Ep 104 Things Learned in Two Years of Podcasting

Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –

This week is another solo episode where I reflect on the top six things I’ve learned from my two years of producing the podcast.  I briefly look at my motivation for starting the podcast and I try and sum up many of the positive and sometimes challenging experiences I’ve had.  Celiac disease and the gluten free diet can be complex and effect different people in different ways.  I’ve tried to understand this over my two years, and I’ve been able to identify some things that were truly new to me.

I have many different interviews scheduled for the first couple of months of 2020, and if there is anything you’d like me to cover, please email me at acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com.

Sue’s Websites and Social Media –

Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com

Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com

Facebook – @acanadianceliacpodcast

Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA

Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com

Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com

Instagram – @suesgfbaking

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL

     (search Sues Gluten Free Baking)

Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com

Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My Thoughts –

I’ve never been one to shy away from a challenge.  Maybe a physical challenge – running a race, or hiking a hill, but not a “project” challenge.  I suppose setting up and operating a gluten free bakery was such a challenge, and so was producing the baking show on YourTV. 

For both these challenges, I had to learn how to operate a commercial bakery, and later, how to bake in front of a camera.  The learning curves were steep, but I enjoyed both the learning and the execution.

I suppose, it was then a natural evolution to want to go back to school and learn more about media.  I attended Loyalist College for 18 months and received two certificates which gave me more confidence in my skills with this so-called new media.  A podcast was the logical next challenge.

I positioned myself where I could seek help from some very knowledgeable people, and I took advantage of it.  The idea of a podcast, leveraging my new-found education along with my life experience and bundling that into something where I could talk to interesting people, and share with others, seemed the right challenge to take on.

Since starting the podcast, I have been privileged to work with the Canadian Celiac Association to help them get their message out, I’ve spoken with many well-respected health care professionals, been invited to numerous gluten free events, and most interestingly of all, met so many people with unique stories. 

I have enjoyed every episode of the podcast and look forward to the continuing challenge of sharing what I learn with my listeners.  Thanks for listening, it wouldn’t be a podcast without you.