What 100 Episodes Have Taught Me

Emma Berlow marks 100 episodes of Straight Talking Sustainability by reflecting on why she started the podcast, what has surprised her, and where the show goes next.In this episodeWhy a podcast felt more achievable than writing a book after nearly 30 years in sustainability 03:07The need for more female voices in sustainability podcasting 03:59How the podcast helps Emma Berlow share experience, connect with others, and create more impact 05:06Reaching 12,000 downloads, with an average of 128 downloads a week 01:57The importance of process, even for people who prefer to wing it 08:40Why podcasting is a “dark art” and why authenticity matters more than polished production 09:30The slow growth of podcast numbers and the danger of fixating on them 11:15Creating conversations that feel more like the valuable, informal discussions after a conference 12:29A sharper focus on practical questions, useful experiences, and getting “to the nub of the issue” 13:29Plans for more book reviews, a resource Padlet, and video episodes 15:47Episodes recommendedThe 52 Sustainability Hacks series, including spring, summer, autumn, and winter editions 17:42Getting Past “Yes in Principle” 18:41Is Climate Anxiety Actually Healthy? 19:07Early episodes on working in communities and sustainability leadership 18:18Key quote“Winging it is great until it isn’t great.” 08:54Emma Berlow invites listeners to share feedback, suggest future topics and books, and recommend the podcast to a friend or colleague. 19:52Book a Power Hour with Emma https://calendly.com/emma-lighthouse/power-hourConnect with EmmaWebsiteEmailEmma Burlow | LinkedIn