First-Time Energy is the podcast about the awkward, chaotic, intimidating, hilarious, and weirdly empowering moments that happen when you do something for the first time. From panic ordering at unfamiliar restaurants and surviving airport security, to major life moments like buying a house, changing careers, starting over, or doing something that feels way bigger than you—this show dives into the stories, disasters, lessons, and laughs that come with figuring it out as you go. Hosted by Alex Braaksma, First-Time Energy is for anyone who has ever walked into a new experience thinking, “Cool. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing.” New episodes every other week.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFirst-Time Energy is the podcast about the awkward, chaotic, intimidating, hilarious, and weirdly empowering moments that happen when you do something for the first time.
First Time Energy! is hosted by Alexandra Braaksma. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The First-Time Energy of Being Volun-Told to Coach" (31 July 2026, 50 minutes), "The First Time Energy of Starting a Podcast" (3 July 2026, 59 minutes), and "The First Time Energy of Family Camping" (19 June 2026, 47 minutes).
First Time Energy! publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for First Time Energy! is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First Time Energy! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First Time Energy!'s contact route on record: verified email.
Alexandra Braaksma hosts First Time Energy!, a society podcast with 13 episodes published.
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One minute you're signing your kid up for a sport. The next minute... you're the coach. This week on First-Time Energy! , we're talking about the world of volun-told coaching , those moments when someone has to step up...
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Have you ever thought, "I should start a podcast"... and then immediately talked yourself out of it? This week I'm joined by my friend Ann Roushar, Host of Not Your Average Neighbor, and we're talking about what it's...
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<p>Camping sounds like a relaxing way to connect with nature. Then reality shows up with forgotten supplies, questionable sleeping arrangements, unexpected weather, and a family trying to figure it all out...
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<p>In this episode of First Time Energy!, Alex sits down with her guest to talk about the choice to be child-free. The discussion centers on what goes into making that decision, the opinions and assumptions that often...
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<p>Most people will never get the opportunity to ride on a Zamboni — and after signing the waiver, we started to understand why. In this episode of First Time Energy!, my friend and I talk about what it’s actually like...
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<p>This week on First-Time Energy, Alex is joined by her husband Shaun to talk about the first time they attended an NFL game.</p><p></p><p>From the energy inside the stadium and the chaos of the crowd… to stops along...
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<p>Most people are afraid of public speaking.<br />But what does it actually feel like to stand up in front of a room full of people and do it anyway?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of First Time Energy, Alex sits down...
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<p>Alex attended a casual sit down for drinks, somehow convinced herself she was about to be recruited into leadership against her will, and spent the entire event mentally rehearsing “no” like she was escaping a...
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<p>Why does ordering somewhere new feel like a public intelligence test? Alex dives into the awkward panic, social anxiety, and silent menu spirals that come with unfamiliar places.</p>
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<p>Alex opens up about the emotional, vulnerable, and unexpectedly empowering experience of wearing wigs for the first time while navigating confidence, identity, and starting over.</p>
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<p>Welcome to First-Time Energy—the podcast about the awkward, chaotic, and weirdly empowering moments that happen when you do something for the first time.</p><p></p><p>Awkward is fine, we're doing it anyway! </p>
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<p>Welcome to First-Time Energy—the podcast about the awkward, chaotic, and weirdly empowering moments that happen when you do something for the first time.</p>
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