When I started personal development, I wanted to consume all the information possible. I started following all the experts: reading their books, studying their blogs, and attending their seminars (at least, the free ones). And then I discovered health podcasts. I was already a big fan of Serial And This American life, but I never realized that there is literally a podcast for every topic you can imagine. Since realizing that podcasts could be used to improve my health instead of just satisfying my true crime addiction, I listened to countless episodes that transformed my life. Whether you’re interested in food, mental health, or spirituality, keep reading to the holy grail podcasts that changed my health.
Let it out was the first wellness podcast I listened to and it’s still one of my favorites. Each week, host Katie Dalebout shares her personal experience trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle and chats with leading voices in the wellness field. Notable episodes include author and yoga teacher Jessamyn Stanley discussing body acceptance, spiritual entrepreneur Gabby Bernstein on mindset tips, and author and gluten-free chef Phoebe Lapine sharing her journey with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
My favorite thing about this podcast is the emphasis on balance and what works for your individual body. Katie admits to being “overly dependent on wellness” and having suffered from orthorexia in the past. So she learned firsthand the importance of balance. Listen if you want the complete picture of health.
If you have already watched every episode of Let it out like i did but i still want more, tune in Spiral. Katie Dalebout also hosts this podcast alongside author and chef Serena Wolf. The two friends share their personal stories of anxiety, from the everyday anxiety of getting a pimple on a first date to the deep-seated fears and worries that keep them up at night. However, they don’t just blow off steam and leave you hanging. The best part is that they discuss how to manage their anxieties. They share their personality de-stress methods and techniques that their therapists taught them. I come away from each episode feeling so understood and finding a new way to cope with my anxiety. Listen if you want to feel like you’re getting advice from friends.
The TED family of podcasts is old but still interesting, especially if you want to learn about health from different perspectives. TED Health covers a variety of topics, from the importance of sleep to coping with grief to preventing Alzheimer’s disease. I love this podcast because it covers a wide range of topics, approaches each topic from a scientific (yet accessible) angle, and reminds us that health is much more than just a number on a scale. Listen if you’re interested in the science behind health.
There’s no doubt that Gwyneth Paltrow has carved out a niche for herself in the wellness world, so it’s only natural that she would also bring us a top-notch health podcast. A bit like TED Health, Gwyneth and her co-host Erica Chidi cover a variety of topics, from mental and emotional health to physical and sexual health. They also feature exciting guests like authors Glennon Doyle and Robin DiAngelo and intimacy coach Amina Peterson. While goop has been controversial in the wellness world, they bring in incredible thought leaders and wellness experts who have helped me grow in every aspect of my life. If you are looking for a starting point, sSome of my favorite episodes are “Ending the War on Yourself,” “Eating to Beat Illness,” and “Uncoupling Shame from Sexuality.” Listen if you want to learn from the experts.
One of my favorite self-help authors is Andrea Owen, so you can imagine my delight when I discovered she also has a podcast. Andrea gives candid, big sister advice on how to live your best life and focuses on topics like perfectionism, the inner critic, courage, and more. Make noise is aimed specifically at women and breaks the negative cycles we so often participate in. I love the laid-back nature of this podcast and how digestible and easy its advice is. Listen if you want no-nonsense life coaching.
Extended is a leading manifestation and spiritual podcast, and once you listen to it, you’ll understand why. Host Lacy Phillips helps her audience create the life of their dreams using neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics, energetics and a little spirituality. The podcast discusses techniques for opening your mind and heart to the manifestation process and also highlights other manifestation experts and thought leaders. I especially love this podcast for starting my mornings with an abundance mindset. It is also a great addition to Be magnetic membership program. Listen if you want to manifest your dream life.
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the “right” way to diet these days (*insert rolling eyes here*), so it was refreshing to hear How to love your body described as a “non-diet” podcast. Hosts Lauren McAulay and Jenna Free are former self-proclaimed dieters, binge eaters, and weight-obsessed women turned intuitive eaters with the goal of helping listeners “stop dieting and find wellness without obsessing.” As someone who has struggled with dieting in the past, this was music to my ears.
It’s comforting to hear someone who’s been in my shoes talk about how to create a lasting relationship with food. Listening to this podcast helped me shift my mindset around nutrition and start me on my intuitive eating journey. A few of my favorite episodes are “What If I Care About My Appearance?” ”, “Intuitive Drinking Tips” and “End Binge Eating For Good”. Listen if you want to reframe your mindset when it comes to eating.
