If you’re looking for a nudge towards a healthier, happier you, you’re in the right place. This year’s top wellness podcasts cover everything from nutrition and mental health to meaningful habits, daily routines, and the joy of simply slowing down.
Whether you’re hoping to feel more grounded, move your body more mindfully, or just hear something uplifting on your commute, these twelve brilliant listens offer expert insight and real-life wisdom in equal measure.
From doctors and dietitians to authors and athletes, the voices behind these podcasts are varied, inspiring, and often surprisingly down-to-earth. Pop one on while cooking, walking, or taking five with a cup of tea – and see what resonates.
And if you’re ready to pair your inner glow-up with a bit of sunshine, delicious food, and mindful movement, our Pilates holidays in Italy and Spain might be just the thing.
Anyhoo, let’s press play and find the perfect wellness podcast for you.
1. Power Hour with Adrienne Herbert
Why listen: Motivational tips to start your day right.
If you’ve ever wished you had more time to focus on your goals, this podcast might be your wake-up call. Adrienne chats to inspiring creatives, fitness experts, and entrepreneurs about their morning routines and how they carve out time to prioritise themselves. A great listen for anyone looking to build better habits – or just start the day with a boost.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
2. How to Fail with Elizabeth Day
Why listen: A refreshing take on success through the lens of failure.
Elizabeth Day chats to guests like Gillian Anderson and Mo Gawdat about the times things didn’t go to plan – and what they learnt from it. This podcast is an honest, often funny, and always comforting reminder that failure is a vital part of growth. If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism or self-doubt, this one’s a must-listen.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
3. The Food Medic with Dr Hazel Wallace
Why listen: Digestible insight into modern health and nutrition.
Dr Hazel Wallace – known online as The Food Medic – tackles everything from hormone health to emotional wellbeing. She blends her expertise as a doctor, nutritionist, and author with brilliant guest interviews that make even complex topics feel accessible. There’s a warmth and clarity to her approach that makes this podcast both informative and empowering.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
4. The Doctor’s Kitchen with Dr Rupy Aujla
Why listen: Holistic health advice with a foodie flair.
After reversing his own heart condition through lifestyle changes, Dr Rupy made it his mission to promote healthy eating through evidence-based science. His podcast offers upbeat, insightful conversations around nutrition, community, and mindset – whether solo or with special guests.
Think: what carbs are actually good for you, why we should eat with others, and how sugar really affects the body.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
5. Begin Again with Davina McCall
Why listen: Stories of second chances, growth, and midlife reinvention.
In this uplifting series, Davina speaks to guests who’ve found new beginnings later in life – whether through career changes, personal transformation, or major life shifts.
It’s heartfelt, warm, and a lovely reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
6. The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan
Why listen: Smart, funny, and deeply relatable takes on midlife.
Sport presenter Gabby Logan invites well-known guests to reflect on ageing, health, careers, and second acts. Whether it’s anxiety about turning 50 or a renewed passion for fitness, these conversations are inspiring, unfiltered, and full of thoughtful life lessons – with a good dose of humour too.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
7. Move Your Mind with Nick Bracks
Why listen: Thoughtful stories about mental health, purpose, and resilience.
Nick Bracks is an Australian actor and mental health advocate who blends personal storytelling with expert interviews. In Move Your Mind, he chats to psychologists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and creatives about how they’ve overcome setbacks, built purpose, and looked after their wellbeing along the way. It’s an inspiring, down-to-earth listen that reminds you you’re never alone in your struggles.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
8. The Wellness Scoop with Ella Mills & Rhiannon Lambert
Why listen: Honest, calming reflections on mental wellbeing and mindfulness.
The Wellness Scoop offers a gentle space to explore what it really means to feel well – emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The thoughtful solo episodes and relaxed interviews cover themes such as inner calm, emotional resilience, and the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world. With grounded perspectives, this podcast feels more like a deep breath than a lecture – perfect for those looking to reconnect with themselves and cultivate more presence in daily life.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
9. Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Why listen: Practical, science-backed advice from one of the UK’s most trusted GPs.
Dr Chatterjee believes health has become overcomplicated, and his podcast aims to bring it back to basics. With guests ranging from nutritionists to neuroscientists, he explores topics such as anxiety, sleep, and the power of meaningful connections. Episodes are available in both full-length and bite-sized formats, so you can easily fit them into your day.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
10. Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow
Why listen: Empowering, evidence-based insights on women’s health.
In Everyday Wellness, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow tackles the health questions many women wish they’d been taught earlier. Covering everything from hormone balance and gut health to sleep, energy, and perimenopause, Cynthia blends cutting-edge research with real-life advice that’s both practical and empowering. Her guests range from doctors to wellness pioneers, and each episode is packed with digestible science and actionable tips. Ideal for women who want to take a proactive, informed approach to their long-term health.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
11. Happy Place – Fearne Cotton
Why listen: Honest, heartfelt conversations about what happiness truly means.
Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place has become one of the UK’s most beloved wellness podcasts, offering an intimate window into the emotional lives of her guests – from actors and musicians to psychologists and authors. With her gentle style and genuine curiosity, Fearne explores topics like grief, joy, anxiety, and self-acceptance. Whether it’s Matt Haig on mental health or Beverley Knight on ageing joyfully, this podcast is a warm, reflective listen that feels like a good chat with an old friend.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
12. Where Is My Mind? – Niall Breslin
Why listen: Thought-provoking and compassionate guidance for mental wellness.
Hosted by former musician turned mental health advocate Niall Breslin (aka Bressie), Where Is My Mind? explores how we can navigate life’s chaos with greater calm, awareness, and compassion. Drawing from psychology, mindfulness, and real-life experience, episodes cover everything from digital overwhelm to emotional resilience, with guest appearances from neuroscientists, athletes, and everyday people. It’s insightful, authentic, and gently inspiring.
Listen on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Feeling inspired? Here’s where to start…
Whether you’re after a boost of motivation, a bit of expert insight, or just someone friendly in your ear while you fold the laundry, these podcasts are a brilliant way to tune into your wellbeing.
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This article was originally published on January 15, 2024. Fully updated with a new list on June 13, 2025.
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