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10 Toxic Podcasting Habits You NEED to Break Up With in 2025

10 Toxic Podcasting Habits You NEED to Break Up With in 2025

As It Relates to Podcasting
February 13, 2025•5 min read

If your podcast isn’t growing the way you want it to, it might not be the algorithm, the competition, or even your content—it might be your habits.

Many podcasters unknowingly sabotage their own success with small but damaging behaviors that keep them stuck. In 2025, it’s time to break up with these toxic podcasting habits for good and replace them with strategies that actually move the needle.

In this blog, we’re diving into the 10 habits that are holding podcasters back and how to fix them. Whether you’re just starting or have been podcasting for years, these insights will help you grow your audience, increase engagement, and monetize effectively.

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1. The Perfectionism Trap 🎙️

Your podcast will never be perfect, and waiting for everything to be “just right” is costing you time, listeners, and momentum.

✅ Instead of obsessing over every little detail, focus on consistency. Your audience values authenticity more than flawlessness.

✅ Over-editing your podcast removes personality—leave in natural pauses, laughter, and real moments that make you relatable.

2. Boring & Basic Titles 📝

Your podcast title is the first impression—if it doesn’t spark curiosity, no one will click.

🚫 Avoid generic titles like “How to Grow a Podcast.”
✅ Instead, try hook-driven titles like: “This Is Why No One Is Listening to Your Podcast (And How to Fix It)”

Think about what makes you stop scrolling—your audience is no different.

3. Ignoring Video (It’s Time to Show Up!) 📹

Love it or hate it, video is now a core part of podcasting.

YouTube is officially a podcasting platform, and if you’re not leveraging video, you’re missing discoverability, engagement, and monetization opportunities.

🚀 Start small:

  • Add a thumbnail with audio to YouTube.

  • Post short clips on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

  • Use basic lighting and a good mic—you don’t need a studio setup!

4. Manifesting Instead of Marketing ✨

Positive energy is great, but growth requires strategy.

Many podcasters assume that just publishing episodes will bring listeners, but without promotion, your content will stay invisible.

🔑 What to do instead:
 ✔️ SEO-optimize your episode titles and descriptions.
✔️ Repurpose content across multiple platforms.
✔️ Build a marketing plan that actively gets your show in front of new audiences.

5. Relying ONLY on Guest Interviews 🎤

Guests are great, but if every episode is an interview, where is your voice?

Your listeners are here to connect with you. If they only hear other people, you’re not positioning yourself as a thought leader.

✅ Mix in solo episodes to share your expertise and personal stories.
✅ Use these episodes to build authority, trust, and engagement.

6. Lazy Podcast Promotion 📢

🚨 “New episode is out! Go listen.” 🚨

That’s not a marketing strategy.

Your audience doesn’t care that you have a new episode—they care about why they should listen.

✅ Instead of just announcing, sell the value:

  • Share a hook that teases what they’ll learn.

  • Post clips, quotes, and key takeaways in an engaging way.

  • Tell a story that connects to the episode’s theme.

Make your content work for you!

7. Treating Your Podcast Like a Hobby (But Wanting Business Results) 💰

If you want sponsorships, clients, and monetization, you need to treat your podcast like a brand.

✅ Define your audience—who are they, and what do they need?
✅ Be consistent with your content schedule.
✅ Have a monetization plan: brand deals, digital products, coaching, or memberships.

Your podcast can absolutely generate revenue—but only if you treat it like a business.

8. Overcomplicating Everything 🌀

If podcasting feels draining, it’s time to simplify your workflow.

✅ Batch-record episodes to save time.
✅ Use templates for social media and promo content.
✅ Repurpose one episode into multiple pieces of content—reels, blogs, email newsletters.

Podcasting should be fun, not overwhelming.

9. The “I Can Do It All Myself” Mindset 🤯

Editing, marketing, guest booking, shownotes, social media—doing everything alone is a recipe for burnout.

✅ Outsource what you don’t love doing.
 ✅ Use AI tools to automate tasks (transcripts, social clips, editing).
✅ Remember: time is your most valuable resource.

Investing in help allows you to focus on content and growth.

10. Playing Small (It’s Time to Be Seen & Heard) 🔥

Your podcast deserves to be heard by more people—but are you putting yourself out there?

🚀 Stop waiting for the “right time” and START:
 ✔️ Pitch yourself to bigger podcasts as a guest.
✔️ Ask for sponsorships and partnerships.
 ✔️ Promote your show with confidence.

No more holding back. 2025 is your year.

Final Thoughts: It’s Time to Take Action

Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when you ditch what’s holding you back and commit to showing up in a bigger way.

If you want more listeners, more engagement, and more impact, it starts with breaking up with the habits that keep you stuck. No more overthinking, waiting for the “perfect” moment, or playing small.

✅ Pick one habit to let go of this week.
✅ Take one bold step forward.
✅ Watch your podcast (and your confidence) grow.

Your audience is waiting. Your voice matters. And 2025 is the year you finally own it. 🎙✨

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About Simona Costantini

Simona Costantini

Simona Costantini is the Founder and CEO of VOLT Productions, a leading podcast production agency with 30+ weekly shows, many ranking in the top 30-100 in their niches. Simona is a dynamic speaker and podcast host known for delivering actionable insights and value. 

She hosts "Happiness Happens" and "As It Relates to Podcasting" and empowers female entrepreneurs in parenting, wellness, and marketing to launch and grow their podcasts. Her mission is to empower creators to make a meaningful impact with their voices, drawing from her 10+ years of marketing and PR experience. When not working, she enjoys life in wine country with her cockapoo, Gus.

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