Your episodes sound fine, but people keep dropping off and your podcast growth has stalled. You've tried better hooks, tighter editing, different formats, but your podcast retention is still dropping. If you can't figure out why your podcast isn't working even though your content is solid, this episode shows you the missing piece.

I'm breaking down how energy levels and recording create structural problems that kill episode retention before you even finish editing. You'll learn exactly what happens when you record tired, rushed, or distracted, and how it affects through your intro, authority, best content, transitions, and call to action in ways you can't hear yourself.

If you've been trying to improve podcast quality with tactics but it's still not landing, this is what you're missing.

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-growth-problem

00:57 – Energy as a Strategic Input, Not Woo Woo

02:35 – The Five Places Energy Issues Show Up

05:13 – Why You Can't Hear This in Your Own Episodes

05:56 – The Late-Night Batching Problem (Real Client Story)

07:32 – How to Structure Episodes That Actually Convert

10:26 – Why This Is Always Connected to Something Else

📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.

Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

Book a Podcast Growth Audit https://leahbryantco.com/podcast-growth-audit

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy. - https://leahbryantco.com

Staring at your download numbers wondering if you should just quit? Scrolling through other podcasters' success thinking they have something you don't? If you're stuck in a podcast plateau questioning whether any of this is worth it, this episode will help you find your way forward.

This is part two of my conversation with Rafer Owens Jr., certified mindset coach, about building podcast resilience that actually lasts. You'll hear Rafer's raw story about almost giving up during a nine-mile run and the breakthrough that changed how he approaches everything, including his podcast.

We're talking about how to keep podcasting when you want to quit, why your why matters more than your download numbers, and how to detach from the metrics and focus on impact. If you're in the messy middle right now, this conversation is your reminder: you can't fail if you're already showing up.

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/how-to-keep-podcasting-when-you-want-to-quit

00:46 – Resilience Is About How You Reset

02:04 – Running 1,000 Miles: The Long Game Lesson

08:23 – The Mile Four Breakdown That Changed Everything

12:42 – Your Why Matters More Than Downloads

15:34 – The Why That Makes You Cry Is the Real One

17:36 – Celebrate Small Wins or Burn Out

Mentioned Links & Connect with Rafer Owens Jr

Listen to Shifts & Giggles: https://pod.link/1811055783

Follow Rafer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.

Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

Book a Podcast Growth Audit https://leahbryantco.com/podcast-growth-audit

Looking for coaching, production, or launch support?
Let's chat: https://leahbryantco.com/contact

Connect with me

Email: support@leahbryantco.com

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leahbryant_co

This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy. - https://leahbryantco.com

Ever started recording an episode with that voice in your head saying nobody's listening anyway? If you've questioned whether you should quit or caught yourself comparing your downloads to everyone else's highlight reel, this episode is for you.

Your biggest obstacle isn't your content strategy or technical skills. It's your podcast mindset and the patience required to keep showing up when you can't see results yet. I'm sitting down with Rafer Owens Jr., certified mindset coach, to talk about the real work of podcasting, the stuff that happens between episodes when you're questioning everything.

You'll hear why doing hard things is what actually builds patience, how to batch record when you have energy (not when you're exhausted), and what podcast growth looks like when it's not showing up in your dashboard. This is about building momentum that's sustainable, not just chasing vanity metrics.

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-mindset-that-builds-patience

00:00 – The Long Game Nobody Warns You About

02:54 – Shrinking Obstacles Into Hurdles You Can Step Over

04:39 – You Already Have What You Need

06:02 – The Instant Gratification Problem

09:22 – The Comparison Trap That Kills Momentum

16:11 – Legacy Thinking vs. Instant Results

17:35 – Catching Self-Defeating Thoughts Before They Spiral

21:04 – Growth Doesn't Always Look Like Numbers Trending Up

Connect with Rafer Owens Jr

Listen to Shifts & Giggles: https://pod.link/1811055783

Follow Rafer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.

Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

Book a Podcast Growth Audit https://leahbryantco.com/podcast-growth-audit

Looking for coaching, production, or launch support?
Let's chat: https://leahbryantco.com/contact

Connect with me

Email: support@leahbryantco.com

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leahbryant_co

This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy. - https://leahbryantco.com