How Dr. Rifai 6x’ed His YouTube Subscribers and Went Viral on Spotify with AI Podcasting

When Dr. Rifai, a practicing psychiatrist and internist, wanted to reach more people with his expertise in mental health, he turned to podcasting. But like many professionals, he was overwhelmed by the high costs and technical complexity of traditional podcast production.

That’s when he found Jellypod, the AI podcast studio. What started as an experiment during Jellypod’s beta quickly became a powerful platform for his voice—and his impact.

A Psychiatrist Meets AI Podcasting

Dr. Rifai wasn’t new to public speaking. He had already appeared in numerous interviews during the rise of telepsychiatry and had guest starred on several podcasts. But creating his own show? That was new.

Using Jellypod, Dr. Rifai launched The Virtual Psychiatrist, an AI-generated podcast where he covers topics like ADHD using voice clones of himself and others. One episode, featuring a deeply personal ADHD story from his office manager (voiced and cloned with AI), became a breakout hit on Spotify.

"It was downloaded so many times… people were hungry for information from a real psychiatrist."

Results That Speak Volumes

Since starting with Jellypod:

• 📈 YouTube subscribers increased 6x, from under 200 to over 1,000.
• 🎧 One episode went viral on Spotify, focused on ADHD and real-life medication challenges.
• 🎙️ Guest cloning let him create compelling, emotional conversations, even reusing voices across episodes.

“Even my guest’s catchphrases made it in—Jellypod somehow got the tone and style just right.”

A New Kind of Workflow

Dr. Rifai’s process is simple but powerful:

Jots down an outline.

Adds scientific articles and blog references.

Uploads or clones guest voices.

Lets Jellypod handle the rest: script generation, audio production, and hosting.

The result? A high-quality, customized podcast—ready in under 90 minutes.

“Other services take weeks and thousands of dollars. With Jellypod, I can produce multiple episodes over a weekend.”

Unexpected Perks

Since launching, Dr. Rifai’s received:

• Invitations to speak on other podcasts
• Recognition from colleagues on platforms like LinkedIn and Doximity
• Increased credibility and visibility in both medical and public spheres

And perhaps best of all, the entire experience is tailored to his workflow and budget.

“It’s the Uber of podcasting—simplified, smart, and incredibly fast.”

Final Thoughts

For Dr. Rifai, Jellypod didn’t just make podcasting possible—it made it scalable, affordable, and personal. Whether educating the public, engaging with peers, or growing his platform, his journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when professionals pair expertise with the right tools.

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