Looking for something new to listen to on your stressful commute to work? Something that'll block out the negative thoughts to do with your mental health, your fitness levels and your general wellbeing.
That would be nice, wouldn't it?
Well lend your ears, then, to the wellness podcast. The genre of podcast that encourages you to be the best you can be by helping you with things like sleep, nutrition, fitness and mood.
Read on for our favourites.
Sleep With Me
One for those of you who struggle to get to sleep each night, this podcast is basically really boring bedtime stories told in the droning voice of Dearest Scooter who, at his most animated, still sounds like he's totally stoned. Sounds weird, but Scooter fans sing its praises.
Get Sleep With Me here.
The Tony Robbins Podcast
If you've never experienced the power of Tony Robbins, go on Netflix and check out I Am Not Your Guru right now. One of the most successful people in the self-help industry, Tony Robbins' conferences attract thousands of people from all around the world. Tickets can go for several thousand dollars. But it's easy to see why. Tony Robbins believes in you. And he wants you to believe in you, too. His podcast consists of interviews with inspirational people and motivational words from the man himself.
Get The Tony Robbins Podcast here.
The Meditation Podcast
If you're someone that finds sitting still and being 'present' really hard what with all the distractions coming from this way and that, this podcast offers guided meditations for every situation to help keep your brain on track.
Get The Meditation Podcast here.
Sleep Whispers
Another one for the insomniacs out there. This time, with a focus on ASMR. Sleep Whispers is more relaxing ramblings but if you are susceptible to ASMR, you're going to want to tune in to get a load of the host's voice.
Get Sleep Whispers here.
10% Happier
Several years ago, ABC anchorman Dan Harris had a panic attack live on Good Morning America. Then he found meditation. In 10% Happier he explores what it means to be driven and successful but leave space in your life for enlightenment.
Get 10% Happier here.
Couch to 5k
Scared the exercise fad has gone too far and you've got no idea where to start? Download the NHS' Couch to 5k podcast and get your own personal running trainer who will help take you from, well, couch to 5k.
Get Couch to 5k here.
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