Friendly Podcast Guide: Teaching Women How to Grow a Podcast (Without Burning Out)

I don’t know about you, but once I put the Valentine’s Day decorations up, I assume that Spring is just around the corner, and that’s just not the case. So this year I am trying hard to lean into the coziness of winter, even if I’m getting a little stir crazy for Spring and I have the perfect podcast to help you do the same. It’s called All Things Cozy.  Links from the Episode: - Grab the Kid Podc...

Hello! I’m Andi Smiley the Friendly Podcast Guide. Some of my favorite podcasts are by black creators, so I wanted to compile a list of 10 of my  favorite podcasts by black creators so you can celebrate Black History Month through podcasts! My list includes podcasts about business, motherhood, personal development, anti-racism and pop culture and because I know that you’ll want to try out at least...

If you haven’t noticed, kid podcasts are one of my most used parenting tools and I want to share their amazing-ness with you! Clap for Classics is another kid podcast you will definitely need to try out with your littles.  Elizabeth Nixon is the host of Clap for Classics and she helps your kids get their wiggles out while also helping them to appreciate classical and folk music. She describes the...

I’m Andi the host of the Friendly Podcast Guide. For the past year I’ve been introducing moms to different podcasts so that they can figure out which one is a good fit for them. I’ve loved talking to podcasts hosts about their shows and bringing those conversations to my listeners, but I’ve missed being able to share my own thoughts and podcast lists with all of you, which is why I decided to star...

I believe that we were all put on this earth for a purpose, but figuring out what that purpose is can be super difficult. I’ve learned this first hand this year as I’ve been trying to figure out how to follow both my dreams of being a mom and of making a podcast. This week I am talking about the podcast Deep Purpose, which has helped me realize that my potential can be unlocked when I have a clear...

Podcasts are good for a lot of things…they keep us entertained, they’re the adult conversation in our day when we are surrounded by small children and they help us learn in a hands free way, but did you know they can also introduce you to worthwhile causes? Mathew Passy is the host of CausePods which is a podcast that aims to interview folks who are using podcasts to raise awareness for a good cau...

The podcast this week combines some of my very favorite things: kid podcasts and travel. Goop Tales is a kid podcasts that helps kids expand their imagination while taking them on enthralling adventures all around the globe. You can use this podcast to keep your kids entertained with stories of far off places that can keep their attention while you are running errands or on a road trip. Kids podca...

If you didn’t know, I live in Utah with my family and one of my favorite parts of living in this beautiful state is all of the opportunities my family gets to explore the outdoors. Andrew Steven is the host of Trail Weight and he dives into many of the different aspects of the outdoors from the beauty to the effect it can have on your body and soul. Links from the Episode: -  Take the FPG Demograp...

Y’all know that I love to use kid podcasts while running errands, doing crafts at home or I save them up for road trips. I have another kid podcast you are going to love to listen to with your kids, it’s called Otter Space and it has an original soundtrack, every character has their own voice and quite honestly it feels cinematic when you listen to it. Links from the Episode: -  Take the FPG Demog...

If you need a shot of energy you are listening to the right episode. Vinnie Postestivo has so much energy and excitement that just listening to him will give you the umph you need to finish the day. In his podcast he talks to celebrities and creators as they talk about their mistakes and successes that impact today’s media, culture and technology.  Links from the Episode: - Take the FPG Demographi...

Sometimes I have a hard time taking myself seriously and having the confidence to take my business to the next level, but this week’s podcast has helped me move past all of that in a unique way. Ben Wong is the host of Young Trep and he is such an inspiration to me! He is 16 years old and is already confidently taking on the business world. His podcast helps other kids and teens who want to try th...

My sign is Leo, and if I’m being completely honest I don’t know much about what that means for me, but my new friend Josh Sanchez does and he uses his knowledge of psychology, mental health and astrology to bring a unique perspective to his podcast. Josh is a graduate student focusing on the goal of becoming a mental health counselor. Links from the Episode: -  Get 20% off an Olive and June mani o...

I consider myself someone who knows quite a bit about the world, so when I learned about the 1947 Partition of India (what this week’s podcast is about) I was flabbergasted, because I had never even heard of Partition before. Neha Aziz is the host of Partition and she takes us on a journey of discovery as we learn the details about Partition, but more importantly we learn about the people it affec...

This week we are talking about Missing Pages, which dives into the sometimes murky water of the publishing world. Before I heard of this podcast I hadn’t given much thought to how my favorite books got into my hands, but my eyes have been opened to the crazy stuff that can happen in the publishing business. Bethanne describes the show as: An all-new investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned l...

When I’m not listening to a podcast, I’m almost always listening to music…I know I know…I need to find some time for silence, I’m working on it. But this week’s podcast combined both podcasts and music and I was so excited to hear more about Women of Substance from the woman who started it, Bree Noble. This podcast is curated with the best new music by female indie artists and female-fronted bands...

Self-care seems to be in the lime light right now, but usually when people talk about it they mention bubble baths, pedicures or facials and that can be self-care, but it isn’t the only way to do it.  Jenny Lytle is the host of this week’s podcast called Becoming Your Best, where she dives into what self-care really is and what it’s not. If you're ready to start your own podcast, use my Libsyn aff...

Kate Wallinga is the host of Ignorance was Bliss and she is confident in herself and has such a unique way of looking at things and I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with her. She dives into what it really means to be human. Her podcast is very conversational and the perfect way to add some adult conversation to your day as a stay-at-home mom! Get your free guide to find a podcast you will love...

One of my favorite ways to entertain my kids without using a screen is kid podcasts and one of my kids’ favorite podcasters is Mr. Jim. My kids were over the moon excited when they found out that I got to talk to Mr. Jim about his podcasts. This is how Mr. Jim describes Spyology Squad: Packed with adventure every week, we call these kids stories “spyience-fiction”. In spyology squad, you’ll follow...

You all know that I love to dive into the behind the scenes of creative people, which is one of the reasons I make this podcast, so when I found the Music You’re Missing podcast I was so excited to get to hear about how these musical artists got to where they are today and learn about new music that I probably missed while listening to princess and ninja songs for my kids. Brendan finds talented a...

I’ve never had this type of podcast on my show and I’m so excited to continue to expand our FPG horizons. This week we’re talking about giant monster movies with host Robert Kelly. His podcast is called Record All Monsters and it dives into the history of giant monster movies. Many moms think they can only listen to podcasts about being a mom, but that's just not true. If you like Godzilla you sho...

I don’t know about you, but my oldest kid has been going through an animal loving phase for the past year. So, when we found the kids podcast, Kids Animal Stories, it was a game changer at our house. Your kids will learn about animals, while letting their imagination run wild.  Grab your Free Guide to Find a Podcast You'll Love ! Get your salon perfect mani at home with Olive and June ! Find the s...

The host of this week’s podcast has some of the highest energy I have ever witnessed. Scott Ferguson is the host of the Time to Shine Today podcast and he helps people get motivated to live their best life and makes sure that no one feels alone. I can’t wait for you to feel Scott’s zest for life. First here is how Scott describes his show: Our motto is ‘We do not want ANYONE to feel like they have...

This week we are talking about a podcast that I have been listening to for about as long as I’ve been a mom. My fabulous friend Misha gave me this podcast recommendation and I’m forever grateful to her for it. I got to chat with the lovely Rachel Nielson about her podcast 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms. This podcast does an amazing job of helping moms by giving us 3 things we can actually do to make o...

The Kids Short Stories podcast is a staple at our house, so let’s just say when I was talking to Mr. Jim, the host of this kid podcast, I felt like I was talking to a celebrity. My kids definitely thought I was super cool that day when I told them I got to interview Mr. Jim.   Links from the Episode: - The Friendly Podcast Recap - The Friendly Podcast Guide Website - Hey Mr Jim Website

This week we have another podcast with a fabulous name, it’s called Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon, intriguing right? Chris Smith is the host and his goal is to make talking about mental health as normal as talking about the weather.   Links from the Episodes: - Subscribe to my newsletter: The Friendly Podcast Recap - Chatty Geek Hidden Dragon Website - Chris' Favorite Episodes: - Transformation and C...