Deconstructing Yourself, hosted by Michael W. Taft, is an interview show on awakening, meditation, consciousness, neuroscience of the self, Tantra and secular Buddhism. It has 116 episodes, released roughly every 4 to 5 weeks, with a median length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll ad.
Engaged niche audience of meditation and consciousness seekers, rated 4.9 on Apple
- 396 Apple ratings with a 4.9 average signal a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Long-form interviews with teachers and researchers run 45 to 75 minutes, giving room for detailed brand messages.
- Strong fit for brands in wellness, mindfulness apps, journaling and sleep products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- thoughtful, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the show website and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover entheogens and dark retreat practice, and the description mentions entheogens; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | deconstructingyourself.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1240056193 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/deconstructing-yourself |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Awakening and Flow States, with Loch Kelly | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 13 min |
| A Conversation with Delson Armstrong | 2026-08-24 | 44 min |
| Meditation, False Insights, and Artificial Wisdom with Ruben Laukkonen | 2026-08-02 | 51 min |
| The Mystery of Consciousness with Michael Pollan | 2026-07-16 | 1 h 2 min |
| A Conversation with Joe Hudson | 2026-06-20 | 59 min |
| A Conversation with Wystan | 2026-04-28 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 34 days ago, a new one about every 32 days.
Dedicated to liberation in all its forms, Deconstructing Yourself is passionate about fearlessly investigating, attempting, and questioning all things to do with awakening, meditation, mindfulness, brain hacking, consciousness, neurofeedback, and more. Your host Michael W. Taft interviews some of the most interesting thinkers, authors, and teachers around, as well as other offerings. In this…
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About Deconstructing Yourself
Deconstructing Yourself is an interview podcast hosted by Michael W. Taft, covering awakening, meditation, mindfulness, consciousness, neurofeedback, philosophy and secular approaches to Buddhism and Tantra. According to the show website and the RSS feed, Taft interviews authors, teachers and researchers in long-form conversations. The feed lists 116 episodes, updated roughly every four to five weeks, with a median episode length of about 57 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 396 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the Podcast Index popularity score is 9 of 9. Based on those signals, the show is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. Listeners are likely adults interested in meditation, consciousness and spirituality.
No sponsors were found in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Wellness, meditation app and mindfulness product brands are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Deconstructing Yourself can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Deconstructing Yourself
How much does Deconstructing Yourself 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. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the feed.
What is Deconstructing Yourself about?
Deconstructing Yourself is an interview podcast hosted by Michael W. Taft on awakening, meditation, consciousness, neuroscience of the self, secular Buddhism and Tantra, with guests including teachers and researchers.
How do I contact Deconstructing Yourself about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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