In this episode of My Podcast Story, I sat down with Michael D. Levitt — a podcaster who’s published nearly 900 episodes since 2017. We unpack his journey from burnout in 2009 to becoming the host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, one of the most respected podcasts on workplace wellness and leadership. Michael shared how he built a sustainable daily podcasting habit, how he repurposes content efficiently, and the exact tools and workflows that keep him consistent without burning out again.

We also talk about the deeper “why” behind his show, how he books high-profile guests like CEOs and billionaires, and how podcasting became a driver for his consulting business. If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent, finding your podcasting rhythm, or balancing creativity with burnout, this episode is packed with the kind of honest, hard-earned insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Listen in if you want to learn:

How to podcast daily without burning out

Why consistency is more mindset than motivation

The behind-the-scenes systems that support his show

How to grow your podcast even when starting from scratch

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Want the tools Michael mentioned? Grab them here:

– His book Burnout Proof: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/burnoutproof

– Podcast Episodes & Resources: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/podcast

Connect with Michael D. Levitt:

– Website: https://www.breakfastleadership.com

– Book Michael to speak or consult: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/contact

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Chapters

00:07 Introduction to Mike D. Levitt
00:17 The Birth of the Podcast
02:17 Reasons Behind Starting
03:31 Evolution of Podcasting
05:30 The Name Game
05:54 Personal Growth Through Podcasting
07:51 Memorable Relationships and Interviews
13:04 Interviewing Skills Development
18:04 Podcast Production Process
23:53 Tools of the Trade
29:21 Challenges of Video Content
35:02 Cost of Podcasting
41:57 Monetizing the Podcast
46:20 Connecting Podcasting to Business
49:23 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters