Psychology In Seattle Podcast Done With Life and My Podcast History
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Aug 1, 2025 The hosts discuss feelings of stagnation during midlife and societal expectations around achievement. Heartfelt listener feedback highlights the unique bond between creators and their audience. The evolution of the podcast is explored, noting changes in content style and personal growth over the years. They also share challenges faced while covering high-profile cases, including impacts on mental health and work-life balance. This engaging conversation encourages reflection on personal growth and the complex nature of content creation.
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Early Podcast Experimentation
- Initial podcast chapters involved video episodes with complex production and low audience, done mainly for fun.
- Kirk experimented with content styles including casual topics like reviewing local barbecue joints.
Podcasting During Doctorate Struggles
- During his doctorate years, Kirk struggled with heavy workload but kept podcasting to maintain audience engagement.
- Episodes then were often unprepared and raunchier, featuring his cousin Mandy's humor.
Monetizing and Growing Podcast
- After his doctorate, Kirk gained more free time and monetized the podcast with Patreon, allowing him to reduce his therapy practice.
- This created a feedback loop of better content and audience growth, making podcasting a substantial income source.