In Review: Podcast Recommendations

Top 5 Wellness Podcasts

Whether you’re working from home, catching up on housework, going for a walk, or you just fancy a change of pace, a podcast makes for great company. Tuning into a podcast can help you to tune out and take a welcome break, a chance to shut out the rest of the noise and hone in on some good conversation, inspiring chat, and give you some much-needed nourishment for your mind, body, and soul.

So, with wellbeing as our top priority, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite health and wellness podcasts to encourage you to take a bit of time for yourself and find the tools to navigate your own wellbeing.

1. How To Fail - Elizabeth Day

Hosted by author, Elizabeth Day, and based on her book of the same title, this is a really uplifting and inquisitive podcast that sees Day chatting with other authors, film stars, musicians and everyone in between to discuss the things in life that haven’t gone right, and the lessons learnt in the process. 

Our editor’s favourite episode - Season 8 - Episode 6 - How to Fail with Glennon Doyle 

2. Happy Place - Fearne Cotton

TV presenter and radio host, Fearne Cotton, is the voice behind the Happy Place podcast, which dives deep into the world of her incredible guests, as they discuss life, losses, learnings, and mental wellbeing. These chats are honest, deep, and uplifting. 

Our editor’s favourite episode - Happy Place with Elizabeth Gilbert 

3. Feel Better, Live More - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the most influential GPs in the UK, hosts this super informative podcast based on his life’s M.O. — “Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it”. With that at the forefront, Chatterjee chats to leading health experts, and personalities, on a wide variety of topics, covering everything from mental health and emotional wellbeing to healthy habits, how to manage stress and overwhelm and even how to breathe and sleep better. These episodes are full of life hacks, and top tips and really work to empower you to, well, feel better and live more. 

Our editor’s favourite episode - Find your purpose and transform your life with Rich Roll

4. On Purpose - Jay Shetty

Former Hindu monk, Jay Shetty, hosts this fascinating podcast that propels his own purpose ‘to make wisdom go viral’. Having deep-dive conversations with some of the world’s most interesting and influential people on everything from relationships and love to careers, stress, and confidence —it’s certainly an inspired listen.

Our editor’s favourite episode - 6 Reasons why it’s never too late to quit and start over

5. The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast - Dr Rupy Aujla

Dr Rupy’s show is all about food, medicine and lifestyle, talking with expert guests about how diet and lifestyle can support you in living your healthiest life. Packed full of tips, ideas, and actionable advice, it’s a really nourishing listen.

Our editor’s favourite episode - Exhale with The Breath Guy, Richie Bostock