Five podcasts you need on your Spotify playlist
Five podcasts you need on your Spotify playlist
I love a good podcast and I especially love it when I discover something brand new, so today I’d like to share five ‘must listens’ for your podcast playlist.
Where is My Mind? by Niall Breslin
Irish musician Niall Breslin has not shied away from using his platform to speak about mental health, and this podcast is a great example of his dedication to the promotion of mental well-being. In his own words, Niall defines Where is my Mind? as ‘a podcast about how we can navigate the manic, always-on, and head-melting world we live in’.
It touches on a range of topics, from the technology that’s constantly plaguing us to coping with daily stressors, in a way that normalises the struggles we face in this intense world we are living in. Episodes are around 40 minutes long, and there is also the option of an additional 15-20 minutes of guided, mindfulness-based meditation to help you build the skills and techniques to stay focused in the present moment.
The Daily Pep! with Meg Kissack
The Daily Pep is described by Meg as ‘the daily podcast for courage makers, creative and multi-passionate and unconventional women, who are looking for a daily dose of rebel-rousing, encouragement and reminders to keep going’. Rarely over 5 minutes, this podcast focuses on one topic for a daily pick-me-up, ideal for those of us who are short on time or just want something quick to listen to on the go.
Discussing everything from exploring your dreams to finding your self-care routine, Kissack’s episodes strike the perfect balance of helping you be easy on yourself and encouraging you to make the most out of your life. Though aimed towards creative women, the joyful episodes of this podcast can be applied by anyone to any part of their daily life!
Daily Wellness is rather unique in that it is a regularly updated personalised playlist created by Spotify, containing grounding motivational podcasts and feel-good music that can ‘help you find positivity, mindfulness, or peace throughout your day’.
In the morning you’ll find motivating, positive content to give a boost to your day, whereas in the evening the playlist refreshes and gets an altogether more relaxed vibe – think calming music, mindfulness and poetry. The fact it’s constantly changing means it never gets dull – there’s always something new to enjoy.
Enjoy this podcast hosted by Headspace co-founder and former Monk, Andy Puddicombe, in which he brings us a moment of quiet reflection each weekday. He encourages us to consider what brings us together in this shared human condition and how we can live a life that best reflects our limitless potential.
Do you feel like you are constantly living life in the fast lane, with little (if any) opportunity to slow down? Then this is the podcast for you.
There is an ever-growing group of people who are saying no to life lived at high speed and instead are choosing to slow down, simplify and focus on the things that are truly important.
Hosted by two of these people - Brooke and Ben McAlary – The Slow Home podcast discusses this approach to life and welcomes guests who also share this mindset to share their stories and advice. It’s a great reminder that you can slow down and take a different approach to life.
I really hope you enjoy these as much as I do – and if you have any suggestions I’d love to hear them, so please do leave a comment!
