4 Must-Listen Inspirational Podcasts

I’ve been loving podcasts lately. I listen to at least one per day, but in many cases much more. There are hundreds of podcasts out there, but today I’ll be highlighting 4 must listen inspirational podcasts. Since I’m trying to make my mornings more intentional and mindful, I’ve switched from watching vlog and beauty channels on YouTube to listening to podcasts that make me really think and reflect. So far so good! 

Note: Some of the podcasts, I’ve linked the videos instead because I couldn’t link from iTunes. However, just search on iTunes and you’ll find them. 

1. The Lively Show by Jess Lively: I’ve been listening to The Lively Show podcast every day for the last few weeks. I try to listen to one while I’m getting ready for work, one on my commute to work, and one on my way home. That’s a lot I know, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Every Thursday, The Lively Show features a guest interview that’s meant to uplift, inspire, or help you add a little extra intention to your everyday. I actually knew about Jess from her blog a few years back, Makeunder Your Life. When I realized she had a podcast, I immediately downloaded a bunch of episodes.

Favorite episodes:
Redefining Pretty and Life with Intention with Elizabeth Piper of The Pretty Girl Revolution
The Science Behind Gratitude with UJ Ramdas of The Five Minute Journal
The Surprising Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results with Jay Papasan of The One Thing

2. The Daily Boost: This is a super short podcast (only nine minutes per episode) so if you’re looking for something quick, this is it! It may be brief, but it’s packed with great strategies and tools that can help with happiness, relationships, family, communication skills, stress, making money, the law of attraction and much more. The Daily Boost has been iTunes top ranked self-help program since 2004

Favorite episodes (I couldn’t link to an outside website for these, so you’ll have to search on iTunes):
How to Succeed Without Being Perfect
How to Create Your Perfect Day…Everyday
The Reward For Hard Work You Never Expected

3. TEDTalks: I’m pretty late to the TedTalks train. If you’re unfamiliar with TEDTalks, they are videos (or in this case podcasts) from some of world’s most inspirational and successful individuals. These talks aim to inspire, intrigue and make you reflect. The speakers are from TED conferences, TEDx events and partner events around the world. 

Favorite episodes:
Passion Conquers Poison, How Juice Changed My Life with Annie Lawless of Suja Juice
Why Thinking Your Ugly is Bad for You with Meaghan Ramsey of Dove’s Self Esteem Project
Poverty, Money and Love with Jessica Jackley of Kiva.org

4. ZenHabits Radio: This is another blog turned podcast. The ZenHabits Radio takes blog posts from ZenHabits.net and makes them into audio. ZenHabits is about finding simplicity in our daily lives, and clearing away what’s not important so we can hopefully find happiness. The blog has over a million monthly readers! The podcast focuses on topics such as simplicity, health & fitness, motivation and inspiration, frugality, family life, happiness, goals, getting great things done, and living in the moment.

Favorite episodes:
The Delightfully Short Guide to Reading More Books
Pursuing Happiness When It’s Already Within You
Creating a Lovely Morning 

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