As nerdy as it sounds, I like to think of myself as a well seasoned podcast listener. I listen to a variety of genres, from comedies, true crime, pop culture and entertainment… the list goes on. I have a fair share of favorites, but these are my top five choices when it comes to shows that really bring me value. The knowledge, wisdom, and insights found in my now-favorites is something I’m super thankful for, especially considering most podcasts are shared on platforms that are free of charge. Podcasts have become a big part of my daily and weekly routine, and I always finish listening feeling a bit more grounded and at peace with myself.
While this list below generally falls under a “self-help” category, I strongly believe that anyone can benefit from listening to any one of these shows and/or episodes. And once you’re done with these, take a look through the top charts and see if there’s one that sticks out to you. Podcasts can be trial and error since it is such a rising industry and there is so much content to explore. Keep an open mind, and I promise you will find yourself itching to listen to more.
I am going to list some of my favorite episodes under each show, but I strongly suggest scrolling through on your own and seeing if anything pops out to you – special guests, topics, etc. If you don’t know where to get started, just click one and listen! I promise you will gain something valuable from each.
The Skinny Confidential Him & Her
The Skinny Confidential is a blog, brand, and podcast founded by Lauryn Evarts Bosstick. She and her husband, Michael Bosstick, are the co-hosts of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her. Lauryn has created a community for listeners across the board, touching on a variety of topics with a plethora of amazing guests. Every episode serves a greater purpose and you can confidently listen knowing you are going to learn something new that you can apply to your life, whether it comes to health, mindset, or daily practices.
#217 – How To Master Essentialism & The Disciplined Pursuit of Less with Greg Mckeown – https://bit.ly/2oYReIJ
#157 – Spiritual Guidance, Removing Self Limiting Beliefs, Ridding Yourself of Guilt & The Impact of Thoughts with Shaman Durek – https://bit.ly/2nvGvoH
#160 – Peak Performance, How to Achieve Your Goals, Vulnerability, & How to Recover During Tough Times with Ed Mylett – https://bit.ly/2od2pxf
ED MYLETT SHOW
Ed Mylett is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and businessman. He often has special guests and goes in depth to learn about their path to success. I strongly suggest scrolling through his podcasts and finding one with a title that jumps out to you. It was hard choosing any favorites for this show, specifically because they have all taught me something valuable. Here is one that I listened to recently that I loved.
Victory in Suffering with David Goggins – https://bit.ly/2ofhez4
The Goop Podcast
Directly from their website, because they said it best: “Gwyenth Paltrow and our Chief Content Officer Elise Loehnen chat with leading thinkers, culture changers, and industry disruptors—from doctors to creatives, CEOs to spiritual healers—about shifting old paradigms and starting new conversations.”
How to Become Your Future Self – https://bit.ly/2nk9eNt
Aubrey Marcus Podcast
Aubrey Marcus is a modern philosopher and founder and CEO of ONNIT, a holistic health provider. His podcasts are thought provoking and provide insight that can help you find your purpose, discover who you are, and all around become a better person. I often find myself resonating with many of the things said in his podcasts, and it always gives me a lot to think about – during and after listening.
#206 – Being is Enough with Aaron Alexander – https://bit.ly/2p1xRil
#208 – Rapture and Awe with Jason Silva – https://bit.ly/2odogV9
#211 – The World Needs You with Gary V – https://bit.ly/2odoPOL
The School of Greatness
The School of Greatness is a podcast by entrepreneur and author, Lewis Howes. Directly from his website: “The goal of the School of Greatness is to share inspiring stories from the most brilliant business minds, world class athletes and influential celebrities on the planet to help you find out what makes great people great.”
Mindfulness vs. Happiness with Sam Harris, Part 1 – https://bit.ly/2ntxGvJ
Suffering vs. Satisfaction with Sam Harris, Part 2 – https://bit.ly/2nx1szA