When Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Podcast

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Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when you share your podcasting dream with your partner, family, or close friends, only to be met with skepticism or indifference? It’s especially tough when the people we expect to be our biggest cheerleaders don’t quite get it or, worse, offer critical feedback that leaves us questioning ourselves.

In the latest episode of 'Podcasting with Impact', I tackle this topic head-on—because it’s something so many of us have experienced yet rarely talk about.

When we start a podcast, we’re filled with passion and excitement, driven by a vision to share something meaningful with the world. Especially in the beginning, we often look to our loved ones for validation, support, and maybe even content ideas. But what happens when that support doesn’t come? Or when their feedback feels more critical than constructive?

Here’s what we’ll dive into in this episode:

1. How to Process Criticism from Loved Ones Not all feedback is created equal. While constructive criticism can help us improve, it’s important to distinguish it from negativity. I’ll share strategies to identify the difference and avoid internalizing unhelpful comments that might derail your confidence.
2. Why Your Podcast Is Still Worth It Just because your loved ones don’t understand your podcasting journey doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable. I’ll walk you through how to stay focused on your vision and push through the doubt—even when the people closest to you aren’t cheering you on.
3. Effective Communication Strategies Often, the lack of support comes from a place of misunderstanding. I’ll offer tips on how to have open, honest conversations with your loved ones.
4. Building a Support Network Outside Your Inner Circle If you’re not getting the support you need from your immediate circle, it’s essential to build a network of people who do get it. I’ll share advice on finding the support you crave.

This episode is perfect for anyone who’s ever faced doubt from their loved ones about their podcast - or any creative endeavor, really. Whether you’re just starting or have been podcasting for a while, you’ll gain practical insights and mindset shifts to help you stay resilient in the face of criticism.

You’ll also hear two incredible insights from members of my LinkedIn community, Elayna Snyder and Nate Davis, whose comments on this topic truly resonated with me.

Their perspectives are not only thoughtful but also actionable, and I’m excited to share their full insights with you in the episode.

By tuning into this episode, you’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of how to deal with unsupportive feedback.
• Tools for better communication with your loved ones.
• Encouragement to keep going, even when faced with criticism.
• Tips for finding a supportive community that uplifts your podcasting journey.
• And, most importantly, a reminder that your podcast matters, regardless of what anyone else thinks.

If you’ve been feeling the sting of criticism lately, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that you have the power to keep pushing forward.

Special Thanks

I want to give a special shout-out to Elayna Snyder https://www.linkedin.com/in/elayna-snyder/ and Nate Davis https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamnatedavis/​, who both shared invaluable insights that I’ll hig