9 Podcasts To Explore : For All Ages!

If you are already a podcast listener, you most likely already have a list of favorites and some that you probably listen to every week-  or when a new episode is released. I am probably a little late to the podcast listening game, but I have found it to be a great addition to my day for a number of reasons. I think that it is always a great idea to have a variety of mediums where we get our information- and podcasts are certainly a great source for expert information (as well as for entertainment and personal enrichment). I thought I would highlight a few podcasts that are focused on the topics of mindset, stress reduction, and personal growth – or just for fun and to  learn something new. There is something here for all ages – I even added in a couple for the kids (or even if you don’t have kids or grandkids- they are still pretty good!)

If you are an avid podcast listener, you know that there can be a great deal of ads- and these commercial breaks can be a bit annoying at times. For myself, I listen while I am doing other things so I don’t mind it too much. There are of course paid subscriptions that you can look into that makes them ad free if that is the route you want to take. But, there is plenty of places to listen for free!

If you are new to podcasts, here is a helpful article to help you find and listen to podcasts on various devices:

The Podcast Host : How to Listen to Podcasts Easily on any Device, for Free!

Take a look and see if anything resonates with you. Even if none of the topics are speaking to you, it may just give you some starting points to explore – especially if you are new to the podcast space. Let me know what you think!

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1.Mel Robbins

You may have heard of Mel Robbins even if you are not looking in the podcast space. Mel Robbins is a former lawyer, motivational speaker, author, and podcast host who speaks about motivation, life improvement, mindset, and behavior change –  among other topics. This podcast is full of motivational advice and tips for achieving your best self with universal topics and science backed advice. You can take a look at the episodes and find one that may resonate with you. or take a look at these ideas to help you get started:

5 Ways To Help Your Habits Stick

Try It For 1 Day- Do This Every Morning To Boost Motivation & Focus

How To Control Your Mind And Redirect Your Energy To Self – Transformation

2.Mindful In Minutes Meditation ( Kelly Smith- Yoga For You)

This podcast is a great one to check out if you are interested in adding a daily meditation practice to your life but you just don’t know where or how to get started. Also, this podcast is great if you want a guided meditation practice but you don’t want to pay for an app or a membership program. These meditations are 20 minutes or less and are focused on a variety of themes such as anxiety, stress, and sleeplessness.

You may be interested in trying these short sessions to help you get started:

9 Minute Anxiety Relief Meditation

6 Minute Accepting Change Meditation

11 Minute Clear Your Thoughts Meditation

3.The Moth

This podcast is a bit different. The focus here is on storytelling – it promotes the art and craft of storytelling. It features real people telling their story. It can be a nice change up to your regular listening. The stories are personal and each episode has a different theme. I think it can be a wonderful addition to just hearing stories from people that you can possibly relate to. You can check out the website here- The Moth. Just choose your episode to give it a try and see if it resonates with you. 

4.Armchair Expert

This podcast does have a few options. They release three different podcasts a week. However, on Wednesday it is an expert on a particular topic. You may enjoy the celebrity interviews as well. But, I am always amazed at the things that I learn from the experts- or just help to get a new perspective. Often, even if I do not always understand everything or even think that I am interested in the topic- I still enjoy it and get something out of it. There are many episodes to take a look at, but you may be interested in these episodes.:

Jenny Taitz – On Stress Resets

Sunita Sah – Defiance

5.You’re Dead To Me

This podcast comes from the BBC and is a comedy podcast about history. There are many episodes and they dive into the topic with both facts and comedy. If you are interested in learning some details in history – but don’t want it to be too dry- you may be interested in checking it out. There are so many episodes that you can scroll through and find a topic that interests you. Or, just randomly pick one and see if you like it. Here are a couple to get you started:

History Of Broadway

The Arts And Crafts Movement :  William Morris And His Circle

6.Mindfulness for Beginners – Shaun Donaghy

This calm podcast is all about simple mindfulness practices and meditation tips for beginners. These episodes are easy to listen to and feature a short meditation practice as well. The episodes are in the 30 ish minutes range- so perfect for adding to your day whenever you need a break for both the mind and the body. You may be interested in these ideas to get you started:

One Thing You Can Do Everyday To Transform Your Life

Don’t Believe Everything Your Mind Says About You

7. Stuff I Never Knew Trivia Game Show Podcast

There are many podcasts related to trivia, riddles, and brain games etc. that you may be interested in. I chose this one in particular because it just gets right to it. There is no fluff at the beginning and it features regular people competing in a game show type format. You never know what the topics are going to be and it is good for  learning some new things and for a laugh as well. You can take a look at an episode here- to get the idea: What Ties Together Eggs, Bricks, and Carpets.

8.Story Pirates

I am including two podcasts here that are geared towards kids. If you have kids or grandchildren, you may be interested in taking a look. The Story Pirates Podcast features a story written by a listener (a kid) – that gets turned into a performance fit for the stage, including music and theatrics. You can read the original story as it was written and then enjoy listening to the theatrical creation. It is also worth checking out the website for more info and activities to help spark creativity: Story Pirates. Here is an episode that you can check out to see if it may be something you are looking for:

Chicken Hat/Rock and Roll Dining Room

9. Peace Out The Podcast

Finally, we have one more for the kids- plus adults may enjoy this as well. Here, we have 15 minute guided relaxation stories for kids. There is a social-emotional skill, a mindfulness exercise, and some yoga movement. You can find the episodes here: Peace Out The Podcast

Take some time and explore and you may find something that interests you – or at least sparks some interest in a topic that leads you to something new. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

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