43 - How to "yes, and" yourself in solo podcasting
The Credibility Minute · Jen deHaan
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Show Notes
In improv, "Yes, And" means accepting what your partner gives you and building upon it. But in solo podcasting, you are your own scene partner. Too often, we "block" ourselves by second-guessing ideas mid-sentence and hitting the restart button.
To unlock better content, you must treat your own thoughts as offers to be accepted, not mistakes to be erased. The first thing you say is often the default, expected answer. By forcing yourself to continue instead of restarting the sentence, you push past the obvious to find the unique "tertiary thoughts" where your true perspective lies.
In this micro-episode:
- Why you should treat your solo recording like a dance fitness class (never stop)
- How self-censorship prevents you from finding your unique angle
- The strategy of finishing the take before you judge the content
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