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Unshaming, hosted by journalist Jordan Gonsalves, features conversations with experts and storytellers about how shame shapes relationships, culture and self-worth. The show has 42 episodes released weekly, typically 45 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Unshaming

Engaged listeners on mental health, relationships and self-acceptance, with an Apple rating of 3.6 from 572 ratings

  • Weekly full-length interviews with therapists, authors and researchers on shame and relationships
  • Apple Podcasts shows 572 ratings across 42 episodes, indicating a sustained listener base
  • Guests and topics attract a thoughtful audience interested in wellbeing products and services
Best forwellness and therapy servicesrelationship and dating productsbooks and self-development courses
Watch forThe feed is flagged explicit and covers adult sexual topics, so suitability review is required before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Mental Health45%
Relationships30%
Society25%
Formats
interview, guest conversation, narrative
Tone
candid, reflective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 572 ratings, which maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a weekly cadence, 42 episodes, and no named sponsors pushing the estimate higher.
Audience asks abouthow to stop hiding who they arehow shame affects relationshipshow to heal from shame and past judgment
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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
Yes

The description links to a Substack subscription, which is a paid newsletter funding link rather than a sponsor mention.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adulthigh
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit and episode titles cover sexual topics such as anal sex, escorts and OnlyFans.

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: 35 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 26 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

If you’ve ever felt judged or like you’ve had to hide who you are, you’re invited to the Unshaming dinner party. A place where you are safe to be your authentic self and where your curiosity knows no limits. Hosted by journalist Jordan Gonsalves, we’ll have raw conversations with experts and storytellers to explore how shame is quietly shaping our relationships, our culture, our sense of self -…
Unshaming's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Unshaming

Unshaming is a weekly podcast hosted by journalist Jordan Gonsalves, who runs the show as a dinner-party style space for honest conversation about shame. According to the podcast feed and its linked Art19 page, each episode features experts and storytellers exploring how shame affects relationships, culture and a sense of self. The show has 42 episodes and typically runs 45 to 60 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 572 ratings with an average of 3.6 out of 5. The show's topics include mental health, relationships and social issues, with guests such as Kati Morton, Ian Kerner and Father James Martin appearing in recent episodes. The feed is marked explicit.

The audience estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and publishing signals, and is an estimate rather than a published figure. No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show is best suited to brands in wellness, therapy or relationship services. A typical host-read placement is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode.

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

Questions about Unshaming

How much does Unshaming charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads. Exact pricing is set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is Unshaming about?

Unshaming is a weekly podcast hosted by Jordan Gonsalves, featuring conversations with experts and storytellers about how shame affects relationships, culture and self-worth.

How do I contact Unshaming 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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