The Most Uplifting Podcasts!

I originally wrote this post last July but wanted to freshen it up a little bit as I’ve gotten even more into podcasts than I was before and have added a few new ones to my lineup. As you know by now I am a big, big fan of podcasts and have my own podcast, Bad on Paper, with my friend Becca. I’m not going to talk about how great and uplifting we are (we are! I swear!!!) as today’s post is about other podcasts and not my own, but if you have not listened to it yet, I’d love for you to give it a try!

I still do listen to a LOT of political and newsy podcasts but we are leaving those out today as sometimes we just want to feel good, gain motivation, or just be entertained. There is nothing wrong with that. I look at my media consumption the same way I look at my life… balance is important. You can still care about world affairs but also want something a little lighter. And that’s when I like to put on an uplifting podcast!!!

My Definition Of An Uplifting Podcast

To me, uplifting can mean a lot of things. When my spirits need a lift, I put on one of two kind of podcasts.

• Some of these podcasts uplift me because I feel like I’m talking to my best girlfriends. I laugh along with them and always feel better afterwards. That is really the goal with our podcast! We want to keep things light and fun and be your guilty pleasure.
• Some of these podcasts are more thought provoking. They inspire me and encourage personal growth. Whether they are inspiring listeners to live their best lives or highlighting someone who is just killing it in their industry, I love these podcasts.I love listening to interview podcasts with people who have interesting business stories, have overcome a big hardship, etc.

The Ultimate List Of The Most Uplifting Podcasts

Press Send With Chinae Alexander

This one is a new addition as Chinae launched her podcast after I published my first list. Chinae is hilarious and funny but also such an incredible example for women of all ages. I love her body positive outlook and I LOVE her advice. Her podcast is fun in that you can go her website and submit a question, and then her and her guests will answer them! The guests are always fantastic… she has had a really great mix of women on. Becca and I just recorded an episode with her – I’m really excited for it to go live. Listen to Press Send here.

Absolutely Not With Heather McMahan

I mean, is there anything more uplifting and funny than spending an hour with Heather McMahan? This new podcast brings me so much joy. Heather is hilarious. It’s always under an hour, it’s always SO FUNNY, and she’s had on some amazing guests. I regularly laugh out loud at inappropriate places when she’s in my ears. Listen to Absolutely Not here.

Be There in Five with Kate Kennedy

This is another new to me one and now I’m hooked I don’t always get the pop culture references but I LOVE Kate and all of her deep dives. You never know what she’s going to talk about. It’s really fun, I always learn something new, it’s just great all around. Separately I’m really excited to have Kate on OUR podcast. She wants to do a deep dive into Judy Blume books and I’m not opposed to it! Listen to Be There in Five here.

Girls Gotta Eat

This has become one of my favorite podcasts as I just laugh and laugh and laugh with these girls. It’s kind of like U Up (another favorite) but with a strictly female perspective (although they regularly bring on men as guests). They are definitely not always politically correct, and they are sooooo very open about their dating lives and real life, but I just laugh. I feel like they are my smart, hilarious, slightly raunchy besties. As a single girl in her thirties, dating in New York, I live for each episode – it helps me realize I’m not alone in this crazy, crazy world. (Ashley and Rayna, if you are listening, can we get drinks?) Listen to Girls Gotta Eat here.

Ted Talks Daily

This is a given (does anyone NOT listen to Ted Talks?) but man – I have learned so, so much from Ted Talks podcasts. I love that they come out every day and they’ve become an important part of my day to day routine! It’s thought provoking and always something interesting. I try to listen to most of the new episodes, but this podcast is so prolific that I also find myself looking up older episodes to reference them. Listen to Ted Talks Daily here.

The Lively Show

Jess Lively is such an inspiring person. She is currently on a hiatus (I hope the podcast comes back but I am still making my way through all 280 episodes!) but she really should be a motivational speaker or life coach. Her interviews are amazing. Her weekly podcast is one of the first podcasts I ever heard about, but I was a late adapter to podcasts so now I’m caught playing catch-up. Listen to The Lively Show here.

The Skinny Confidential Him & Her

Lauryn and Michael are the ultimate duo as they crack me up while also inspiring me. This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts. I like that they talk about their day to day, relationship, life and business etc. but they also interview some really incredible people… especially in the beauty and wellness spaces – I loved their interviews with Kate Somerville and Candice Kumai. Lauryn is highly entertaining, smart, and always keeps it real. Listen to The Skinny Confidential Him & Her here.

Second Life

This is Hillary Kerr’s podcast and I just love it. Hillary is one of the founders of WhoWhatWear and I just find her to be so relatable and likable – while also being aspirational. The podcast is very new but it’s full of great interviews with women who have amazing careers… about life and business. She’s talked to Jen Gotch (the founder of Ban.do), Jessica Alba, Lauren Conrad… it’s just such a good podcast. As a blogger I most recently got a lot of interview with Marianna Hewitt. Listen to Second Life here.

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Can Gretchen Rubin please be my life coach? She is the author of the Happiness Project (LOVED this book) and is inspiring listeners to live their best lives. She has such an amazing understanding of human nature. This one is definitely helping with my own personal growth and just learning to embrace my own life and be happy with what I have. Listen to Happier with Gretchen Rubin here.

Magic Lessons by Elizabeth Gilbert

I looooved Big Magic, and was so excited to learn that she has a podcast too! Similar to the book, the podcast is all about unlocking your creative potential. She brings on different influential people and creatives in every episode. Listen to Magic Lessons here.

The Chalene Show

Chalene Johnson is amazing. She’s a celebrity fitness trainer and her podcast is thought provoking, inspiring. I love all the practical advice – it really covers everything. From diet fitness tips to relationships to productivity hacks, it’s just chock full of useful, valuable content. Not every episode is relevant to me (i.e. “What to do when you eff up as a parent”) but I included it as the ones that are relevant are incredible. I loved the one about worrying less. Listen to The Chalene Show here.

Forever 35

I feel like I could be friends with Kate and Doree! They have a lot of beauty self care recommendations along with a healthy dose of real life. I always feel happier after listening to them chat. It started as a weekly podcast and now they have little mini episodes, which I just love. Listen to Forever 35 here.

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PS – for even more podcast recommendations, I rounded up my favorite podcasts back in November of 2018 and then added to that list with a few new additions in March. I also have a fun list of the best true crime podcasts!

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