that we walk through becomes the medicine we give to others.” And once you look at podcast storytelling through that lens, everything changes.Inside this conversation, I explore:Why many podcasters believe their story isn’t worth sharingHow messy experiences often become the most valuable lessonsWhat actually makes listeners feel connected to a podcast hostI also share a personal story about what held me back from launching my own podcast for months — and what finally helped me move past it.If you’ve been overthinking your podcast or holding back parts of your story, this episode might shift the way you show up behind the mic in the future.------------------Do you want to plan your podcast in 56 minutes?Grab your FREE audio guide here.Have a podcasting question, but want to keep it anonymous?Click here and get your question answered on the show. (Anonymously.)Looking for a hosting platform for your podcast?Try Captivate for free.Wondering where I record all of my episodes?Check out Riverside.fm.Shall we connect on LinkedIn?Yes! https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjalordanic/