Podcasts are a popular medium to stimulate human imagination, and can be accessed easily on the go. Listening to auditory input can also reduce stress and boost mental wellbeing. However, it can be difficult to identify the best podcasts among the avalanche of options available. Here are the top 10 podcasts including the recently-launched Positive News podcast.
The Conversation Weekly is a weekly podcast, which features bona fide experts who pen open access written content, covering fascinating discoveries such as the search for a universal snake bite anti-venom and assisted dying. This podcast is an excellent source of quality, thought-provoking news and opinion. Similarly, Good Life Project, features interviews by Stephanie and Jonathan Fields, who have set a high bar by featuring “embodied teachers – people who don’t just talk the talk, but also walk the walk”. It delves into the quest to discover what it means to live a good life.
TED Talks: How to be a Better Human promises big ideas in a pocket-sized format. It helps foster self-improvement by focusing on how to pay attention, give and receive good advice, and pinpoint ‘the thing’ that gets you out of bed in the morning. On the other hand, Life After Prison is a podcast by ex-offenders for ex-offenders that alternates between weekly sit-down interviews with people who’ve been through the criminal justice system, and sage advice on managing life on the outside, with guidance on topics such as housing, work, and confidence-building.
Dad Still Standing is hosted by Liam Preston and Matt Dearsley, who were brought together through baby loss three years ago and set out to plug a gap. The podcast centres around an honest exploration of fatherhood, relationships and mental health. It looks at how men can support one another as they navigate life’s challenges. There are many other podcasts to choose from including science, crime and sport, covering every facet of humankind’s restless curiosity.
Podcasts are a fantastic way of accessing information and entertainment. With an increasing number of options available on various subjects, it is undoubtedly a good idea to start exploring podcasts that inspire and inform. They offer an excellent way to expand our knowledge and feed our minds while providing a much-needed break from daily stressors
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