Health + Wellness Podcasts

If you’ve ever wondered whether essential oils can really cure your migraines or if the 7-minute workout is actually effective, then Gimlet Media’s spunky Science Vs is for you. In each episode, host Wendy Zukerman tackles a hot topic and breaks it down, providing science-based facts so you can form an educated opinion. (source: Prevention Magazine)

If you're ready to get serious about fitness but need a little nudge, then Elevated with Mara may be a good place to start. Hosted by ABC news correspondent Mara Schiavocampo, the 30-minute podcast discusses health and wellness topics—like staying mindful during the holidays and reinventing yourself at any age—in an approachable, interesting way. Schiavocampo draws on her own journey of losing 90 pounds after struggling with her weight for many years. (source: Prevention Magazine)

The overwhelming amount of health and wellness content out there these days can be hard to sift through. If you’d like your health news a little more curated, then check out Optimal Health Daily, which scours the web for the best blog content, then reads it (with author permission). They address the latest health trends and your most pressing questions on topics like intermittent fasting, flu vaccinations, flossing, and more. (source: Prevention Magazine)

In each episode of Hurdle, host Emily Abbate chats with someone who has overcome an obstacle or tough times by incorporating wellness into their lives. Guests have included the co-founder of Headspace, the creator of TRX, magazine editors, and athletes, who share valuable insight into how they’ve overcome hurdles in creative ways, from meditation to cycling in the Swiss Alps. (source: Prevention Magazine)

What happens when you have a panic attack live on Good Morning America? For ABC newsman Dan Harris, he turned—skeptically—to meditation. In the podcast, he interviews executives, musicians, and even a former Guardian Angel to learn about what drew them to meditation, what their own practices look like, and whether it’s helped them become a little happier. (source: Prevention Magazine)

TEDTalks are known for providing big ideas in short timeframes, and the TEDTalks Health podcast curates some of the best health-related talks from their conferences and events. One episode dives into a fascinating explanation of how cancer cells communicate; another highlights a program that trains grandmothers in Zimbabwe to treat depression. Each enlightening episode is brimming with ideas to inspire and uplift. (source: Prevention Magazine)

With an eye toward the high rates of depression and addiction within the creative community, comedian Paul Gilmartin interviews comedians, artists, writers, friends, and doctors about their experiences to normalize and de-stigmatize mental illness. For those who struggle with a mental illness, The Mental Illness Happy Hour is a space for people to openly discuss fears and traumas they don't feel comfortable discussing anywhere else. (source: Prevention Magazine)

Think bedtime stories are just for little kids? Think again. Inspired by his own childhood insomnia, host Drew Ackerman (also known as "Scooter" to his listeners), started the Sleep With Me podcast, in which he tells long, meandering stories that are funny and interesting, but designed to lull you to sleep. Considering the podcast has been going strong for six years now, it's clearly helping people catch their Zzz's. (source: Prevention Magazine)

If you want to pack in a short podcast rather than commit to hour-long shows, then check out The Nutrition Diva. In bite-sized, 10 minute episodes, Monica Reinagel, a licensed nutritionist and culinary school grad with an MS in human nutrition, addresses the science behind the latest health trends, like mushroom coffee, and offers simple tips on how to guard against common illnesses, increase your intake of certain nutrients, and more. (source: Prevention Magazine)

Whether you take your coffee blended with butter or not, Bulletproof Radio from tech entrepreneur and biohacker Dave Asprey is worth a listen as he takes listeners along on a journey of upgrading the human body through the use of technology. Speaking with a range of guests from CEOs to scientists, Asprey explores intriguing ideas like living longer and pushing the boundaries of conventional medicine with technology. (source: Prevention Magazine)

Calling all yogis! Host Peg Mulqueen, who has a master’s in psychology and two decades of yoga practice under her belt, talks with a range of Ashtanga yoga teachers and students about their practices, ranging from deep, philosophical conversations to the science behind yoga poses. (source: Prevention Magazine)

Biochemist, author, and podcast host Katy Bowman is a leader of The Movement Movement, which claims our society has become too sedentary and people should move more, and the Nutritious Movement, which advocates for not only overall movement, but also a focus on moving our individual parts, from the head to the toes. Bowman’s conversations, which touch on topics like breathing, the power of gardening, and better sleep habits, will inspire you to move more every day in surprising ways. (source: Prevention Magazine)