This episode marks 6 years behind the mic—and I’m telling the truth behind what it actually takes to make it this far in podcasting (hint: it’s not downloads, shiny guests, or the right mic).
I’m spilling stories I’ve never shared—about the breakdowns, breakthroughs, and BS that made this podcast what it is today.
If you’ve got a podcast, want one, or have outgrown something in your life, this is your episode.

SHOW NOTES:
In this raw solo episode, I pull back the curtain on what six years, five podcast names, a million downloads, and a reinvention (or ten) really looks like.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

Why your voice doesn’t need fixing—just a bigger room

What I learned from launching 250+ episodes and nearly quitting

The real story behind my very first podcast coaching cohort

When Clubhouse was a thing—and how it changed everything

The hard truth about podcast conferences and chasing downloads

Why “go viral” is a terrible strategy

The Cindy Robinson phenomenon and how unknown guests can have the biggest impact

What I wish every podcaster understood before buying another mic

The 4 P’s that make a podcast actually work (this is gold)

And a few things I got totally wrong that you shouldn’t repeat

If you're creating content, building a brand, or wondering if your message matters—this episode will speak to you.

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:

00:02 – The OG intro from 2019

06:11 – The real reason I started a podcast

16:08 – Podcast name changes & identity shifts

26:44 – My very first coaching program (Press Play origin story)

32:20 – What podcast conferences taught me (and what they didn’t)

41:13 – The Cindy Robinson effect (must-hear segment)

51:32 – Leaving corporate: The mic gave me what the paycheck couldn’t

58:05 – The top 3 ways to monetize your podcast

01:09:18 – The 4 Ps of podcasting (Purpose, Person, Premise, Promise)

01:19:50 – The power of intimate, honest podcasting

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

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Cindy Robinson's book: Bright Girl Lacks Focus

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What would you do if you were told you were dying?

When Nikki Boyer’s best friend, Molly, got a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, she didn’t shut down—she blew her life wide open. And Nikki, an Emmy-winning producer and host, recorded all of it.

In this episode, we talk about Dying for Sex—the wildly popular Wondery podcast and now Hulu series starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate. But this is way more than a story about death and sex. It’s about reclaiming your voice, healing old wounds, and choosing to fully live—even when the clock is ticking.

We cover everything from kinky adventures to the kind of grief that cracks you open in the best way. Nikki’s perspective on loss, friendship, intuition, and making space for joy will stay with you long after the episode ends.

If you’re craving deeper conversations, better friendships, or just a little more life in your life—this one’s for you.

3:25 – How Dying for Sex was born

8:40 – Feeling Molly’s presence after she passed

13:45 – Seeing your life played out by Hollywood A-listers

18:05 – The beauty (and discomfort) of being truly loved

24:50 – Sex, kinks, and clown fetishes—yep, we went there

36:55 – Listener reactions + the legacy Molly left behind

40:10 – Why Americans are so weird about grief

46:30 – Living bigger because of the people we’ve lost

50:05 – Molly’s book Screw Cancer: Becoming Whole

52:20 – How Nikki found peace in the mess

Listen: Dying for Sex on Wondery

Watch: Dying for Sex on Hulu, FX, and Disney+

Read: Screw Cancer: Becoming Whole by Molly Kochan – Available on Amazon

Follow: Nikki Boyer on Instagram → @nikkiboyer

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What happens when your worst nightmare becomes your real life?

Tennyson Jacobson lived through the unimaginable—fighting off a violent intruder in her home and ultimately killing him to protect her family. Her story made national headlines (CBS, NBC, Fox, CrossFit, Your Worst Nightmare) and now she’s telling the full story for the first time in her memoir, The Mother of All Days: The True Story of A Fatal Breakin and the Unexpected Path To Healing.

This conversation isn’t just about the trauma—it’s about the winding path of healing, how intuitive whispers saved her life (twice), and what happens when you stop ignoring the nudge to speak up. Tenny’s approach to healing is personal, unexpected, and powerful—and we get into it all here.

📚 The Mother of All Days drops May 13 — pre-order it here

3:12 – The first break-in: the moment everything changed

14:48 – “I knew he was coming back” — the chilling return

20:33 – The fatal fight and what it took to survive

29:41 – How her body held trauma long after the attack

36:50 – The role of intuition in survival

41:14 – Healing begins: from exposure therapy to IFS

46:45 – Internal Family Systems (IFS) explained through her lived experience

55:10 – Her most “woo” healing modality (yep, Akashic records)

1:03:07 – The cosmic “why me?” and what she hopes her story unlocks for others

1:06:39 – Pre-order and bonus free 5-day healing guide

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Ever feel like you're hustling nonstop but still not aligned or satisfied? My guest today, Nicole Laino, totally gets it—she's a self-proclaimed "type A hippie" who blends her ambitious, strategic side with human design for entrepreneurs. Nicole left a high-powered Wall Street career to follow her gut into entrepreneurship, eventually discovering human design, a precise tool for understanding how you're uniquely wired to thrive.

In this episode, we cover:

- Why human design is way more precise (and helpful!) than other personality tests (05:12)
- Nicole's personal leap from Wall Street to intuitive entrepreneurship (10:45)
- How Nicole blends EFT tapping, NLP, and human design to overcome internal blocks (20:35)
- Breakdown of the five human design types and what they mean for your work-life alignment (32:50)
- My own realization about why my corporate career felt so misaligned (47:15)
- How to practically apply your human design in life and business to finally feel flow (56:30)

Resources Mentioned:
- Run your free human design chart here
- Nicole's podcast: Unshakeable with Human Design
- Download Nicole’s free guide on aligning your business with human design here
- Book a human design reading with Nicole here

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Lindsey Epperly, founder of Jet Set World Travel, sits down to unpack the realities of stepping away from your life's work, navigating burnout, and redefining success. Fresh off her own transition from CEO to chairwoman, Lindsey shares how major life shifts, unexpected crises, and even medical scares reshaped her understanding of identity and purpose. Listen in for a candid conversation on turning burnout into breakthroughs, practical strategies to truly recharge on your next vacation, and why sometimes stepping back is the best way forward. Plus, Lindsey dishes on emerging travel hotspots (hello, Slovenia!), fun travel trends, and her mantra to "create fun and celebrate constantly."

Episode Highlights:

[02:15] Lindsey's major announcement—stepping down as CEO

[06:30] From accidental job at 19 to building Jet Set World Travel

[12:45] Navigating identity shifts and decoupling from your business

[19:05] Facing entrepreneurial burnout and imposter syndrome

[25:40] Lindsey’s medical scare and gaining perspective

[32:10] "Choosing yourself" and why waiting to be picked never works

[35:50] Inside Lindsey’s two-month sabbatical in Portugal

[42:20] How to actually recharge on vacation (and why you need at least 10 days)

[49:30] Lightning Round: travel trends, underrated countries, airport must-haves

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Lindsey on Substack: lindseyepperly.substack.com

Lindsey’s Podcast: Who Made You The Boss?

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You know that moment when you’re holding it all together with duct tape and hustle—but inside, you're bone tired and wondering why you still feel off even though you have so much to be grateful for?

Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, speaker, and resilience coach who’s survived the kind of trauma that would wreck most people—sexual abuse, addiction, 34 surgeries, and chronic pain that literally has the nickname “the suicide disease.”

We talk about what happens when gratitude starts masking the real healing that needs to happen. I challenge Amberly on what it means to bypass our pain with toxic positivity—and her response is honest, powerful, and packed with tools.

You’ll hear:

• How to recognize when burnout gets mislabeled as laziness
• Amberly’s PACER Method (Perspective, Acceptance, Community, Endurance, Rest)
• What to do when gratitude feels like a guilt trip
• How to reset when your nervous system is fried
• The real reason connection isn’t optional (especially for high performers)
• Why joy isn’t fluffy—it’s earned

Amberly is the real deal. This one stays with you.

04:00 – Why Amberly left LA: trauma + safety

07:00 – Lessons in grit from early life

12:30 – The motorcycle crash that changed everything

24:00 – Alcoholism, chronic pain, and the moment of reckoning

35:20 – Gratitude vs bypassing: when enough isn’t enough

47:05 – The PACER framework breakdown

59:45 – Being a Joy Sparker + redefining connection

1:01:30 – Unstoppable Success Summit info

💥 Amberly's new book: Joy Through the Journey

🎤 Her event: Unstoppable Success Summit – April 25–26, Dallas

🌐 Website & coaching: amberlylago.com

FREE Podcast Clarity Call with Allison Hare

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Ever catch yourself hooked on a podcast and wonder why? In this episode, I break down the secret sauce behind the biggest shows in the world—and what that means for your own content, business, and voice. Spoiler: it’s not what you think.

From Mel Robbins’ “you” language to Smartless being charmingly bad at interviews (and still crushing), we unpack how positioning, intimacy, trust, and catchphrases can make or break a podcast.

If you're creating content or even just obsessed with it, you’ll never hear your favorite podcasts the same way again. Get your notes app ready.

[02:15] – Mel Robbins’ genius use of "you" language

[06:10] – Glennon Doyle vs. community naming (Pod Squad vs. intimacy)

[08:45] – Why catchphrases matter (and how culture spreads them)

[12:25] – SmartLess: terrible interviewers, wildly successful

15:10 – The Commercial Break’s episode promise: LOL guaranteed

[17:55] – Armchair Expert’s trifecta: humor, guests, insight

[21:40] – What most podcasters get wrong (and blame marketing for)

[25:10] – Joe Rogan, Stephen Bartlett, and the dark side of "curiosity"

[29:45] – Alex Cooper and the Call Her Daddy empire

[34:30] – Tim Ferriss’ no-promo policy: a boundary masterclass

[38:20] – Why you might be “healing” too much

[42:10] – The business case for your podcast

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Podcasts referenced:

• The Mel Robbins Podcast
• We Can Do Hard Things
• Entrepreneurs on Fire
• SmartLess
• Armchair Expert
• Diary of a CEO
• The Daily (NYT)
• Call Her Daddy
• Huberman Lab
• Tim Ferriss Show

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This episode is recorded fresh from a transformative weekend in a mountain cabin after taking a heroic dose of psilocybin mushrooms. Psilocybin isn't new territory for me, but this particular journey cracked open truths about loneliness and isolation that I didn’t see coming.

We talk real, raw, and vulnerable about the loneliness that often hides behind a successful, busy life. Psilocybin revealed how my desire for control and perfection was keeping true connection just out of reach. If you've ever felt lonely despite having "everything," this episode is for you.

Together, we explore what it truly means to "let people in," why emotional release (even through nausea—yes, really!) can be freeing, and how facing shadows is essential for genuine growth.

Why psilocybin was my choice for deep self-discovery

The surprising roots of loneliness, even surrounded by love

Powerful visualizations and lessons from my psychedelic journey

Practical steps for embracing vulnerability in your own life

(02:45) Real talk on why I'm sharing my psilocybin journey

(09:32) How my control issues were revealed

(17:05) The deep "shadow dive" into loneliness

(22:15) Recognizing my isolation amidst connection

(30:45) Emotional purging: the relief was real

(34:20) Powerful insight: "Let them in"

(41:50) Navigating friendship guilt and loss

(48:05) Opening up emotionally to my family

(54:00) Why connection trumps achievement every time

EP150: My psychedelic journey inward

EP154: LIFE UPDATE: Psychedelic aftermath, 12 hour walk - Part 2

EP168: My psychedelics part 2 and what's NEW in the new year

EP192: Psychdedelics, brutal solo hike, and overcoming fear and doubt - a SOLO

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This episode is a deep cultural exploration of Ruby Franke, the Mormon mommy vlogger whose shocking story of child abuse captivated—and horrified—the world. Joined by mental wellness coach and Utah resident (and non-Mormon) Janelle Devlin, we're unpacking the disturbing Hulu docuseries Devil in the Family, discussing perfectionism, the powerful draw of cults, and what life is like as an outsider in the heart of Mormon country. If you're fascinated by the intersections of faith, social media fame, and human psychology, this conversation is a must-listen.

Notable Timestamps:

(02:15) Introduction to Ruby Franke and the Hulu docuseries

(09:45) Mormon exceptionalism and the pressure to perform

(21:30) The dark side of family vlogging and lack of child consent

(34:00) Non-Mormon life in Utah and navigating local culture

(47:15) Psychological insights into Ruby Franke’s narcissism

(59:00) Impact of social media on parenting and personal identity

(1:15:30) "Jack Mormons" and cultural nuances in Utah

(1:25:00) Is Kevin Franke guilty or brainwashed?

Links & Resources:

Connect with Janelle Devlin and learn more about her retreat: Instagram @DevlinWorldwide

Book a FREE clarity call with Allison Hare: allisonhare.com/freecall

Hulu Docuseries: Devil in the Family

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Have you ever walked into a meeting, dressed in your best power suit, ready to crush it—but then held back because someone else’s voice seemed louder, smarter, or just more authoritative? Yeah, me too.

Today, leadership and executive coach Kelli Thompson, author of the bestselling book Closing the Confidence Gap, is here to help us finally put a name to that sneaky confidence killer: Pedestal Syndrome. We unpack why brilliant, accomplished women (like you!) habitually elevate others' opinions while silencing their own and how to reclaim your voice authentically, confidently, and strategically.

From managing your energy in tricky meetings to breaking down myths around executive presence, Kelli delivers practical tools you’ll wish you'd known years ago. Get ready to ditch second-guessing and step boldly into your voice and power.

• [02:10] Allison's realization: "I’ve deferred more times than I’d like to admit."
• [06:40] Kelli’s "Pedestal Syndrome" aha moment in corporate America.
• [12:15] Why "going along to get along" is keeping you stuck.
• [17:30] Kelli’s 3-step Advocacy Model for reclaiming your voice.
• [25:50] Knowing when it's time to quit (Hint: Your body knows).
• [24:05] Kelli’s powerful "Career Alignment Check."

• Closing the Confidence Gap by Kelli Thompson
• Kelli Thompson’s Website
• Connect with Kelli on Instagram and LinkedIn
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• Get on Allison's email list

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