8 Podcasts That Will Leave You Feeling Empowered AF
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If you’re sick of zoning out during your morning commute — or worse, flying into a fit of rage when someone cuts you off or manspreads the hell out of that train car bench — it might be time to lean into a new podcast or two. And you really can’t go wrong with the eight options below. Each audio show is loaded with laughs, words of wisdom and easy-to-digest messages that will make you feel empowered AF as you start your day. Onward and upward, friends!
1. Another Round
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We have good ol’ BuzzFeed to thank for this gem. Hosts Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton, two brilliantly hilarious black women, deliver intelligent, insightful conversation all while keeping it real over a couple of drinks. If this boozy conversation doesn’t help you jump into your morning with a smile, we don’t know what will.
2. Hilarious Humanitarians
We were first introduced to therapist Deanna Silverman, LCSW, of Hilarious Humanitarians via her on-point Instagram memes. And her podcast with fellow therapist Frances Echeverria, LMFT, adds even more value to our lives. Together, they offer unique perspectives on everything from relationships to body image to self-care to mental health. It’s some of the best free advice out there.
3. Let It Out with Katie Dalebout
Katie Dalebout’s collection of interviews with amazing authors, yogi, artists, entrepreneurs and more are entirely organic and perfectly candid, filling your headphones (or car stereo) with all of the life musings you need to hear. Whether you prefer deeper, more spiritual content or jokes with a thought-provoking punchline, this podcast is a winner all around.
4. Good Life Project
Host Jonathan Fields brings you your daily dose of inspiration through his conversations with guests like Elizabeth Gilbert, Brene Brown, Sir Ken Robinson and Seth Godin. If you’ve been working on being more engaged in the little parts of your day and moving through life with more intention and meaning, it’s time to subscribe.
5. Dear Sugar Radio
The beloved Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond team up here to bring you some of the most radically empathetic advice you’ll find in the podcast universe. Their show’s material stems from the letters listeners write to them, asking them for input on some of life’s toughest situations. (If you want to share your questions as well, email them at [email protected].)
6. The Lively Show
If you have any semblance of an entrepreneurial spirit, it’s time to tune into Jess Lively’s weekly podcast. Her genuine positivity is enough to lift you up even on your worst of days, and her balanced mix of personal and professional talk is always welcome. If you want to see your career and your most important relationships thrive, you’ve come to the right place.
7. Unladylike
This newer podcast offering from hosts Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin cuts through all of the bullshit of how women should be living their lives and speaks with those out there who are just doin’ the damn thing on their own terms. It’s full of sass, spunk and just the right amount of feminist rage to keep you motivated all week long.
8. Happier with Gretchen Rubin
This list obviously cannot be complete without some wise words from the mind behind The Happiness Project. Gretchen Rubin steps off the pages of her books to share some of her most personal, practical and manageable advice on developing good habits and deriving life satisfaction from them. Not to mention, her little sister is her cohost, and they make the perfect cohost duo.
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