The Struggles, Surprises, & Heart of My Two Podcasts — Julie Marty-Pearson | Ep 65

If you’re a podcaster (or thinking about starting a show), you’ll want to hear this conversation with Julie Marty-Pearson. Julie is a podcaster, speaker, coach, and passionate animal lover, and we dig into her journey from higher education to building two unique podcasts. You’ll find out how the pandemic jumpstarted her transition, and why she scrapped her original podcast plans to focus on what really lit her up. Julie talks openly about the challenges of deciding what your show should be about, pushing past self-doubt, and how embracing flexibility in podcasting has changed her life.You’ll hear two big takeaways:Why it’s better to start messy than to wait for perfect—and how real growth only happens after you launch.The truth about download numbers, making money, and why podcasting is so much more than chasing big stats or viral moments.If you need a little push to start (or re-energize) your own podcast, or you want practical tips from someone who’s done it, you’ll get a lot out of this chat.Connect With Julie Marty-PearsonWebsite: https://www.juliemartypearson.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-r-marty-pearson-psyd/https://www.instagram.com/podcastyourstorynow/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 Julie Marty-Pearson00:54 What Are Julie’s Podcasts About?02:42 How Podcasting Started After Covid05:31 The Shift to Podcasting for Women08:10 Lessons From Being a Beginner13:29 How Podcasting Changed Julie’s Life16:20 Leaving Higher Education Behind19:34 Building Community Through Podcasting20:15 Why “Story of My Pet”?23:56 Purpose-Driven Shows and Advocacy28:10 Julie’s Most Embarrassing Podcast Moment31:17 Podcasting Tech Fails and Lessons34:01 Being a Good Podcast Guest36:47 Etiquette for Guests and Hosts40:33 Personal Growth Through Podcasting43:23 Words Julie Now Avoids44:33 Recording in Unusual Places48:10 Pets Interrupting Podcasting48:40 Talking Downloads and Stats53:10 Making Money as a Podcaster55:54 Where to Find Julie’s Work