From mental wellness to serious looks at mental illness, these podcasts can help provide you with practical tips to improve your health, stories that make you feel a little less alone, and may even get you laughing, too.
Host Kelli Walker is a registered nurse and certified health and wellness coach who has dealt with anxiety for over 15 years. In her podcast, she interviews experts and shares her own experience, in a way that provides practical advice and shares valuable experience.
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- A Grounding Exercise for Depersonalization/Derealization
- Practical Ways to Rewire Your Brain for Resiliency with Dr. Rick Hansen
The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast
Dr. Robert Duff is a practicing psychologist as well as a best-selling author of self-help books. In his podcast, he answers listener's questions about mental health and dives into various topics, all presenting it in an easy and conversational manner.
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The Hilarious World of Depression
The Hilarious World of Depression is a podcast that combines comedy with depression. On each episode, host John Moe interviews people who have lived with depression and managed to find humor along the way.
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Jenny Lawson is Very Fond of Creepy Smiling Dead Animals and Worries Quite a Bit
John Green Falls Victim to Some Bad Fiction While Writing His New Book
After having a panic attack on live television, Dan Harris went on a journey and discovered the benefits of meditation, including reduced stress and improved self-worth, which he covered in his book 10% Happier. In his podcast, he interviews successful people, covering topics like self-improvement.
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- Erze Klein, How We Interact with Politics Matters
- Charles Raison and Vlad Maletic, Tackling Depression with the Mind-Body Connection
Maddy Moon is a transformational life coach who leans on spirituality, intuition, and flow. On her podcast, she sits down with a number of experts and discusses topics like femininity, mindfulness, inner peace, healing, and more.
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- Fresh Ideas to Mix Up Your Spirituality Self-Care Toolbox
- Mary Hyatt: Finding Feel-Good Movement That's Unique to You
Mental Illness Happy Hour is a podcast that explores the prevalence of mental health issues in creatives. Each week, host Paul Gilmartin interviews comedians, authors, artists, doctors, and more, exploring various mental health issues, addiction, trauma, and healing.
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Sorta Awesome is a refreshing podcast that covers - all things awesome! Each episode starts with an Awesome of the Week - a discovery or event that made the week that much better. From there, hosts dig into a variety of topics for chat on everything from culture to trending conversations.
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The Good Life Project is all about living a better life. Each episode shares an interview with inspiring thought leaders, covering topics like purpose, fear, minimalism, and more.
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- Elizabeth Gilbert: Curiosity and the Passion Fallacy
- Brene Brown: On Gratitude, Vulnerability, and Courage
Popularly known as Yoga Girl, Rachel Brathen's podcast explores her own story, as well as that of her guests, all centered around the heart. Topics include wellness, yoga, balance, love, and trust.
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- From Suicide to Sobriety with Shama Persson
- Magic Happens When Your Comfort Zone Ends with Chris Burkard
Tim JP Collins is the author of The Anxiety Journal. In his podcast, he shares his own experience with anxiety, explores research and different things to try, as well as things he is implementing in his own life, like taking a 30-day social media detox.
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Gina Ryan and other co-hosts have all suffered from anxiety themselves. In each episode, they cover their real experiences with different things to help manage anxiety like meditation, different ways of thinking, medication, and more. What sets this podcast apart is its conversational tone and realistic approach to anxiety, rather than focusing on a cure.
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A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast
A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast is hosted by a woman living with schizophrenia and a man living with bipolar disorder. In each episode, they discuss how mental illness has and continues to shape their lives.
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Hosted by Dr. Joy, a licensed Psychologist, Therapy for Black Girls is centered around improving mental health for Black women and girls. Various topics are covered, from dating to career to activism and more.
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