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Good listening for commutes, walks, or when you need a wise voice in your ear.

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Therapy & Mental Health

Therapy Chat — Laura Reagan Interviews with therapists on trauma, attachment, self-care, and healing. Warm and accessible.

The Psychology Podcast — Scott Barry Kaufman Conversations with researchers and thinkers on well-being, creativity, and human potential.

Where Should We Begin? — Esther Perel Real couples therapy sessions (with permission). Fascinating and surprisingly moving.

Therapists in the Wild — Various Therapists sharing real talk about mental health, boundaries, and the therapy process.

The Mental Illness Happy Hour — Paul Gilmartin Long-form interviews about depression, trauma, and addiction. Raw, honest, often funny.

Anxiety

The Anxious Truth — Drew Linsalata Practical, no-nonsense approach to anxiety, panic, and OCD recovery. Based on CBT and exposure principles.

Anxiety Coaches Podcast — Gina Ryan Short episodes with specific tools for managing anxiety. Good for beginners.

The Overwhelmed Brain — Paul Colaianni Personal growth and emotional intelligence. Calm, thoughtful delivery.

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma Rewired — Jennifer Wallace & Elisabeth Kristof Nervous system education and trauma healing through a somatic lens.

The Trauma Therapist Podcast — Guy Macpherson Interviews with trauma specialists. More clinical but very informative.

Transforming Trauma — NICABM Short episodes on trauma research and treatment approaches.

Self-Compassion & Growth

Tara Brach — Tara Brach Guided meditations and talks on mindfulness, self-compassion, and radical acceptance.

Ten Percent Happier — Dan Harris Skeptic-friendly approach to meditation. Great interviews with teachers and researchers.

Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff Not a regular podcast but has recorded talks and guided practices available online.

On Being — Krista Tippett Deep conversations on meaning, spirituality, and what it means to be human. Slow and nourishing.