The Mentor Sessions
The Mentor Sessions is hosted by Francesca Cervero, a full-time yoga teacher since 2005. The show explores the craft of teaching yoga, covering teaching inquiry, career sustainability and inclusive practice. With 186 episodes released roughly every 14 days and a median length near 40 minutes, it draws an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Suggested sponsorship rate is $40 to $200 per episode.
A focused audience of working yoga teachers, a 4.9 rating, and steady biweekly output
- 156 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.9 stars, with 144 five-star reviews.
- 186 episodes since 2017 give a long archive of consistent listener engagement.
- Listeners are yoga teachers building private practices and studio careers, a clear professional niche.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- reflective, supportive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode 168 'The Yoga Teacher's Guide To Fighting Fascism' touches on political themes, though the show is explicit=0 with no adult content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.francescacervero.com/category/podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1294012385 |
| RSS feed | francescacervero.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 184: The Myth of the Ideal Client UPDATED | 2026-10-13 | 26 min |
| 183: Teaching Asana Without Demonstrating: UPDATED | 2026-09-29 | 41 min |
| 182: Tailoring A Yoga Practice for Private Lessons UPDATED | 2026-09-15 | 38 min |
| 181: Introducing The American Yoga Council with Andrew Tanner | 2026-08-18 | 1 h 3 min |
| 180: A Sustainable Yoga Career Needs An Ecosystem, Not A Personal Bran | 2026-08-04 | 27 min |
| 179: Building The Confidence To Teach Private Clients | 2026-07-21 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
With amazing guests or solo, I explore the craft of teaching yoga, as its own practice. I'm seeking answers to the questions about why we teach something the way we do, how we could be more expansive and inclusive in our teaching, and how we can continue to grow and evolve in our teaching practice. I'm so glad you are here because I believe the depth that arises in teaching comes from inquiry and…
About The Mentor Sessions
The Mentor Sessions is a podcast hosted by Francesca Cervero, a yoga teacher working full-time since 2005. According to the show's website, it explores the craft of teaching yoga, including inclusive teaching, teacher burnout and building a sustainable career. Episodes mix solo reflections and guest interviews, typically running 25 to 45 minutes on a biweekly schedule across 186 episodes.
Apple Podcasts lists 156 ratings with a 4.9 average, a signal that the show has a loyal, engaged following. Listener figures are estimates only: the show does not publish download numbers, so the 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode range is inferred from ratings count and show history. The audience is likely working yoga teachers and studio owners, with a skew toward women.
No sponsors are visible in the feed or on the website. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would fall in the $40 to $200 range per episode. The show suits yoga equipment brands, teacher training providers and wellness business tools.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Mentor Sessions can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Mentor Sessions
How much does The Mentor Sessions charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates are set by the host and should be confirmed directly.
What is The Mentor Sessions about?
The Mentor Sessions is a yoga podcast hosted by Francesca Cervero. It covers the craft of teaching yoga, including inclusive teaching, private lessons, career sustainability and teacher burnout, with a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews.
How do I contact The Mentor Sessions 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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