The Podcast Changing How Healthcare Workers Are Seen and Heard: Inside the podcast lifting up radiologic technology and medical imaging.
- Feb 12
- 3 min read
By Chaundria Singleton, R.T.(R)(MR)(CT) ARRT
When I started A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, I knew I wanted it to sound different from most radiology podcasts. Many shows in my field are created by radiologists (doctors) or focus only on the educational side of medical imaging. They often skip over the real lives of the people doing the work every single day in the third largest medical profession in the nation.
I decided to build a podcast that speaks directly to the technologists and therapists behind the machines — the people who diagnose and treat the patients, calm fears, catch mistakes, and keep departments running. After 24 years as a registered radiologic technologist, I understand these struggles deeply. I also know how powerful it can be when someone finally says, “I see you.”
That focus is what makes my podcast stand out in a crowded market.
Instead of broad, high-level conversations, I focus on the things only technologists understand:
burnout
pay and compensation
career growth
respect in the workplace
staffing challenges
how it feels to be unseen in healthcare
My audience knows I’m not speaking from theory — I’m speaking from lived experience. The show connects because it’s built for the people who rarely get the spotlight but carry so much of the work.
Instead of broad, high-level conversations, I focus on the things only technologists understand: burnout, pay, respect, career growth, staffing challenges, and how it feels to be unseen in healthcare. My audience knows I’m not speaking from theory — I’m speaking from lived experience. The show connects because it’s built for the people who rarely get the spotlight but carry so much of the work.
A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast has also attracted advertisers who value a loyal healthcare audience — especially women ages 24–50 who want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they look for new career options later in their working years. This connection to my audience has opened unexpected doors. I was featured on a major TV network in a national campaign bringing awareness to the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy profession.
My listeners also wanted a way to explain their work to their kids and grandchildren, which led me to create Rachel the Radiographer, a children’s STEM radiology book that introduces our profession early in life. Their needs shaped the next chapter of my career.
Trust comes from honesty.
From day one, I chose to share the things I used to hide — the hard seasons, the pivots, the jobs that drained me, and the moments where I had to rebuild my confidence. I talk openly about how I’ve stayed relevant in the profession, how I’ve made career pivots, and what I’m still learning.
Listeners trust me because I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. I’m growing with them by pivoting in my career even after 24 successful years. I’m still in the profession, working in imaging with them.
I also ask for feedback often and bring their questions into my episodes. When listeners hear their concerns reflected back to them, they feel seen, valued, and part of the show.
The best way I grow listener engagement is simple:
I talk about what my audience cares about.
I stay active on social media, listening to technologists’ real-time struggles. Then I take those stories and create episodes that address them directly. Topics like:
fair pay
appreciation
burnout recovery
lack of visibility in healthcare
how to move forward when you feel stuck
When people feel understood, they naturally stay engaged and share episodes with others. That’s how the community grows — through honesty, relatability, and connection.
I don’t chase trends. I focus on real stories from real technologists. And that’s why the show continues to resonate.
Connect With Chaundria
Instagram: @acoupleofradtechs
TikTok: @acoupleofradtechs
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