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The Christmas Eve Episode

Welcome to a special Christmas Eve edition of Podcaster Stories. In this episode, I’m taking a look back at some of the amazing stories my guests shared in season two of the show.

Listen with me as my guests tell us about some of the things that changed their lives, and made them the person they are today.

In episode 1, Jennell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective spoke about why it’s important to get messy when having difficult conversations.

The following week, Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast talked of their time in the US air force, and why their show doesn’t shy away from topics like suicide, death, and sexual assault in the armed forces.

Episode 3 saw me chat with Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network, and how stress through the Covid pandemic was causing so many issues for people and businesses.

In episode 4, Sarah St John of Frugalpreneur shared how she found her passion when she became an entrepreneur.

In episode 5, Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast offered his advice on why success needs to be measured by the lifestyle you’re able to craft and spend your day, as opposed to just financial success.

Episode 6 saw my good friend Tim Jahn of We’re Only Human explain why our lives are defined by us, and we choose the paths we walk on.

In episode 7, Catherine Praisewater of Your Positive Imprint shared many inspiring and moving stories with us, including death threats to her guests, how a hospital visit changed her life, and why the small things in life are so important.

Finally, in episode 8, Mark-John Clifford had some amazing personal stories to tell, including a prison stint that changed his life for the better, and one that he did for his uncle.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this look back at the first half of season 2. Podcaster Stories will be back in the New Year with more amazing guests and stories, so don’t forget to subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more – or hop on over to Podcaster Stories where you can sign up for the free newsletter.

Until the next time, have a wonderful holiday season and I hope it’s a safe and happy one.

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The Hey, I Know You Episode

In this bonus episode, I talk with someone you may recognize – me! This comes after receiving a few emails from listeners who were curious as to whether I’d ever spoken about my own podcaster journey.

In this short episode, I share how long I’ve been podcasting and what it means to me, as well as details about two other shows of mine that I’ll be relaunching in the new year.

I also share some details you might not know about me, including a fun story about Sean Connery, and my time as a fairy godmother, costume and all!

As we get ready to close down for the holidays, I want to thank you for listening to the show each week, and making Podcaster Stories a part of your regular podcast listening schedule.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and manage to relax, recuperate, and spend some quality time with those that matter the most. Here’s to 2021 being a better year for all.

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Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It’s All Mishegoss & More

This week, I sit down with Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It’s All Mishegoss & More, an unedited, unscripted, & refreshingly real show about living with ADHD.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how he was first diagnosed with ADHD
why he’s not a fan of “gurus” selling cures for ADHD
why he won’t charge for his podcast, and instead offer his advice for free
why his podcast doesn’t have a predetermined format
how his public speaking never leans on notes
how his show has evolved over the last three years
why he won’t release episodes 7 days a week
how he uses his podcast as a brain dump for his thoughts
why motivational speakers and podcasters should be taken with a pinch of salt
why he loathes people who try to compartmentalize medical condition
why we need to follow advice that’s specific to us
how he has one of the highest scores on the ADHD scale
why his pet peeve are speakers peddling the same shtick and hustle
howJim Rohn gave him the best piece of advice regarding motivation
how his podcast is therapy for him
how his life took a turn for the worse and led to a prison sentence
how his time in prison humbled him and made him appreciate the little things in life
how his story is being talked about as a mini-series for TV
why people complaining about the Covid lockdown don’t know what a real lockdown is like
why he’d like to make his next podcast about his time in prison and the people he met
how prison can give you a chance to reinvest in yourself
why prison doesn’t define a person
how a car accident one September morning in 2001 saved his life

Settle back for an honest and vivid inside look into the life of someone who made mistakes, and hasn’t let them define him.

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Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint

This week, I sit down with Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint.

Your Positive Imprint is a show that highlights people from around the world whose positive achievements are inspiring positive actions.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

why positive stories need to be told, and how her podcast came from that
why she views her show as a variety show
how a visitor to her door led to her podcast
why she wants to help share stories of people who’d normally wouldn’t be recognized
how her father’s passing impacted her podcast, and then ultimately helped shape it
why Catherine loves finding guests, and the researchthat goes with it
how a YouTube video led to an incredible conversationon her podcast
why the continued relationships with her guests is the favouritepart of her show
how her guests often validatethe work she’s doing
how leaders don’t look for praise, and just do what they do
how her life was completely changed by a visitto Lithuania
the feeling of desperation when she was handed a baby covered in blood
how life before cell phones was so different when it comes to world affairs
why we need to appreciate, and act on, the simple things in life
why we need to realize we are citizens of the world if we want to be better people
why Covid isn’t the first time the global science community has come together to work as one
why Covid is a once in a lifetimechance to reset how we work together as a global community
why one of her guests appreciated Catherine reaching out to see how he was doing during Covid
how Catherine plans to scale the show with a live offering
her advice for new podcaster, and why truth and passion is so key
who her heroes are, and why
what her dad would have made about the show had he lived to hear it
how much of an influence her family continues to be on her show

Settle back for an open and free-flowing chat about life changes and recognizing our inner value.

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Tim Jahn of We’re Only Human

In episode 6 of season 2 ofPodcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We’re Only Human.

We’re Only Human is apodcastcelebrating the resiliency of the human spirit, through conversations with people from all walks of life.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how his early video show inspired the podcast
the challenges he’s found switching formats from video to audio
why going all in on the quality of the podcast is key
why starting a podcast for the wrong reasons is doomed to fail
why getting divorced completely changed his way of life
how he feels he gets more out of the podcast than his listeners
how recording his show alwaysbrought him out of any doldrums he was experiencing
why curiosity drives the best experiences
the single characteristic that defines resilience
why we need to remind ourselvesthat we’re all making this up as we go along
how one specific conversationabout life being a series of train journeysblew him away
how we can define our own lives
what his goals are for the show moving forward
what the unique value is that Tim can provide his listeners
why his advice to new podcasters is to understand the motivation of why they’re starting
why your podcast needs an elevator pitch
why we need to forego imposter syndrome
why his heroes are everyone he’s chatted to

Settle back for an open and free-flowing chat about life changes and recognizing our inner value.

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