5 Best Podcasts for Depression
When I was going through my pretty bad depression year, I listened to a lotttt of podcasts. I also had a 40 minute (minimum) commute to work each way and a job that allowed me to listen to podcasts throughout my day so I had a lot of time. What best to use this time than to learn through listening?
In this post I’m going to share my top 5 best depression podcasts for the dark times.
Disclaimer: I was determined to figure out what was going on with my mind and in a way, listening to these provided comfort. HOWEVER, what I want to mention is that sometimes they can be triggering. Sometimes you have to give your mind a break and a breather.
My top 5 podcasts for depression
In no specific order
- Achieve Your Goals Podcast by Hal Elrod
- On Purpose with Jay Shetty
- Stuck Not Broken
- Huberman Lab
- Ultimate Health Podcast
Achieve Your Goals Podcast by Hal Elrod
Why I love it: There is something very relatable and comforting to hearing Hal Elrod speak. He has an amazing story of resilience where he was in a car accident and legally pronounced dead when his heart stopped but thankfully came back to life. I remembering listening to some of his episodes and it gave me so much hope. He’s dealt with depression and feelings of suicide. There was this one episode where he talks about sharing the uncomfortableness of having suicidal thoughts come on. He also has a book called “The Miracle Morning” which I’ve purchased. I’ve yet to become a morning person, but he does give me hope and inspired action.
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On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Why I love it: Jay Shetty was a monk before, and when I was in my deep depression, I looked up where to go and how to be a monk. A lot of what he says is so profound- it always gets me into my deep thinking. He now interviews actors, but my favourite episodes with him are with other health coaches.
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Stuck Not Broken by Justin Sunseri
Why I love it: This podcast is AMAZING and I wish more people knew about it. One of the first things I said to my therapist was “What the heck is going on with me scientifically when I’m having a melt down or depressive episode?”. She told me to look into polyvagal theory by Dr. Steven Porges. What’s polyvagal theory I thought? Upon my research I found Justin Sunseri’s podcast Stuck Not Broken. He explained it so well to me. He goes into lengthy detailed descriptions which I loved. I learned a lot from his podcast and highly recommend it. It’s one of a kind as well. He is the best at explaining polyvagal theory in my opinion.
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Huberman Lab by Andrew Huberman
Why I love it: Chances are you’ve already heard of Dr Andrew Huberman and the Huberman Lab. He is amazing. I love how scientific his podcast is. He does a really good job and explaining the brain and body and how things work. Some of my favourite episodes of his are ones on depression, mood disorders, bipolar, etc. He’s a doctor at Stanford University who knows his stuff.
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The Ultimate Health Podcast by Jesse Chappus
Why I love it: This podcast is what got me into podcasts. I wanted to learn. I would put The Ultimate Health Podcast on and just let it play. Every episode taught me something. And I found myself researching each guest he had on the show. It’s how I discovered Hal Rod. Jesse talks about all things health. I love it. It’s the kind of podcast I would love to have one day.
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Do you listen to any of these podcasts? Do you have any recommendations on podcasts you love? Comment below. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
