The Hidden Why Podcast, hosted by Leigh Martinuzzi, explores personal development, mindset shifts and motivation through deep conversations with guests and the host's own reflections. The show has 300 episodes published roughly weekly, with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a suggested rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reflective personal development show with a highly rated, loyal listener base
- 300 episodes published roughly weekly since 2021, giving a long back catalogue
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 161 ratings, with 153 five-star reviews
- Guests cover wellness, mindset, chess and personal branding, suiting varied brands
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Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- reflective, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover grief, food addiction and resilience with no explicit flags; the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thehiddenwhy.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1073237660 |
| RSS feed | rss.pdrl.fm/c79be3/feeds.libsyn.com/533692/rss/?… |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1178: Stacie Shifflett - Finding Joy Through Life's Disruption | 2026-10-13 | 54 min |
| Episode 1177: Leslie Harter-Berg - You're So Strong: Grief, Control & | 2026-10-05 | 36 min |
| Episode 1176: Jennifer Shoop - Small Wonders: Finding Joy in the Life | 2026-09-28 | 41 min |
| Episode 1175: Dr. Suzan Song - Why We Suffer and How We Heal: Narrativ | 2026-09-21 | 49 min |
| Episode 1174: Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson - Food Addiction, Dopamine & B | 2026-09-14 | 47 min |
| Episode 1173: Coach Chris Bennett - This Is About Running. This Is Not | 2026-09-07 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
This is The Hidden Why Podcast. It's my space to explore deep conversations with inspiring guests, share insights from my own journey, and provide practical wisdom to help you grow and exceed. Whether you're here for personal development, mindset shifts, or motivation, I hope you find something valuable that resonates with you.
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About The Hidden Why Podcast
The Hidden Why Podcast is a personal development show hosted by Leigh Martinuzzi, who publishes it through thehiddenwhy.com. Each episode combines deep conversations with guests and the host's own insights on mindset, grief, resilience and finding joy, with 300 episodes released roughly weekly and a median length of about 49 minutes.
According to Apple Podcasts, the show holds a 4.9 average rating from 161 ratings, with 153 five-star reviews, and has been listed since 2016. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults over 35 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom; this is an estimate and not a published figure.
No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show suits brands in wellness, self-improvement and education. An estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode would place a host-read spot at roughly $40 to $200 per episode, a range based on the rate card, not on confirmed audience data.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hidden Why Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Hidden Why Podcast
How much does The Hidden Why Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. These are estimates from public signals, not a published rate card.
What is The Hidden Why Podcast about?
The Hidden Why Podcast explores personal development, mindset and motivation through guest interviews and the host's reflections. Recent episodes cover grief, resilience, wellness and personal branding.
How do I contact The Hidden Why Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team directly.
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