#363: Why I Quit Podcasting + An Update On My Health

#363: Why I Quit Podcasting + An Update On My Health

From Made For Living Well by Alexa Schirm

February 16, 2026 · 36 min · Season 1 · Episode 1

About this episode

Alexa Schirm shares her journey of personal growth and health, explaining why she paused her podcasting efforts.

I've long believed the unexpected should be what we expect. Even with the best plans, things can shift, sometimes without warning. Last year, I shut the podcast down, not long after promising The Sex Talk 2.0. Truthfully, I was very excited to bring that to you. Although nervous. Early in my career, I had made a promise with God that I would follow him into this territory, to which I never felt ready, as long as I never had to talk about sex. Obviously, God had different plans. I never imagined the first series would be such a hit, and as I was preparing for the second version, I started to question things. I didn't question whether the series was valid, but whether I had the knowledge and experience to bring it to life. The answer was no. At least not at the time. After recording a few podcasts for that series, I decided it wasn't the time. I needed space and my own experience before I could bring that to the world. I had things I needed to sort out on my own. So I shut down the podcast. In fact, I shut down a lot of things, never with the intent to quit, but with the intent to grow. The rebrand I didn't know I needed! Last year was a whirlwind in the best possible way. I really…

People in this episode

Host: Alexa Schirm

Topics covered

  • podcasting
  • personal growth
  • health journey
  • self-discovery
  • rebranding

Keywords

  • podcasting
  • health
  • personal growth
  • self-discovery
  • rebranding
  • confidence
  • experience

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