During difficult times, it’s nice to unwind and listen to some positive podcasts. Listening to uplifting news is a great way to engage in self-care practices. If you’re looking for new podcasts to play, these three shows will help you escape for the duality of the program and they’ll boost your spirits for the rest of the day.
Meditative Story
Relax and reflect with this part personal essay and part guided meditation podcast. There are household names like NPR host Peter Sagal and violinist Lindsey Stirling that share the experiences from their life that impacted them. Host, Rohan Gunatillake finishes each episode with a related meditation.
The Good News Podcast
You won’t believe that the minds behind the game Cards Against Humanity produce this podcast. The three to five-minute episodes, that air several times a week, remind viewers that there is still good in this world. The topics include space exploration, record holders, and technologies’ ability to bring people together.
Gastropod
When you’re prepping food, make sure you listen to Gastropod, which combines science, history, and taste. Co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley meet every other week to discuss food-related topics in their 40-minute episodes.