We LOVE a good podcast at WorryTree HQ! Short, bite-sized radio-style programmes, they are perfect for the commute or to keep you company while walking the dog. And there’s so many out there, something for absolutely everyone on every kind of specialism that you could imagine!
But there are so many mental health podcasts out there that it can be a bit of a minefield looking for something that suits you.
So we thought today we'd share with you a round-up of our five favourite podcasts that we're listening to at the moment. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these or if you can recommend a new podcast to us!
Calmer You by Chloe Brotheridge
Hosted by Chloe Brotheridge, hypnotherapist, coach and author of The Anxiety Solution, Calmer You is a weekly podcast tackling anxiety from all angles - from healing and trauma, to perfectionism and eating well. It’s really well worth a listen as she interviews different guests every week and it always leaves us feeling more positive about our anxiety and the different ways we can manage it. She has a nice voice to listen to as well, which always helps!
Dive in with this episode: https://www.calmer-you.com/ep-57-how-to-be-a-brave-new-you-grow-your-confidence/
Happier is peppy, perky and American, so if that’s not your thing move on to the next podcast now! Gretchen’s podcast is full of practical, down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for making life happier and often simpler. There really are a lot of practical ideas in here, blink and you'll miss them! She’s also done a lot of work on personality types and habit formation too (google search ‘the four tendencies’) and so she has a lot of great stuff about how different people can build better habits (and drop the bad ones). A great listen for worriers, she has a lot to give.
Dive in with this episode: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast-episode/244-go-outside-into-the-sunlight
Positive People Podcast by Amy Holland and Fiona Thomas
The Positive People Podcast focuses on the idea that overcoming the difficult days can have a really positive impact on your wellbeing. They interview positive people who have overcome challenges to lead a positive life including everything from dating as a single parent to dealing with your personal finances. Another down-to-earth podcast with lots of practical ideas.
Dive in with this episode: http://positivepeoplepodcast.libsyn.com/amy-fiona-how-to-you-maintain-good-mental-health
The Anxiety Guy with Dennis Simsek
A top ranked self-help podcast where Dennis Simsek shares his knowledge and experience on the causes of anxiety, as well as the best options for people going through these life challenges based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. The Anxiety Guy podcast was awarded Best Of iTunes in the Health category and is well worth subscribing to.
Dive in with this episode: https://theanxietyguy.com/end-anxiety-in-2020/
The Thrive Global Podcast with Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington (founder of The Huffington Post) interviews notable leaders, celebrities, athletes and influencers to learn how prioritising wellbeing — instead of burnout and overwork — has made them happier and more successful. This podcast will give you the tips, tools and microsteps to transform your life and go from surviving to thriving.
Dive in with this episode: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-thrive-global-podcast-episode-9-demi-lovato/
There are so many fascinating podcasts out there, this is just our current top five! How about you, can you recommend a podcast to us? We'd love to hear from you and we'll share any recommendations that do come in.