Bewildered is hosted by Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan, two self-improvement voices who explore living by one's deepest truths and reconnecting with instinct. The show runs 138 episodes on a semimonthly cadence, with typical episodes of about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reflective self-improvement show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,292 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars
- 138 episodes published semimonthly since January 2020
- Conversational format with two hosts keeps episodes engaging at around an hour
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, conversational discussion, topical essay
- Tone
- reflective, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. Episode titles and description reference no advertisers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description cover personal growth, branding, and society with no explicit flags; the description addresses cultural and ecological change, which is a mild political register.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | marthabeck.com/episodes/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1498838493 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/47725718-aefe-444… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Are the Wigglers | 2026-10-07 | 57 min |
| Are We There Yet? | 2026-09-23 | 56 min |
| Hadestown and the Mythology of Work | 2026-09-09 | 59 min |
| Why is This Always Happening to Me? | 2026-08-26 | 59 min |
| Playing Without Performing | 2026-08-12 | 53 min |
| Enriching Your Enclosure | 2026-07-29 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
What if we stopped listening to the controlling voice of the culture around us, and instead learned to reconnect with our own true nature? Sometimes we aren’t even sure why we feel so bewildered… and discontented… and even downright miserable. Often it’s because we have let the forces of society replace our own instinctive knowledge of what is right for us. Now, it’s time for us to find that…
About Bewildered
Bewildered is a self-improvement podcast hosted by Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan. According to the show's website, the program explores how listeners can reconnect with their own instincts and live according to their deepest truths rather than cultural pressures. Episodes are published semimonthly and typically run about an hour, based on the RSS feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,292 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, and the show has been listed there since February 2020. Its audience is estimated, not measured, and is likely to skew toward adults interested in personal growth and coaching. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is currently open to host-read placements.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000. Brands in wellness, learning, and personal development are best suited to the show's listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bewildered can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bewildered
How much does Bewildered charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200. Rates are estimates from public signals and should be confirmed with the show.
What is Bewildered about?
Bewildered is a self-improvement podcast hosted by Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan. It explores reconnecting with personal instinct, questioning cultural pressures, and living by one's deepest truths.
How do I contact Bewildered about sponsoring an episode?
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