Podcasts To Power Your Wellness Journey: Our Top Picks
Podcasts are more popular than ever and it’s no secret why we love them. Our team loves listening to podcasts on our commute to work, in the gym, or whenever we can! We love learning about the topics that can improve our health and wellness like nutrition, fitness, sleep, productivity, and more. There are millions of podcasts out there so we wanted to give you our top picks, or what we think is ‘required listening’. So the next time you have a long drive, a monotonous task to complete, or are looking to gain some insight, download one of these podcasts and let the learning begin!
The Drive – Hosted by Dr. Peter Attia
Dr. Peter Attia is an expert in all-things health and longevity. He is the founder of a medical practice which aims to improve the healthspan and lifespan of individuals by applying preventative tactics related to nutrition, fitness, sleep and other aspects of health. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. On his podcast, he interviews experts across various fields of health and medicine. He dives deep into each topic (podcasts are typically 2 to 3 hours long) by asking critical questions and helping listeners to understand what is most relevant for them to take home.
Recommended Episodes:
- #163 – Layne Norton, PH. D.: Building Muscle, Losing Fat, and The Importance of Resistance Training
- #47 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D. On Sleep (Part I of III)
Found My Fitness – Hosted by Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Dr. Rhonda Patrick has studied many aspects of health from nutrition and biochemistry to aging and neurodegenerative disease, among many others. She has a wide breadth of knowledge on all aspects of health and is skilled at breaking down complex scientific topics for the general listener. Her podcast delves into topics related to sleep, nutrition, fitness and others which are important to longevity and disease prevention. She also interviews many experts who specialize in these topics.
Recommended Episodes:
- #086 – How Micronutrients and Exercise Ameliorate Aging
- #074 – Dr. Dominic D’Agostino on Developing a Well-Designed Ketogenic Diet
Huberman Lab – Hosted by Dr. Andrew Huberman
Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and professor in the department of neurobiology at Stanford. His podcast addresses a variety of topics related to neuroscience, mental health, and health optimization. Each episode provides a deep exploration of the topic and will answer questions you didn’t even know you had. Dr. Huberman is skilled at providing the facts and allowing you to make an informed decision about a topic, without telling you what to do.
Recommended Episodes:
- What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain, and Health
- Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental and Physical Performance
Modern Wisdom – Hosted by Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson is a podcaster and youtuber who you may recognize from the first season of Love Island back in 2015. He has come a long way since then and has dedicated his life to the art of podcasting and interviewing. Each episode of Modern Wisdom features an interview with an expert. Topics range from nutrition, to fitness, to mental health, productivity, philosophy, relationships, and much more. Chris asks the tough questions and is not afraid to address controversial topics.
Recommended Episodes:
- #652 – Chris Bumstead – The Mindset & Motivation Secrets of 4X Mr Olympia
- #736 – Dr Karan Rajan – Debunking the Internet’s Biggest Health Myths
The No Sugarcoating Podcast – Hosted by Amber Romaniuk
Amber Romaniuk is a local Calgarian and a friend of Fit Kitchen! She is an expert in emotional eating, digestive health and hormone balance. For over 10 years she has helped thousands of women to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Many of her clients have been referred to Fit Kitchen in the past. Her podcast has over 400 episodes and addresses topics related to emotional eating, mental health, weight loss, self-care, hormones, and many others. If you like the podcast, she also offers private coaching and online programs to promote your journey towards health and wellness.
Recommended Episodes:
- #140 – Why Building Self Love is Key to Body Freedom
- #115 – Why Focusing on Weight-Loss is Causing Weight-Gain
Financial Feminist – Hosted by Tori Dunlap
Tori Dunlap is an entrepreneur, money expert, and New York Times bestselling author. She launched her podcast in 2021 to help teach women (and everyone) the fundamentals of money, business and financial independence. The topics of the Financial Feminist range from financial tips to mental health, to investment advice, and lots in between. Although nutrition and fitness aren’t discussed, we think this podcast belongs on the list since it addresses many ways to reduce stress through managing money effectively. The episodes range from 10 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the topic and we recommend starting from the beginning and working your way through.
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Conclusion
We hope this list gave you some ideas for your next favourite podcast. Try listening to one episode of each to find what interests you most. Of course, there are many other health and wellness podcasts out there, but these are the ones our team listens to, and we think you should too!
