Mics To Millions: Podcast Growth & Monetization Strategies for Health & Wellness Podcasters

Sick of hearing the same old podcast marketing tips?

If you're looking for something different, today's episode is exactly what you need.

In today’s episode of Mics to Millions, we’re joined by Lauren Passel, the founder of the podcast growth company Tink Media who’s here to share some game-changing strategies that most podcasters aren’t talking about—strategies designed to take your show to the next level.

You’ll learn:

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✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

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👉 Connect with Lauren:

https://tinkmedia.co/

https://x.com/laurenpassell

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-passell/

https://podcastthenewsletter.substack.com/

https://podcastmarketingmagic.substack.com/

In today’s episode of Mics to Millions, we sit down with James Cridland, Editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter with over 32,000 subscribers, to explore upcoming podcast trends you can use to stay ahead of the curve and keep your show fresh. 

We’ll explore:

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Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

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👉 Connect with James:

https://james.cridland.net/

https://bsky.app/profile/james.crid.land

https://podnews.net/

Welcome to Season 2 of Mics to Millions—your ultimate resource for growing and monetizing your health and wellness podcast!

In this trailer, host Sam Brake Guia gives you a sneak peek into what’s coming up this season. Get ready for a new wave of actionable strategies, insider tips, and inspiring interviews designed to help you take your podcast to the next level.

This season, expect deep dives into the world of podcast growth, including:

New episodes drop every Wednesday—make sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss any of the invaluable content coming your way.

Season 2 is packed with everything you need to grow, monetize, and thrive in the podcasting world.

Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to take your health and wellness podcast to MILLIONS of listeners!

Happy Holidays from PodWritten and Mics to Millions!

In this brief and festive episode, I want to share a special Christmas greeting for all listeners, whether you celebrate or not, and reflect on the season’s joy, warmth, and togetherness.

Ps - The trailer for Season 2 drops next week, so be sure to subscribe to catch it!

✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

https://podwritten.com/services/

https://podwritten.com/

Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

💡 For additional tips:

Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/

👉 Connect with Sam:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbrakeguia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambguia/

This week, I’m sharing a clip from my recent interview on The Proffitt Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into strategies for podcast swaps and guesting. You’ll hear about:

If you want to network and grow your podcast using podcast guesting, check out the full episode here: https://shorturl.at/ZaS7p

Check out the pitch I sent to Krystal that secured this interview: 

https://krystalproffitt.com/mastering-podcast-swaps-and-guesting/

Get a pitch template you can use now to book yourself on shows here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

https://podwritten.com/services/

https://podwritten.com/

Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

💡 For additional tips:

Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/

👉 Connect with Sam:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbrakeguia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambguia/

Today I am sharing a clip from my guest appearance on the Health Coach Academy podcast. In this interview, I dive into how podcast guesting can help health coaches grow their audiences, establish themselves as authorities in their niche, and foster meaningful connections.

You’ll learn: 

If you’re a health coach looking to attract your next client through podcast guesting, check out the full episode here: https://shorturl.at/5xHgv

✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

https://podwritten.com/services/

https://podwritten.com/

Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

💡 For additional tips:

Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/

👉 Connect with Sam:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbrakeguia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambguia/

This week on Mics to Millions, we’re switching things up! Instead of our usual interviews or solo episodes, I am sharing a special clip from my guest appearance on the Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast.

In this episode, you’ll hear my insights on:

If you’re a podcaster or someone who wants to leverage podcast guesting as a way to grow your brand, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you maximize your impact and connect with the right listeners.

Check out the full episode here: https://shorturl.at/ulJgE

✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

https://podwritten.com/services/

https://podwritten.com/

Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

💡 For additional tips:

Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/

👉 Connect with Sam:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbrakeguia/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambguia/

As Mics to Millions comes up to the one-year mark, I wanted to reflect on the incredible journey of this first year in podcasting. In this episode, I share personal highlights, the biggest challenges I’ve faced, and the lessons learned along the way.

Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

https://podwritten.com/services/

https://podwritten.com/

Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

💡 For additional tips:

Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/

👉 Connect with me and Göz:

Sam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbrakeguia/

Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambguia/

Göz Linkedin: https://co.linkedin.com/in/gozdeguzey

Göz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gozbguia/

Links to past episodes and resources referenced:

Social media burnout? 14 alternative ways to promote your podcast | Ep 42:

https://shorturl.at/P0L1k

15+ years of online audience building insights in 40mins with Jason Fitzgerald | Ep 38:

https://shorturl.at/z830E

Quit wasting time! Build a standout podcast workflow with Anna Dearmon Kornick | Ep 31

https://shorturl.at/iXTMH

How to repurpose your podcast episodes to reach more audiences | Ep 26

https://shorturl.at/UWgvj

Achieving 20 million podcast downloads with Kelly Smith | Ep 1:

shorturl.at/AWSow

Rarely do I share tales on this podcast of how I gave up everything to travel the world indefinitely, which ultimately led me on the path I am now – running a podcast booking agency alongside my wife, Göz Brake Guia, in Medellin, Colombia. 

Today I’m taking 10 minutes to share a little bit about my background. 

You’ll discover my story of leaving the UK to find a new, unknown place to call home, why my wife and I are so passionate about helping health and wellness businesses, and how I establishing a company I love, doing what I love, with the women I love. 

Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍

✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

https://podwritten.com/services/

https://podwritten.com/

Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

💡 For additional tips:

Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/

👉 Connect with me and Göz:

Sam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbrakeguia/

Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambguia/

Göz Linkedin: https://co.linkedin.com/in/gozdeguzey

Göz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gozbguia/

Even top-ranked health and wellness podcasts struggle to stand out. But you can promote your show authentically without compromising your values, and achieve impressive growth.

Ashleigh VanHouten co-hosts the top 0.5% ranked Muscle Science for Women podcast, where they interview leading minds in exercise and nutrition methodology and overall wellness and discuss topics relevant to health and muscle building.

Even, with a monthly audience of 40,000 listeners, she knows what it is like to feel lost in the sea of health and wellness shows.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

[06:45] - How she balances the feeling of achievement with the ever-present pressure to do more to grow her show.

[19:18] - How getting featured as a guest helped move the needle when it comes to downloads and followers on social media. 

[28:20] - How she and her cohost have built a loyal listenership and bring in long-term sponsors that boost your revenue. 

Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

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✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:

https://podwritten.com/services/

https://podwritten.com/

Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:

https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/

💡 For additional tips:

Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/

👉 Connect with Ashleigh:

https://episodes.fm/592596408

https://www.instagram.com/themusclemaven/?hl=en

https://ashleighvanhouten.com/

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Mastering the art of securing sponsorships for your podcast with Jonathan Levitt

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