198 | Overcoming Mic Shyness: How to Sound More Confident on Your Podcast

Ever feel like your mic knows you're nervous before you even hit record? Been there. In this episode of Podtastic Audio, we’re diving deep into something every podcaster faces but rarely talks about—mic shyness and how to sound more confident behind the mic.

Whether you're brand new to podcasting or you're still not feeling 100% after a few episodes, this one’s for you. I’ll share real talk from my early days fumbling through solo episodes, plus the 6 powerful tips I use to sound more confident and natural on the mic.

🎙️ You’ll learn:

• Why confidence isn’t something you’re born with (and how to build it)
• How nerves can ruin your delivery—and how to fix it fast
• Simple ways to warm up your voice and loosen up before you record
• Why scripting your intro (even just a little) can change everything
• The mindset shift that puts your listener first
• And yes—how smiling while talking can make a huge difference

If you’re an indie or hobby podcaster trying to improve your solo episodes, this is the confidence boost you’ve been looking for. Let's turn that nervous energy into great content your audience actually connects with.

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Timestamps / Chapters 

00:00 – Why podcasting feels awkward at first

01:11 – Nervous beginnings and finding your voice

02:20 – Where real confidence in podcasting comes from

03:33 – What this episode is really about

04:57 – Why repetition is the key to confidence

07:08 – How nerves affect your delivery

08:19 – What listeners hear when you don’t sound confident

10:00 – The connection between confidence and trust

11:09 – Tip 1: Warm up your voice before recording

11:49 – Tip 2: Record test runs you don’t plan to publish

13:00 – Tip 3: Script your intro for a strong start

14:47 – Tip 4: Smile while you're talking

16:54 – Tip 5: Use a basic outline to stay focused

19:06 – Tip 6: Talk to one person, not a crowd

21:14 – Final thoughts: realness beats perfection

22:15 – Your challenge: record something today

23:29 – Grab my new book and podcast with confidence

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