In our fast-paced, social media-driven world, millions of people are plagued by feelings of stress, self-doubt, nervousness, and inadequacy. Whether you've been diagnosed with anxiety or are struggling with insecurity or wavering self-esteem, learning to cultivate self-love could be the key to leading a happier, more fulfilled life.
Here are some of the best self-love podcasts, all of which encourage self-reflection, self-acceptance, self-confidence, and joy. If you're seeking a healthier and more positive outlook on your body, your mindset, your career, or life in general, there's a podcast on this list to help you on your journey.
Domonique Bertolucci, life coach and bestselling author of The Happiness Code, believes that everyone should feel good about who they are. On her Audible Original podcast The 9 Step Negativity Detox, she shares her proven process to help free you from the thoughts, pressures, and judgements that weigh you down. If you feel constantly stressed and criticized by everyone—especially yourself—this podcast will show you how to detox your mindset and embrace the life you live. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel after following these nine simple steps.
From Women's Health comes Project Body Love, a 30-day program designed to help you have a more positive relationship with your body. With evidence-based research and exercises backed by science, each three to five minute episode will help you target different negative feelings about your physical appearance and encourage you to set intentions to be kinder to yourself and embrace your body. Join body confidence advocate Jada Sezer as she guides you through a program that's scientifically proven to improve body image and promote self-love.
Australia’s leading plus-size model, Robyn Lawley, had always been an outspoken advocate for body positivity and body diversity. But after she suffered a seizure that left her hospitalized with a cracked skull and facial injuries, she began to wonder if there was a place for her in an industry with such rigid beauty standards. She started Every Body in the hopes of redefining beauty and urging a critical look at the #BodyPositivity movement—and who it leaves behind. On this podcast, Lawley talks to people thriving in bodies, of all ages and colors, with Tourette's Syndrome, Down syndrome, scars, and more. This podcast examines the stories each and every one of us carries in our bodies and how we can learn to embrace and celebrate our uniqueness.
If you are tired of allowing limiting beliefs and self-doubt hold you back, The Self Love Fix is the podcast for you. Join Beatrice Kamau—an embodiment coach, teacher, and mentor, and founder of the Self Love Over Codependency Program—as she guides you towards feelings of worthiness and magnetism. Covering topics from dating anxiety to codependency to perfectionism, episodes aim to help you break free of people-pleasing, overcome insecurity, trust yourself, and heal your inner child.
If you're the type of person who prefers staying home and connecting with podcasts over going out and socializing with actual human beings, then podcast host Emma Chamberlain is on your wavelength. Recorded from the comfort of her own bed, Anything Goes is a podcast all about cutting through the outside noise and getting real. That means Chamberlain gets real about her own struggles with low self-esteem and fear of failure. She also offers up advice for how you can break out of your shell and, in lighter episodes, talks about the activities and snacks she's been loving.
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perfecton Instagram, this podcast focuses on the psychological and emotional side of health and well-being. Featuring interviews with guest experts, episodes cover topics from what color therapy really is to how to handle body-shaming from your parents. Listen in if you want to hear about how to achieve balance and live a healthy life while also having fun and loving yourself exactly as you are.
If you struggle with anxiety, Owning It is here to help. This podcast explores all aspects of anxiety, from what it is in terms of how our brains work to how it affects us in our relationships, our career, and more. With a relaxed, refreshing, and relatable style, author Caroline Foran shares her personal story and struggle with anxiety while also talking with experts. Listening to this podcast will help you understand why anxiety is actually very natural while offering tools and techniques to help you own it.
Worry less and take back control of your life? If that sounds like something you need to hear more about, Alexis Fernandez has just the podcast to help you learn the mindset hacks to live your most badass life. Do You F*****g Mind? covers all things self-growth and self-love-related, from how stress affects the brain to how visualization can help you get what you want, from tips on recovering from heartbreak and finding your worth to six steps to controlling your anger, and much more.
Women, learn to love yourself more! Host Mary Jelkovsky invites you to get comfortable with self-love and self-acceptance on Mary's Cup of Tea. This podcast covers the self-love topics that concern many women, including body image, confidence, self-worth, fear of failure, setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, mental health, feminism, relationships, and much more. Jelkovsky is never afraid to make the conversation personal and get into her own struggles, which makes each episode feel like a refreshing conversation with a close friend.
Jay Shetty, former Hindu monk, life coach, and bestselling author of Think Like a Monk, also has a podcast, On Purpose. Twice a week, Shetty initiates conversations about many different self-improvement and self-love topics. Learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, stop beating yourself up for your mistakes, live a happier life without burnout, improve your body confidence, heal from childhood trauma, and more. Shetty welcomes a variety of guests for his discussions, with names ranging from actor Matt Damon to Neha Kumar, who leads the Technology and Design for Empowerment (TanDEm) lab at Georgia Tech.
Looking to build a life you love and a career that will make you feel fulfilled? Listen in to Project Love. On this podcast, which has more than 150 episodes, hosts Selina and Vicki dive deep into conversations about self-love, the meaning of happiness, finding success without sacrificing freedom, and living your best life, often joined by guest experts from various self-improvement and mental health fields. A dynamic duo, Selina and Vicki are fun, friendly, and encouraging—so if you've been looking for that push to kick your life into gear, this might just be it.
No matter where you are on the road to self-acceptance, Meditating on Self Love is a great companion for your journey. Join host Ya Rose every week to get tips on self-acceptance, self-forgiveness, focusing on the present, and more, accompanied by affirmations. Ya Rose's mission? To help you achieve the highest standards in the practice of self-love. This is an invaluable resource to keep handy in your self-care toolbox.
A self-love coach, Paul Fishman hosts a podcasts about the road to self-love, both literally and figuratively. Join The Road to Self Love and follow Fishman and his guests as they engage in candid conversations about their journeys of healing, evolving, navigating conflict, and embracing their authentic self—with lots of practical advice, laughter, and even fun road trip games along the way. Recent guests include neuroplasticity expert and teacher Ben Ahrens, mindset coach Victoria Brown, and Life Force Academy founder Jai Dev Singh.
Every week on Affirmation Pod, listeners will get soothing affirmations for their mental well-being. Voiced by Josie Ong, affirmations talk you through challenges such as building confidence, attaining success, fully listening to others, making peace with being around someone you disagree with, finding comfort after a loss, and acknowledging your own needs. These short 10 to 15 minute affirmations are the perfect way to start your day on a positive note and start your journey towards self-acceptance.
Who says self-love always has to be so serious? Self-Esteem Party is a podcast that's both hilarious and honest. Join host Alana Johnston each week as she interviews some of her good friends in show business and explores all kinds of issues related to self-esteem, from adjusting to motherhood to recovering from an Instagram cryptobot hack drama. Each conversation is a deep and meaningful journey into self-exploration, but there will also be moments of joy and laughter, just to make sure things don't get too heavy.
In one of the year’s most anticipated new podcasts, Michelle Obama brings listeners deeper into the world of her bestselling memoir, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Where the audiobook initiated a dialogue with listeners on some of life’s biggest challenges—from building lasting relationships and meaningful success to overcoming obstacles and navigating identity—the podcast will explore these themes and more with an esteemed selection of friends and luminaries. In intimate recordings from her star-studded book tour, the former First Lady draws on her trademark humor, warmth, and compassion to elicit moments of startling insight and vulnerability from guests including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, and Conan O’Brien. The result is a series of searching conversations that will leave you feeling smarter, inspired, and, yes, lighter.