If you’re a podcaster focused on real stories and building meaningful community, this episode shines a light on what it truly takes — from the first seeds of an idea to sticking with it through all the technical, emotional, and unexpected roadblocks. I talk with Marianne Sciucco, host of Untangling Alzheimer’s & Dementia and co-founder of AlzAuthors.com, about starting a show when you’re not “techy,” finding your purpose, and making things work on a tiny budget (no fancy gear required!).

You’ll pick up practical ways to:

• Grow your podcast by leveraging collaborations with other creators in your niche — instead of trying to do it all alone.

• Promote your episodes, blog, and resources effectively across platforms, even if social media feels overwhelming.

Plus, Marianne shares why it’s okay to keep your process simple, and what she’s learned about letting guests’ honest stories take center stage. If you want to create something impactful and sustainable — especially in the face of tough topics — there’s plenty to take away from Marianne’s experience.

Connect With Marianne Sciucco
Website: https://alzauthors.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introducing Marianne Sciucco’s Story
01:04 What Untangling Alzheimer’s & Dementia Is About
02:00 Inspiration Behind Starting the Podcast
03:38 Naming the Show: Untangling Alzheimer’s
04:25 Early Challenges and Learning Podcasting
06:09 The Book That Started Marianne’s Journey
07:11 Getting Hands-On with Podcast Production
08:27 Launching the First Episodes
09:59 Reflecting on First Interviews and Emotions
11:17 Publishing and Seeing the Podcast “Out There”
13:04 Balancing Weekly vs. Biweekly Schedules
13:48 Promoting Through Blogging and YouTube
15:03 Social Media and Cross-Promotion Strategies
16:14 Blog Posts, Events, and Recording Everything
16:49 Monthly Book Club and Its Podcast Role
17:34 When Marianne Felt Like a “Real Podcaster”
19:05 Podcast Network Partnerships Explained
21:56 Behind the Scenes of Platform Distribution
22:10 Listener Feedback and Why Stories Matter
24:18 Measuring Success Beyond Monetization
27:23 Enabling Donations and Submission Fees
29:10 Adjusting Submissions for Freshness
30:58 The Real Goal: Helping Caregivers
33:14 Learning by Doing: Podcast Tools & Editing
35:12 Making It Low Budget but Effective
36:02 Favorite Tools: Castmagic, Publer, SendFox
39:54 What’s Ahead: Book Clubs, Panels, and Growth
42:49 Where to Find the Podcast & Connect