<img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-94299" src="https://blubrry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Podcast-burnout-150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Even the most passionate podcasters hit a wall sometimes — especially around the holidays. Between planning episodes, keeping up with publishing schedules, and juggling real-life responsibilities, it’s easy to lose steam. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize burnout before it hits, practical ways to refresh your creativity, and why taking a short break (like over Thanksgiving!) can actually help your show thrive in the long run.
<h4>Today&#8217;s Hosts: Mike Dell and MacKenzie Bennett</h4>
<h2>Avoiding Podcast Burnout</h2>
<h3>Spot the Signs of Burnout Early</h3>
If podcasting starts to feel like a chore, you might be heading toward burnout. Common signs include:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Episodes feel forced or rushed</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You dread recording or editing</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You’re running out of topic ideas</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You compare your show to others instead of focusing on your own goals&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
💡 Blubrry helps: With tools like episode scheduling and WordPress publishing, you can plan ahead — giving yourself time off without breaking your release rhythm.
<h3>How to Stay Creative (Even When You’re Tired)</h3>
When inspiration dips, try changing things up:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Record shorter episodes or bonus updates
Invite a guest host or do a collaboration</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Revisit a favorite past topic with a new perspective</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ask your audience what they want to hear next</li>
</ul>
💡 Blubrry helps: Use our show notes and statistics tools to track which topics resonate most — helping you build new episodes around what’s working best.
<h3>Planning Time Off Without Losing Momentum</h3>
Taking a holiday hiatus doesn’t mean you’re quitting — it means you’re recharging.
 Here’s how to keep listeners engaged while you rest:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Let your audience know ahead of time you’ll be taking a short break</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Re-air your most popular episode or create a “Best Of” highlight</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Use social media to stay connected without producing full episodes</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Come back with a refreshed mindset (and maybe a few new ideas!)</li>
</ul>
💡 Blubrry helps: With hosting and scheduling tools, you can prep episodes in advance or pause your publishing plan without losing consistency.
<h3>Give Yourself Grace This Holiday Season</h3>
Podcasting is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s okay to take a break — your audience will still be there when you return. Thanksgiving is the perfect reminder to slow down, reflect, and refuel your creative energy.
💡 Blubrry helps: Our support team is here year-round, and our platform makes it easy to keep your show on track — even when you take time to rest.
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