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Back from the Borderline

Podcast · backfromtheborderline.com · EN
Hosted by Mollie Adler

Back from the Borderline is hosted by Mollie Adler and explores belief, consciousness and power through depth psychology, religious history, Western esotericism and philosophy. The show has 362 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Back from the Borderline

Long-form spirituality and philosophy show with a loyal, rating-backed listener base

  • 362 episodes released weekly, with a Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 583 ratings.
  • Episodes average about 72 minutes, giving room for extended host-read placements.
  • Recent series such as the Anne Baring interviews and the Braced Body trilogy show sustained, serialised listening.
Best forbook and course launcheswellness and self-development productssubscription apps for reflection or journaling
Watch forExplicit flag and frank language mean brands should review the suitability notes before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality55%
Philosophy20%
Society & Culture15%
Self-Help10%
Formats
solo monologue, long-form essay, interview, multi-part series
Tone
reflective, critical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 583 Apple Podcasts ratings (rating band 200 to 1,000) on a show under five years old, shifted one band up, with a weekly cadence, hour-plus episodes, a Acast host and Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutHow spiritual traditions and esoteric ideas developed historicallyHow to evaluate spiritual teachers and authorityHow beliefs and the unconscious shape self-understanding
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
Other35%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The website links to a Patreon page and a Substack, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles or the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit and the episode title "How to Tell When a Spiritual Teacher Is Full of Shit" shows coarse language, while the other titles discuss sexuality in a historical and philosophical frame.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 92 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Back from the Borderline explores how human beings construct, inherit, interpret and sometimes misunderstand the ideas and beliefs through which they experience reality. Through depth psychology, religious history, Western esotericism and philosophy, I investigate how we come to believe what we believe, who influences those beliefs and how they affect the way we understand ourselves and the…
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About Back from the Borderline

Back from the Borderline is a podcast hosted by Mollie Adler, according to the show feed and the Linktree website. It explores how people form and inherit beliefs, drawing on depth psychology, religious history, Western esotericism and philosophy, with interviews alongside long-form essays. The website describes Adler's focus as depth psychology, symbolism and spirituality.

The show has 362 episodes in the feed, released about weekly, with a median episode length of roughly 72 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.8 average from 583 ratings. Based on those signals, listeners are estimated rather than measured, and the show is estimated to reach 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

The show has no sponsors in its feed or recent titles and offers funding through Patreon. It suits brands in wellness, self-development, books and reflective software seeking an engaged, educated audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the Linktree website and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Back from the Borderline can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Back from the Borderline

How much does Back from the Borderline charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals and not a published price.

What is Back from the Borderline about?

The podcast explores how people form beliefs, drawing on depth psychology, religious history, Western esotericism and philosophy. Episodes include interviews and long-form essays on spirituality and society.

How do I contact Back from the Borderline about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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