15 Best Comfort Podcasts

1. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You're dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university's 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.MORE Host Dr. Laurie Santos
Producer/Network Pushkin
Email ****@yale.edu
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 17.8KFacebook 68.3KTwitter 39.3K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Thanks For Asking

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A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls. In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack!MORE Host Nora McInerny
Producer/Network Feelings & Co
Email ****@feelingsand.co
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15.1K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Minimalists

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The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.MORE Hosts Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
Producer/Network Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman
Email ****@theminimalists.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15KFacebook 1.3MTwitter 161.8KInstagram 934.1K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The One You Feed

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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, , David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It's not about perfection; it's about direction.MORE Hosts Eric Zimmer, Ginny Gay
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3.4KFacebook 6.8KTwitter 15.1KInstagram 10K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Daily Stoic

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For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com...MORE Host Ryan Holiday
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@ryanholiday.net
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 5.7KFacebook 980KTwitter 609.7KInstagram 3.5M Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Good Life Project

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What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Albom, Glennon Doyle & hundreds more...MORE Host Jonathan Fields
Producer/Network Jonathan Fields / Acast
Email ****@jonathanfields.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4.6KFacebook 65.6KInstagram 237.5K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Dolly Parton's America

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In this intensely divided moment, one of the few things everyone still seems to agree on is Dolly Parton—but why? That simple question leads to a deeply personal, historical, and musical rethinking of one of America's great icons. Join us for a 9-episode journey into the Dollyverse. Hosted by Jad Abumrad. Produced and reported by Shima Oliaee. Dolly Parton's America is a production from OSM Audio and WNYC Studios.MORE Hosts Jad Abumrad, Shima Oliaee
Producer/Network Radiolab
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 20.3KFacebook 22.1KTwitter 7.4KInstagram 6.9K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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'Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it' In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1's Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, including 'The 4 Pillar Plan' Feel Better, Live More aims to inspire, empower and transform the way we..MORE Host Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Producer/Network Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
Email ****@drchatterjee.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 13.2K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. On Being with Krista Tippett

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Wisdom to replenish and orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive. Spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, and poetry. Conversations to live by.With a 20-year archive featuring luminaries like Mary Oliver, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Desmond Tutu, each episode brings a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Hosted by Krista Tippett,Learn more about the On Being Project's work in the world at onbeing.org.MORE Host Krista Tippett
Producer/Network On Being Studios
Email ****@onbeing.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 11.7KFacebook 192.4KTwitter 78.6KInstagram 277.5K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jan 2009 Get Email Contact

10. Meditative Story

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Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Meditative Story is an original series produced by WaitWhat and supported by our members. Our community tells us that they listen to the same episodes over and over again, and according to data provided by Apple Podcasts, Meditative Story may have the highest engagement of any podcast in the world...MORE Host Rohan Gunatillake
Producer/Network Masters of Scale Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.5KFacebook 2.1KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 11.5K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

11. LeVar Burton Reads

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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar's narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you're ready, let's take a deep breath...Our immersive audio is best with headphones! If you'd prefer to listen without immersive audio, visit levarburtonpodcast.com/mono.MORE Host Levar Burton
Producer/Network LeVar Burton and Stitcher
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18.6KFacebook 19.6KTwitter 45.1KInstagram 29K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. You Must Remember This

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You Must Remember This is a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood's first century. It's the brainchild and passion project of Karina Longworth (founder of Cinematical.com, former film critic for LA Weekly), who writes, narrates, records and edits each episode. It is a heavily-researched work of creative nonfiction: navigating through conflicting reports, mythology, and institutionalized spin, Karina tries to sort out what really happened behind the films, stars and scandals of the 20th century.MORE Host Karina Longworth
Producer/Network Karina Longworth
Email ****@vidiocy.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18.9KFacebook 16.6KTwitter 37.1KInstagram 48.1K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Apr 2014 Get Email Contact

13. Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

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I've spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there's one thing I've learned it's this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that's real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, or maybe even ticking me off a little...MORE Host Brenu00e9 Brown
Producer/Network Vox Media Podcast Network
Email ****@brenebrown.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 28.8K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact