Your episodes sound fine, but people keep dropping off and your podcast growth has stalled. You've tried better hooks, tighter editing, different formats, but your podcast retention is still dropping. If you can't figure out why your podcast isn't working even though your content is solid, this episode shows you the missing piece.I'm breaking down how energy levels and recording create structural problems that kill episode retention before you even finish editing. You'll learn exactly what happens when you record tired, rushed, or distracted, and how it affects through your intro, authority, best content, transitions, and call to action in ways you can't hear yourself.If you've been trying to improve podcast quality with tactics but it's still not landing, this is what you're missing.Check out the full show notes and resources athttps://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-growth-problem00:57 – Energy as a Strategic Input, Not Woo Woo 02:35 – The Five Places Energy Issues Show Up 05:13 – Why You Can't Hear This in Your Own Episodes 05:56 – The Late-Night Batching Problem (Real Client Story) 07:32 – How to Structure Episodes That Actually Convert 10:26 – Why This Is Always Connected to Something Else📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.Ready to grow your podcast strategically? Book a Get Found Audit https://leahbryantco.com/getfound Looking for coaching, production, or launch support? Let's chat: https://leahbryantco.com/contact Connect with me Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leahbryant_co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahbryant_co/ This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy. - https://leahbryantco.com