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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 22 MIN

What Happens When You Outgrow Your Podcast? | #323

from Simplify Podcasting | Christian Coaches + Business Owners Launching and Leveraging Podcasts in Online Marketing

There’s a strange kind of grief that comes from outgrowing something you once prayed would work.Especially when that thing carries your voice. Your ideas. Your late nights. Your creativity. Your identity.A podcast can absolutely grow your business.But sometimes what started as purpose slowly turns into pressure. What once energized you begins draining you. And eventually, you’re forced to ask harder questions than: “How do I grow this thing?”Questions like: Does this still fit who I’ve become? Am I building this from alignment… or obligation? Have I outgrown the way I’ve been creating?In this episode, I’m talking about: podfade  podcast burnout  losing passion for your show  monetization frustration  audience expectations pivoting your podcast  and the tension entrepreneurs feel when they’ve built something successful… but no longer feel fully connected to it I’m also sharing some of the deeper questions I’ve personally been wrestling with behind the mic over the last several months.Because sometimes the hardest part of podcasting isn’t launching a show.Sometimes it’s being honest about whether the version you built still fits the person you’re becoming.Subscribe to my new show, The Substack Podcast Studio!Subscribe to my new show, The Substack Podcast Studio!There's too much revenue on the line to podcast small.Book a complimentary consult (serious investors only).☎️ thevirtualpodcastschool.com/consultJump in with Jen for 1:1 Private coaching https://thevirtualpodcastschool.com/podcastcoachingIf you're not monetized, you need the Podcast Health Checkup to see what’s not working, what’s missing, and what’s holding your growth back.Not Sure Why Your Podcast Isn’t Growing?Grab the free guide to identify the most common blockers to listener loyalty and conversion.   📌thevirtualpodcastschool.com/guides📌Recommends (affiliate) 🎯buzzsprout 🎯descript 🎯podmatch📞Ask me your Question or Get Featured! Ask Jen AnythingBe anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication...

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There’s a strange kind of grief that comes from outgrowing something you once prayed would work. Especially when that thing carries your voice. Your ideas. Your late nights. Your creativity. Your identity. A podcast can absolutely grow your business. But sometimes what started as purpose slowly turns into pressure. What once energized you begins draining you. And eventually, you’re forced to ask harder questions than: “How do I grow this thing?” Questions like: Doe...

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