Starting a Podcast After Trauma: The Healing Journey I Never Expected”— Amanda J Scott | Ep 112

If you ever wondered how to use your own story to build a meaningful podcast, this episode is for you. I talk with Amanda J. Scott about how she transformed her 17 years of surviving domestic abuse into a podcast that helps others find hope and healing. You’ll hear why Amanda believes sharing tough experiences in your own voice matters—and how podcasting can be a discreet lifeline for listeners who aren’t ready to go public with their struggles yet. We dig into the challenges of getting started with your own podcast, especially when your topic is deeply personal. Amanda talks about making sure her content is accessible for people who might not be able to pick up a book, and gives honest advice on finding supportive guests and experts for difficult conversations. If you want to learn how to connect with your ideal listeners, and why every detail of your show—from who you invite to how you show up—can make an impact, you’ll get a lot from this conversation.

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Website: https://www.amandajscott.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introducing Amanda J. Scott’s Story

00:56 How Podcasting Became a Lifeline

01:40 Why “Walk Youk Talk” Exists

02:21 Supporting Listeners Healing from Abuse

03:21 Who the Podcast Is For

05:25 Behind the Scenes: Finding Guests

07:41 Why Start a Podcast Now?

08:21 Making the Message Accessible

09:58 Challenges of Hosting Healing Conversations

11:04 What Listeners Can Expect

12:10 The Many Faces of Domestic Abuse

13:25 Building the Podcast Episode Library

16:13 Amanda’s Podcast Creation Process

18:59 Focus on the Message Over the Details

20:00 Spotlight on Domestic and Emotional Abuse

22:48 Sharing for Those Still Healing

23:04 Why Episode Length and Approach Matter

25:26 Bringing the Message to More Mediums

29:00 Helping Listeners Recognize Abuse

31:05 The Reality of Admitting Abuse

32:14 Healing Through Shared Experience

34:25 The Power of Medium and Message

35:04 Other Ways to Share the Message

37:35 Meeting Listeners Where They Are

39:45 Listener Impact and Feedback

41:37 Where to Find Amanda Online