In this episode, I sat down with the inspiring Shannon Bryant, confidence and pattern transformation expert and host of the Topself podcast. Shannon opened up about why she started her show—to reach women struggling with insecurity and jealousy in their relationships and to build a safe, supportive community. We chatted about the power of podcasting as a tool for real connection, how Shannon turned personal challenges into a mission to help others, and the nuts and bolts of running a show for three years (including moving to YouTube and all those behind-the-scenes production details). I loved Shannon’s honest reflections on overcoming self-doubt and creating authentic impact. My hope is you’ll walk away inspired to share your story, build community, and trust that there’s someone out there who needs to hear your voice. Thanks for tuning in!

Connect with Shannen BryantIf you’d like to learn more about Shannon Bryant and her work helping women transform patterns of insecurity and jealousy, visit topself.com. There, listeners can access free resources, find out more about Shannon’s coaching and workshops, and listen to the Topself podcast directly from the site.Website: https://www.yourtopself.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Why Podcasting? Building Trust and Community

00:54 Meet Shannon Bryant & Introduction to Topself

02:16 Naming the Podcast & Personal Backstory

06:23 Expanding to YouTube & Content Creation

13:38 Podcasting and Professional Life Integration

18:31 Monetization & Client Acquisition through Podcasting

22:41 Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, and Serving Listeners

27:18 Personal Growth, Listener Impact & Next Steps