So, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of this episode where I’m just trying to get back into the groove of podcasting after a little break. You know how life can throw some curveballs at you? Well, I hit a bit of a snag with my mental energy, which had me feeling more like a sloth than a podcasting pro. I really didn’t want to drag everyone into my personal stuff, because, honestly, oversharing can feel like a slippery slope, right? I mean, we’re all about keeping it real, but there are boundaries, folks! Anyway, I’m here now, hoping to shake off those zombie podcast vibes and keep the momentum going. So stick around as we chat about tech, materialism, and maybe dive into this whole technology detox thing—because who doesn’t feel a little overwhelmed by their devices sometimes? Let’s roll!

The podcast dives into the struggles of getting back into a podcasting groove after a long hiatus. Our host opens up about the unexpected break that started in May, which was initially just a pause but turned into a deeper reflection on mental health and the challenges of sharing personal experiences in a public forum. They discuss the fine line between being authentic and oversharing, revealing how the pressures of a personal podcast can sometimes feel overwhelming. It’s like walking a tightrope where one misstep could lead to a tumble into the abyss of too much information. The host shares their journey of trying to strike a balance between vulnerability and maintaining boundaries, emphasizing that while it’s great to connect, there are limits to how much personal detail should be shared with an audience that feels like a friend but is, in reality, a crowd of listeners.

As the conversation unfolds, we get a glimpse into the technical woes of podcasting—switching hosting platforms and dealing with the mess of 'zombie' episodes that pop up when you least expect them. It’s a relatable struggle for anyone who’s ever tried to navigate the digital landscape, especially when you’re not exactly a tech guru. The host reflects on their decision to upgrade their hosting service, opting for a more professional platform, and mentions the various social media platforms they’ve chosen to avoid. It’s a candid look at both the excitement and the frustrations of maintaining a podcast, reminding listeners that behind every episode is a person juggling the chaos of technology and creativity.

The episode wraps up with a hopeful tone as the host expresses their desire to return to regular podcasting, hinting at future topics like technology detox and reflections on AI. There’s a sense of renewal and eagerness to engage with the audience again. They invite listeners to join them on this journey, promising to keep it real and relatable—just like a good chat with an old friend on a crisp autumn day.

Takeaways:

• Podcasting is a balancing act between sharing personal experiences and maintaining boundaries, and that's a tricky dance.
• Taking breaks from podcasting can sometimes lead to rediscovering your voice and re-evaluating your content.
• It’s vital to keep the momentum going in podcasting, even when the tech gets messy.
• Switching podcast platforms can create a bit of chaos, but finding the right fit is worth it.
• Using a podcast to vent can feel like therapy, but it’s important to keep it light and not overshare.
• The journey of podcasting includes ups and downs, but it’s all part of the creative process.

Links referenced in this episode:

• captivate
• substack
• spotify
• reddit
• digg

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Spotify
• Substack
• Captivate
• Reddit
• Digg

contact me at: cmonkxxx@gmail.com

Okay, well, let's try again.

Baby steps.

I'm really trying to resume podcasting.

As I stopped in May, it was not intended.

And I've been trying to resume my podcast many times, and for a variety of reasons, I haven't really succeeded.

I had issues with my mental health.

I was suffering of, like, really low energy states.

It was not a depressive state.

I didn't have a depression, but I was just quite exhausted and quite overwhelmed with everyday life.

I didn't feel like I want to share that.

You know, I've made a silent commitment not to use my podcast as my therapy, because even though it's meant to be very personal, this podcast, I mean, it's meant to be very direct.

It's really easy to overshare.

But I don't want to have the world.

The world audience, thousands of people listening as my.

As my therapists.

It's a bit of a trap, wouldn't you agree?

Just over sharing on a podcast.

It's also an echo chamber, right?

I'm saying here things, and I hardly ever get any feedback.

So even though it may seem like we are here together, I'm talking to you.

You don't really talk back to me.

So whenever I feel like my podcast is becoming my therapist, I feel like I need to take a step back, you know?

Now, yeah, it is a trap of personal podcast because it really feels like you need to keep some boundaries.

So there were times when I really had to take a break and I was trying to record some episodes, and then I would realize, no, they were too personal.

They're just too personal.

It's a personal podcast, but there are limits.

So I didn't post any of that.

And then maybe because I didn't publish in a while, I kind of forgot where my podcast was.

So, you see, maybe you didn't notice at all, but I've been switching between Spotify and substack, and I don't want to get too technical here, but I had my podcast in two places and I was switching which place is the official one.

And at some point I forgot to switch.

And then at some point I decided to delete my Spotify.

And then effectively.

Okay, long story short, I end up having a lot of zombie or zombie like podcasts.

And now if you search for my podcast in the podcast directory, you may see a couple of copies of this thing.

And I'm hoping that over time, those copies will get removed because there are no audio files pointing to them.

But, yeah, it's a bit of a problem.

I don't like this current situation, I may end up needing to change the name.

We'll see.

I think the point right now is the most important thing right now is to keep on recording and it's important to keep the momentum because it's really easy to get distracted by the technical side of podcasting.

And on that note, for those who are interested in podcasting, and I feel like some of you might, because this is largely a podcast about technology and podcasting for the first time, I decided to pay for hosting because I feel like I need a professional, serious treatment here.

So I decided to get away from the free podcast platforms like Substack and Spotify, which is just the worst, by the way.

And I decided to go with Captivate, a really interesting service.

They offer a lot of interesting features and I like them because they really, they should in theory really help me to be noticeable in order to be heard.

Okay, I I don't want to use any social media platforms.

I will keep maybe some accounts for special occasions, but I'm not going to engage there at all because I think it's just such a mess.

I'm still using Reddit and now I'm seeing Dig D I G G is being reactivated.

It's quite interesting.

If they will succeed, I wish them the best.

But apart from that, I don't really feel like I want to use those platforms.

So I do care a lot about being seen in order to be heard.

I want to be seen so people who may appreciate this style of content, they will lend their ears and they will maybe engage with my word, with my voice.

So I don't want to call this a test episode, but I do kind of need this in order to move on.

And I do want to podcast whenever I feel like, but I do want to podcast at least once per week.

So subscribe to this feed and follow me on this endeavor.

I want to talk about a couple of things related to materialism and technology and getting things, getting rid of things.

I look at my episode list and it looks like I was going through some really deep technical, technical technology detox.

And lately I really hit rock bottom when I was really tired of my devices, at the same time being heavily addicted and dependent on them.

So it's an interesting situation right now.

Maybe I'll get into that in the next episode.

I want this episode to be a truly welcome back episode and I want to see if anyone is still listening.

And yeah, I want to give you a bit of an explanation as to what happened with my podcasting presence.

So let's call this an episode.

I'll think of some suitable title, but next one will be about an update on my technology detox and my reflection on the current state of AI.

And then we'll move on to some other down to earth topics.

I still intend to record Partially Indoors, Partially Outdoors.

I hope you don't mind those episodes.

They tend to be quite rich with ambient noises, traffic noise, and so on.

But I. I do like these.

I do like how the brain operates.

I like to be fed.

But all by.

By all the inspiration coming from things I see and hear, it's kind of cool.

So it's a bit of an announcement and a bit of an introduction or reintroduction.

I hope you've been doing well since my last episode, and I hope that you're ready for winter.

It's beautiful autumn here in Berlin.

I kind of look forward to the winter.

I don't look forward to the darkness of this season, but I feel like I. I lost that low energy that was holding me back and I'm ready to go back into this wonderful discipline of podcasting.

Stay tuned.