Personal Development Archives - Marisa Peer Marisa Peer School | Marisa Peer Live Online Training & Seminars Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:09:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://marisapeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-MP_Favicon2-150x150.png Personal Development Archives - Marisa Peer 32 32 Family Goals: What They Are, Examples, and Tips https://marisapeer.com/family-goals/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:17:22 +0000 https://marisapeer.com/?p=43581 For many people, family is everything. However, most of us don’t create family goals to enhance our relationships with our children and partners. This might mean you fall into the same old routine and miss the opportunity to grow and learn together through shared experiences. 

Family goals can help you break this cycle. They can bring you and your loved ones closer together, and they can help make dreams a reality. 

In this article, we are going to dive into:

So, let’s get straight to it.

What Are Family Goals?

Family goals are goals created by you, your partner, and your kids. These goals may involve family relationship goals, such as spending quality time together, improving the organization of household chores, or saving up for that big dream vacation.

When setting family goals, you will want to discuss ideas with everyone. What can you all be doing better as a family unit? What aspirations or dreams do you all have for the next year or the next six months? These goals might fall into short-term goals, long-term goals, or even seasonal goals. The key here is that all family members must agree on the goals set. 

What’s the Importance of Setting Up Goals as a Family?

Setting family goals fosters close relationships and connections, as well as helps to teach your kids valuable lessons. 

On top of this, individuals who make goals are more driven, accountable, and accomplished than those who don’t.

By creating a list of family goals, you teach your kids how to create goals, that goals can be fun, that there are different types of goals, how to participate in team activities, responsibility, and so much more.

With future family goals, you also create something to look forward to and help boost feelings of accomplishment for your entire family, contributing to improved mental wellbeing.

Examples of Family Goals

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Maybe you and your family are struggling to come up with fun family goals. Here are a few family goals examples to get you started:

Daily Family Goals

  • Wake up at a certain time.
  • Go to bed at a certain time.
  • Move once a day.
  • Get outside once a day.
  • Meditate.
  • Eat dinner or breakfast together.
  • Treat each other with respect.
  • Follow house or family rules.
  • Practice gratitude together.
  • Allow everyone to have their own time or space.
  • Schedule family nights or date nights.

Long-Term Family Goals

  • Plan a vacation.
  • Plan to visit extended family.
  • Declutter your home.
  • Try a new hobby or activity together.
  • Volunteer together.
  • Start a new annual or monthly tradition.

Your family goals may vary depending on you and your family’s situation. Try to come up with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals.

Below, we will look at exactly how you can set these goals up for success.

Main Reasons Why Families Have Difficulties Achieving Their Goals

When family goals fail, it’s often due to unrealistic goals or not creating a plan to stick to them. Every goal must include smaller goals underneath, helping you see a clear path towards achieving it. It’s also a good idea to write down your goals. If they aren’t written down, they are merely a dream or a fantasy, not a goal.

Additionally, family goals require the right mindset. This means pushing aside limiting beliefs and building each others’ confidence up. Cheer your other family members on. Celebrate small achievements. Measure your goals and look at exactly where you are and what you need to do to get there. 

How To Set Up Family Goals

Family sat a table

Setting up family goals doesn’t have to be overly complex. In fact, it can be quite simple. 

Follow the steps below to set up your family goals:

Step 1: Brainstorm

The first step of setting family goals involves sitting down with your entire family unit and brainstorming ideas regarding what you want to accomplish or what fun memories you want to create together.

Ensure everyone has a chance to speak so that everyone feels included in the decisions and goals. This can provide an incentive for your family to work towards them.

Step 2: Write Them Down

Once you have a good brainstorming session going, write down the ones that you all agree on. Remember, if you don’t write it down, these goals will always be just dreams. 

As you write them down, put each goal in the present tense. This is because our minds work in the present tense, and by catering to this line of thinking, you are more likely to achieve what you and your family set out to do. 

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Step 3: Make a Plan

Create a detailed plan and image of what each goal looks or feels like. Use the acronym “S.M.A.R.T.” to ensure a plan of action for each goal. S.M.A.R.T. stands for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-oriented. This means each goal should have as much detail as possible, have a way to measure it, be achievable, and also have a timeframe for its completion.

Some bigger family goals may also require smaller goals underneath. Also, use the S.M.A.R.T. acronym for each smaller goal to guide exactly how it will be achieved and when.

Step 4: Celebrate Small Wins

Along the way, make sure you take moments to enjoy the process. If one of your family goals was to eat dinner together each night, celebrate each time this happens, whether it is the first time or the fifth time in a row. 

Doing so can motivate you and your family to continue working toward bigger goals and accomplish smaller daily goals. It can also offer an opportunity to bond with your family and recognize each others’ accomplishments.

Step 5: Achieve Them!

Before you know it, you will find yourself and your family reaching your goals more often than not. When you get into a good rhythm, it’s important to also plan regular family meetings to assess how the goals are going. Are you on track? Do adjustments need to be made? What can you do together to foster success?

Final Tips

final tips on family goals

What else can you and your family do to ensure you accomplish your goals and more? Here are a few last tips:

  • For each goal, identify and list the rewards or consequences of completing or not completing the set goal.
  • List the possible obstacles and ways to overcome them.
  • Plan weekly or monthly check-ins, depending on your goals.
  • Help set each other up for success by maintaining a positive and respectful atmosphere.
  • Track your goals.
  • Celebrate small achievements along the way and enjoy the journey.
  • Learn to say no to things that do not fall in line with you or your family’s goals.

Closing Thoughts

Family goals can provide a wonderful way to help you and your family bond, have fun, and learn lessons together. However, goals can also be a hassle to navigate and nail down. Use the above info to help you set family goals and achieve them.
If you are still struggling to stick to your family goals or personal goals, Marisa Peer’s Stick To Your Goals self-hypnosis audio can help you refocus and help you finally achieve your goals and more. Transform your mind, and your life will become that much better.

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Anxiety Podcast: The Best Podcasts For Anxiety in 2021 https://marisapeer.com/anxiety-podcast/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:50:34 +0000 https://marisapeer.com/?p=43471 If you want to learn more about anxiety and the challenges of living with it, one of our anxiety podcast picks could be the perfect opportunity to fully understand this mental health condition.

Living with anxiety can be an incredibly hard challenge that many of us may experience in our lifetimes. We may suffer from anxiety ourselves or love somebody who is trying to cope with it. Anxiety can be very isolating, especially if you or the person you love who is suffering feels alone.

These anxiety podcasts, picked by world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer, are a fantastic way to learn about the condition and develop the tools and techniques to manage it effectively. And, most importantly, if you are struggling, you will learn that you are not alone and that whatever your situation, somebody has tackled it before and come out on the other side.

Anxiety Podcast – The Top Ten Countdown

Let’s get the countdown kicked off with our very top pick of anxiety podcasts.

1. The Anxiety Coaches Podcast With Gina Ryan

Anxiety Coaches podcast

Taking the top spot is The Anxiety Coaches Podcast with Gina Ryan. With a huge variety of episodes and boasting over 12 million downloads, this podcast is one of the best in the market for helping its listeners learn how to handle anxiety. Two new episodes are released every week, so there is no shortage of helpful advice, funny anecdotes, and insightful discussions about everything in life that an anxiety disorder can impact. There are also actionable tips and guidance to help you in your day-to-day life.

You can listen to The Anxiety Coaches on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

2. The Anxiety Podcast

the anxiety podcast

The Anxiety Podcast by Tim JP Collins is another series that has proved to be extraordinarily popular with its listeners. Each week, Tim interviews someone who has experienced and lived with anxiety themselves. The result is a series that is both uplifting and hard-hitting with its raw, open, and honest discussions about a topic that is sometimes considered taboo. Tim also provides coping strategies, so not only will you understand that you are not in this alone, but you will also receive guidance in how to beat your anxiety.

You can listen to The Anxiety Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

3. Master Your Mind With Marisa

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Our very own Marisa Peer takes the next spot with her podcast Master Your Mind with Marisa. She has spent three decades working with celebrities, CEOs, and royals, helping them overcome anxiety. She brings this extensive experience to her new podcast, where she discusses topics with her guest speakers with a frank and open honesty that has cemented her popularity and made her a figurehead for mental health improvement. With her popular podcast, you really will learn how to “Master Your Mind” as you discover what the root cause of anxiety is and learn how to begin to tackle it at its source.

You can listen to Master Your Mind with Marisa on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

4. The Overwhelmed Brain

the overwhelmed brain podcast

Next up on the list is The Overwhelmed Brain with Paul Colaianni. This highly-rated podcast tackles a new topic each week, focusing on opening up the discussion and examining a huge range of emotional issues that can affect anyone. Deep-diving into the conscious and subconscious processes behind good mental health and wellness, you can become more knowledgeable about various issues, access your emotional strength, and improve your life in positive, healthy ways. 

You can listen to The Overwhelmed Brain on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

5. Your Anxiety Toolkit

your anxiety toolkit podcast

Described by one reviewer as “a big virtual hug,” Your Anxiety Toolkit with Kimberley Quinlan is on a mission to provide all of its listeners with solid, actionable advice and steps for those currently experiencing anxiety concerns. With plenty of episodes and an extraordinarily high rating from hundreds of happy reviewers, if you listen to this podcast, you will come away with all the tools and helpful guidance you need to help you cope with your anxiety in whatever way it might manifest.

You can listen to Your Anxiety Toolkit on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

6. The Anxious Achiever

the anxious achiever podcast

Hosted by the Harvard Business Review, The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele aims to tackle how we think, feel, and discuss mental health and its place within working environments. With interviews conducted with a range of professionals, this podcast gives a fantastic insight into the taboo of mental health and its relation to work, breaking down the preconceptions that those who suffer from mental illnesses can’t succeed as much as neurotypical people within their professional capacities.

You can listen to The Anxious Achiever on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

7. The Anxiety Guy Podcast

the anxiety guy podcast

The Anxiety Guy Podcast with Dennis Simsek boasts a huge number of episodes and a very respectable rating. Your host aims to help you lessen and eventually take control of your anxiety by interviewing those who have already managed to do so. Listen to the tips and tricks provided by people who have experienced anxiety and come out of the other side, so you can take control and liberate yourself from the concerns that have been holding you back.

You can listen to The Anxiety Guy Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

8. Social Anxiety Solutions

Social Anxiety Solutions

With a complete focus on social anxiety, Social Anxiety Solutions with Sebastiaan van der Schrier aims to show you that you don’t have to accept your social anxiety. You don’t have to live with it forever. With interviews conducted with both experts and those who have overcome social anxiety themselves, this podcast can “shortcut your journey to social confidence.” Expect plenty of topics covered, including fear of rejection, loneliness, and self-acceptance, and expect the inspiration and motivation to start taking steps to tackle your own social anxiety.  

You can listen to Social Anxiety Solutions on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

9. The Calmer You Podcast

the calmer you podcast

The Calmer You Podcast with Chloe Brotheridge has plenty of episodes on offer, with a very high rating from its loyal listeners. Chloe herself is a hypnotherapist and author of several books that have helped readers overcome their anxiety and stress, and she has now brought her teachings to her podcasts. Covering a huge variety of topics, Chloe teaches you how to stay calm in typically stress-inducing situations and casts light on the issues with interviews with other experts in the field. So get ready to become calmer, more centered, and ready to tackle your days.

You can listen to The Calmer You Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

10. Relaxation Hypnosis

relaxation hypnosis podcast

The Relaxation Hypnosis for Stress, Anxiety and Panic Attacks podcast, hosted by Jason Newland, takes the last spot on our top ten countdown. In a change of pace from the other podcasts listed here, this one aims to relax you completely. With a mix of relaxation techniques, hypnotic suggestions, and insightful discussions about the host’s own experiences, you can expect a new, calmer you after regularly listening to this podcast.

You can listen to Relaxation Hypnosis on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Want More Than A Podcast To Help Manage Anxiety?

If you are just starting your journey to learning how to manage your anxiety, then you have chosen a great place to begin by reading through a top therapist’s picks of the best anxiety podcasts. However, if you find you are suffering and podcasts aren’t enough, there are more options to consider. 

As well as being a therapist to the stars, motivational speaker, and best-selling author, Marisa Peer has also spread her teachings far and wide through her own school for hypnotherapists. Her Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) school produces cutting-edge and empathetic therapists who are available to contact today to help you overcome your anxiety.

Sessions can be conducted in person if you prefer face-to-face therapy or online, so you don’t have to worry about time and travel limitations. You can use our Find A Therapist Tool by clicking the banner below to find your perfect match and start seeking the help you deserve.

You don’t have to face anything alone. Get in touch today.

Closing Thoughts

We hope you have enjoyed the top ten countdown to Marisa’s anxiety podcast picks. If you want to see more suggestions, you can check out her list of the top ten mental health podcasts, as well as her top picks for self-help podcasts. And remember, if you want to receive even more wisdom from Marisa direct to your inbox, make sure you enter your email below to sign-up for her regular newsletters.

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Self-Help Podcasts: The Best Self-Help Podcasts in 2021 https://marisapeer.com/self-help-podcasts/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:31:03 +0000 https://marisapeer.com/?p=43293 There is an abundance of self-help podcasts available out there, covering everything you might need support with—from coping with grief and addiction to healthy weight loss and finding your life’s purpose—there’s a podcast for everyone and everything.

But how do you choose your next listen when there’s so much choice? How do you decide what’s worth your time investment? And what will help you on your self-improvement journey?

World-renowned therapist Marisa Peer has done the research and selected her top 10 self-help podcasts. Based on their popularity and high rating, Marisa has chosen 10 fantastic podcasts that cover a huge range of topics to help you choose your next listen—whether you want help with something specific or are interested in learning more and hearing the lived, human experiences about something you’ve never encountered before.

The Best Self-Help Podcasts Top Ten List

Let’s get the countdown of the best self-improvement podcasts started with Marisa’s own popular podcast taking the top spot.

1. Master Your Mind With Marisa Peer

master your mind with marisa self help podcast

Marisa Peer has started her own podcast series, backed by over three decades of experience as a therapist. With her extensive knowledge, Master Your Mind With Marisa covers a huge variety of self-help topics, with a new guest speaker invited every week. 

From learning how to build confidence to recognizing when it’s time to end a relationship, Marisa handles delicate topics with sincerity, delicacy, and the straightforwardness that has defined her career and allowed her to rapidly grow her fan base. Her podcast series is bursting with fantastic insights, meaningful conversations, and helpful tips and advice.

If you want even more fantastic content from Marisa, you can also check out her popular blog or join her  thriving YouTube community, where she regularly shares new videos covering all you might want to know about self-help and mental health.

You can listen to Master Your Mind With Marisa on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

2. Grief Out Loud

grief out loud self help podcast

Hosted by the Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families in Portland, Oregon, Grief Out Loud offers an abundance of episodes filled with practical tips and ways of coping if you or someone you are close to has recently suffered a bereavement. Grief Out Loud approaches the topic with the understanding that discussing grief can be very uncomfortable for those who aren’t themselves experiencing what you are going through and provides a way for you to cope with somebody in your corner, so you don’t have to face it alone.

Take comfort from the open and raw conversation found within these episodes, and equip yourself with as much information and support as you can with interviews and stories from bereavement professionals.

You can listen to Grief Out Loud on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

3. The Recovery Warrior Show

the recovery warrior show with jessica flint self help podcast

The Recovery Warrior Show with Jessica Flint is for all of those who have or are suffering from eating disorders. With talks on bulimia, anorexia, disordered eating, and binge eating with treatment professionals and those who are also in recovery, The Recovery Warrior Show provides you with uplifting, hopeful, and insightful discussions on a difficult topic. It’s designed to help inspire and motivate those going through the same thing and who may not have the support they need to heal their relationship with food, their body, and their mind.

You can listen to The Recovery Warrior Show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

4. Cut The Fat

cut the fat weight loss show self help podcast

There’s a certain level of guilt that can come with the motivation to lose weight—whether that’s your own desire to look and feel better or advice from health professionals. However, whether it’s for your health or from a desire to change the way you look, guilt and shame have no place when it comes to losing weight.

Cut The Fat is a very popular weight loss show that gives you the tips and motivation you need to achieve your goals in a helpful and inspiring way, with tactics based on science. Hear from those who have achieved their goals and weight loss professionals, and prepare to live an all-around healthy life that allows you to lose the weight—and keep it off too.

You can listen to Cut The Fat on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

5. Where Should We Begin with Esther Perel

where should we begin self help podcast

Though boasting fewer episodes than some of the other podcasts in this list, we have added Where Should We Begin with Esther Perel as it has been praised so highly for its raw and open honesty. If you are concerned about your relationship or simply want to understand how they work and learn about the unique nuances that come with having an intimate partnership, then this is the podcast for you. Listen to host and professional therapist Esther Perel counsel real couples and gain an insight into true-to-life relationship dynamics.

You can listen to Where Should We Begin with Esther Perel on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

6. The Challengers with Amy Brenneman

The challengers with Amy Brenneman self help podcast

The Challengers with Amy Brenneman is a popular podcast covering a huge range of topics about daily experiences that typically present challenges. Aiming to openly discuss issues and concerns that offer hurdles daily—such as substance abuse, infertility, insecurity, and illness, to name just a few—you can discover how enduring these concerns can offer essential life lessons. Join Amy as she hosts regular discussions with her peers and learn something new from this highly-rated podcast.

You can listen to The Challengers with Amy Brenneman on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

7. That Sober Guy Podcast

that sober guy self help podcast

That Sober Guy Podcast, hosted by Shane Ramer, is just one piece of a larger jigsaw puzzle of resources for those looking to get and stay sober. With newsletters, books, and more also available on thatsoberguy.com, the huge variety of podcasts cover everything you might want to know about staying sober, with plenty of guest speakers to give you an insight into their own experiences.

You can listen to The Sober Guy Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

8. Not Another Anxiety Show

Not another anxiety show self help podcast

Anxiety is a very common concern that many of us will have to deal with at one point in our lives, either ourselves or by helping loved ones cope with anxiety. The Not Another Anxiety Show podcast by Kelli Walker covers everything you can think of when it comes to anxiety across a huge number of episodes. Enjoy casual conversations with professionals and those experiencing anxiety-related illnesses, so you can gain an intimate insight and understanding of what it is like to live with anxiety and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills you may need to handle it yourself. 

You can listen to Not Another Anxiety Show on Apple Podcasts.

9. EXPANDED Podcast with Lacy Phillips

Expanded with Lacy Phillips self help podcast

For something a little different in the self-help podcast sphere, we have selected to add EXPANDED Podcast with Lacy Phillips to our list. This podcast is an eclectic show that combines neuroscience, psychology, energetics, and a dash of spirituality to provide an interesting podcast that roots concerns such as healing, manifestation, and the subconscious mind into real-life and practical applications. Based on the idea of manifestation—or in other words, using techniques that expand the abilities of your subconscious—the breadth of topics covered makes for an interesting listen.

You can listen to EXPANDED Podcast with Lacy Phillips on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

10. Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier with Gretchen Rubin self help podcast

Hosted by the best-selling author of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin, this podcast explores what exactly it means to be happy, what truly makes us happy, and how we can achieve a real and permanent positive outlook on life. With a staggering 600+ backlog of episodes, there is no shortage of topics, guest speakers, and heart-warming moments to enjoy in this lively and practical podcast.

You can listen to Happier with Gretchen Rubin on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Want More Than a Self-Help Podcast?

If you have a specific concern you want to learn more about and want to develop the coping mechanisms and understanding you need to effectively handle something that might be affecting your life, then self-help podcasts are a fantastic resource to let you begin that journey.

But perhaps you need more than a self-help podcast? Maybe you have been listening to self-help podcasts as an alternative to seeking professional help for your own concern, believing therapy to be expensive and unattainable? 

Not only is Marisa Peer a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and therapist to the stars, but she is also renowned for creating the uniquely powerful therapy method Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®), which aims to help as many people overcome their issues in minimal sessions. She has also trained thousands of others in RTT® to make this therapy available to as many people as possible. You can learn more about it by watching the video below.

Marisa Peer’s therapists are fully trained to help you overcome whatever it is that is troubling you, with huge flexibility on how your sessions are delivered. By using our Find a Specialist Therapist search tool, you can find a therapist near you or select one that offers online sessions.

There shouldn’t be any barrier to receiving the help you need. So click the banner below to begin your journey and find an RTT® therapist that suits you.

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Closing Thoughts

We hope you find something you can settle down and listen to, something that will help you build up a fresh understanding of new topics or find new ways to handle something you’re struggling with. If you’ve enjoyed this article and want more content direct to your inbox from Marisa, make sure you enter your email at the bottom of the page and be sure to browse through her extensive blog posts. You can also find more recommended podcasts for managing or learning about anxiety and mental health in general.

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Mental Health Podcast: Our Top Ten Guide to the Best Mental Health Podcasts 2021 https://marisapeer.com/mental-health-podcast/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:01:10 +0000 https://marisapeer.com/?p=42896 Is this you? You’ve settled down for the evening, ready to load up the next episode of your favorite mental health podcast… only to find you’ve listened to all the episodes and the next one isn’t due out for a while.

Or perhaps you’re only just starting to browse all the podcasts about mental health that are out there, only to find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choice, and you don’t want to waste time listening to podcasts you don’t enjoy.

Not to worry, we’ve done the research and narrowed down all that’s available on the market to bring you a top ten list of the mental health podcasts we think you’ll enjoy—from Marisa Peer’s own podcast covering a huge variety of topics that draw on her 30+ years as a therapist and features amazing guest speakers to podcasts that cover topics such as anxiety and depression in a realistic, open, and relatable light—we’re sure you’ll find the right podcast you can curl up and listen to.

Read on to find your next perfect listen…

Best Mental Health Podcasts — Top 10

Let’s kick this off with the top spot taken by our very own Marisa Peer.

1 – Master Your Mind With Marisa

Master your mind with Marisa Peer Mental Health Podcast

Creator of her own pioneering therapy method, Marisa Peer uses her three decades’ worth of experience as a therapist to the stars to bring you a popular, insightful podcast focused on mental health and self-development.

Marisa talks with a huge variety of guest speakers about current issues and concerns that affect us in the modern world, from realistic advice on coping with a break up to discussing the techniques and tools you can adopt to build unshakable confidence. Marisa discusses these popular topics with the signature frankness and openness that has enabled her to grow her fanbase exponentially. With thousands around the world regularly tuning in to her podcasts, as well as visiting her must-read blog and incredible YouTube channel with over 554k subscribers, you will find her podcasts are packed to the brim with everything you could possibly want to learn and understand when it comes to your mental health.

Marisa regularly releases new episodes, and, at the time of writing, has unsurprisingly received a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts from other satisfied listeners.

Listen to Master Your Mind With Marisa on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

2 – Mental Illness Happy Hour

Mental Illness Happy Hour

This extraordinarily popular podcast takes our second spot. Racking up more than 550 episodes, host Paul Gilmartin sits down with a huge variety of celebrities and notable figures to break down the walls of taboo that surround mental health on Mental Illness Happy Hour. With frank, honest, and open discussion, you will gain a realistic insight into a huge variety of concerns that others have faced, put into a relatable light. We feel there is a poignant underlying message beneath it all: whatever you are facing, you are not alone, and there are so many people who have experienced whatever you are going through right now. 

Listen to Mental Illness Happy Hour on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

3 – The Mindvalley Podcast with Vishen Lakhiani

The Mindvalley Mental Health Podcast

The Mindvalley Podcast with Vishen Lakhiani takes spot three, and has over 326 episodes and a very healthy 4.6/5 rating from over a thousand happy listeners at the time of writing. Covering a huge breadth of topics with a host who hails from Mindvalley—an incredible leading hub of personal growth—you can expect fascinating discussions on mental health with some of the world’s best minds.

Listen to The Mindvalley Podcast with Vishen Lakhiani on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

4 – Imani State of Mind

Imani state of mind mental health podcast

Join Dr. Imani Walker, a renowned psychiatrist who now also devotes time to running her podcast, Imani State of Mind, where she uses her extensive experience and education to discuss mental health within the context of the modern world and recent events. Dr. Imani seeks to normalize the discussion and consideration of our individual mental health. Her podcast has a very high rating, with a good handful of episodes available at the time of writing, and we’re sure plenty more to come.

Listen to Imani State of Mind on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

5 – The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

The Happiness Lab

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos is next on the list, with an insightful and honest look into what truly makes us happy. Making the argument that the things we typically chase in our quest for happiness—like money and high-end vacations—actually do the opposite. The host uses her experience as a Yale professor to discuss what it really is that allows us to lead happy, fulfilling lives. 

Listen to The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

6 – The Hilarious World of Depression

The Hilarious World of Depression

John Moe, the host of The Hilarious World of Depression, approaches the serious topic of an isolating disease in a light, accessible, digestible, and even humorous light. Moe and his guest speakers talk frankly and openly about what it is like to live with depression and work together to break the stigma surrounding the illness.

Listen to The Hilarious World of Depression on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

7 – Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch

Dear Therapists mental health podcast

Hosts Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch are both mental health authors, TED speakers, advice columnists, and clinical practice therapists who have joined together to bring you the kind of information you can normally only get inside the therapy room. Tune in to listen to them discuss some of their own real-life therapy sessions, and receive advice and actionable techniques that you can use to transform your own life.

Listen to Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

8 – Terrible, Thanks For Asking 

Terrible, thanks for asking mental health podcast

Host Nora McInerny makes light of the typical response given when asked, “How are you?” We are all guilty of hiding our true feelings, so McInerny and her guest speakers tackle the taboo of being honest regarding your mental health by sharing stories and discussing complicated feelings with refreshing honesty.

Listen to Terrible, Thanks For Asking on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

9 – The Gratitude Diaries

The Gratitude Diaries mental health podcast

Gratitude: the act of appreciating all you have and being thankful for the small things as well as the big. Host Janice Kaplan explores why it’s important to practice gratitude regularly and how it can improve all aspects of your life, from finances to friendship and everything in between. Tune in for practical advice on how to infuse your life with more gratitude.

Listen to The Gratitude Diaries on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

10 – The Anxiety Podcast

the anxiety podcast

The Anxiety Podcast, hosted by Tim JP Collins, steals the final spot on our top ten mental health podcasts list. This is the perfect listen for anyone suffering from anxiety-related disorders, as well as stress and panic attacks. Join Tim for stories told to support those experiencing these mental illnesses, with raw and relatable content as well as coping strategies you can practice in your own life.

Listen to The Anxiety Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Need More Than a Mental Health Podcast?

Listening to mental health podcasts is a fantastic way of approaching the topics that may interest or concern you to gain insight, knowledge, and understanding about serious issues in a light and helpful way. However, if you think you may need something a little more than a mental health podcast, have you considered attending therapy?

Alongside her popular podcast, Marisa Peer is also an internationally award-winning therapist with three decades of experience, she is a motivational speaker, a best-selling author, and has even created her own school to train hypnotherapists in her pioneering therapy method, Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®), which you can find out more about in the video below.