More than ever, the focus on personal growth and mental health has never been greater. And while I find it fulfilling to expand my wish list of books and documentaries on self-improvement and wellness topics, I can’t help but feeling also disheartened knowing I probably won’t have time to consume them all.
My solution? Podcasts. While my chance of sitting down reading an actual book after a long day may be slim, I can always count on slipping a listen in while I’m making my breakfast or while I’m out for my much-needed walk. For someone that values self-care while still managing a full-time job, this has been a game-changer. With this more mobile approach to self-improvement, making the time to work towards my best self has never felt more effortless.
Here are my top Podcasts and some episode suggestions to help you dive right in.
Lighthearted & Under 5 Minutes
Owned by meditation subscription service, Headspace, Radio Headspace offers daily weekday episodes that offer a chance for some daily reflection that’s grounding and uplifting. Feel free to listen in daily to the quick 3-4 minute episodes or leave the episodes running whenever you’ve got some extra time.
Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
My episode recommendation: Appreciate The Journey
Poetic Passages in 10 Minutes
Hosted by author Brianna Wiest, Thoughtful Reminders offers listeners excerpts from the authors existing philosophical, poetic, and self-improvement-focused works. Her passages explore emotional intelligence, awareness, and self-understanding to help others navigate life with more ease and uncover the potential within us all.
Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
My episode recommendation: Meet Your Highest Potential Future Self
3. The Expanded Podcast by To Be Magnetic
A Valuable Deep Dive in 1 hour +
Rooted in neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics, and energetics, this leading manifestation podcast explores it all. With their goal being to empower others to live an expanded life, host and founder of To Be Magnetic, Lacy Phillips and Director of Podcast & Media, Jessica Gill explore everything from experiences, relationships, and other topics that most align with our authenticity.
Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
My episode recommendation: EXPLAINED Manifestation 101
4. DayLuna Human Design Podcast
Insightful & Roadmap-Focused
The purpose behind the Human Design system is meant to be a tool for human understanding backed by ancient wisdom and modern sciences. When exploring this approach, you’ll discover what makes everyone so different while linking that understanding to the how’s and why’s of what people do what they to. While the system can feel quite intricate, hosts Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles offer uplifting conversations to help listeners break down this method and feel empowered to start living life true to their authenticity.
Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
My episode recommendation: 7 Steps to Find Your Purpose in Life
Spiritually Enlightening
Living your “Dharma,” which translates roughly to “life’s purpose,” is host Sahara Rose’s methodology as she empowers her listeners to tune into their unique gifts, find their purpose in life, and fulfill their mission. With her modern and spiritual-focused approach, she offers her listeners thoughtful discussions with fellow mindful thinkers and lone episodes that inspire all to discover their highest, most enlightened self.
Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
My episode recommendation: The Science of Manifestation with Lacy Phillips
LISTEN THEN PRACTICE
Feeling inspired? If you can spare the time, taking the time to journal down your emotions, experiences, and ambitions, this exercise can help to organize your thoughts. You can either work with a blank journal or one that already contains prompts to help guide your throughout the process. Here are some of my favorite tools I’ve used to keep my thoughts, emotions, and memories in one, purposeful place.
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