Here at Mr. Thrive Media, you know we love our national events and how they tie into the podcast industry. Some of our favorites are:
- Celebrating Pride Month through the podcast lens with podcasting pride
- Celebrating the International Day of Happiness with happiness in work, podcasts, and every aspect of life
- Honoring women in podcasting for Women’s History Month in March
Now it’s time for another celebration: National Wellness Month! National Wellness Month covers the month of August. Podcasts and National Wellness Month fit well together, with wellness being a major focus for many podcasts.
In this Mr. Thrive blog, we’ll take a look at the relationship between podcasts and National Wellness Month. From podcasts with a focus on wellness to the wellness of everyone working and participating in the podcast industry, read on, and be well.
What Is National Wellness Month?
National Wellness Month is celebrated every August. It’s been observed each August since 2018 when Live Love Spa coined the occasion. Live Love Spa is a wellness store. They also host experiential events with a focus on wellness. From their blog to the curated products on their site, they are a host for wellness in all forms.
Live Love Spa christened National Wellness Month to provide a focused time for folks to take care of themselves and prioritize wellness. In this day and age, we hear about self-care a lot. It’s on social media. It’s in the blogs we read and the podcasts we listen to. It’s a part of everyday conversation in so many ways.
National Wellness Month is a time to focus on what self-care means for you. In the podcast industry, our line of work is a big part of our lives–as it is for everyone and their careers. When we think about wellness, it encompasses how wellness has an effect on and is affected by the podcast industry.
The Lines of Wellness In the Podcast Industry
The lines of wellness running through the podcast industry touch everyone who works on podcasts and enjoys listening to them. The same can be said for any industry where the goal is community and connection. In podcasting, we’re all connected through community, shared goals, and a belief in the power of podcasts.
For this blog, we’ve broken down wellness for podcasts and National Wellness Month into four categories. Those are wellness for hosts, podcast production professionals, guests, and listeners. These are the key groups involved in the podcast world. They all have different wellness needs and are affected by the podcast industry in different ways.
Wellness for Hosts
Wellness for podcast hosts centers on two factors: a positive recording experience and a balanced life outside of the podcast. A positive recording experience tends to come from the balanced life aspect of wellness. When a host comes at their podcast from a positive perspective, each episode will showcase that positivity.
The positive recording experience that comes from a balanced life spreads wellness to listeners and their production team. Ultimately, when the host is happy, that radiates out to everyone else involved. That’s the start of wellness in the podcast industry.
Wellness In Podcast Production
Wellness in podcast production takes a personal note for the team here at Mr. Thrive. Podcast production is our bread and butter. Even in our work that relates to podcasts, from podcast blog writing to virtual assistance to marketing solutions, our podcast production work plays a role.
Our relationship with wellness and our well-being means everything when it comes to productivity in our work. As a team, we start our weekly meetings with “warm fuzzies” to share happiness before diving into productivity. When you focus on positivity and well-being as the foundation of podcast production and every related subject, you end up with a better product.
Wellness for Podcast Guests
For podcast guests wellness relates to their experience on each show. It ties into wellness for podcast hosts. When they’re preparing for an episode and recording it, wellness is a joint responsibility for guests and hosts. It’s the job of the host to create a welcoming space. It’s the job of the guest to bring empathy and education to that welcoming space.
When the podcast space becomes a focal point for wellness, it brings depth to the podcast community. It also creates a wellness opportunity for the last group of people within the podcast industry: the listeners.
Wellness for Podcast Listeners
For podcast listeners, wellness is all about finding the right podcasts to listen to and being a positive part of the podcast community. When you find the podcasts that lift you up and enhance your well-being, you play a role in making the podcast space more inclusive. That makes you a positive part of the community.
Being a positive influence in the podcast community is what the connection between podcasts and National Wellness Month is all about. When we make the podcast community a positive place for everyone, we help our own businesses and grow the industry in the right direction.
Podcasts About Wellness
Podcasts and National Wellness Month are two things made to be combined. Yes, we know, we’re working in the podcast industry, you’d think we would say that about everything. When it comes to podcasts and wellness, however, it’s not just us at Mr. Thrive making the connection. Wellness is an ongoing theme in the podcast world.
The primary evidence of this connection comes from the number of podcasts about wellness. When you search for “wellness podcasts” the results are exhaustive in the best way. In part, this is because of the combination of the podcast boom and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Podcasts took off in a big way with the pandemic. More and more people were looking for ways to stay healthy and happy in isolation. Since 2019 listenership for health and fitness podcasts has gone up 44%, in conjunction with the rise of these themes in podcasts.
Here at Mr. Thrive, we work with many podcasts within the wellness space. We produce The Cost of Not Paying Attention with Janine Hamner Holman, where Janine focuses on wellness in the balance between work and life.
We also manage the production of The Road to Philanthropy with Gary S. Cohn. Gary’s podcast highlights how philanthropy and a general outlook of care for others are beneficial for everyone involved. We get to see how podcasts and wellness work together in every step of producing these wellness podcasts.
Staying Well In the Podcast Industry
A great deal of the topic of podcasts and National Wellness Month is focused on how podcasts play a role in wellness. Another crucial part of it is maintaining your well-being in the industry. Podcasting is a fast-paced world, with demanding schedules and a lot of internal pressure to make the best shows.
It can take a lot out of you if you’re not careful. Whatever your relationship to podcasts is, stay mindful throughout your podcast experiences. If you’re overwhelmed, take a break. If you’re listening to something that isn’t helping or teaching you, find another show. In everything you do, make sure your well-being is your first priority, and ask for help when you’re in need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Podcasts and Wellness
Our answers to these frequently asked questions focus on podcasts, well-being, and everything in between. Creating a healthy and happy lifestyle takes work. These solutions and ideas will help you along the way.
Why are Podcasts Good for Well-Being?
Podcasts are good for well-being in the way they help with:
- Stress relief and long-term soothing for anxiety
- Providing emotional support
- Broadening world views for listeners
Podcasts provide a safe space. They give people room to grow in a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
How Do I Make a Healthy Lifestyle Podcast?
If you’re interested in creating a healthy lifestyle podcast, pick a category of health and wellness you’re knowledgeable about and go from there! You can bring in guests and learn more about health and wellness along the way. Reach out to Mr. Thrive for help with marketing and podcast production.
How Impactful are Podcasts?
The influence of podcasts is intense, with over 400 million worldwide listeners keeping the podcast industry going strong. Podcasts are as impactful as they are because of how personal the medium is. The communication and connection between hosts and listeners make podcasts one of the most personal methods of content creation.
What are Five Tips to Focus on Wellness In Your Lifestyle?
Five tips to focus on wellness in your lifestyle are:
- Listen to podcasts and ingest other media that inspires you to continue reaching toward your goals.
- Focus on mindfulness in every aspect of your life.
- Spend time with people who bring you joy and motivate you to be the version of yourself you want to be.
- Maintain healthy habits as much as you can, and track them if that helps to keep them going.
- Listen to yourself and focus on what makes life better for you.
Of course, there is so much more you can do to build a healthy lifestyle. These five tips will get you started.
Celebrating National Wellness Month In the Podcast Industry
We’ll be celebrating podcasts and National Wellness Month all throughout August. Beyond that, if you’re looking to highlight wellness in your podcast or start a brand new podcast, reach out to Mr. Thrive Media for marketing and podcast production solutions.