Podcasts have quickly become a crucial part of our everyday lives. When music isn’t quite scratching that itch, we play our favourite podcast while we clean the house, cook dinner, drive to work, or go for a run. We have a lot to thank Adam Curry and David Winer for! In 2004, the former MTV VJ and software developer , titled “Daily Source Code”, and now there are currently over 5 million podcasts with more than 70 million episodes between them.
The categories vary considerably, and there’s (almost) something for everyone, from pop culture and politics to sex and science. Two categories that have continued to soar in popularity are motivation and wellbeing. The rise of the self-care movement means more people than ever are tuning into podcasts to discover how they can better achieve their goals, find a sense of purpose, and improve their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Let’s look at some popular motivational and wellbeing podcasts that you could start listening to today.
Motivational podcasts
Even smart, driven ladies need a kick up the derrière at times! If you’ve been feeling rather unmotivated lately and feel like it might be negatively impacting areas of your life, jump on Spotify and browse the endless motivational podcasts on offer. Perhaps you feel too far away from that next milestone at work, or maybe it’s getting increasingly more difficult to tick the necessary boxes at home.
The GaryVee Audio Experience by Gary Vaynerchuk – This author, internet personality, and entrepreneur gives valuable insight into conquering the world of business, marketing, social media, and personal development. Many listeners commend him on his practical advice, actionable tips and strategies, and a perfect twist of inspiration.
Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Youtube.
- Rephonic rating: 9 out of 5 stars based on 24,653 reviews.
The Mindful Kind by Rachael Kable – Living a mindful and intentional life isn’t something that comes easy to many of us, which is why Rachael Kable, a mindfulness coach, author, and speaker, started her podcast in 2016, covering a variety of topics including self-care, personal growth, and productivity. If life starts to feel a little too overwhelming, we recommend running a hot bath and popping this on the speaker.
Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
- Rephonic rating: 5 out of 5 stars based on 1,800 reviews.
The Life Coach School by Brooke Castillo – Rediscover the motivation to tackle some of life’s biggest challenges. Brooke Castillo, a certified life coach and all-round great gal, produces weekly episodes with the aim of teaching listeners how to reach their personal and professional goals, improve their self-esteem, and overcome their limiting beliefs. You deserve to lead a joyful, fulfilling life, and Brooke might help you do exactly that.
Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
- Rephonic rating: 8 out of 5 starsbased on 11,700 reviews.
Wellbeing podcasts
Looking after our mental and physical wellbeing has never been as important as it is right now. In Britain, one in six people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week. While there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution to these kinds of issues, there are things we can be doing to try to improve our wellbeing. Let’s start with some podcasts.
The Wellness Mama Podcast by Katie Wells – This weekly podcast series from award-winning blogger and author Katie Wells discusses holistic health, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, and other health tips to assist people in living happier, healthier lives. With a staggering 630 episodes to date, we recommend grabbing your women’s weekend bagand booking yourself a quiet, relaxing weekend getaway to catch up on them all!
Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
- Rephonic rating: 8 out of 5 stars based on 4,100 reviews.
The Model Health Show by Shawn Stevenson – Health and wellness advice that’s straight to the point and quickly actionable. Bestselling author and nutritionist Shawn Stevenson’s podcast features interviews with health experts and practitioners to ensure you get the best professional advice around, making dealing with your mental and physical health a tad easier. Delight and triumph are just a few episodes away! We’ll put the kettle on…
Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
- Rephonic rating: 8 out of 5 stars based on 8,000 reviews.
Use the power of podcasts to your advantage
A podcast is a simple concept that has the power to change your life. You don’t need to be at rock bottom to decide there are areas of your life you want to improve; start listening to motivational and wellbeing podcasts, and perhaps you’ll never find yourself down there at all. Try the above suggestions but remember that this is by no means an exhaustive list of helpful podcasts.
Choose your preferred podcast platform and experiment with different hosts to find the series that resonates with you the most, and think about how listening will best fit into your daily routine. Maybe you’ll commit to listening to an episode per day while walking the dog, catching up on life admin, or when getting ready for work in the mornings. Do whatever works for you…and enjoy!
