Have you ever had so much helpful information to share that one format just wasn’t enough? That is where Dr. Ayla Wolf’s podcast story begins.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ayla Wolf, host of Life After Impact, the Concussion Recovery Podcast, to talk about how her show grew out of a 600-page book for people dealing with post-concussion syndrome. Ayla works in functional neurology and Chinese medicine, helping people with neurological disorders, and she started the podcast because many people with concussions struggle with reading, eye strain, headaches, and focus. Podcasting became a way to make the information easier to access, easier to absorb, and more supportive for people looking for answers.
Tune in for a grounded and honest conversation about building a meaningful niche podcast, serving a specific audience, and figuring out how to keep going without burning out.
Connect With Dr. Ayla Wolf
Website: https://lifeafterimpact.com
If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.
There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.
Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/join
Chapters
00:00 Opening Moment
00:19 Meet Dr. Ayla Wolf
00:39 Introducing Life After Impact
00:40 Why Ayla Started a Podcast After Writing Her Book
02:34 Sitting on the Life After Impact Name for 10 Years
03:31 Starting the Podcast With a Clinician Colleague
04:37 Learning Podcast Editing in GarageBand
05:54 How Long the Podcast Has Been Running
06:41 Reaching Out to Guests and Experts
07:50 The Behind-the-Scenes Podcast Workflow
09:51 Using AI for Show Descriptions, Titles, and Transcripts
11:00 Audio, YouTube, and the Mountain of Unedited Video
11:55 A Tool Recommendation for Streamlining Podcast Content
13:49 Ayla’s Guest Booking Strategy
15:37 Preparing Research-Based Guest Questions
17:09 Using LinkedIn to Reach Potential Guests
17:48 Creating a Podcast Guest Form
18:57 The Challenge of Scheduling Podcast Interviews
21:57 Why Ayla Keeps Her Clinic Calendar Separate
22:49 When a Scheduling System Does Not Get Adopted
24:31 How Guests Respond to Podcast Invitations
25:03 Promoting the Podcast With Limited Time
26:22 Podcast Downloads and Niche Audience Growth
28:10 Why Weekly Podcasting Feels Unsustainable
29:18 Repurposing Popular Episodes to Stay Consistent
30:07 Considering Help With Editing
32:23 Splitting Long Interviews Into Part One and Part Two
35:00 Using Solo Episodes to Save Time
36:26 Keeping Momentum Without Burning Out
37:24 Monetization, Affiliate Links, and Revenue Challenges
38:38 Being Fully Booked Through Her Clinic Work
39:28 Ayla’s Advice on Quality Versus Quantity
40:39 Where to Listen to Life After Impact
41:42 Final Thoughts
