Podcast Recommendations
Anyone who knows me will tell you, I love podcasts! Some of my playlist is news, some is just for entertainment, but many are mental health related because, well, that’s what I’m into. I’m always trying to educate myself, but I’m also quite busy, so podcasts are a great format for me. I love that I can multi-task by listening and learning while I’m also driving or doing housework. Here are some great mental health and psychology themed podcasts that I enjoy and recommend. Remember to take care and use discretion when listening. Podcasts are a great tool, but are not a substitute for personalized individual therapy with a qualified mental health professional. As with any advice, take and use only what’s helpful for you and consistent with your personal values. All of these are free to listen with advertisements. If you’re new to podcasts and need a tutorial on how to get started, here is a good article that can help. I listen via Spotify, but there are many podcast players available. Links direct to the show’s website and open in a new tab.
Two Guys on Your Head Two psychology professors from the University of Texas at Austin make neuropsychology accessible through humor and short, relatable episodes.
Hidden Brain Host, Shankar Vedantam explores the unconscious patterns that influence our behavior and our choices
The Happiness Lab Yale professor, Dr. Laurie Santos shares tips on improving your psychological wellbeing based on science and research
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Monica Johnson provides practical, evidence-based tips for living your best life
Mental Illness Happy Hour All the content/trigger warnings with this one. Comedian, Paul Gilmartin goes to some pretty dark places in this “perversely safe space” with an extensive back catalogue
Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast Author Caroline Foran shares practical tools and advice on managing anxiety based on her own lived experience
Let’s Talk About Mental Health Writer and speaker, Jeremy Godwin encourages straightforward conversations about managing mental health
The Hilarious World of Depression Host, John Moe interviews comedians and other creative people about their struggles with mental health. He has moved on to other projects but the back catalogue of this podcast is still a great listen
Depresh Mode John Moe’s new podcast where he discusses mental health issues with artists, entertainers, and experts
Multiamory The hosts offer advice for all types of modern relationships with a particular focus on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. Their book on communication tools is also really great.
