I always want to maximize my time to get the most out of my day, and there’s no way I’d enjoy doing it more than listening to my favorite inspirational podcasts. Washing a bunch of clothes? Pressing play an episode changed my life. Take a walk? Might as well double up and engage in a bit of personal growth. While the inspirational podcasts we all know and love are certainly on my most-listed playlists — I’m saying Oprah’s Super Soul, Unlocking Us With Brené Brown, and Being With Krista Tippett — which I repeat right now… are a little more obscure. Maybe it’s because I’m broadening my horizons about what it means to be a lifelong learner, but I just find myself curious about everything. And the best thing about podcasts? There is always a volume for exactly the topic you want to delve into.
Another thing I love about podcasts? In fact, they create an abundance of easily accessible information. From the moment I wake up to the time I go to bed, you can see I’m doing something productive. Between a morning of exercise, meditation, a workday, dinner, and the inevitable 1-2 hours I spend on personal projects in the evening, the idea of curling up with an inspirational book is almost ridiculous.
So what is my solution when time is limited but I still need a dose of motivation? A podcast for sure. Despite a packed schedule, I never seem to run out of opportunities to multitask and keep track of some of my favorite shows. Whether I’m at my desk, on a flight, in the car, exercising, or cleaning the house, I just put on my headphones and zone out.
In my podcast queue till the end? It’s a healthy mix of insightful pop-culture research, real-life talking reflections on wellness culture, and food podcasts whose narratives are entirely dependent on trust. of a pair of close friends. Okay, I’ve been teasing them long enough — here are the podcasts you need to start listening as soon as possible. That’s of course, if you’re not already a devoted fan.
Keep scrolling to find the top 6 inspirational podcasts that will transform your perspective.
If you’re like me, you’ve watched Elizabeth Holmes’ trial day after day. Aside from her chic black turtleneck / bun / lipstick combo (which is now ubiquitous) there’s a lot more to this shockingly real story built with conspiracy. Money, romance, deception somehow went undetected for years – all of it. The Dropout takes a critical look at how one woman went from being a self-made billionaire to losing everything. It’s a reminder that sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.
Listen to The Dropout.
Time for nostalgia: Spilled Milk was the first podcast I listened to after discovering the existence of my now-favorite cultural medium. The concept is simple: Two friends take a food-related topic, and from there, the content expands in an infinite direction. The commentary is fun, brilliant, and informative, and it’s a reminder that food is the catalyst for meaningful conversation — and there’s more to winter squash than it does to the eye.
Listen to the Spill Milk Podcast.
The year is 2022, and dating is still as challenging, awkward, and seemingly undirected as ever. This Is Dating acknowledges all of that — and more. It isn’t afraid to pursue and delve into the worthwhile elements of dating. The episodes deal with concepts that we each know well. There’s small talk, an agreed upon but still awkward first kiss, and of course, the risks and difficulties involved in navigating any text-based conversation. Through a series of recorded first dates, listeners gain a special, adjacent perspective to eavesdrop on the dating world as we know it. You’ll find yourself fully involved in the lives of people you’ve never met, rooted in romance and validation (all many) of the emotions at play.
Listen This Is Dating.
When health first came to the fore in the cultural concerns of every young generation, I was on board with my whole heart. After all, experiencing burnout and disillusionment with the rough and fast culture that seems to be the norm, I seek comfort in something that feels completely different. Mindbodygreen has led the way in making health and wellness content available to all – and not a day goes by that I don’t read the many daily stories their world-class writers report. . Each week, founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob interviews experts on a variety of topics, and the resulting conversations never fail to completely change the way I think about my own happiness. body — and understand the world.
Listen to The mindbodygreen Podcast.
This podcast came into my life thanks to our Beauty, Langa Chinyoka. Since the first time I saw The hand-devide (Awkwafina 4ever), I’m a huge fan of every last A24 movie. To say the least, their list of Oscar-worthy films is impressive, but what really makes me feel good? The guests — and duet interviewees — appeared on the show. Examples: Simon Rex and Angus Cloud, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, and Fred Armisen and Jason Schwartzman. The proof is that when a series of purposeful questions are paired with world-class guests, the possibilities are endless.
Listen to Podcast A24.
I can’t even say how many times I have recommended this podcast to friends, family, and really anyone who will listen. And I’m proud to say that everyone who has received these recommendations is also looking forward to the new episode of the Maintenance Period, which drops every fortnight, a new episode. This is the most well researched podcast I’ve ever heard. Co-hosts Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon debunk and deconstruct a wide range of health and wellness topics — always with a clever, nuanced, and amusing side of humor. The show has amassed a following for good reason. Walk, don’t run and download this gem podcast now.
Listen to the Maintenance Phase.
This post was originally published May 6, 2016 and has since been updated.
