Wellness Podcasts

The Hidden Beliefs That Shape Your Happiness with Shawn Achor
PodcastMay 18, 202643 min

The Hidden Beliefs That Shape Your Happiness with Shawn Achor

In this episode of The Happiness Lab, host Dr. Laurie Santos talks with happiness researcher Shawn Achor about the hidden beliefs that shape our well‑being. Achor explains that beliefs act as a lens that influences everything from academic performance to...

By The Happiness Lab
If You’re Feeling Stuck in Life, Listen to This
PodcastMay 14, 202650 min

If You’re Feeling Stuck in Life, Listen to This

In this episode, Mel Robbins tackles the universal feeling of being stuck, explaining that it’s a signal of untapped potential rather than a personal flaw. She outlines three "traps" that keep people immobilized, focusing first on the most common: not...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
Behind Kalshi’s $22B Rise: Betting on Addiction with Dr. Rian Kabir
PodcastMay 12, 202619 min

Behind Kalshi’s $22B Rise: Betting on Addiction with Dr. Rian Kabir

In this episode of Lifers, host Christina Farr talks with psychiatrist and medical AI specialist Dr. Rian Kabir about the rapid rise of online prediction marketplace Kalshi, now valued at $22 billion. Dr. Kabir explains that, despite legal arguments framing Kalshi...

By Second Opinion
#391 ‒ Colorectal Cancer Screening: Importance of Early Screening, Colonoscopy as a Screening and Preventive Tool, and How to Build...
PodcastMay 11, 20260 min

#391 ‒ Colorectal Cancer Screening: Importance of Early Screening, Colonoscopy as a Screening and Preventive Tool, and How to Build...

In this episode Peter Attia explains why colorectal cancer is the most preventable major cancer and walks listeners through the biology, screening options, and personalized strategies for early detection. He highlights colonoscopy’s unique dual role as a diagnostic and therapeutic...

By The Peter Attia Drive / Articles
How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence
PodcastMay 11, 20261h 19m

How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence

In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Sade Zarai, a behavioral researcher and best‑selling author, about a research‑backed four‑part framework for turning self‑doubt into unshakable confidence. They explore how self‑doubt manifests—through overthinking, perfectionism, people‑pleasing, and more—and why it’s driven...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
What’s the ROI of Your Mother?
PodcastMay 10, 20266 min

What’s the ROI of Your Mother?

In this six‑minute episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk recounts a heated conversation with a conservative CMO who demanded a concrete ROI for social media, prompting Gary to counter with a tongue‑in‑cheek question about the ROI of...

By The GaryVee Audio Experience
Story: Shannon (Existential Themed OCD and Postpartum OCD) (#537)
PodcastMay 10, 202636 min

Story: Shannon (Existential Themed OCD and Postpartum OCD) (#537)

In this 36‑minute episode, host Stuart talks with Shannon about her lifelong struggle with OCD, covering early memories, existential‑themed obsessions like viewing people as NPCs, and the onset of postpartum OCD. She describes how she finally recognized her symptoms as...

By The OCD Stories
Esther Perel on Curiosity, Desire, and Aliveness
PodcastMay 7, 20260 min

Esther Perel on Curiosity, Desire, and Aliveness

In this episode, renowned therapist Esther Perel explores the distinction between sex and the erotic, emphasizing how early relational experiences shape our capacity for desire and aliveness. She argues that the erotic is sexuality infused with imagination and meaning, allowing...

By Godmothers
The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult
PodcastMay 7, 20261h 19m

The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult

In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Harvard‑trained social scientist Casley Killam about the growing crisis of adult loneliness and why friendship is a vital pillar of overall health. Killam shares research showing that Americans are spending far fewer hours...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Architecture of the Unmeasured Mind
PodcastMay 6, 20260 min

The Architecture of the Unmeasured Mind

In this episode, host explores the legend of the last great cartographer whose maps were celebrated for their hyper‑realistic coastlines, mountains, and rivers, yet intentionally left blank spaces. The discussion delves into the philosophy that a map’s true power lies...

By Philosopheasy
GLP Podcast: ‘Safe Injection Sites’: Enabling Drug Addiction or Saving Lives?
PodcastMay 6, 20260 min

GLP Podcast: ‘Safe Injection Sites’: Enabling Drug Addiction or Saving Lives?

In this episode of the Facts and Fallacies podcast, host Cameron English and medical toxicologist Dr. Liza Lockwood debate the merits of safe injection sites as a response to the U.S. opioid overdose crisis. They examine arguments that such facilities...

By Genetic Literacy Project
Finding Good in the Hardest Moments with James Ferguson
PodcastMay 5, 202634 min

Finding Good in the Hardest Moments with James Ferguson

In this episode, host Brandon Laws talks with James Ferguson about his new book, *Seek the Good and Celebrate*, which grew out of Ferguson’s 2021 cancer journey. Ferguson shares how the mantra of seeking good and celebrating—even during chemotherapy—led to...

By Transform Your Workplace
Your Phone Is Rewriting Your Biology — Daniel DeBaun (Former Bell Labs Engineer)
PodcastMay 5, 202649 min

Your Phone Is Rewriting Your Biology — Daniel DeBaun (Former Bell Labs Engineer)

In this episode, former Bell Labs engineer Daniel DeBaun explains how the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by smartphones and emerging 5G/6G networks can affect human biology, from DNA damage and calcium influx in cells to impacts on the gut microbiome,...

By Health Longevity Secrets
Beyond the Prescription Pad: A Empiric Path to Restoring Your Child's Focus and Calm
PodcastMay 5, 20260 min

Beyond the Prescription Pad: A Empiric Path to Restoring Your Child's Focus and Calm

In this episode Dr. Todd Bourne, a naturopathic physician with 16 years of experience, discusses the rise of ADHD in children, its diagnostic criteria, and the limitations of medication as a long‑term solution. He highlights how modern environmental factors—especially excessive...

By FOCAL POINTS (Courageous Discourse)
STRESS, SLEEP, AND STRATEGIC STRENGTH
PodcastMay 5, 202630 min

STRESS, SLEEP, AND STRATEGIC STRENGTH

In this episode of A Better Peace, Colonel Kurt Brooker discusses the critical role of sleep, stress, and recovery for warfighters, highlighting how chronic sleep deprivation undermines health and readiness. He explains the physiological differences between deep and REM sleep,...

By War Room Podcast
Why Parents and Children Sometimes Break Up...
PodcastMay 5, 202638 min

Why Parents and Children Sometimes Break Up...

In this episode of the Baby Brunch Podcast, host Ilana and psychologist Dr. Jenny Rose explore the growing phenomenon of parent‑child estrangement, including the influence of social‑media trends that promote cutting ties with “toxic” parents. They discuss the emotional weight...

By Baby Brunch: The Parenting Series
537 | Jerome
PodcastMay 4, 20261h 34m

537 | Jerome

In this emotionally charged episode, host TK reflects on the sudden death of his longtime friend Jerome, sharing memories of Jerome’s minimalist, complaint‑free outlook and his own struggle to process the loss. Through a listener’s question about confronting grief with...

By The Minimalists Podcast
Golfing Alone (with Gary Belsky)
PodcastMay 4, 202659 min

Golfing Alone (with Gary Belsky)

In this episode, Russ Roberts talks with author and former ESPN Magazine editor Gary Belsky about his new book, *Solo Golf*, which explores the practice of playing golf alone and its meditative, introspective benefits. Belsky contrasts solo golf with the...

By EconTalk
#390 ‒ AMA #84: Family Health History, Preventing Heart Disease, Metabolic Health, Strength Training Efficiency, Dementia Risk Reduction, NAD Supplements,...
PodcastMay 4, 20260 min

#390 ‒ AMA #84: Family Health History, Preventing Heart Disease, Metabolic Health, Strength Training Efficiency, Dementia Risk Reduction, NAD Supplements,...

In this AMA, Peter Attia tackles listener questions on building a useful family health history, cardiovascular risk assessment, and why heart disease remains poorly prevented despite available tools. He discusses the concept of metabolically healthy obesity, outlines the minimum effective...

By The Peter Attia Drive / Articles
#390 ‒ AMA #84: Family Health History, Preventing Heart Disease, Metabolic Health, Strength Training Efficiency, Dementia Risk Reduction, NAD Supplements,...
PodcastMay 4, 20268 min

#390 ‒ AMA #84: Family Health History, Preventing Heart Disease, Metabolic Health, Strength Training Efficiency, Dementia Risk Reduction, NAD Supplements,...

In this brief AMA preview, Dr. Peter Atiyah tackles a wide‑range of practical health questions, from building a useful family health history and its role versus genetic testing, to why heart disease remains under‑prevented despite available tools. He discusses the...

By The Peter Attia Drive
Harvard Business School Professor: This One Research Study Will Change Your Life and Career
PodcastMay 4, 20261h 5m

Harvard Business School Professor: This One Research Study Will Change Your Life and Career

In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Harvard Business School professor Dr. Leslie K. John about her groundbreaking research on self‑disclosure and the power of "oversharing." John explains that revealing sensitive information—when done strategically—builds trust, improves relationships, and even boosts...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
686: Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) - The Hidden Cost of Being Good at Everything, Self-Medicating at 13, Why...
PodcastMay 3, 20261h

686: Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) - The Hidden Cost of Being Good at Everything, Self-Medicating at 13, Why...

In this episode, host Ryan Hawk interviews Dr. Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist, about her journey from a high‑achieving, self‑medicating teenager to a pioneering therapist who blends mind‑body work. LePera explains why mere awareness isn’t enough for lasting change, emphasizing...

By The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk
430. METHYLENE BLUE PART II: ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTI-LYME, AND ANTI-VIRAL EFFECTS
PodcastMay 3, 20260 min

430. METHYLENE BLUE PART II: ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTI-LYME, AND ANTI-VIRAL EFFECTS

This episode dives deep into methylene blue (MB), exploring its historic roots and its emerging role as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antiviral, and antiparasitic agent, especially for persistent tick‑borne infections like Lyme disease and Bartonella. The host explains MB’s mechanisms—disrupting bacterial...

By Surviving Healthcare
Dr Fugen Neziroglu: When a Higher Level of Care May Be Needed, and Overvalued Ideation (#536)
PodcastMay 3, 202659 min

Dr Fugen Neziroglu: When a Higher Level of Care May Be Needed, and Overvalued Ideation (#536)

In this episode, Dr. Fugen Neziroglu, a board‑certified cognitive‑behavioral psychologist and co‑founder of the Bio Behavioral Institute, discusses how clinicians can recognize when OCD treatment needs to move beyond weekly therapy to more intensive levels of care, such as IOPs,...

By The OCD Stories
Psychedelics in Medicine: Curiosity & Caution
PodcastMay 2, 20260 min

Psychedelics in Medicine: Curiosity & Caution

In this episode, Dr. Ryan Cole and addiction specialist Dr. Molly Rutherford discuss the surge of interest in psychedelic‑assisted therapies for conditions like addiction, PTSD, and depression, highlighting the recent presidential executive order that accelerates FDA review and funding for these...

By Independent Medical Alliance
Designing for Kairos: The Distinction Between Speed and Serendipity
PodcastMay 2, 20260 min

Designing for Kairos: The Distinction Between Speed and Serendipity

In this episode, host and guest explore the concept of kairos—opportune moments—versus chronos, the relentless ticking of clock time, arguing that true wellbeing stems from embracing serendipity rather than merely speeding up or scheduling digital detoxes. They discuss how our...

By Philosopheasy
#322 Graziano Cocco Performance Mental Coach - Lessons From Elite Sport for Hospitality Leaders
PodcastApr 30, 202659 min

#322 Graziano Cocco Performance Mental Coach - Lessons From Elite Sport for Hospitality Leaders

In this episode, Michael Tinser talks with performance mental coach Graziano Cocco, who blends elite sport psychology with hospitality leadership. Graziano shares his journey from front‑line restaurant work to coaching at Crystal Palace and other professional athletes, explaining how mental...

By Hospitality Mavericks
EXPLAINER: Medicine's Forgotten Biomarker - The Homocysteine Story Your Doctor Missed
PodcastApr 30, 202614 min

EXPLAINER: Medicine's Forgotten Biomarker - The Homocysteine Story Your Doctor Missed

In this episode Dr. Robert Lufkin explains why homocysteine, an amino‑acid by‑product of methionine metabolism, is a powerful but overlooked risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and dementia. He reviews the biological mechanisms by which elevated homocysteine damages arterial endothelium...

By Health Longevity Secrets
Boredom: Is It Good For You?
PodcastApr 30, 202633 min

Boredom: Is It Good For You?

In this episode Wendy Zuckerman and producer Michelle Dang explore the neuroscience and psychology of boredom, interviewing cognitive neuroscientist James Dankert and organizational psychologist Gihan Park. They explain how boredom activates the brain's default mode network and suppresses the salience...

By Science Vs
Book Club - Sharon Louden Talks Longevity, Resiliency, and Being a Catalyst for Change
PodcastApr 30, 20261h 23m

Book Club - Sharon Louden Talks Longevity, Resiliency, and Being a Catalyst for Change

In this episode of Beyond the Studio, host Amanda Adams and Nicole Muller sit down with artist, educator, and author Sharon Louden to discuss her new book, *Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50*. Louden explains...

By Beyond the Studio: A Podcast for Artists
Eat This to Live Longer, Stay Young, and Transform Your Health
PodcastApr 30, 20261h 8m

Eat This to Live Longer, Stay Young, and Transform Your Health

In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Lucia Aronica, a Stanford epigenetics professor, about how the foods we eat act as a "pencil" that can rewrite our genetic instructions, influencing aging, disease risk, weight, and mood. Dr. Aronica explains...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
343. Summary: Can This Nutrient Help Alzheimer's? - Life Extension
PodcastApr 29, 20263 min

343. Summary: Can This Nutrient Help Alzheimer's? - Life Extension

In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal discuss a recent pilot study on creatine supplementation as a potential therapy for Alzheimer's disease, featuring insights from lead author Aaron Smith. They explain how creatine, known for its role in muscle...

By Live Foreverish
263: Dr. Christopher Motley, Alternative Health Practitioner: Why You’re Tired Even After 7-9 Hrs
PodcastApr 29, 202655 min

263: Dr. Christopher Motley, Alternative Health Practitioner: Why You’re Tired Even After 7-9 Hrs

In this episode, Molly Eastman interviews Dr. Christopher Motley, an alternative health practitioner specializing in traditional Chinese medicine, frequency medicine, and kinesthesiology. Dr. Motley explains how organ health—particularly the gallbladder and liver—and hidden infections or emotional stress can disrupt sleep,...

By Sleep Is A Skill
The Velocity of Emptiness
PodcastApr 29, 20260 min

The Velocity of Emptiness

In this poetic episode, the host reflects on the fleeting, weightless moment when a phone slips from your hand, describing the sudden silence and the terrifying sensation of disconnection that follows the crash. The narrative explores how this brief loss...

By Philosopheasy
Psychedelics for Mental Illness: Dr. Joseph Varon on Trump’s Executive Order
PodcastApr 28, 20260 min

Psychedelics for Mental Illness: Dr. Joseph Varon on Trump’s Executive Order

In this episode, Fox News discusses President Trump's new executive order aimed at loosening restrictions and expanding access to psychedelic therapies for severe mental health conditions such as depression, PTSD, and addiction, especially among veterans. Dr. Joseph Varon, president and...

By Independent Medical Alliance
PSP 468: The 3 Stages Parents Go Through When Learning to Handle OCD (and Where You Might Be Stuck)
PodcastApr 28, 202649 min

PSP 468: The 3 Stages Parents Go Through When Learning to Handle OCD (and Where You Might Be Stuck)

In this episode, child therapist Natasha Daniels outlines the three stages parents typically experience when learning to support a child with OCD: awareness (recognizing the diagnosis and grieving the loss of expectations), education (learning the counterintuitive nature of OCD and...

By AT Parenting Survival
Psychosocial Risks at Work: The Invisible Threat to Workers’ Health
PodcastApr 28, 20260 min

Psychosocial Risks at Work: The Invisible Threat to Workers’ Health

In this episode of the ILO Future of Work podcast, host Isabelle Piquaire and ILO occupational safety expert Manal Aziz explore psychosocial risks at work—factors such as long hours, bullying, job insecurity, and poor job design that affect both mental...

By ILO: The Future of Work Podcast
Worklife with Molly Graham
PodcastApr 28, 20261 min

Worklife with Molly Graham

In this debut episode of TED's Worklife, host Molly Graham reflects on her experiences at Google, Facebook, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and various startups, framing work as a messy, human endeavor. She introduces the series' focus on the unseen emotional...

By Bloomberg Surveillance (Podcast)
Why More Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happier
PodcastApr 27, 202626 min

Why More Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happier

In this throwback episode of The Happiness Lab, host Dr. Laurie Santos explores why accumulating material possessions rarely leads to lasting happiness. She interviews writer Kate Flanders, who fell into debt buying clothes, books, and gadgets, only to discover that...

By The Happiness Lab
Story: Michael (Health Anxiety, Trauma and OCD) (#535)
PodcastApr 26, 202656 min

Story: Michael (Health Anxiety, Trauma and OCD) (#535)

In episode 535, host Chris shares Michael’s personal journey with obsessive‑compulsive disorder, detailing how childhood nightmares evolved into relationship‑focused and harm‑themed OCD, and later intertwined with health anxiety and medical trauma. Michael explains how he navigated exposure and response prevention...

By The OCD Stories
How I Fixed My Blood Sugar in 4 Simple Steps -Revolutionize How Your Body Absorbs Glucose
PodcastApr 24, 20260 min

How I Fixed My Blood Sugar in 4 Simple Steps -Revolutionize How Your Body Absorbs Glucose

In this episode the host explains how conventional fasting blood‑sugar tests miss the daily spikes and crashes that cause fatigue, brain fog, cravings, skin breakouts, and mood swings. Drawing on recent research, they describe the hidden "blood‑sugar roller coaster" that...

By Natural Remedies X
426. The Case for Universal Vaginal Estrogen Use After Menopause
PodcastApr 23, 20260 min

426. The Case for Universal Vaginal Estrogen Use After Menopause

The episode explains why universal vaginal estrogen use after menopause is essential, detailing how systemic HRT fails to restore the vaginal and lower urinary tract tissues that suffer from genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Low‑dose vaginal estradiol—whether in compounded cream,...

By Surviving Healthcare
Procrastination Isn’t Laziness. It Is S Shame. Here Is How to Break the Loop
PodcastApr 23, 20260 min

Procrastination Isn’t Laziness. It Is S Shame. Here Is How to Break the Loop

In this episode, trauma therapist Carolyn Cowan explains that procrastination is not simply laziness but a manifestation of deep‑seated shame. She links procrastination to a three‑part model of shame, emphasizing how feeling unworthy fuels avoidance and the "fuck it" response....

By Shame... The Path Out of Hell
Why Your Job Title Is Not Your Identity with Jennifer Outlaw
PodcastApr 23, 202622 min

Why Your Job Title Is Not Your Identity with Jennifer Outlaw

In this episode of the HR Chat Show, leadership strategist and licensed clinical social worker Jennifer Outlaw discusses why a job title should not define one's identity. She shares how her motivations have shifted from seeking formal leadership to becoming...

By HRchat
🎙️Let’s Get Unstuck X Jason Mackenzie🎙️
PodcastApr 23, 20260 min

🎙️Let’s Get Unstuck X Jason Mackenzie🎙️

In this episode of Let’s Get Unstuck, host Tracy Edwards talks with writer, coach, and father Jason Mackenzie about his journey through profound loss—the death of his wife and the tragic car‑accident death of his 19‑year‑old daughter. Jason shares how...

By Man Down by Jason MacKenzie
Lung Cancer Voices of Hope
PodcastApr 23, 20261 min

Lung Cancer Voices of Hope

In the inaugural episode of "Lung Cancer Voices of Hope," oncology nurse Anne Stegall and thoracic oncologist Dr. Misty Shields discuss the critical role of information, support, and community for patients and caregivers navigating a lung cancer diagnosis. They introduce...

By Bloomberg Surveillance (Podcast)
Taxing Bad Habits: Christoph Rosenberg
PodcastApr 22, 202619 min

Taxing Bad Habits: Christoph Rosenberg

In this episode Bruce Edwards talks with former IMF economist Christoph Rosenberg about "sin taxes" on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar. Rosenberg explains how these taxes, though a small share of GDP, can influence consumer behavior, citing declines in smoking rates...

By IMF Podcasts
What If Wellbeing Is A Work Design Problem with Jo Yarker
PodcastApr 22, 202622 min

What If Wellbeing Is A Work Design Problem with Jo Yarker

In this episode of the HR Chat Show, Professor Jo Yarker, an occupational psychologist, explains that many organizations treat wellbeing as a tick‑box exercise rather than a work‑design issue, leading to superficial interventions that aren’t measured for impact. She introduces...

By HRchat
#142 Jordan Ritter Conn: Why Do Men Feel So Alone?
PodcastApr 22, 202635 min

#142 Jordan Ritter Conn: Why Do Men Feel So Alone?

In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with senior staff writer Jordan Ritter‑Kahn about his new book *American Men*, which explores how men across diverse backgrounds grapple with the gap between cultural expectations of masculinity and their lived realities. Ritter‑Kahn...

By Paternal