For when you need some girlboss inspirationPC: Stuff Mom Never Told You Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StuffMomNeverToldYou/)
Stuff Mom Never Told You
This podcast is like an hour of intellectual girl talk. The two hosts keep it light-hearted but discuss the real issues women face in the world. From topics such as dress codes, Miley Cyrus, and Teen Vogue you are sure to be inspired and reminded what being a girl boss is all about.
For when you’re questioning how the world worksPC: Fantasy Labs (http://www.fantasylabs.com/articles/fantasylabs-co-founder-jonathan-bale…)
Freakonomics
This is perfect for those moments when you just want to learn random things about the world. This podcast covers a variety of topics including money, Google searches, politics, and Chuck E. Cheese. It discusses some of the odd and obscure patterns and habits of daily human life. It is the perfect podcast for picking up a few fun facts and is great for when you get that incurable curious itch.
For when you are trying to figure out why every social encounter is awkward AFPC: Sticher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/national-public-radio/hidden-brain)
Hidden Brain
This podcast is a mix of your intro to psych lecture and advice from your BFF. The host of this show interviews several experts in the science field to better understand why humans do certain actions or have certain tendencies. Topics include social media, dating, self-care, and odd tendencies or patterns such as the Ostrich effect.
For when #adulting is not going too wellPC: iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adulthood-made-easy/id991652583?mt=2)
Adulthood made easy
This podcast is a fun light hearted guide to help with the life in the real world. The host responds to listeners’ issues as well as reflects on her life and struggles with adulthood. Topics include getting your shi*t together, Gilmore girls, careers, relationships, and the inevitable quarter-life crisis.
For when you’re over thinking or feeling misunderstoodPC: Revisionist History (http://revisionisthistory.com/about)
Revisionist history
This podcast is great because it totally changes your mindset and the way you view something. The host of this show takes a topic and analyzes it in ways it has not been scrutinized before, often revealing things that were not considered at the time of the event. It will be perfect for getting your mind off something for a little bit and may inspire you to look at life from an alternative perspective.
For when you need to live vicariously through someone else’s love lifePC: WBUR (http://www.wbur.org/modernlove)
Modern love
Not only is this great for a first-time podcast listener, it is super light-hearted and entertaining. The podcast is formatted in a pairing of interviews and dramatic readings that discuss all things about love. It is the perfect way to get the bliss of a chick flick or read in quick 30-minute study break.