Podcast Interview Guide
Thank you for joining Trauma, Psychedelics, and Buddhism.
This page will walk you through everything you need to know to feel prepared, relaxed, and confident for your upcoming interview.
What to expect as a guest
Method
Method
Method
Interviews via Zoom or in person
Length
Method
Method
Usually up to 60 minutes
Format
Method
Format
Conversational, warm, and exploratory.
Edits
Please Provide
Format
We’ll clean up any hiccups
Please Provide
Please Provide
Please Provide
A short bio and clear headshot
Review
Please Provide
Please Provide
You’ll get audio to approve before release
Interview Flow
Before Recording
Karen will say hello, check audio and video, and remind you that everything can be edited so there’s no pressure to get it perfect. She’ll encourage you to just hop into the conversation, and she’ll naturally catch up with you during the recording. It’s often a great way for listeners to feel included and get comfortable with you, too.
Start
She’ll introduce you and ease into the conversation.
Main Conversation
You’ll dive into your story, experiences, and perspectives
Wrap
She’ll thank you and officially end the recording
After
You’ll both have a short debrief chat off-air.
Total time
60 minutes (including pre- and post-chat)
Preparation Tips
Quiet Environment
Quiet Environment
Quiet Environment
Pick a calm, interruption-free space
Headphones
Quiet Environment
Quiet Environment
Use wired headphones if possible for clean audio
Stable Internet
Quiet Environment
Stable Internet
If using Wi-Fi, be close to the router
Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
Stable Internet
Silence notifications on devices
Mic Check
Do Not Disturb
Main Points
Make sure your mic or laptop mic sounds clear
Main Points
Do Not Disturb
Main Points
Jot down a few key ideas you’d love to touch on