64. AI for Content Creators: Breaking Through the Mental Blocks

02/11/25 • 14 min

AI in podcasting isn’t about cutting corners, it’s about cutting stress. And yet, I see so many podcasters feeling guilty about using it, like they’re somehow cheating. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever thought, "Is using AI a shortcut?" or "Is it going to make my content sound boring and robotic?" this one's for you. We’re breaking down the biggest mental blocks around AI, debunking the myths, and giving you the permission slip you need to use AI as a creative tool.

In this episode, we're covering:
✅ Why using AI isn’t “cheating” and how it actually helps you focus on the real work
✅ The dishwasher effect, aka why AI is like a kitchen appliance (and how it saves you time)
✅ How AI can help neurodivergent creators and solopreneurs by removing mental roadblocks thanks to Anna Maria from Misfit Magpie Design
✅ The biggest AI myths in podcasting, debunked (Yes, AI-generated content can still sound like you!)
✅ Why using AI the right way makes podcasting easier, not robotic
✅ The real reason AI is going to separate the podcasters who thrive from the ones who burn out
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Inside, I’m teaching you how to:

Use AI to plan, produce, and promote your episodes (without losing your voice)
Boost your podcast’s discoverability with AI-powered SEO & show notes
Create podcast marketing that doesn’t feel like a second job
Use AI for pitching sponsors, monetizing your show, and actually getting paid
Make podcasting feel like magic, because burnout is NOT the vibe

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
DM me on Instagram or Threads: @SONIVIAStudios
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Email me: [email protected]

AI isn’t here to replace podcasters. It’s here to make creating easier, more sustainable, and more aligned with your life.

Music Credit: Up An Octave Theme by Rue Spence with additional vocals provided by Darnell Spence
Up An Octave is hosted by Rue Spence of Sonivia. Up An Octave is a podcast for women and nonbinary people who are ready to take up space in podcasting to share their voices with the world.

Snag your free copy here

Doors open February 21st!

Inside, I’m teaching you how to:

Use AI to plan, produce, and promote your episodes (without losing your voice)
Boost your podcast’s discoverability with AI-powered SEO & show notes
Create podcast marketing that doesn’t feel like a second job
Use AI for pitching sponsors, monetizing your show, and actually getting paid
Make podcasting feel like magic, because burnout is NOT the vibe

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
DM me on Instagram or Threads: @SONIVIAStudios
Find me on BlueSky: @sonivia.bsky.social
Email me: [email protected]

AI isn’t here to replace podcasters. It’s here to make creating easier, more sustainable, and more aligned with your life.

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63. Why Your Podcast Needs AI in 2025 (And How to Get Started)

These last few weeks have been a lot. If you're like me, trying to keep up with content has felt out of reach. If you're feeling exhausted but still want to show up and use your voice, this episode is for you. I’m talking about how I use AI to make podcasting easier, faster, and more sustainable without sounding like a robot.

In this episode, we're talking about:

How AI can help you brainstorm, plan, and outline your episodes without feeling robotic
The secret to SEO-optimized show notes that boost your discoverability (without spending hours writing them)
Why AI is your best friend for transcriptions, repurposing, and making your content more accessible
How AI can help you promote your show, streamline your social media, and cut down on the content grind
Using AI to get sponsors, monetize your podcast, and make money without adding extra work

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Inside, you’ll get plug-and-play AI prompts for:

Generating episode ideas that actually resonate with your audience
Creating show notes that sound like you (but take a fraction of the time)
Writing social media captions without the cringe
Streamlining your podcast workflow so you can work smarter, not harder

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Podcasting on Autopilot drops February 21st, and inside, I’ll teach you how to use AI to:

Plan, produce, and promote your episodes faster (without losing your personal touch)
Boost your podcast’s reach with AI-powered SEO strategies
Make sponsorship pitching & monetization so much easier
Take the grind out of podcasting so you can actually enjoy it again

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65. AI Without Fear

AI is everywhere, but there's still a lot of hesitation about using it, especially in podcasting. Maybe you’re worried about AI making your content sound robotic. Maybe you’re nervous about privacy, ethics, or losing your creative spark.

You're not alone. In this episode, we're tackling the biggest fears about AI, the myths, the truths, and how to actually use it in a way that feels good, ethical, and totally YOU.

In this episode, we cover:

Can AI be trusted? The truth about AI accuracy & how to avoid misinformation
Is AI stealing your data? What you should and should not share with AI tools
Will AI make your content sound generic? (Only if you let it!) How to train AI to sound like you
How to use AI as a tool, not a crutch—and why podcasting is still 100% your creative work

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Inside, you'll get plug-and-play AI prompts to help you:

Brainstorm fresh episode ideas in seconds
Write high-ranking, SEO-friendly show notes
Create engaging social media captions effortlessly
Make monetization easier with sponsorship pitches & premium content ideas
Streamline your podcast workflow to save HOURS

If AI still feels clunky, confusing, or a little sus, that’s exactly why I created Podcasting on Autopilot—so you can use AI the right way.

✨ Doors open THIS FRIDAY, February 21st! ✨

In this course, I’ll teach you how to:

Use AI strategically, ethically, and in YOUR voice
Cut your podcasting workload in HALF while still creating high-quality content
Boost your discoverability with AI-powered SEO & show notes
Use AI to streamline marketing, social media, & monetization
Keep full creative control—AI won’t replace you, it’ll just make podcasting easier

DM me on Instagram or Threads: @SONIVIAStudios
Find me on BlueSky: @sonivia.bsky.social
Email me: [email protected]

Try AI for just ONE podcast task this week—brainstorming, outlining, show notes, whatever. See how it feels. AI isn’t going anywhere, and the podcasters who learn to use it wisely? They’re the ones who will thrive.