This episode is a must-listen for anyone running a podcast that hopes to make an impact—especially if your show speaks to a niche or sensitive topic. I sat down with Grace De Angeli, host of the Breast Cancer Hero’s Journey podcast, to talk honestly about how she built a podcast for women navigating breast cancer and why she believes the emotional side of healing matters just as much as the medical. We stepped into the real-world challenges of growing a show without a strict publishing schedule or heavy promotion, and how to reach the right audience when “discoverability” is tough.

Here’s what you’ll learn: — How connecting deeply with your audience (rather than chasing numbers) can create real, lasting impact. — Why the way you title and package your podcast episodes matters for reaching new listeners, especially on platforms like YouTube. — Simple, practical ideas for partnerships and promotion—even if heavy “selling” isn’t your style.

If you’re looking for grounded ideas and tough love about reaching more listeners without losing your authenticity, this episode is for you.

Connect with Grace De Angeli

Website: https://gracedeangeli.com/

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

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Chapters

00:00 Meet Grace De Angeli
00:42 Naming the Podcast
00:55 How Old Is the Podcast?
01:21 Loose Approach to Scheduling
02:22 Inspiration Behind the Show
04:04 Podcast Journey So Far
05:34 Letting the Podcast Find Listeners
07:19 Thoughts on Promotion and Reach
10:56 The Challenge of Podcast Discoverability
12:04 Collaborations and Partnerships
13:29 Who the Podcast Serves
16:09 The Global Audience
18:57 Recent Episode Topics
20:52 Listener Demographics
21:18 How Episode Titles Matter
24:06 Episode Structure and Guests
28:29 Using AI for Titles and Descriptions
29:41 Growing the Show Without Burnout
30:31 YouTube for Podcast Discovery
34:39 Leveraging Radio for Promotion
38:46 Breast Cancer Is Everyone’s Business
42:17 Why the Podcast Isn’t Monetized
43:06 The Money and Value Conversation
49:18 Big Dreams—Documentaries and TEDx
52:27 The Impact and Future of the Podcast
53:21 Where to Find Grace and the Show
54:17 Final Reflections and Farewell