Tune into the Power of Podcasts

By Felicity Donohoe

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Podcasts have quickly become a part of our everyday lives, whether we’re tuning in on a long walk or simply cleaning the house.

Since 2004, when former MTV VJ and software developer Adam Curry and David Winery first created the medium, podcasting has enjoyed explosive growth. Now, almost 20 years later, there are over 5 million podcasts with more than 70 million episodes between them.

The categories are varied, with something for everyone, from pop culture and politics to sex and science. But two categories that have continued to soar in popularity are motivation and wellbeing.

The rise of the self-care movement means more people than ever are tuning into to discover how they can better achieve their goals, find a sense of purpose, and improve their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. To recognise the importance of this, Cath Kidston put together a few helpful podcast suggestions to help you find your mindful mojo.

Motivational podcasts

Even smart, driven women need a some motivation at times! If you think you could do with a little pep talk, why not jump on Spotify and browse the endless motivational podcasts on offer? Perhaps you feel too far away from that next milestone at work, or maybe it’s getting increasingly more difficult to tick the necessary boxes at home – whatever the issue, these suggestions might help you achieve the breakthrough you need.

The GaryVee Audio Experience by Gary Vaynerchuk – This author, internet personality, and entrepreneur gives valuable insight into conquering the world of business, marketing, social media, and personal development. Listeners commend him on his practical advice, actionable tips, strategies, and inspiration.

Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Rephonic rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 24,653 reviews.

Taking some time to explore wellness is more important than ever. Image: Shutterstock.

The Mindful Kind by Rachael Kable – Living a mindful and intentional life isn’t something that comes easy to many of us, which is why Rachael Kable, a mindfulness coach, author, and speaker, started her podcast in 2016, covering topics including self-care, personal growth and productivity. If life starts to feel a little overwhelming, we recommend running a hot bath and popping this on the speaker.

Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Rephonic rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 1,800 reviews.

Looking after our mental and physical wellbeing has never been more important

The Life Coach School by Brooke Castillo – Rediscover the motivation to tackle some of life’s biggest challenges. Brooke Castillo, a certified life coach, produces weekly episodes with the aim of teaching listeners how to reach their personal and professional goals, improve their self-esteem, and overcome their limiting beliefs. We deserve to lead a joyful, fulfilling life, and Brooke might help you do exactly that.

Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

Rephonic rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 11,700 reviews.

Podcasts offer a way to tune in to some advice to help improve your life. Image: Shutterstock.

Wellbeing podcasts

Looking after our mental and physical wellbeing has never been more important. In Britain, one in six people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week. While there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution to these kinds of issues, there are things we can be doing to try to improve our wellbeing.

The Wellness Mama Podcast by Katie Wells – This weekly podcast series from award-winning blogger and author Katie Wells discusses holistic health, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, and other health tips to assist people in living happier, healthier lives. With a staggering 630 episodes to date, we recommend grabbing your women’s weekend bag and booking yourself a quiet, relaxing weekend getaway to catch up on them all!

Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Rephonic rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 4,100 reviews.

The Model Health Show by Shawn Stevenson – Health and wellness advice that’s straight to the point and quickly actionable. Bestselling author and nutritionist Shawn Stevenson’s podcast features interviews with health experts and practitioners to ensure you get the best professional advice around, and makes handling your mental and physical health a bit easier.

Delight and triumph are just a few episodes away! We’ll put the kettle on…

Available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Rephonic rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8,000 reviews.

Choose your preferred podcast platform and experiment with different hosts to find the series that resonates with you the most

Use the power of podcasts to your advantage

A podcast is a simple concept that has the power to change your life. You don’t need to be at rock bottom to decide there are areas of your life you want to improve; start listening to motivational and wellbeing podcasts, and perhaps you’ll never find yourself down there at all.

Choose your preferred podcast platform and experiment with different hosts to find the series that resonates with you the most, and think about how listening will best fit into your daily routine.

Maybe you’ll commit to listening to an episode per day while walking the dog, catching up on life admin, or when getting ready for work in the mornings. Do whatever works for you…and enjoy!

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