Erica Luna
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a perfect time to reflect on how our minds shape our lives. Our brain guides every move, thought, and emotion.
Mental well-being is now a key part of self-care. While therapy is essential, exploring new perspectives about ourselves and others can also be empowering. Whether you’re seeking fresh insights or a sense of connection, we’ve got resources to help.
We’ve rounded up five podcasts that bring comfort, connection, and support to your mental health journey:
- We Can Do Hard Things
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Looking for honest conversations about anxiety, addiction, boundaries, quitting, justice, fun, gender, sex, bodies, parenting, blended families, and overwhelm? Then this channel is for you.Run by bestselling author Glennon Doyle, her wife, professional soccer player, Abby Wambach, and her sister Amanda Doyle, their podcast offers empowering discussions to navigate our chaotic world. A top choice on Apple, Amazon, and Spotify, their digital audio series has become a trusted space, attracting notable guests like Dr. Brené Brown, Oprah Winfrey, Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, and Reese Witherspoon.
Our recommendation: Gain valuable insights on Episodes 263, “Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents” and Episode 264, “Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People” featuring American clinical psychologist Lindsay C. Gibson
- The Happiness Lab
Photo from Pushkin Based on the most popular class in Yale’s 300-year history, Dr. Laurie Santos transforms the latest scientific research into action-based steps to finding happiness. She shares surprising and inspiring stories through conversations with the Plain Jane and Average Joe, enriched by soundbites from credible experts.
Each episode offers a trustworthy and engaging way to understand cognitive and behavioral patterns without the risk of misinterpretation often found in talk shows, lifestyle podcasts, or social media.
Our Recommendation: For an introduction, listen to these episodes on your favorite platform – “Top 5: Throw Yourself into Fandom” and “Top 5: Finding Joy in Any Job”
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
Photo from iHeart If you need someone to call out your excuses and offer real accounts of failure and how to overcome them, tune in to The Mel Robbins Podcast. Mel Robbins acts as that friend who always tells you the truth about your questionable life choices, complete with examples and research to back them up. Her distinct voice and direct approach cut through the self-help noise.
The proof? The viral popularity of her interviews and snippets from her podcast is used as background audio on Instagram Reels and TikTok.
Our Recommendation: Discover her techniques on Apple, Audible, and YouTube with “Do This Every Morning: How to Feel Energized, Focused, and in Control” and “The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them Theory”.
- Take Out Therapy
Photo from Takeout Therapy Fast and focused relief. That’s the driving force behind Rebecca Hunter, MSW’s endeavor.
Drawing on years as a therapist, Rebecca recognized the need to educate individuals with practical steps so they can move forward. Her concise 15 – 20 minute podcast episodes offer a quick mental reset, perfect for finding inner calm during your morning coffee or while waiting for your food delivery.
Our recommendation: “When Procrastination is Familiar: How to Shift the Pattern, Set Boundaries, and Live More Authentically” and “Improve your Sleep With a Simple Bedtime Routine to Reduce Stress, Create Presence and Stop Overthinking” are two episodes that may inspire you to implement the change that you need.
- Daebak Show w/ Eric Nam
Photo from Spotify People associate the entertainment industry with being superficial or all fun. But Korean-American host, singer, songwriter, and actor Eric Nam offers an alternative platform for celebrities to talk beyond their most recent projects – a goal also reflected in his mental well-being app called Mindset. Being an insider and an artist himself creates a comfortable environment for open dialogue with the personalities about their journey to find life’s meaning.
A seasoned bilingual host, Eric bridges cultural gaps, offering fans a richer understanding of the individuals behind the fame. By blending honest discussions on the human experience with the realities of being an actor or K-pop star, the program truly embodies its Korean name, “Daebak” (대박), which translates to spectacular.
Our Recommendation: Explore the depth of these conversations: “Catching Up: Jessi (제시)” and the two-part episode “Jackson Wang is Back Pt.1: Loneliness, Struggles, and High Alone” and “Jackson Wang Returns: GOT7, Solo Grind & Untold Trainee Stories.”
The podcasts above provide a variety of perspectives to support you, from expert discussions to personal stories. At TheOneHourProject, we encourage you to explore these resources and prioritize your mental health today.
It’s never been easier—just tune in and listen to what you need.