Podcasts for Connection
Sometimes, hearing another person’s story — their struggles, recovery, and reflections — can make the world feel a little less heavy. This collection of podcasts offers connection, validation, and gentle reminders that being human is complex, messy, and worthy of compassion.
Whether you’re looking for psychoeducation, stories of lived experience, or something soothing to listen to when words feel hard, these episodes are shared with care. Take what resonates, skip what doesn’t, and remember — you’re not alone in this.
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Note: These are creators and spaces that have personally helped or resonated with me. Everyone’s journey is different, so take what feels supportive and leave what doesn’t. Their views and opinions do not necessarily reflect my own.
Lived Experience Voices
For the part that longs to be seen and understood. These storytellers open their hearts to share what it’s really like to live with and heal from mental health challenges. Their words carry honesty, vulnerability, and the deep knowing that comes from walking through the hard parts. Through their stories, you may find language for your own experiences, or simply the comfort of knowing someone else has been there too. They remind us that our struggles do not make us broken — they make us human.
Every Body Podcast
Delves into body image, self-love, and eating disorder (ED) recovery, using lived experiences to realistically discuss these often taboo topics in a safe space.
Keep Growing
Provides a safe, compassionate space for honest mental health conversations, featuring vulnerable discussions on struggles, faith, identity, and deep personal growth.
Voices of Hope: A Moment With...
This podcast amplifies the stories of survivors of family violence, sexual assault, and mental health challenges, offering a message of resilience, hope, and healing.
Life Academy
A lighthearted, weekly society, culture, and education podcast hosted by Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit, sharing often questionable life lessons. This is my personal favourite! :)
Hope is Real with Jazz Thornton
A podcast focused on normalising mental health conversations by sharing inspiring stories and expert interviews from empowering people around the world to offer listeners hope.
A Safe Space With Grace
A casual, relatable podcast discussing everything and anything, from daily life and favorite foods to the broader impact of society on mental health.
The OCD Stories
Features interviews with experts and people who have successfully managed Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), offering a supportive, focused, and evidence-based resource for recovery.
The Recovery Club
Hosted by Emily Donoher, this podcast guides listeners to a life free of their eating disorder by focusing on self-compassion, self-soothing, and unlearning unhealthy coping mechanisms.
The Imperfects
Celebrates the idea that human imperfection is normal and connecting, featuring raw and honest conversations with guests about their vulnerabilities and flaws.
Rewired ED Recovery Podcast
Hosted by Meg and Safia, this show uses their lived experience and expert insights to help listeners struggling with eating disorders rewire their thoughts, break free from control, and build lasting recovery.
The Comfort Zone
A safe and honest space hosted by Ro Mitchell and Jaycie Fry discussing navigating life in your twenties, covering mental health, social media, and healing relationships with food
Eating, Body & Nutrition
Podcasts in this category focus on diet culture, nutrition, body image, and recovery-focused approaches to health. They provide compassionate, evidence-based perspectives to help you build a balanced relationship with food and your body. Great for listeners seeking knowledge, reflection, and practical tips around wellbeing. Their work reminds us that creativity isn’t about perfection; it’s about honesty. Through rhythm, colour, and imagery, they show that expression can be a form of release — a gentle way to connect with the parts of ourselves that need to be witnessed without judgment. Whether you listen, write, draw, or simply let their words wash over you, these creative spaces invite you to slow down, breathe, and meet yourself with softness.
The Live Unrestricted Podcast
Hosted by an Intuitive Eating Coach, this show offers evidence-backed strategies to break the cycle of dieting, focusing on food freedom, body image, and healing emotional eating without guilt or obsession.
Seems Like Diet Culture
Hosted by a Registered Dietitian, this show provides no-bull, actionable information to help listeners sift through health misinformation and define what being healthy means outside of diet culture.
Every Body Podcast
Delves into body image, self-love, and eating disorder (ED) recovery, using lived experiences to realistically discuss these often taboo topics in a safe space.
Keep Growing
Provides a safe, compassionate space for honest mental health conversations, featuring vulnerable discussions on struggles, faith, identity, and deep personal growth.
Two Peas in a Podcast
Hosted by Accredited Practising Dietitians, this podcast simplifies the often overwhelming world of health and nutrition with clear, evidence-based science.
The Nourished to Thrive Podcast
Hosted by a Registered Dietitian, this show debunks diet myths and focuses on intuitive eating and rebuilding trust with your body to achieve true food freedom and wellness.
Take What You Need
Hosted by an eating disorder recovery coach and professional dancer, this show offers honest conversations, tools, and stories to support those exploring intuitive eating and recovering from disordered eating.
Recover to Flourish
Hosted by a recovery coach, this show provides a safe, supportive space dedicated to eating disorder recovery, discussing mindset shifts, self-care, and managing triggers through expert interviews and personal stories.
Rewired ED Recovery Podcast
Hosted by Meg and Safia, this show uses their lived experience and expert insights to help listeners struggling with eating disorders rewire their thoughts, break free from control, and build lasting recovery.
Clinician Led Conversations
Podcasts in this category are hosted by mental health professionals, offering expert insights into therapy, psychology, and wellbeing. They provide evidence-based guidance, practical strategies, and thoughtful discussions to help you understand mental health from a professional perspective. Perfect for listeners curious about the mind, therapy techniques, and expert advice delivered with compassion and clarity.
Welcome to Group Therapy
Licensed psychologists and therapists come together to create a show that discusses mental health, relationships, and current events to make listeners feel heard and part of a community.
Drop in with the Dr J's
Hosted by licensed psychologists, this show features open and authentic mental health conversations, sharing both science and personal vulnerability to crush stigma.
Psych Talk by Jessica Rabon
A podcast dedicated to motivating and educating listeners on all things psychology and self-growth, providing implementable skills for daily life.
Trust & Thrive with Tara Montazeri
Hosted by an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, this show encourages listeners to trust their journey and thrive through vulnerable discussions on mental health, relationships, and generational wounds.
Welcome to the Parts Party Therapy Podcast
A celebration of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model, helping listeners understand themselves as a system of "parts" and achieve Self-Led wholeness.
Very Bad Wizards
Featuring a philosopher and a psychologist, this show offers a humorous and intellectual discussion on moral philosophy, pop culture, and cognitive science.
Ask Kati Anything
A podcast where therapist Kati Morton answers listeners' mental health questions, offering real, professional answers on topics like anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.
Two Psychologists Four Beers
Two psychologists endeavor to drink four beers while discussing news, controversies, and research in science, academia, and beyond with a casual, informed vibe.
Anxiously Capable Podcast
A mental health podcast for anxious people and overthinkers hosted by a therapist, offering tips to stop spiraling, build self-trust, and manage anxiety and OCD.
All The Hard Things
Hosted by a licensed therapist, this podcast provides resources, guidance, and encouragement for people with OCD and anxiety to face their fears and "do ALL THE HARD THINGS."
Therapy in a Nutshell
Hosted by a licensed therapist, this podcast condenses therapy skills and psychological research into bite-sized, accessible nuggets of help for treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast
Raichel Green and Madelein Robinson provide a weekly dose of trauma-informed insights and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills to help listeners navigate mental health challenges and create a life worth living.
Psychoeducation
Podcasts in this category focus on diet culture, nutrition, body image, and recovery-focused approaches to health. They provide compassionate, evidence-based perspectives to help you build a balanced relationship with food and your body. Great for listeners seeking knowledge, reflection, and practical tips around wellbeing. Their work reminds us that creativity isn’t about perfection; it’s about honesty. Through rhythm, colour, and imagery, they show that expression can be a form of release — a gentle way to connect with the parts of ourselves that need to be witnessed without judgment. Whether you listen, write, draw, or simply let their words wash over you, these creative spaces invite you to slow down, breathe, and meet yourself with softness.
The Psychology of your 20s
Explores the psychological challenges and major life decisions faced by young adults, offering validating and practical advice for navigating this critical decade of growth.
How to be a Better Human (TED)
Each week join comedian Chris Duffy in conversation with guests and past speakers as they uncover sharp insights and give clear takeaways on how YOU can be a better human.
Huberman Labs Podcast
Stanford neuroscientist, Dr. Andrew Huberman, explores how neuroscience can be applied to improve health and behaviour. It translates peer-reviewed research into practical, science-based tools for optimising the nervous system and body.
Speaking of Psychology
"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today.
The Stanford Psychology Podcast
The student-led Stanford Psychology Podcast invites leading psychologists to talk about what’s on their mind lately
Mental Work
Mental Work is the Australian podcast for mental health workers about working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
The Happiness Lab
Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos explores the latest scientific research and inspiring stories to challenge common misconceptions about what truly leads to a happier life.
About This Section:
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Here are some podcasts you might enjoy exploring.
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Not every podcast will resonate with everyone—and that’s completely okay.
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A space to hear others’ stories and experiences, offering connection and perspective.
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Encourages learning, curiosity, and reflection about mental health, well-being, and personal growth.
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Offers support, ideas, and inspiration to help you on your own journey.
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A place to explore with compassion, authenticity, and openness.
Other Podcasts
These podcasts explore wellness, personal growth, and practical life advice across a variety of topics. They offer inspiration, tips, and reflections to help you navigate everyday challenges and live more intentionally. Perfect for listeners looking for motivation, curiosity, and guidance on improving overall wellbeing and embracing personal growth. Their work reminds us that creativity isn’t about perfection; it’s about honesty. Through rhythm, colour, and imagery, they show that expression can be a form of release — a gentle way to connect with the parts of ourselves that need to be witnessed without judgment. Whether you listen, write, draw, or simply let their words wash over you, these creative spaces invite you to slow down, breathe, and meet yourself with softness.
Anything Goes
Emma Chamberlain shares her unfiltered thoughts on everything from philosophy to random stories in this candid podcast recorded from the comfort of her bed.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty hosts insightful conversations with experts and celebrities designed to help you build better habits, grow your mindset, and navigate life's challenges with more ease.
The Squeeze
Host Taylor Lautner and her husband are joined by celebrity and expert guests to share coping strategies and personal stories that further the conversation around mental wellness.
Think Fast Talk Smart
Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Matt Abrahams interviews experts to provide practical techniques and best practices for navigating real-world communication challenges with clarity and confidence.
TED Talks Daily
This feed provides daily access to the latest TED and TEDx Talks in audio format, featuring thought-provoking ideas from global thinkers on a wide range of subjects.
The Dinner Plan
Maggie Hoffman and a roster of seasoned experts provide weekly cooking inspiration and fresh recipe ideas to help simplify the daily challenge of figuring out what to eat.
The Sleep Zone Podcast
This podcast guides listeners through progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises designed to massage the body and brain into a peaceful, deep sleep.
The Science of Everything
This podcast explores a variety of topics in the natural and social sciences, highlighting the fascinating insights the scientific method reveals about our world.