The Best Mental Health Podcasts in the United States

Rich Roll

Rich Roll

A former corporate lawyer turned ultra-endurance athlete explores wellness, creativity, and human potential in long-form conversations.

Talks From The Crypt

Brandon Lea

A visually-driven interview show where host Brandon Lea has long-form, casual conversations with creators in film, horror, and true crime.

Three Minute Therapy Podcast

Three Minute Therapy

A clinical psychologist and his co-host break down the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in focused, weekly discussions.

The Psychology of your 20s

A solo podcast where a psychology graduate breaks down the anxieties and milestones of modern young adulthood, backed by academic research.

Grief 2 Growth

A podcast exploring personal transformation through adversity, primarily through interviews with survivors of near-death experiences and major trauma.

STS True Crime Clips

STS True Crime

An Emmy-winning journalist analyzes trending true crime cases with law enforcement experts, journalists, and victims' families.

Psychology In Seattle

Psychology In Seattle

A licensed therapist and professor analyzes reality TV, pop culture, and recorded therapy sessions through a clinical, educational lens.

Wake Me Up

Wake Me Up

A daily guided meditation and affirmation podcast designed to replace the snooze button with a positive morning mindset.

Sabrina Zohar

Sabrina Zohar

A certified dating coach blends pop psychology, attachment theory, and personal stories to help listeners navigate modern relationships.

Cinema Therapy

Cinema Therapy

A licensed therapist and a professional filmmaker analyze popular movies to find lessons on mental health and personal growth.

Czar of Dating

A solo-host lecture show teaching men aggressive dating strategies, or "game," from an alpha-male perspective.

Rich Roll Podcast Clips

Rich Roll

A former corporate lawyer turned ultra-endurance athlete explores the mindset and mechanics of transformation with high-performing guests.

Wellness Is Life Podcast by Natalia Naila

Natalia Naila

A certified health coach interviews scientists and wellness pioneers on longevity, biohacking, and cellular health.

Esther Perel

Esther Perel

A psychotherapist records live, anonymous therapy sessions, revealing the universal patterns of conflict and connection in modern relationships.

People Who Read People: A Behavior Podcast

Zach Elwood

A skeptical host interviews experts to debunk pseudoscience and understand the real mechanics of human behavior, from interrogation to online life.

Hidden True Crime

Hidden True Crime

A journalist and a forensic psychologist provide on-the-ground coverage and psychological analysis of high-profile criminal trials.

Inside Of You Clips

Inside Of You

Actor Michael Rosenbaum gets candid with fellow entertainers about the anxiety, depression, and psychological toll of life in the public eye.

Koala Moon - Kids Bedtime Stories

Koala Moon

A library of original, softly-narrated bedtime stories and meditations for children, designed as a calming and ad-free sleep aid.

Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Emmy Award-winning

An Emmy-winning journalist and his Holocaust-survivor mother host a live true-crime analysis show, breaking down cases with top law enforcement experts.

I AM ATHLETE

A media platform founded by ex-NFL star Brandon Marshall where athletes control their own narratives in unscripted, 'locker room' style conversations.

Mind & Matter Podcast: Science, Health, Metabolism

A neuroscientist interviews top scientists about the mechanisms of health, from cellular metabolism and nutrition to psychology and evolution.

The Dr. Phil Podcast

The television personality brings his direct, no-nonsense style to a daily podcast covering true crime, health, and societal crises.

Anxiety Coaches Podcast with Gina Ryan

Gina Ryan

A solo-hosted podcast offering gentle, practical tools and listener stories to help manage anxiety, stress, and panic.

Modern Therapist's Survival Guide®

Modern Therapist

A podcast for psychotherapists navigating the practical, ethical, and legal challenges of the profession in the modern age.

Ziva Meditation

Ziva Meditation

The founder of a meditation empire interviews scientists, doctors, and mystics to explore potent, often taboo, healing and performance modalities.

Talking Horror

Talking Horror

A therapist and an actress break down horror films, exploring the scares through the lens of mental health and human behavior.

Lemonada Media

Julia Louis-

Actor Yvette Nicole Brown explores the universal, multifaceted experience of caregiving, drawing from her own journey caring for her father with Alzheimer's.

Revolutionary Social Work

A social work professor challenges the profession's status quo through long-form interviews with critical academics, healers, and entrepreneurs.

Jay Shetty Podcast

Jay Shetty

A former monk interviews high-profile figures and offers solo guidance on mental health, relationships, and finding purpose.

Lock In To Win Podcast

Two fitness coaches interview guests who have rebuilt their lives from rock bottom, turning stories of addiction and prison into tales of discipline.

The Buddha Podcast

A solo-narrated show explaining core Buddhist concepts, history, and philosophy using modern analogies and storytelling for a general audience.

Danny Jones Clips

Danny Jones

A long-form interview podcast exploring fringe theories, alternative history, and institutional corruption with documentary filmmakers and researchers.

Ego (buddhism podcast)

A solo narrator explains core Buddhist concepts by applying them to modern life, philosophy, and psychology in a video essay format.

Special Health Podcasts

Special Health Podcasts

A YouTube channel curating short clips on diet trends, nutrition myths, and wellness from various health podcasts, primarily the "Down To Health Show."

Secondhand Therapy

Secondhand Therapy

Two best friends use their own therapy sessions and personal struggles as the raw material for brutally honest public conversations on mental health.

The Mindset Mentor Podcast

A daily solo podcast where a mindset coach breaks down psychological and neurological concepts into actionable steps for personal growth.

First Responder Wellness Podcast

First Responder Wellness

An interview show exploring the mental health, trauma, and leadership challenges faced by police, fire, EMS, and dispatch personnel.

PT Pro Talk Podcast

A clinical podcast for physical therapists featuring interviews with researchers and expert practitioners on pain science and treatment models.

Stronger Weekly Podcast

Stronger Weekly

A weekly health and fitness show for everyday people, translating scientific headlines into practical, actionable advice.

The World's First Podcast With Erin & Sara Foster

The World

Two celebrity sisters candidly discuss wellness, family, and culture with experts, friends, and each other, blending Hollywood access with relatable chaos.

Relationship Renovation

Relationship Renovation

Married therapists use their own relationship as a live case study to teach clinical tools for communication, trust, and intimacy.

Mindful Mama Podcast

Mindful Mama

A podcast offering parents practical, mindfulness-based advice to foster connection and raise emotionally intelligent children.

Resilient Inspirations Podcast

Resilient Inspirations

A co-hosted debate show that uses psychological frameworks and business case studies to dissect concepts like vulnerability, generosity, and remote work.

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski: True Crime Today

Tony Brueski

A daily true-crime podcast breaking down the legal and psychological angles of high-profile cases with a panel of law enforcement and legal experts.

Surviving The Flame

A U.S. Marine veteran hosts unfiltered conversations about finding purpose through pain, with guests who have turned personal scars into stories.

Your Mental Health Business Mentor Podcast

A clinical psychologist interviews business experts to help therapists build and sustain a private practice without burning out.

DocJenFit

Two Doctors of Physical Therapy teach you how to understand your body, relieve pain, and optimize physical performance.

Catholic Counseling Institute

A licensed therapist integrates evidence-based psychology and Catholic theology to address mental health topics for a lay Catholic audience.

Lion Counseling Podcast

Lion Counseling

Two therapists analyze leadership, masculinity, and mental health for high-achieving men, often by reacting to viral internet personalities.

The Good Grief Good God Show

A hit songwriter, grieving his son's death, has raw conversations with guests about mental health, recovery, and finding hope after tragedy.

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

A clinical psychologist and a veteran journalist answer parent questions about raising tweens and teens, blending science with practical advice.

Mindful in Minutes || Kelly Smith

Short, weekly guided meditations (usually under 20 minutes) for stress, anxiety, and self-reflection, from a certified yoga and meditation teacher.

Hinesights Podcast

A mental health advocate's conversations with survivors and changemakers, focusing on resilience and the power of lived experience over clinical theory.

The Business Brew

Tobias Carlisle

Long-form, unscripted conversations where private investor Bill Brewster and his guests dig into the weeds of finance and capital allocation.

The Life Coach School

The founder of a multi-million dollar coaching empire teaches her proprietary mental models for self-coaching and achieving ambitious goals.

she persisted (mental health + psychology podcast)

A University of Pennsylvania psychology student translates evidence-based mental health concepts into actionable advice for Gen Z, informed by her own journey.

Ahadu podcast

An Ethiopian podcast exploring modern relationships, gender dynamics, and personal growth through a mix of solo commentary and challenging interviews.

Good Children: The Podcast

Childhood best friends unpack their shared history of anxiety and performance through the lens of pop culture, nostalgia, and personal stories.

Key Concepts Podcast

Key Concepts

A Sacramento-based interview show exploring the mindset, failures, and internal battles of entrepreneurs and high-performers.

Sober Strong

A former 'high-functioning' binge drinker offers personal stories, mindset tools, and recovery interviews to help others quit alcohol for good.

Young Goose: The Biohacking Beauty Podcast

Amitay Eshel

A podcast on the cellular science of skin aging, hosted by the founders of a biohacking skincare brand who interview scientists and explain their products.

Cut The Camera Podcast (by the sturniolo triplets)

Three social media-famous triplets have unfiltered, chaotic, and often-argumentative chats about their lives, giving advice and interviewing friends.

Dan "Jungleman" Cates

Dan Cates

An eccentric high-stakes poker pro explores success, philosophy, and the chaotic game of life through interviews and unscripted vlogs.

DISORDERED Podcast

Two therapists blend professional expertise with their own recovery stories to offer evidence-based, actionable guidance for anxiety disorders.

Dr. Margaret Rutherford

A clinical psychologist explores mental health topics, from hidden depression to medical trauma, through expert interviews and listener Q&A sessions.

Grant Sabatier

The 'Millennial Millionaire' explores financial independence, entrepreneurship, and the 'inner work' required for a meaningful life beyond wealth.

Wellness is Life Podcast Clips

Natalia Naila

A host documents her personal, often extreme, biohacking and health optimization journeys, detailing every product, gadget, and protocol she uses.

Destined By Design Podcast

Destined By Design

Two men have raw, motivational conversations about overcoming struggle, personal growth, and what it means to be a man today.

Jordan B Peterson

Jordan B Peterson

A Canadian clinical psychologist and professor emeritus delivers dense, university-style lectures on psychology, mythology, and philosophy.

The Mental Game Podcast

A former sports reporter interviews athletes, musicians, and celebrities about their mental health struggles, using his own journey to break the stigma.

Through The Trauma Podcast

Through The Trauma

Host Amber Larkins interviews trauma survivors, therapists, and experts who have used their experiences to transform their lives.

Anxiety Diaries Podcast

Anxiety Diaries

A journalist interviews authors, comedians, and experts about their work and personal experiences with mental health.

Spiritual Teachers Podcast

Spiritual Teachers

A host guides spiritual teachers, healers, and seekers through their personal "awakening journeys," from origin stories to present-day wisdom.

Therapist Uncensored Podcast & Community

Two therapists and co-hosts translate complex relational science and attachment theory into actionable insights for both clinicians and the public.

Moment of Truth Physical Therapy

A physical therapist's guide to pelvic and sexual health, blending solo educational talks, exercise demos, and co-hosted conversations on relationships.

PT MEAL Podcast

A podcast exploring physical therapy practice, research, and education, with a special focus on Filipino clinicians worldwide.

Growth Hacking Culture

Growth Hacking Culture

A podcast that challenges broken management dogmas by exploring the behavioral science behind high-performing, human-centric organizations.

Bad Therapy Podcast

Bad Therapy

Two best friends offer unfiltered commentary on relationships, sex, and modern life, explicitly positioning themselves as 'bad therapy'.

Buddhism Podcast

Anonymous, narrated essays explaining core Buddhist concepts like mindfulness, impermanence, and acceptance for a modern audience.

Startups.com!

Startup veterans from Startups.com workshop real founder pitch decks and debate the tactical challenges of building a company.

Special Books by Special Kids

A former special education teacher interviews people in the disability and neurodivergent communities to foster understanding and acceptance.

Going Mental Podcast

Going Mental

Host Eileen Kelly interviews authors, experts, and media figures about mental health, informed by her own public journey with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Mindful English podcast

Mindful English

A calm, co-hosted podcast for intermediate English learners, focusing on the vocabulary and idioms of professional and personal life.

Primal Parenting Podcast

Primal Parenting

A podcast arguing that modern parenting advice is flawed and parents should trust their "primal" instincts, backed by select scientific findings.

Physical Therapy Unleashed Podcast (PT Unleashed Podcast)

A podcast offering candid career and business advice for new physical therapy graduates, focusing on topics not covered in school.

SMARK PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST

SMARK PSYCHOLOGY

A chaotic, multi-hour live watch-along for pro wrestling, hosted by a group of energetic friends from Los Angeles with their own internal storylines.

SaaS Therapy

SaaS Therapy

Two SaaS veterans help customer-facing teams navigate client relationships, retention, and the impact of new tech like AI.

Modern Founders Podcast

Modern Founders

Conversations with founders about building a company in the modern era, hosted by an agency founder who uses his own journey as a reference point.

Divine Living by Gina DeVee

A business coach blends Christian faith with metaphysical principles to help women entrepreneurs build wealth by connecting to their 'divine' selves.

The Strategic Veteran

Adam Peters

A podcast for veterans navigating the messy reality of post-military life, hosted by a 13-year Army infantry veteran.

Daily Buddhism Podcast

Daily Buddhism

Addictive Personalities Podcast

Addictive Personalities

Startup Therapy

Startup Therapy

The Slow Pitch Sales Podcast

Rob Jager

Invisible Tears Podcast

Invisible Tears