Are you on the hunt for the best wellness podcasts? We’ve rounded up some recommendations from Healthista’s team of health experts who shared what they’re listening to these days.
Podcasts are all the rage, but with so many available, finding the best ones can be tricky. We’ve asked the Healthista Collective, a group of health experts, to suggest their top picks for wellness podcasts.
Burrell shares that although she’s not a fantastic cook, she’s keen on learning about her food, its origins, and how to eat healthily for personal and environmental reasons. She recommends a podcast that features expert insights on sustainable food systems and increasing plant-based diets.
Brown, a physiotherapist, appreciates how Dr. Chatterjee’s podcast provides evidence-based health and fitness information, busting online myths. It’s geared towards busy individuals aiming to make practical and simple lifestyle changes for better health.
Brown also recently discovered a podcast focused on mindfulness with a range of options, perfect for different needs and timeframes. It includes evidence-based exercises like self-compassion, which is great for boosting self-esteem during tough times.
Burrell, who describes herself as modest in the beauty realm, follows a podcast that goes beyond beauty tips, touching on topics like boosting confidence, expressing gratitude, and skincare advice like preventing blackheads.
Dr. Newman appreciates podcasts that offer deep, meaningful conversations on topics like faith, spirituality, and psychology. She also admires Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s podcast, which features guests who inspire better living. Dr. Newman is set to launch her own podcast, The Plant Power Podcast, focusing on health, fulfillment, and thought-provoking discussions.
Moyle praises Esther Perel’s podcast, which invites listeners into a couple therapy setting, offering insightful stories about relationships. Moyle enjoys learning about love, intimacy, and how these lessons apply to our own lives. For Moyle, listening to stories about personal failings and the strength it takes to be vulnerable is invaluable.
Dr. McKee recommends the Calmer You podcast for managing mental health and fostering self-compassion, using both retreat talks and meditations. She also hosts the Bite-Sized Habits podcast, which shares research-backed methods for developing and maintaining healthy habits through inspiring stories and expert advice.
Hart Davis listens to podcasts featuring long-form interviews with successful individuals and self-experimentations in diet and exercise. He also enjoys discussions on medical aesthetics and wellness, providing helpful insights in a responsible manner.
James follows Project Love for its positive and motivational conversations on a wide array of topics, feeling like a chat with friends. James also enjoys podcasts with various wellness themes and expert insights. Additionally, a client, Alice Levine, launched a fun podcast with friends that James finds delightful.
Brown is impressed with the podcast ‘Where Should We Begin?’ and its new counterpart, ‘How’s Work,’ which explores relationship dynamics in workplaces. Another praised podcast involves interviews with influential figures, diving into mental health, spirituality, and culture while addressing big questions with humor.
Some team favorites include “Unfck Your Brain” by Kara Loewentheil for high-achieving women dealing with anxiety, BBC’s “Death in Ice Valley” for gripping true crime, and NPR’s “Fresh Air,” which offers intimate discussions on a range of topics.
