Question 1

Which podcast apps can I use to listen to Unlock Your Life MP3s and podcast episodes?

Accepted Answer

There are several options for each platform:

Android
1. Google Podcasts (already installed)
2. Pocket Casts (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts)more features than Google Podcasts but still easy to use
3. Podcast Addict (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bambuna.podcastaddict&hl=en_CA&gl=US)advanced and not recommended if you are new to podcast apps, highly customizable, but not as easy to learn to use.

Apple iPhone / iPad
1. Apple Podcasts  (already installed)
2. Pocket Casts (https://apps.apple.com/au/app/pocket-casts/id414834813)more features than Apple Podcasts but still easy to use
3. Overcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-player/id888422857?ls=1&mt=8)more features than Apple Podcast including the ability to create playlists, a little more to learn than in Pocket Casts
4. Google Podcasts (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-podcasts/id1398000105) Yes, you can install Google Podcasts on your iPhone

Mac
1. Apple Podcasts (installed by default)
2. Google Podcasts (in web browser, go to podcasts.google.com) (podcasts.google.com))
3. Pocket Casts (https://apps.apple.com/au/app/pocket-casts/id414834813)more features than both Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts
4. Overcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-player/id888422857?ls=1&mt=8)more features than both Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts, a little more to learn than Pocket Casts

Windows Computer
1. Google Podcasts (in a browser, go to podcasts.google.com) (podcasts.google.com))
2. iTunes (in a browser, go to https://support.apple.com/downloads/itunes)(https://support.apple.com/downloads/itunes)
3. Pocket Casts (https://apps.apple.com/au/app/pocket-casts/id414834813)(with a premium subscription if you wish to use Pocket Casts in a browser for use on a Windows computer or Mac)

You can also copy the RSS feed to other apps but there is no guarantee that the private podcast will have full functionality. No other apps other than those mentioned above are supported.

Question 2

How do I subscribe to the Unlock Your Life MP3s podcast?

Accepted Answer

When you purchase or download an MP3 from the MP3 store at unlockyourlifetoday.com/mp3s (unlockyourlifetoday.com/mp3s)you will receive one email to download MP3s and a second email to activate your private podcast feed.

Click the "Subscribe" button in the email; this will launch a pop-up window in which you can choose your preferred podcast app, and then in the app, click "Subscribe" or "Follow" (depending on the app) a second time to confirm your subscription.

All the MP3s you purchased will appear in your very own private podcast feed.

Get step-by-step instructions for the individual podcast app below:

Subscribe Instructions in Apple Podcasts (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/apple-podcasts-tips?questionId=ee64a5a5-3c88-4110-a8c2-852ddf82d3ae&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Subscribe Instructions for Google Podcasts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/google-podcasts-tips?questionId=514394e3-f0ef-431c-89fa-bcd3aa17086e&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Subscribe Instructions for Pocket Casts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/pocket-casts-podcast-tips?questionId=24cd759e-7959-4301-974b-aff118b64a75&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Subscribe Instructions for Overcast(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/overcast-podcast-tips?questionId=c7c789ea-f270-4e30-950b-54f756b3dde4&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)

Question 3

Why have some of my MP3s disappeared from the Unlock Your Life MP3s podcast?  How can I keep my MP3s visible in my podcast app?

Accepted Answer

By default, most podcast apps will hide MP3s or podcast episodes after you listen to them once.

Don't worry; they are hidden, not deleted.

You will need to make some quick changes to your podcast app settings to see your MP3s again and keep them visible forever.

It takes less than a minute and you only have to make these changes once.  The links below will give you step-by-step guidance for each podcast app:

Instructions in Apple Podcasts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/apple-podcasts-tips?questionId=e4079f97-3123-4007-a52a-bf457f82c337&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Google Podcasts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/google-podcasts-tips?questionId=f6c32969-05bb-446d-afac-7bf58aaafb9b&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Pocket Casts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/pocket-casts-podcast-tips?questionId=e1ebb807-eb86-4d1d-a768-cb3b9c2d20c8&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Overcast(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/overcast-podcast-tips?questionId=656653aa-98a1-48da-b0f9-3fb42c271b44&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Podcast Addict(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/podcast-addict-tips?questionId=57ef0ba2-0b09-4eb8-a744-71a13b5d6086&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)

Question 4

Can I download MP3s or podcast episodes to listen to them offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as you listen through a podcast app rather than in a browser window, e.g. in Chrome, Safari or Firefox.

In a podcast app you can choose to either download individual MP3s or to make life even easier, set up your Unlock Your Life MP3s podcast to download all MP3s automatically.

Below are links to each podcast app which will show you step-by-step guidance on how to set up MP3s to download automatically. 👇  Change this setting one time to download all past, current and future MP3s.

Instructions for Apple Podcasts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/apple-podcasts-tips?questionId=8548b044-612b-439b-b35d-1a40684e720a&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Google Podcasts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/google-podcasts-tips?questionId=55e7edeb-a6b2-40d3-bcce-402577a7a4bb&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Pocket Casts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/pocket-casts-podcast-tips?questionId=4a06cff5-1ff2-4411-abc1-75823c642159&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Overcast(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/overcast-podcast-tips?questionId=fc263a56-0a0f-422e-ba4c-b31dacba7d62&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
Instructions for Podcast Addict(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/podcast-addict-tips?questionId=3b42f2c6-009f-40c1-89d8-eeac4c82e514&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)

Question 5

Can I create playlists in my private podcast feed for different topics of Unlock Your Life MP3s?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only in some apps.

Overcast has the ability to create playlists that you can name, for example, for sleep, self-esteem, and lucid dreaming.  We've created a step-by-step guide to show you how to set up playlists in Overcast here.(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/overcast-podcast-tips?questionId=db0a8b12-52ae-4d73-8b5a-b97aec1dad73&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)

Podcast Addict and Pocket Casts have playlists, but you can only add entire podcasts rather than choose individual MP3s, aka podcast episodes, to add to each playlist.

Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts do not have the ability to create playlists.  In these apps, you can star certain MP3s or podcast episodes in Apple Podcasts to highlight your favourite MP3s.  In Google Podcasts, you can instead download your favourite MP3s and view them by the filter "downloaded."

Question 6

Can everyone else see my MP3s feed?

Accepted Answer

No. Your Unlock Your Life MP3s feed is protected by the latest privacy technology and is only visible to you. Your feed is not visible to any other customer or any member of the public as this is a private feed. Also, each person has their unique feed, which only shows the MP3s they have purchased.

We recommend you always have a password or some security on your phone or device to protect the privacy of your feed in the same way that you would safeguard any app or content on your phone, computer or tablet.

Question 7

Why are my MP3s not downloading automatically even though I've set up automatic downloads?

Accepted Answer

Please check whether you have wi-fi only downloads enabled or wi-fi AND mobile data.

If you only have wi-fi downloads enabled, you will need an internet connection for automatic downloads to operate, and they will be paused when your device does not have an internet connection.

Please also be aware that if you enable mobile data, this may be an extra expense to you, so please check your phone plan.

Question 8

Can I listen to my MP3s in a podcast app on more than one device?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can.  To do this, you need to log in with an email address on Apple Podcasts, Overcast or Pocket Casts or your email address on Google to sync across devices.

The exception is Podcast Addict, which has a web player but does not sync with the mobile app.

Click the link below to learn how to do this in each podcast app.👇

How to sync across devices in Apple Podcasts(https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/apple-podcasts-tips?questionId=de4985a9-b784-4097-9707-a5bb7c424903&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
How to sync across devices in Google Podcasts (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/google-podcasts-tips?questionId=169f0f9b-050d-4636-81df-d999ff537587&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
How to sync across devices in Overcast (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/overcast-podcast-tips?questionId=7086dc15-1931-460d-94eb-121690478ab6&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
How to sync across devices in Pocket Casts (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/pocket-casts-podcast-tips?questionId=83a1eccd-e6f5-408e-b01e-d2ba3ff91fb6&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)

Question 9

Can I use a sleep timer in my podcast app?  Why use a sleep timer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can.  All of the supported podcast apps have a sleep timer.

Using a sleep timer allows you to set the duration of your last MP3 of the day.  Perhaps you only need 30 minutes to fall asleep but the MP3 you like lasts longer than that.  Here's how to ensure you only play the exact number of minutes you want to hear as you fall asleep.

To do so, simply tap to select the MP3 you are playing, tap a second time to expand the view of the MP3 and then scroll up, and you will see a sleep timer symbol (zzz sign or a clock, depending on the app).

A sleep timer will appear.  You can then select the duration for which you would like to listen to the audio, either until the end or for a specific number of minutes.

Below are links to step-by-step instructions to set a sleep timer for each podcast app.👇

How to set a sleep timer in Apple Podcasts (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/apple-podcasts-tips?questionId=cc8a7b14-4e3f-4d3a-b154-8c47cc1fc892&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
How to set a sleep timer in Google Podcasts (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/google-podcasts-tips?questionId=807e30e8-ffc4-44d6-989d-d6b1d29f08fc&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
How to set a sleep timer in Overcast (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/overcast-podcast-tips?questionId=9b5bd70b-aa03-4c0e-8fa7-c40b67bb83b8&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)
How to set a sleep timer in Pocket Casts (https://www.unlockyourlifetoday.com/pocket-casts-podcast-tips?questionId=016aa31b-6683-42dc-8b13-56d2f63fe08a&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d)

Question 10

How can I search for a specific MP3 in my podcast app?

Accepted Answer

Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts do not have a search function.

But Pocket Casts and Overcast both have a search function and are both free (with premium costs for upgraded functionality).  Open up the podcast app and the Unlock Your Life MP3s feed, and you'll see a search bar.

Enter keywords to find the MP3 you need.

Question 11

I've upgraded my phone; how can I get my MP3s or podcast episodes on my new device?

Accepted Answer

If you are using a podcast app and are also logged in with an email address, log in again to your podcast app on your new device.  You will find your feed and all your past MP3s or podcast episodes.

If you are using a podcast app without being logged in, or if you have logged in but still do not see your Unlock Your Life podcast feed(s),  please get in touch (unlockyourlifetoday.com/contact)so we can send you a new subscription link to access your feed(s) and MP3s again.

You will gain instant access to all your MP3s as soon as you re-subscribe.

Question 12

Why are there two podcasts by Unlock Your Life?

Accepted Answer

1.  "Unlock Your Life MP3s" provides the hypnosis, meditations and affirmations MP3s from the MP3 store (http://unlockyourlifetoday.com/mp3s)as your own private podcast feed.  As you buy more MP3s, they will be added automatically to your private feed.  This is a convenient way to access your purchases in your podcast app.

2.  The "Unlock Your Mind" podcast is available both as a public feed, accessible to all, and also as a private feed. It is more educational, covering topics of hypnotherapy, the power of the subconscious and myth-busting common concepts about the brain.  The advantages of subscribing to the private version of the podcast are:
- you will have the opportunity to submit questions
- you will get bonus episodes not available in the public version of the feed.   
- you will get early access to episodes

Question 13

I have two (or more) email addresses that I've used for purchasing MP3s and now have two Unlock Your Life MP3s feeds.  Can I get all my MP3s in just one feed?

Accepted Answer

If you have used two or more different email addresses at checkout on the MP3 e-store and wish to have your MP3 purchases in one private MP3s podcast feed, we can do this for you.

Please contact us here,(http://unlockyourlifetoday.com/contact) and in your message, please provide us with all email addresses you have used in the past and which email address you prefer to use going forward.

We will add your past purchases into one feed and send you your private subscription link.

Question 14

How can I get notifications of new MP3s or podcast episodes?

Accepted Answer

Please ensure you have notifications turned on in your podcast app AND have notifications activated on your smartphone.  As each smartphone is different, please consult your device's help documentation.

Question 15

Is the Unlock Your Life podcast available on Spotify?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not available on Spotify as some of the functionality in the Unlock Your Life private podcasts is not supported by Spotify.

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