Podcasting is fun. It’s exciting. There’s nothing quite like the rush of hitting publish and knowing that your voice (your thoughts, your story) is now out in the world. But in the same breath, podcasting can be exhausting. Draining. Consuming. Especially when you’re trying to balance it alongside a full-time job, a personal life, exercise, a side hustle, and everything else that fills a modern-day calendar.
The reality for most podcasters is that we start off as a team of one. And even if you have a co-host, let’s be honest – between the two of you, it still feels like being a team of one. You’re wearing every single hat: researching, writing, producing, editing, recording, promoting, and praying your mic doesn’t glitch mid-interview. You’re managing your social media, pitching to guests, creating reels, scheduling posts, and wondering if your latest episode is even landing. You’re not just the host – you’re the engine behind the entire show.
And while that’s something to be proud of, it’s also something that can quietly wear you down.
The truth is: being a one-person podcast team requires more than passion. It requires process. Motivation is great, but it’s not sustainable. What will carry you through the inevitable creative ruts and burnout moments is having a system that works even when your energy doesn’t.
That could mean batch recording episodes once a month. Or scheduling all your promo posts at the start of the week. Or using templates for things like show notes and audiograms to save time and decision-making. Streamlining your workflow is how you protect your creativity, and your sanity.
Just as important is giving yourself permission to not do everything. It’s easy to feel like you need to be on every platform, trying every trend, and turning every episode into ten different content formats. But the truth is, not everything is essential. Focus on what moves the needle for you right now: consistently good content, audience connection, and a sustainable rhythm. Let the rest go… for now.
And lastly: rest. Don’t fall into the trap of tying your worth to your episode count. If you need to take a break, take it. If you miss a week, forgive yourself. If it stops being joyful, ask yourself why. Growth doesn’t only come from publishing more – it comes from building something you actually want to keep doing.
Being a team of one is hard. But it’s also where your voice gets sharper, your systems get smarter, and your vision gets clearer. You learn resilience, resourcefulness, and how to create something real – even when no one’s clapping yet.
You don’t need a big team to make an impact. You just need a process, a purpose, and the courage to keep showing up.
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