Looking for the best wellness podcasts? We got some expert recommendations from Healthista’s health experts.
Everyone seems to be tuning into podcasts these days, right? But with so many options, it can be tough to figure out which ones are worth your time. So, we asked our Healthista Collective experts to share their top picks for wellness podcasts.
Burrell admits he’s not the best cook but is keen on knowing where his food comes from. He listens to a podcast that discusses expert opinions on sustainable food systems and how to incorporate more plants and vegetables into your diet.
As a physiotherapist, Brown appreciates GP Dr. Chatterjee’s podcast for its evidence-based information about health and fitness. Dr. Chatterjee simplifies health advice, making it easy for busy people with regular jobs to adopt healthy lifestyle changes.
Brown has also recently become a fan of a mindfulness podcast. She loves it because it offers various mindfulness options, perfect for quick breaks, including some evidence-based exercises that can help boost self-compassion.
Burrell describes herself as basic when it comes to beauty and skincare but finds value in a beauty podcast that goes beyond superficial tips. It also covers topics like confidence, gratitude, and skincare advice.
Dr. Newman loves a podcast that dives deep into subjects like faith, spirituality, and psychology. He finds these conversations real and often profound. Newman is also excited about launching his own podcast soon, the Plant Power Podcast, aimed at discussing health, fulfillment, and science.
Moyle speaks highly of Esther Perel’s podcast, which allows listeners to sit in on couple therapy sessions. She finds it fascinating and helpful for thinking about her own relationships. Moyle also enjoys another podcast that covers essays and stories about love and intimacy, appreciating the different voices and experiences shared.
James values a parenting podcast that covers everything you need to know about raising children, from childbirth to sex education. She finds it comforting and practical for daily life. James also believes that discussing failures and how they impact us is essential, and enjoys listening to stories of vulnerability and strength.
Dr. McKee is a fan of the Calmer You podcast, which offers insights on managing mental health. She also likes another science-based podcast that simplifies ways to improve happiness. McKee recommends her own podcast, Bite-Sized Habits, which focuses on research-backed methods for creating healthy habits.
Hart Davis enjoys long-form interviews about the success habits of top professionals, along with detailed self-experimentation discussions. Another of her favorites involves thoughtful interviews in the wellness and beauty space, exploring medical aesthetics and procedures.
James listens to Project Love for its positivity and motivational chats on various topics. She enjoys upbeat discussions that feel like chatting with friends over a glass of wine and finds it full of great wellness topics and expert insights.
Brown highlights another podcast that’s like couples therapy for work colleagues, delving into mental health, spirituality, culture, and politics with enthusiasm and humor.
We also gathered some favorite podcasts from our office at Healthista HQ:
– Life coach Kara Loewentheil hosts Unfck Your Brain, aimed at high-achieving women struggling with anxiety and self-doubt.
– For true crime fans, BBC’s Death in Ice Valley is a gripping mystery.
– NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross features intimate conversations on a range of topics.
