If you've ever found yourself wondering if you really know what it takes to live a happy and fulfilling life, then this podcast is for you. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos, who teaches one of the university's most popular classes, has spent years studying the science of happiness. Her research shows that we often do the exact opposite of what will actually make us happier. In this podcast, she delves into this surprisingly complicated subject, sharing inspiring stories, fascinating research, and plenty of motivational tips that will make you think about happiness—and how to achieve it—in a completely new way.

What makes a good life? On Good Life Project, host Jonathan Fields speaks with guests from all walks of life, providing many answers to this age-old question. Each guest, whether an author, artist, innovator, politician, or world-shaker, brings something unique to the show—whether it's personal-growth expert Natalie Lue on learning to say no to people-pleasing or productivity expert Cassie Holmes on how to expand time. Episodes range from an hour to 90 minutes, allowing Fields and his guests to have in-depth conversations about fostering connections, seeking out meaning, and engaging deeply with the world. This podcast will leave you feeling inspired to live your own best life.

Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before, wants everyone to embrace happiness—and she's got the tools and strategies to help you do it. This engaging weekly podcast, which she cohosts with her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, is full of practical advice on building habits for happiness into your daily life. In episodes ranging from two minutes to just over half an hour, you'll learn how to recreate the childhood feeling of expectancy, tune into your five senses, create fun traditions, find helpful people, and much more. Down-to-earth, insightful, and humorous, this podcast will have you on your way to a happier existence in no time.

If you want a podcast that feels more like a chat between good friends—the kind you know will always be there for you when things get rough—Daily Dose of Dopamine is what you are searching for. With their contagious energy, warmth, and assortment of comedic gifts, Cydnia Young, Danielle Summons, and Emilee Christopher navigate the waters of all things mental health in bite-sized episodes that come in around just six minutes.

While there are countless motivational podcasts focused on success, a relative few key in on another essential part of ambition—taking failure in stride. How to Fail is an essential addition to the self-development landscape, asking listeners to practice patience, cultivate resilience, and have faith in their own potential. Each week, Elizabeth Day welcomes a different guest, ranging from Syrian refugee turned Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini to singer Rick Astley, to share their greatest failures and reflect on how experiencing disappointments and setbacks ultimately helped them become successful.

Searching for motivating podcasts when you're not feeling motivated can be a challenge. If that's the case, this podcast might be for you. Host Eric Zimmer, an author and behavioral coach, is not afraid to discuss hard topics. He speaks from experience—at 24, he was homeless and addicted to heroin—and he never leaves you hanging. Featuring guests such as Deepak Chopra, Gretchen Rubin, and other spiritual teachers, scientists, authors, and public figures, The One You Feed offers practical advice and compassionate wisdom for how to pick yourself up and start building a fulfilling life.

Sometimes you just need a little guidance and support, and that's what Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is here to give. A psychologist based in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Bradford shares her advice and wisdom on mental health, habits, personal growth, and decision-making. Each week, she's joined by expert guests in a range of fields, from other therapists to life coaches, social workers, and nutrition experts. Therapy for Black Girls speaks directly to women of color, covering topics like the pressure to live up to the image of the "strong Black woman," but also features widely relatable conversations on recovering from a layoff, managing money, growing foods at home, and more.

It's easy to say, "Have confidence in yourself!" But how exactly do you find and develop self-confidence? On The Tao of Self-Confidence, host Sheena Yap Chan speaks with women who have discovered and embraced self-confidence about how they did it. She structures these conversations around the journey of discovery—life before, the moment of enlightenment, and life after. Both Chan and her guests then explain how listeners can apply the lessons from these stories in their own lives to begin their own confidence-building journey.

Trent Shelton is a former NFL player turned motivational speaker. In this powerful and inspiring podcast, he offers Straight Up truths about how to live well, even when those truths can be hard or challenging. Full of honesty, warmth, and personal stories, this weekly podcast will motivate you to face everything in your life—the good and the bad—head on, with purpose.

Money is often considered a taboo topic, even in conversations about personal growth and well-being. But money affects our lives whether we want to talk about it or not. In this practical podcast, Patrice Washington isn't afraid to talk about money, but she does so with a fresh perspective. She redefines wealth beyond material possessions, acknowledging the many kinds of wealth and lack we experience over the course of our lives. Bold and thoughtful, this is a podcast that will help you better understand your relationship to money and every other kind of wealth.

To be your best self takes a lot of work. But with the help of host Emily Abbate, it's a possibility. If you're looking for inspiration, Hurdle is definitely the podcast to listen to. On the show, you can expect candid conversations with inspiring individuals—from Olympic champions to ballet dancers and everyone in between. Sometimes it's hard to talk about your inner thoughts and fears, and it's easy to wonder whether you're the only one who has ever experienced such difficulties. But in this podcast, Abbate reminds you that you're not alone, demonstrating that people can relate to each other even if they lead very different lives.

Leading a healthy life extends beyond mind and body—after all, humans are social creatures who must build relationships to function. So, when those relationships begin to unravel or become toxic, your own well-being is at risk. In Black Girls Heal, host Shena Lashey helps women kickstart conversations on sensitive topics including letting go of unrealistic expectations, how to apologize (and when not to), how to find and optimize community, practicing self-love while also creating healthy relationships, and more.

While there are many podcasts that approach meditation from a scientific or cultural perspective, there are also some that fully guide the listener through a practice. Chel Hamilton's "Meditation Minis" are perfectly designed for those looking for convenient and meaningful meditation practices. Clocking in at an extremely manageable 10 minutes each, these short guided practices are designed to help calm, center, and prepare listeners for whatever life throws their way.

Often, for better or worse, your morning can determine how the rest of your day is going to go. Listening to Wake Me Up can improve the chances of getting your day off to good start. Hosted by Tyler Brown, this short and mood-lifting daily podcast offers quick tips, inspiring ideas, and affirmations to help you begin each day energized, focused, and excited for what's to come.

Food Heaven is a podcast devoted to taking care of your mind and soul along with your body. Best friends and registered dietitian nutritionists, Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones explore the many facets of living healthy, balanced lives, including a balanced diet. Each week, they delve into a different health-related topic, from body acceptance and mental health to the intersection of food and culture and intuitive eating.

With over 300 episodes, The goop Podcast features conversations with diverse personalities, from holistic healers to fashion designers, from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists to Hollywood royalty. goop founder and CEO Gwyneth Paltrow alternates hosting the weekly show with author Cleo Wade, and their guests include some of today's brightest thinkers and culture changers. Their talks center on topics related body, soul, mind, heart, and culture that are often swept under the rug, including the complexities and joys of friendships between mothers and daughters, and Black and white women.

Managing your mental well-being may seem like a daunting prospect, but it all comes down to taking it one step at a time. Get started with The Wellness Mama Podcast, which focuses on how to have conversations about your mental health while finding a method of body and mind wellness that works for you. Host Katie Wells also talks openly about motherhood, parenting, fitness, and balancing it all when things feel overwhelming. The podcast brings on a variety of guests, each sharing their personal experiences and personal tips and tools to build a healthy life.

Have you ever wondered how the companies you admire were actually built? In this podcast, NPR's Guy Raz speaks with all kinds of innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesspeople to answer that question. Each episode of How I Built This focuses on a different company, from online platforms like Patreon and Dropbox to successful restaurant chains like Chipotle. Raz speaks with the founders of these companies, exploring not only how they built their businesses, but why they chose to do so. Their motivational stories are sure to spark your drive and creativity.

Sometimes the best inspiration comes from hearing the stories of how other people have achieved their goals. Host Lewis Howes, author, athlete, and entrepreneur, shares those stories on his engaging and enlightening podcast, The School of Greatness. Each week, he tells a different success story, interviewing leaders from a diverse array of sectors, including business, media, sports, science, entertainment, and more. Recent guests include health and longevity expert Dr. Mark Hyman and an authority on building healthy, productive habits, bestselling author James Clear.

In one of the best motivational podcasts for creatives, best friends and entrepreneurs Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon share tips, wisdom, and strategies for successfully doing work you love. They get into the nuts and bolts of big questions facing creative entrepreneurs and business owners: How do you make money by following your passion? How do you grow a business while balancing family and relationships? How do you get really good at your craft? Featuring interviews with Brené Brown, Brooke Castillo, Marie Forleo, Melissa Urban, Lisa Congdon, and more, Being Boss is a must-listen for anyone seeking to take control of their work and live their fullest life.

At the beginning of our lives, we’re a lot like a seed, a small bit of potential poised to grow and bloom into something truly vibrant and beautiful. But while it’s easy to simply strive for achievement and focus on professional strides, it’s important to take care of yourself every step of the way. In this podcast, host Stacy Kellogg shares tips, tools, and ideas to guide you on how to balance your life in a healthy way. Outgrow the Grind is the perfect podcast to listen to while you're getting ready for work to remind yourself of the important of prioritizing your own well-being every day.