Mics To Millions: Podcast Growth & Monetization Strategies for Health & Wellness Podcasters
Worried your show is drowning in the sea of health and wellness podcasts? Still not getting the downloads you desire? Struggling to monetize your work? It’s time to make these problems a thing of the past! Mics to Millions will help you unlock the secrets to: – Growing your podcast – Getting more podcast listeners – Reaching a niche audience – Promoting your podcast – Increasing podcast downloads – Monetizing your podcast – Using podcast SEO to boost discoverability – Understanding and analyzing podcast metrics – Leveraging guest appearances for podcast growth Host Sam Brake Guia, Co-founder of PodWritten, brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with top-tier podcasters in the health and welln...
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The Truth About Making Six-Figure Podcast Ad Deals with Jonathan Levitt | Ep 87
<p>Jonathan Levitt is the host of For The Long Run and the founder of Long Run Labs, a fast-growing podcast collective serving the endurance, outdoor, and performance industry. After leaving his high-paying tech job in 2025, Jonathan went all-in on podcasting and brand partnerships, building a network of 24 shows and more than 600,000 combined monthly downloads.</p> <p>In this conversation, Jonathan reveals how creators can think like marketers, price like professionals, and build long-term partnerships that big and small brands actually want to invest in. He breaks down the systems, structures, and strategies he uses to negotiate better deals, deepen...
Why Your Social Media Isn’t Growing Your Podcast, Explained by a Host With 500K+ followers, Stefanie Meghan | Ep 86
<p>Your life experiences can become the foundation of a strong brand, and today’s episode shows exactly what that looks like when someone builds a podcast that becomes bigger than content, bigger than metrics, and bigger than the original idea.</p> <p>Broke Girl Therapy, a podcast by content creator Stefanie Meghan, began as a personal outlet during a chaotic period of life, with no budget, no equipment, and no strategy. What started in a $500 Craigslist basement apartment evolved into a business, a creative career, and an entire ecosystem built around storytelling, vulnerability, humor, and community.</p> <p>In th...
The Hidden Reason Your Podcast Isn’t Growing (It’s Not Marketing) with Dan Misener | Ep 85
<p>Here’s why most podcasters are measuring the wrong thing, and what to track instead.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dan Misener is one of the most respected voices in podcast analytics and audience development. Dan, co-founder of Bumper, has spent years helping publishers, networks, and brands understand real listener behavior.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Dan breaks down why downloads are becoming less meaningful, what loyalty data actually tells you, and how podcasters can finally understand whether their editorial and marketing decisions are working.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you’ve ever felt confused by your numbers, stuck i...
Stop Chasing Downloads! With Dan Misener (Next Episode Teaser)
<p>Here is a quick taste of what you can expect from next week's episode with Dan Misener, co-founder of Bumper.</p> <p>This is what you can expect to hear in our conversation with Dan:</p> Why “average lifetime value” and loyalty are often more useful than raw download numbers<br> How he thinks about new vs returning listeners, and the danger of fixing the wrong problem<br> What happens when you publish more episodes in response to declining downloads, and why that can quietly hurt your show<br> The “worst butcher shop in the world” and what it reveals...
4 Hard Truths About Podcasting That Have Reshaped My Strategy for 2026 | Ep 84
<p>In this episode, I’m breaking down the four biggest lessons I learned in 2025, insights that completely reshaped how I approach podcasting and the way we run PodWritten. </p> <p> </p> <p>From why changing my show’s title backfired, to the real cost of being “cheap” with your tools, to why summer is the worst time for guest outreach, and why downloads are never the true goal, this episode gives you a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what actually moved the needle for the show and our business. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you’re planning your podcast strategy for 2026, thes...
Season 4: Trailer + Teaser
<p>Welcome back to Mics to Millions, the go-to show for health and wellness podcasters who want to grow and monetize their podcasts with strategy, not guesswork.</p> <p> </p> <p>This season, we’re diving deeper than ever into what it truly takes to turn your podcast into a real business asset, one that drives revenue, authority, and opportunities far beyond the download numbers.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll hear my own insights, experiments, and hard-earned lessons from my podcasting journey and client work. </p> <p> </p> <p>Plus conversations with top health and wellness podcasters who are regularly...
New Episodes Coming January 28! 🎉
<p>We will be back on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 with new episodes.</p> <p> </p> <p>We are currently working on some big things behind the scenes for this show, and we can’t wait to share with you in the new year. <br> <br> </p> <p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We’d love a review!<br> Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p> <p> </p> <p>✅ Want to grow your visibility through podcast guesting?<br> Check out how PodWritten can help:<br> https://podwritten.com/services/<br> https://podwritten.com/</p> <p> </p> <p>🎁 Get Booked on P...
How to Land Your Dream Podcast Guests & Get Booked on Top Shows (Podcast Growth Tools)
<p>In this episode, we share a special interview featuring Sam Brake Guia on Podcast Growth Tools, hosted by Kylee Chandler.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll hear:</p> <p>-How to write a standout podcast pitch that actually gets a “yes”<br> -Creative ways to use your podcast as a strategic networking tool<br> -The connection between podcast guesting and lead generation<br> -How to use your podcast as a networking machine (not just a content machine)<br> <br> </p> <p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We’d love a review!<br> Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen...
Should You Join a Podcast Network to Monetize Your Show? | Ep 83
<p>Signing with a podcast advertising networks can be a tempting for those wanting to make money from their podcast, but is signing with one really the best way to monetize your show?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Sam Brake Guia explores the pros and cons of joining a podcast advertising network and why, for many independent creators, going solo (or hiring a specialist) might actually be the smarter move.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll hear:</p> <p>-Why joining a network can sometimes limit your monetization potential<br> -Real stories from podcasters like Janey Lee Grace, Cass...
4 Top Podcast Marketing Pros Share Proven Growth Hacks | Ep 82
<p>Every podcaster wants more listeners. Here’s how to get them.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Sam Brake Guia shares some of the most powerful lessons and strategies from past Mics to Millions guests, along with his own proven insights, to help you grow your show, reach more listeners, and have a greater impact.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll hear:</p> <p>-Why repurposing your best podcast moments can outperform your new content<br> -How personalized voice messages and authentic outreach can skyrocket engagement</p> <p>-The #1 thing every independent podcaster should focus on before chasing growth...
