As #WorldMentalHealthDay approaches on October 10, we’re reminding you that it’s *still* important to remember to take care of your mental health. It’s a little difficult to try to find moments in our busy days to recalibrate, but this is where listening to talk shows come in. Podcasts have been all the rage since celebrities like Emma Chamberlain started recording their own. On Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain, Emma discusses everything from her mental health, friendships, identity crises, and much more. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up podcasts that focus on mental health, as well as keep us sane while we’re driving for hours.
Happy Place- Fearne Cotton
Fearne candidly talks with people in the limelight about how they have been keeping well. She touches on a variety of topics like body positivity, motherhood, depression, stress, and recovery. She strives to make everyday life happier.
The podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts.
Anxiety Slayerâ„¢ With Shann and Ananga
Honestly, any name followed by “slayer” makes it feel like it’s a superhero term, right? Their podcast puts you in a state of relaxation as well as reduces anxiety. Award-winning podcasters Ananga Sivyer and Shann Vander Leek are the anxiety coaches.
The podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts.
Mentally Yours
Hosts Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott talk and discuss with strangers what can affect one’s mental health. They talk about issues like post-natal depression, grief, social anxiety, loss, and panic attacks.
The podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts.
Not Another Anxiety Show
This educational yet motivational podcast talks about panic attacks as well as anxiety and gives us tools to help us relax like deep breathing or even meditation. Kelli Walker, herself has overcome anxiety, now come on if she can do who says you can’t?
The podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts.
Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast
Through Caroline Foran’s podcast, you will hear everything to help you get on top of your anxiety. Her episodes talk about anxiety from a fresh, new, and relatable perspective. The series covers a lot of topics from what is anxiety to techniques for owning it, which is given since the name of the podcast is “Owning it”.
The podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts.
Why This Now?
UAE entrepreneur and Forbes Middle East 30 under 30 nominee, Aakanksha Tangri, launched a podcast under the name “Why This Now?” on podcast platform Re:Set.
The topics she plans to discuss are mental health, gender, politics, and pop culture. Some featured special guests include stand-up comedian Supriya Joshi, author, and activist Sohaila Abdulali, prominent journalist Nidhi Razdan, activist and gun violence survivor Aalayah Eastmond, renowned mental health expert Dr. Vikram Patel, author Yohuru Williams.
The podcast can be listened to on Anghami, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.
B for Better Health
Baraa El Sabbagh, is a sports nutritionist, fitness lover, and author. When she’s not hitting the gym, she’s an avid podcaster. She covers everything from overcoming that pesky gym anxiety we sometimes get, getting healthier, dealing with binge eating, and much more.
The podcast can be listened to on Anghami and Apple Podcasts.
DXBabies
Best friends Lana Makhzoumi and Maram El Hendy, discuss breakups, social media addiction, work troubles, and more on their weekly episodes. They admit it’s almost like therapy for them!
The podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts.
The Goodness Podcast
Noor Tehini’s ‘The Goodness Podcast‘ celebrates the inspirational stories of women living in the Middle East, making sure to highlight tales of success over tragedy, stories of strength, and survival. She also covers topics such as postpartum anxiety and depression, how to build a stronger marriage, and coping with burnout.
The podcast can be listened to on Anghami, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.
The Hilarious World of Depression
John Moe invites some of the best comedians who have also dealt with depression to come and have engaging conversations.
The podcast can be listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Terrible, Thanks for Asking
Nora McInerny discusses her personal stories of loss unapologetically and invites numerous guests to explore trauma, loss, mental health, and finding community, hope, and happiness after grief.
The podcast can be listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
Every Thursday, Emma Chamberlain gives us insight into her *many* thoughts. Her weekly episodes have covered existential crises, creativity, career advice, the Met Gala, and much more.
The podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts.
Keep checking this space for more podcasts on mental health.