ESP Ep. 54 Year In Review: Big News & What's Next

We made it — a full year of the Easier Said Podcast! In this special milestone episode, we take a deep breath and look back on 12 months of honest conversations, incredible guests, and the unexpected lessons along the way.

From our favorite themes to behind-the-scenes growth, we unpack what it’s really been like to show up week after week, the lessons we’ve learned and the heart behind it all.

🔍 In this episode, we cover:
    •    A recap of the year’s guests and key topics (01:55)
    •    What we expected… and what actually happened (07:45)
    •    A heartfelt thank you to YOU — our listeners and guests (10:44)
    •    How we stayed consistent (and what we learned about ourselves) (19:09)
    •    The mission that drive us (22:10)
    •    Impact stats and what they really mean to us (25:45)
    •    A “fog” analogy you won’t forget (31:30)
    •    Honest insights into the podcast production grind (38:30)
    •    Where to listen + how to share the messages (47:10)
    •    Big announcements and a new direction ahead (49:02)
    •    What’s fueling us to grow without losing ourselves (54:40)
    •    Staying grounded in our values and vision (1:00:21)
    •    What’s next for the Podcast (1:05:00)
    •    Final reflections and a big thank-you (1:08:12)

If you’ve ever tuned in, shared an episode, or simply supported this journey — this one’s for you. Here’s to clarity, community, and growth!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction & Opening Remarks
• 1:55 Yearly Guest & Theme Overview
• 7:45 Expectations & Learning
• 10:44 Thank You to Listeners & Guests
• 19:09 Consistency & Episode Dynamics
• 22:10 Important Mission Convictions
• 25:45 Reach & Impact (Data)
• 31:30 Fog Analogy to Life
• 38:30 Podcast Production & Dynamics
• 47:10 Where to Find Our Podcast
• 49:02 New Announcements & New Direction
• 54:40 Internal Motivations for Growth
• 1:00:21 Being True to Our Core Values & Priorities
• 1:05:00 Next Steps & Future of the Podcast
• 1:08:12 Closing Remarks