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So you got a one-star review. Now what?! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to handle that sucker punch to your podcasting pride. From the emotional sting of watching your perfect five-star rating drop to the counterintuitive (and totally ethical) strategies to bring it back up, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of what to do when it happens.
Plus, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how I handled my own one-star saga—and the psychology-backed steps I used to turn it around. So if you’re ready to stop obsessing over that one-star review and turn it into a five-star comeback, hit play and let’s dive in.
0:02 - The Five-Minute Rule for Handling a Bad Review
1:32 - Turning a Bad Review Into Better Ratings and More Listeners
3:35 - How One Bad Rating Can Lead to More Positive Ones
7:04 - How to Protect Your Podcast from Trolls & Keep Your Ratings High
9:50 - The Right Way to Ask for Reviews (Without Sounding Desperate)
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→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
By Courtney Elmer | PodLaunchHQ.com4.9
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So you got a one-star review. Now what?! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to handle that sucker punch to your podcasting pride. From the emotional sting of watching your perfect five-star rating drop to the counterintuitive (and totally ethical) strategies to bring it back up, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of what to do when it happens.
Plus, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how I handled my own one-star saga—and the psychology-backed steps I used to turn it around. So if you’re ready to stop obsessing over that one-star review and turn it into a five-star comeback, hit play and let’s dive in.
0:02 - The Five-Minute Rule for Handling a Bad Review
1:32 - Turning a Bad Review Into Better Ratings and More Listeners
3:35 - How One Bad Rating Can Lead to More Positive Ones
7:04 - How to Protect Your Podcast from Trolls & Keep Your Ratings High
9:50 - The Right Way to Ask for Reviews (Without Sounding Desperate)
Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:
→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
Support the show
Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster!
Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.
Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.
Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year
Curious about PodLaunch®? Email us at [email protected] to find out if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit and get tailored podcasting advice to grow your show.
Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ
©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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