Over the past couple of years, I started listening podcasts here in there. Trying to find ones that I connected with or that impacted me in some way. After months of searching and hearing about various podcasts, I found a few that I really like. They all share something in common.
They all in some way, help me to better myself and improve my quality of life. Whether through a laugh, a scripture verse, tips about self-care or digging deep to help myself heal mentally. I hope you will find these to be of benefit to you as well.
My Current Top 8 Favorite Podcasts:
1.Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. If you are of a certain age, you may remember Mayim as the lead character of the TV series, Blossom, or perhaps more recently as a regular on The Big Bang Theory. But did you know that she is actually a super smart neuroscientist? For real!
The tagline for her podcast is: Welcome to my breakdown. Armed with a PhD in Neuroscience and plenty of personal experience, I’m breaking down mental health so you don’t have to. She and her guests discuss an array of topics but many if not all ultimatly relate back to mental health and wellness. I have learned a lot from this show.
2. Paula Faris: Faith & Calling Podcast Paula Faris (from ABC news) hosts this podcast that explores peoples calling and why they are called to do what they do. She talks with a variety of people including Tony Dungy, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Strahan, Christine Caine and many more. She and the guests share how they came to their calling and how (if any) their faith played a part in it.
3. Bob Saget: Here for You Bob Saget...yes Danny Tanner from Full House, is a comedian (whose material is often not for the Full House audience) is actually a very warm guy. On the podcast he talks with some former costars, like Candace Cameron Bure & Jodie Sweetin as well as comedians Cedrick the Entertainer, Michael Che & Bob Newhart. The topics and conversations are numerous. The light-hearted and sometimes heartfelt conversations are pretty entertaining.
4. Rick Warren’s Daily Hope Pastor Rick Warren from Saddleback Church and the author of The Purpose Driven Life shares some life giving and life changing messages of hope from scripture and how to apply them to our daily lives in a real and impactful way. A great way to start the day.
5. Go Ask Ali Comedic Actress, Ali Wentworth speaks with experts, friends, celebrities & moms trying to figure out this life we are living. Topics run the gamut. She talks about finances, health & wellness, LGBTQ+ youth, social media, teens & mental health, just to name a few. Guests include Julian Margulies, Dr. Frank Lipmen, Dr. Jen Ashton & Lori Gotlebb and many more. You get helpful information and insight into varying topics for personal growth as well as humor. Who couldn’t use a bit both of those?
6. Out of the Dark with Mandisa & Therapist, Laura Williams Christian Singer and former American Idol Alum, Mandisa along with Licensed Therapist Laura William, host this podcast discussing a variety of mental health issues from a Christian perspective. Mandisa shares her struggles with depression, self-confidence and more. The two incorporate faith and therapy to help us while sharing their struggles and what has helped them work through their own stuff.
7. Better Together with Maria Menounos. In this podcast, host Maria Menounos, whom you may know as an entertainment reporter, is helping us and herself get better in every area of life, including mental, physical health, relationships and financial. Her guests include therapists, influential celebrities and game-changers to share their knowledge and secrets to help us all live a better life, together.
8. Finding the Fearless Life Podcast. Last but not least is our very own podcast. A companion to this blog. I will be discussing similar topics as expressed in this blog including self-care, wellness, faith, relationships and whatever else moves me. In our first episode we discuss Self-Care for Today’s Crazy World. Would love it if you could check it out and subscribe.
So what are you listening to these days?
Please share your podcast favs in the comment section below.
What a variety! I may have to try one.
I haven’t really gotten into listening to podcasts yet. Maybe I should give it a shot!
There are a couple of podcasts you’ve mentioned here that I will give a listen to as they sound really great. My favourite podcast is All My Relations with Matika Wilbur and Adrienne Keene. I love what knowledge they share — podcasts are just great to connect with some great stories, advice or support. Thnaks for sharing!
Hi, Molly! Thanks for the podcast suggestion. I am always looking for more to listen to.
~Amy
Loving the sound of all of these – definitely going to check a few out (including yours of course!) x
I’ve been on the hunt for some new podcasts! These are some great options. I’ll go check out #1, #4, and of course #8. Thanks for compiling this list!
These are amazing podcasts with some of my favourite people! I will definitely give them a listen for sure. Thanks for the recommendations.
Some of these sound really interesting! I listen to Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller and Lead to Win by Michael Hyatt. I have a podcast, too :). Self-Care Hacks. I’ll check your out, it sounds like a great one!
Adding a few of these to my list to check out 🙂