Podcast Summary: The Amazing Authorities Podcast

Episode: Podcasting Without Burnout: Alesia Galati on Consistency, Monetization, and Authentic Growth
Host: Mitch Carson
Guest: Alesia Galati
Date: February 5, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode features Alesia Galati—podcast strategist, agency owner, and multi-show host—discussing her systems and philosophies for sustainable, authentic podcasting. Host Mitch Carson dives into the realities of making money from a podcast, the power of batching for flexibility, and what it really takes to achieve consistency (and avoid burnout). The conversation ranges from technical tools to personal stories of resilience, with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, speakers, and aspiring podcast authorities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Podcasting as a Vehicle for Flexibility and Personal Freedom

• Alesia’s Story: Running her own podcast production agency allows Alesia to design a work/life balance around her family and her children’s needs, especially as a parent of a neurodivergent child.
  “Podcasting is a great way to do that because I can record once, get my voice out there, get my message out there, talk about what I want to talk about, and then have it go out whenever it needs to.” (03:26)

• Batch Recording as a Lifeline: Even when Alesia lost her voice for two months in 2025, her podcast continued without pause because she had episodes batched ahead of time.
  “My podcast did not stop because I was batched so far ahead... so my audience still gets me.” (05:00)

  • Another crisis: When her husband had pneumonia, batching protected her schedule and audience consistency.
    (05:55)

2. Trends: Live Podcasting and Video

• Mitch reflects on the evolution of the medium:
  “Two of the big movements...were... doing it live and... YouTube, which isn’t new, but because it was an audio only platform... now it is visual.” (02:50)
• Alesia shares that she avoids live podcasting for flexibility and personal comfort, preferring to pre-record and edit.
  (04:45)

3. Designing Your Recording Space and Authentic Sharing

• Alesia describes her podcasting space as a reflection of her passions—books, puzzles, Legos, and an “On Air” sign—hinting at how podcasters can make their spaces authentic and welcoming.
  (03:34)

4. The Myth of “Moving People Off-Platform”

• Don’t use social platforms just to drive people elsewhere—it rarely works with today’s user behavior and algorithms.
  “People have been trained by these social platforms to stay on the social platform. So instead... inspire them or entertain them... so that when they have the car ride, when they have more space... they want to listen to [your] podcast.” (07:20)
• Adjust your podcast promotion to build brand recall for longer-form consumption moments rather than pushing for immediate clicks.

5. The Critical Role of Cadence and Consistency

• Alesia’s Frequency:
  • Solo episode every Tuesday
  • Guest interview every Thursday
    (09:00)
• Advice for Podcasters:
  “Start with your capacity... There are two-hour long podcasts that only produce once a month that are wildly successful... If they skipped a month without letting anybody know, it'd be mayhem.” (09:20)
  • Consistent delivery builds listener habits; missing episodes disrupts trust.
  • Always communicate changes in schedule.
    (10:45)

6. Podcasting Tools, Equipment, and Editing (Tech Stack)

• Both host and guest use the popular SHURE SM7B microphone but agree you don’t have to overspend (11:32).
  • Beginner: Start with a $30 external mic, never your computer’s built-in microphone.
• Software Stack:
  • Alesia’s Process: Record in Riverside → Edit in Descript (prefers the latter’s flexibility).
  • Zoom and Streamyard are also solid options.
• AI Editing:
  • There’s a fine line between “helpful editing” and losing authenticity.
  • Auphonic is recommended for equalization and cleaning up audio (14:17).
• Authenticity over Perfection:
  • Leave in natural “ums” and stumbles when possible to keep the human touch.
    “With the rise of AI, we’re coming to a tipping point... now I sound like an AI podcast.” (13:41)

7. Monetization Realities

• Cautionary Perspective:
  “If your goal is to make money, I actually don’t recommend starting a podcast... Don’t start a podcast, please. Do things that have historically made you money... and then get on other people’s podcasts.” (22:45)

• Working Monetization Models:

  • Use the podcast as a channel to build authority and trust that leads to coaching, consulting, or service sales.
    • Example: Sold-out coaching programs by targeting extremely niche audiences and using content to pre-qualify and build trust. (24:23)
    • Example: Featuring corporate leadership so companies pay for having their leaders profiled on the podcast. (26:23)
    • For authors: Reading chapters or discussing stories from a book can entice listeners to purchase the full book, or using the podcast as an “audio book sample.” (26:21)

• Don’t Expect Sponsorship Windfalls Early On:
  “You’re not, honestly, very special, sadly, and I’m so sorry. But it’s true... there are millions of podcasts out in the world and tens of them stopping every single day.” (23:20)

8. Networking, Collaboration, and Client Generation

• Three Cs Framework:
  “How can we use the conversations we have to do the three Cs—to turn people into clients, collaborators, or connections?” (29:51)
• Connection Example: Because of the interview, Alesia is invited to speak at an upcoming Podcast Summit in Asia.
  (31:27)
• Always look for ways to collaborate and refer rather than compete.

9. Ethics and the Debate Over Charging for Guests

• Transparency Is Vital:
  “I don’t love it. It feels really disingenuous to your listeners... And if we as podcast hosts aren’t genuine and letting our people know, maybe the FTC comes in and starts mandating things.” (33:30)
• If charging for guest appearances, always disclose it to listeners.

10. Behind-The-Scenes: Alesia’s Shows and Unique Backstory

• Current and Past Podcasts:

  • Podcasting Unlocked: All about podcasting (twice a week).
  • We Read Smut: Romance novels (with a focus on author diversity).
  • Two Sisters and a Cult: Personal exploration of cult experiences with her sister.

• The cult podcast was retired due to mental health concerns.
  (37:08)

• Alesia’s Personal Story:

  • Shared experiences growing up in a New Jersey-based fundamentalist cult, emphasizing family resilience and how those experiences shape her work and authenticity.
    • “We were there for 10 years. And it got to the point where... I want to go to college... ‘Oh no, you have to go to this college we’re affiliated to, or you don’t have a home to get back to.’” (18:26)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On podcasting and family flexibility:
  “It’s been very interesting having the flexibility to say, actually I can’t have any calls on Mondays and Fridays... and then Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, I can have those calls... and be fully present mom from, you know, Friday to Monday. And that’s really allowed me to have that flexibility.” —Alesia (01:36)

• On overcoming setbacks with batching:
  “My podcast did not stop because I was batched so far ahead... so my audience still gets me. And so that way they didn’t miss anything. It wasn’t like I had lost my voice and no one actually knew unless they tried to talk to me.” —Alesia (05:05)

• On how listeners consume content:
  “People have been trained... to stay on the social platform. So instead...educational, inspire them or entertain them... so that when they have the car ride... they want to listen to [your] podcast.” —Alesia (07:16)

• On setting your cadence:
  “Podcast listeners love you to death, but you’re fickle. So as soon as the show that they regularly listen to... doesn’t show up... that alters their schedule.” —Alesia (09:46)

• On why most fail to monetize:
  “If your goal is to make money, I actually don’t recommend starting a podcast... Don’t start a podcast, please... it is the long game.” —Alesia (22:45)

• On the value of networking:
  “How can we use the conversations we have to do the three Cs, to turn people into clients, collaborators, or connections?” —Alesia (29:51)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Podcasting for Flexibility – 01:36
• Batching as Burnout Protection – 05:00
• Changing Content Marketing for Social – 07:20
• Consistency & Cadence in Podcasting – 09:00–10:46
• Podcasting Tech Stack & Editing – 11:32–15:08
• Monetization Strategies & Cautions – 22:45–27:58
• The Three Cs: Clients, Collaborators, Connections – 29:51
• Pay-To-Play Guest Ethics – 33:30
• Alesia’s Podcast List & Cult Experience – 36:07–37:08
• Contact Information – 37:29

Guest’s Podcasts & Contact

• Podcasting Unlocked: Twice weekly, all about podcasting tips and interviews.
• We Read Smut: Author-focused, diverse romance book discussions.
• Two Sisters and a Cult: Retired, but still available.

Contact Alesia:
helpmypod.com — resources, workshops, and links

Tone and Takeaways

Alesia exemplifies directness, empathy, and the long-game approach to building podcast authority and monetization. She advocates for flexibility, authenticity (even if that means leaving in mistakes), and high integrity in both personal and business relationships. The episode is a mix of actionable technical advice, mindset reframing, and powerful lived experience—offering inspiration and practical tools for anyone wanting to enter or deepen their journey in podcasting.