Diksha Sundriyal
Optimism is a very important force. All that you achieve and all that you still can depends on how much faith you have in your own abilities. If you are motivated, if you have conditioned your mindset according to that, then there is nothing that can keep you from achieving your goals. However, the road to success is long and hard. You have to be resilient; you have to be able to say no to the temptation of giving up. In times like these, everyone needs someone or something that encourages them to keep at it.
Podcasts are very good at lifting your spirits and building your self-confidence. There are all kinds of highs and lows in life. To make you celebrate the good days and more importantly, to help you get through the tough ones, we have compiled a list of motivational podcasts. You don’t have to resort to them only when you are feeling low. Even when you are doing good, these podcasts will keep you driven towards your goals and help you be better at what you do. Here’s the list of top motivational podcasts. You can listen to several of these best inspirational podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or even YouTube for free.
15. The One You Feed (2014- present)
Have you ever had an existential crisis? Have you ever really stopped and thought about what you are doing with your life and if it actually means something? Have you wondered how your actions affect the world and if your existence is in vain because you are not really doing anything for anyone but yourself? ‘The One You Feed’ is the discussion of these things and how to change that. The hosts discuss all the gifts that humans have and how to appreciate them. They talk about the demons that haunt us (like anxiety, depression and other problems) and how to win them over to leave a contented life. You can listen to all the episodes of this podcast here.
14. Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations (2017- present)
I don’t think Oprah needs any introduction. She is one of the most inspirational and influential figures of our times. She has overcome some insurmountable odds and her life story is an inspiration to everyone. Even if everyone in the world fails to inspire, she will lift your spirits right up and make you strive for the better. In this podcast, she interviews intellectuals and successful people from all walks of life. Through their struggles, she teaches you to learn how to deal with your own problems. Your mood will definitely change after listening to the episodes of ‘Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations’. You can listen to all its episodes here.
13. Happier with Gretchen Rubin (2015- present)
We often forget that more important than money and success for a person is to be happy and content. Find happiness in the smallest of things. If you wait around for something great to happen, you might never enjoy the best bits life has to offer. Gretchen Rubin is here to remind you of that. In this podcast, she brings your attention to the things that actually bring you happiness. She also tells you how to dedicate more time towards these things and consequently become a more productive and successful person. She also has her sister, whom she treats as her guinea pig, add on her thoughts. You can listen to all episodes of ‘Happier’ here.
12. Ed Mylett Show (2016- present)
If you feel demotivated because you are stuck in a place and can’t fathom a way to get out of there, then don’t worry. ‘Ed Mylett Show’ is here to remedy that situation. In this podcast, Mylett presents some great ideas to you that can help you get out of that roadblock. He helps you create some strategies that will keep you from falling into this pit again and some tactics that will prove extremely useful. You want to transform your life and he can help you with that. What are you waiting for then? Catch up with all episodes of ‘Ed Mylett Show’ here.
11. Mindset Zone (2014- present)
How can you ever travel the world if you are not ready to let go of your hometown? How can you ever move forward, if you are not ready to leave your position? Change is an extremely important factor when it comes to embarking on the path of success. Our success or failure heavily depends on our mindset. Even before you have begun your battle, you will already have lost it if you haven’t made up your mind accordingly. ‘Mindset Zone’ is the podcast that helps you mould your thoughts according to your goals. Once you are ready to adapt and change, things become much easier. You can listen to this podcast here.
10. Life Is A Marathon (2014- present)
There are a number of ways in which you can feel disappointed with yourselves. The best way to do it is to compare yourselves with other people who are more successful than you. With the cut-throat competition in our world, we are led to believe that success should come early in life, or it won’t come at all. Your monetary situation is the measure of your success and if there is someone else richer than you, then you must really be a useless person. This is not true. Don’t allow anyone to make you think that. If you want any more reassurance, then you should tune in to ‘Life Is a Marathon’. You can listen to all its episodes here.
9. The James Altucher Show (2014- present)
Whenever we listen to success stories, we are told how these people made sacrifices and what all they had to give up to make their dreams come true. It is a part of the story, but it is not the whole picture. It is not all about giving up, it is also about taking a stand for yourself. James Altucher brings these stories to you. Sometimes, it is more important to choose yourself over everything else, and the stories of the guests in this show will attest to this fact. You can listen to all episodes of this podcast here.
8. The Marie Forleo Podcast (2017- present)
If you trust Oprah, then this podcaster comes highly recommended from her. Marie Forleo is an entrepreneur. She has worked very hard to make her dreams come true and she wants the same thing for you too. However, she also knows that this path can be tiresome and you can easily lose your desire to move forward and take the easy way out. To stop you from doing that, she has come up with this podcast where she discusses all the things that you need to keep in mind while fighting for your dreams. She educates you, motivates you, and also keep the conversations fun and engaging. This podcast is very helpful and you can listen to it here.
7. The Minimalists Podcast (2015- present)
Would you rather have peace of mind or a bag full of cash? Would you rather travel the world or buy a big house and stack it with stuff? Would you rather work a job that pays you money but you hate it, or would you pursue your passion even if the money is just enough to attend to your basic need? Despite what everyone tells you, humans don’t really need much. We can survive at a minimum and thus tap into the unlimited potential that the world has for us. How to adopt such a lifestyle? Listen to ‘The Minimalists Podcast’. It is well-thought out and a very meaningful discussion of what human life actually means. You can listen to all its episodes here.
6. The Lavendaire Lifestyle (2016- present)
Aileen Xu is a YouTube personality and is an entrepreneur. She hasn’t met success without tasting stress and failure. She knows what price one has to pay in order to achieve the criteria of success that is set by society rather than individuals themselves. She treats her life like her own canvas on which she creates a beautiful masterpiece; and she believes that you should treat your life the same. In this podcast, she talks about self-care and how to heal yourself from the inside, because that is what really matters more than all the material things. You can listen to her motivational podcast, ‘The Lavendaire Lifestyle’ here.
5. The Robin Sharma Mastery Sessions (2015- present)
Robin Sharma doesn’t want you to spend your life meaninglessly, in the quest to achieve things that are trivial in comparison to the treasure you already have. He wants you to be a better person, and when you change yourself from the inside, you will be able to feel the difference in your personal and professional life. Now, who exactly is Robin Sharma to tell you how and why to be a better person? He is a best-selling author and has written books like ‘The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari’. He has also written about life lessons and spirituality. If there is one person you need to get good advice about how to transform your life, it is him. You can listen to all episodes of ‘The Robin Sharma Mastery Sessions’ here.
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4. Resist Average Academy (2016- present)
To find success in your career, you also have to level up on a personal note. If you are ready to take that step, Tommy Baker is here to show you how. In this podcast, he shows you how to be the best version of yourself. He shares his own experiences and tells you stories of other people who have found professional success after transforming them personally. How to deal with challenging situations, how to make sure that you are continually growing, how to keep learning new things from wherever you can, how to be a visionary — you can be all this and more through this podcast. You can listen to all its episodes here.
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3. Inspiration Nation (2018- present)
Our lives are not defined by what we take from the world but from what we give back to it. You might not have a lot of money to help the poor people in Africa. You might not have access to the power that allows you to stop the forces that terrorize world peace. You might not have the resources to help the orphans in the world. But that doesn’t mean that you can do absolutely nothing for your community. In ‘Inspiration Nation’, you will find out exactly how you can be of service to the world. It also helps you focus on your own development, so you come out as a better person after listening to it. You can listen to all episodes of this podcast here.
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2. Minutes with Bronwyn (2018- present)
Humans have invented so many languages, they have invented different means of communication and yet, most problems in our lives arise because we haven’t excelled at the art itself. A lot of problems, at home and work, arise because of the lack of communication. If you too suffer from the same problem, then you should listen to what Bronwyn has to say. She has helped some well-known figures to get over their problems, their fears of talking to a crowd. She has helped people break the barriers that stand between them and success just by helping them communicate better. You can have that too. Listen to all episodes of ‘20 Minutes with Bronwyn’ here.
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1. Changeability Podcast: Manage Your Mind- Change Your Life (2014- present)
‘Changeability’ is an award-winning podcast that is all about self-help. All of us have been set in a certain way of life. We have developed some habits; we have some daily rituals that define who we are. However, if there is a problem in your life, if you are not happy, personally or professionally, then you need to evaluate your way of living. Most of our problems are a result of our own actions. We can’t change others, but we can change ourselves and once you have done that, you will realise that ninety per cent of your problems have already been solved. But change can be difficult. This podcast is here to ease that process for you. You can listen to all its episodes here.
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