Our Selection Of The Best Self Help Podcasts
Our Best Self Help Podcasts Selection
We all want to lead a more meaningful life. But daily living can be tough, complicated, and confusing. Many people turn to self-help resources to solve professional and personal challenges. But there is a bewildering amount of information to choose from.
That’s especially the case for anything related to self-help or personal growth. We used to contend just with books. Now, there is an enormous selection of podcasts to navigate.
We save you time by listing some high-quality personal development podcasts. You can find this list below.
We selected podcasts based on practical advice and scientific credibility. Beware of self-appointed 'thought leaders' and the 'habit coach'. Self-improvement podcasts sometimes feature people with little or no training in scientific principles.
A confident persona combined with jargon pull many people into a vortex of empty 'advice'. Life coaches require no specific training. So, you've got to take care whose guidance you adopt.
Why five recommendations? Because you’re unlikely to have the time for 10, 15, or 20 productions. Below are the podcasts we believe will give good value for the listening time you allocate them.
The best podcasts are not always high-profile productions (e.g., Tony Robbins, Rich Roll Podcast, Purpose with Jay Shetty). We have selected shows that may be flying under your radar to this point.
Remember to be mindful. Don’t multitask when listening to these shows. Take the time to absorb yourself in the content for maximum return.
We hope these podcasts help to have a more positive daily life.
Podcast Recommendations
Quick, easily digestible episodes applying neuroscience findings to everyday life. Host Olav Krigolson is a neuroscientist at the University of Victoria. Topics include anything from screen time addiction to burnout. Krigolson presents in a conversational style.
Neurobiology professor Andrew Huberman leads these deep-dive episodes into improving performance and health via neuroscience research. This content is detailed and data-driven. Huberman often emphasises biological mechanisms of health and performance.
Speaking of Psychology is the flagship podcast for the American Psychological Association. This show features numerous academic experts, applying the latest psychological science research to various life challenges and topics.
This BBC podcast provides a great mix of personal stories and scientific research. Topics span various psychology disciplines, from mental health to social behaviour. Many episodes feature the latest findings for clinical conditions.
Scott Kaufman leads this podcast with the theme of maximising your abilities and potential. These shows focus on positive aspects of performance and wellbeing.
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