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The HigherUp Podcast is hosted by Michael Smoak and covers easily implementable health and wellness habits, mixing solo episodes with guest interviews. It has 91 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 37 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode. One distinctive detail is its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 430 ratings.

Why brands sponsor The HigherUp Podcast

Engaged wellness listeners hearing practical habit advice from a consistent weekly host

  • Weekly episodes with a median length of about 37 minutes give sponsors a steady placement schedule.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 430 ratings signals a satisfied, engaged listener base.
  • Solo and interview formats let host-read messages sit naturally beside actionable health advice.
Best forwellness and fitness productsproductivity and habit apps
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings, and the show is under three years old.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness60%
Careers20%
Personal Finance10%
Business10%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, listener Q&A
Tone
motivational, practical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
23 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 430 Apple ratings suggest the 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted up one band for a show under two years old on Apple, with weekly cadence and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutHow to build habits and systems that achieve goalsHow to make life-changing decisionsHow to grow a personal brand online
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover goals, habits, fitness and interviews with no explicit flags.

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: 79 / 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 marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

The HigherUp Podcast has one mission - to share easily implementable ways to improve your life. The host of this podcast is Michael Smoak, or HigherUpWellness on social media. I will be breaking down concepts and principles in the health and wellness space that are often complex and convoluted into easily digestible, actionable steps that you can do for low or no cost. This podcast will be a…
The HigherUp Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The HigherUp Podcast

The HigherUp Podcast, hosted by Michael Smoak, shares easily implementable ways to improve health and wellness. According to the show's feed and description, episodes mix solo breakdowns of complex health concepts with interviews of guests who embody the HigherUp lifestyle. The show has 91 episodes released roughly every eight days, with a median length of about 37 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists a 4.8 rating from 430 ratings. Listeners are likely adults in their twenties and thirties interested in self improvement and fitness; these audience figures are estimates. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed.

Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which implies a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Health, fitness and productivity brands seeking an engaged audience are the best fit.

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

Questions about The HigherUp Podcast

How much does The HigherUp Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode imply a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates based on Apple Podcasts ratings and are not published by the show.

What is The HigherUp Podcast about?

The HigherUp Podcast shares easy, low-cost health and wellness steps through solo episodes and guest interviews, hosted by Michael Smoak.

How do I contact The HigherUp Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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