If you’re in the need of a little pick-me-up after this challenging year, plug into these 10 podcasts to lift your spirits, be inspired, learn something new, and boost your well-being.

1) How To Fail

Best for: learning from our mistakes

Hosted by: Elizabeth Day - journalist & author

The podcast in a sentence: A celebration of “all the things that haven’t gone right” and an empowering reminder that our failures often teach us meaningful lessons about life and how to succeed.

2) Feel Better, Live More

Best for: evidence-based health 

Hosted by: Dr Chatterjee - a GP & Author

The podcast in a sentence: Simplifying health through conversations with leading health experts and personalities who share knowledge and tools to help you take control of your well-being.

3) Delicious Ways to Feel Better

Best for: physical and mental well-being

Hosted by: Ella Mills - founder of Deliciously Ella

The podcast in a sentence: Interviews with world-leading experts who share their stories and advice on all things health and wellness, including nutrition, mental wellbeing, mindset, and relationships.

4) Happy Place

Best for: finding joy in the everyday

Hosted by: Fearne Cotton - broadcaster, author & founder of the Happy Place.

The podcast in a sentence: Open and honest conversations with inspiring guests on “life, love, loss and everything in-between” to explore what happiness means to them.

5) Power Hour

Best for: morning motivation

Hosted by: Adrienne Herbert - personal trainer Adidas global ambassador, mentor and TEDx international speaker.

The podcast in a sentence: In each episode, Adrienne speaks to guests about their daily habits and morning routines which will leave you feeling motivated to pursue your passions and achieve great things!

6) Food for Thought

Best for: evidence-based nutrition

Hosted by: Rhiannon Lambert - Registered Nutritionist & Author

The podcast in a sentence: Conversations with experts that simplify wellness, debunk myths, and equip you with evidence-based advice so that you can lead a healthy and balanced life.

7) Not Perfect

Best for: mind, body, and soul wisdom

Hosted by: Poppy Jamie - entrepreneur, TV Host, mental health activist, breathwork instructor, Reiki healer, wellness journalist and founder of the Happy Not Perfect app.

The podcast in a sentence: The podcast explores what it means to be human and each week guests share their teachings, tools, and wisdom to “live life better”.

8) The Science of Happiness

Best for: simple life hacks

Hosted by: Dacher Keltner - Professor of Psychology at University of California, Berkeley

The podcast in a sentence: A wealth of research-tested strategies to live a happier and more meaningful life.

9) Mental Health Foundation Podcast

Best for: mental health

Hosted by: various

The podcast in a sentence: The podcast covers a range of mental health topics, real-life stories, and tips for looking after your mental well-being, from people within the mental health space, including those with lived experience, campaigners, and experts.

10) All the Small Things

Best for: habits & routines

Hosted by: Venetia La Manna - broadcaster, slow fashion campaigner and co-founder of Remember Who Made Them. 

The podcast in a sentence: The recently re-branded podcast (previously Talking Tastebuds), sees Venetia talk to inspiring people about the rituals that provide them with structure and comfort and the seemingly small things that can turn out to be life-changing. 

Happy listening and learning!