The 7 best podcasts for mental health

Therapy is expensive. These podcasts won't replace it, but they normalize the conversations and offer frameworks that help. Each pick is paired with a less-known follow-up that goes deeper on a specific theme.

Updated: July 2026Picks: 7
  1. Therapy in a Nutshell

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    Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam

    Learn essential skills to improve your mental health with Licensed Therapist Emma McAdam. You’ll learn how to process your emotions, how to work through trauma, practical skills to resolve anxiety and depression, and how to improve your mental health overall. Real change is possible, you don’t have to just cope with…

  2. Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety

    Stop anxiety, silence racing thoughts, and finally get the deep sleep you deserve.The Calming Anxiety Podcast offers a gentle, caring library of daily guided meditation, mindfulness sessions, and sleep hypnosis tracks designed to help you find genuine relief.Whether you need a quick 10-minute session to defuse stress…

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    On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    iHeartPodcasts — I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into…
  3. btv

    Have you ever wondered about the silent battles, the unspoken thoughts, and the hidden mechanics of human behavior? Welcome to a dedicated auditory space for the introspective mind. We explore the deep intersections of philosophy and psychology, taking a closer look at the complex experiences that shape us—from the…

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    Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam — Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not…
  4. TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast

    In this podcast we explore how to have a more positive relationship with OCD and anxiety, taking back control so that you can start living the life you choose and not the one chosen by your fears. Each week I interview a range of experts, therapists, coaches and other professionals to find out about the best ways to…

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    On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    iHeartPodcasts — I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into…
  5. ©Anxiety Makes Me Poop

    Let's laugh and heal together. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of anxiety with relatability, a bit of humor, a touch of wisdom, and probably some swear words. Each episode is a journey through real ups and downs, offering insights and, most importantly, a comforting sense of community.

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    Rise Above with Kevin Lanning
    Kevin Lanning — Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. Join Kevin, a former Google executive in sobriety, as he shares inspiring stories of resilience. Each episode…
  6. Patrick Casale

    A podcast for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and mental health professionals who want to build a business, life, and body of work that actually fits how their brain operates. Through honest interviews and real conversations, Patrick Casale explores entrepreneurship, identity, burnout, overcoming self doubt, creativity,…

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    On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    iHeartPodcasts — I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into…
  7. Association of Biblical Counselors

    A podcast devoted to giving biblical truth for educating, equipping, and encouraging the local church in counseling and discipleship.

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    On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    iHeartPodcasts — I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into…
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