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Dr. Guy Macpherson - Building a Top Mental Health Podcast & Understanding Trauma from the Mind of a Master [#5]
55 minutes Posted Jun 15, 2022 at 4:30 am.
) Launching a mental health podcast within a larger business plan
) Key lessons from turning points over 8 years of podcasting
) What did and didn’t work when Dr. Macpherson started monetizing his podcast audience?
) If Dr.Macpherson had to start over but could share 3 insights with himself, what would they be?
) What has Dr. Macpherson learned from teaching a course on podcasting for mental health professionals?
) When was Dr. Macpherson able to become a full-time podcaster?
) One thing Dr. Macpherson wishes everyone knew top of mind
) Is insecurity rooted in trauma?
) How would Dr. Macpherson explain trauma to an 11 year old?
) Why does trauma get internalized and felt as shame and guilt?
) What are the subtler and lesser known behaviors that can cause trauma?
) Does western culture pose the risk of traumatizing its citizens?
) What to do when a loved one has recently gone through a traumatic experience?
) How can focusing on certain emotions help guide healing?
) Why should more mental health professionals get into podcasting?
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From Day 1 to Year 8 and 600+ episodes, Dr. Macpherson dissects the journey, trials, and solutions that he discovered in the process of growing his podcast into a top 100 show in the self-improvement category.
Dr. Macpherson is the host and founder of the The Trauma Therapist Podcast, where he interviews leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga towards building a body of knowledge for casual listeners and therapists to source new insights.
A few topic highlights:
What monetization tactics worked best for Dr. Macpherson’s mental health podcast
If Dr. Macpherson had to start over, what key insights would he share with himself?
Is there a relationship between insecurity and trauma?     
If you’re interested in creating a mental health podcast, exploring new monetization tactics, or learning from a master of psychology and trauma—there’s plenty to discover in this episode!
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Podcasting for Mental Health Professionals Workshop
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