Reason 92: Podcast Possibilities
100 Reasons I'm Retiring
I’d never really thought about it before, but when my writing coach Ginny Ytrupp suggested that I might consider starting a podcast about my experiences as the mother of an autistic adult, I thought, You must be kidding. Me, a podcast?
Then I thought about it some more. And, being me, I felt inclined to do a bit of research while I was mulling things over. Turns out that 53% of American adults listen to a podcast at least once a month on topics ranging from true crime to recipes. There’s a site called PodCastle that features lots of information on how to start a podcast which, to tell the truth, isn’t rocket science. And as a blogger on Substack, there’s even a built-in sort of “podcast lite” to provide an easy and free way to start.
I took a brief dip into the podcast world a year ago when I asked my son to record an episode with me about the beginning of our grief journey. 34 people listened to it. I apologize to all of them. But how brave of Allen to want to help me with this!
I don’t have a solid idea in mind for it yet. I am inspired by my friend Holly Varni who features her MoonBerry Lake characters on her podcast and whose gentle voice lulls listeners into the lovely world of her creation. Along with testing out some ideas to my readers before I commit to something, podcasting offers another way to reach people about autism, widowhood, spousal caregiving, and a host of other topics.
And here’s an idea I’ve been kicking around: The Widow Coach: Finding Yourself After He’s Gone.
Hmmm.
Do you listen to podcasts? What sorts of podcasts would you like to hear?
I enjoy listening to podcasts when I'm doing work around the house. I enjoy podcasts on writing, healthy eating, and those about current events from a Christian Worldview perspective.
I listen to a bunch! And have also thought about reading my posts on Substack to offer an audio version. Not really a podcast, but something my readers might appreciate.