21 Best Health Literacy Podcasts

1. Well Considered

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Medical decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when you're faced with conflicting advice, rushed conversations, and the weight of making the best choice for your family. It's easy to feel pressured, unsure, or even second-guess yourself—but making informed choices doesn't have to be confusing or stressful.Welcome to Well Considered—the podcast that brings clarity and confidence to the medical decision-making process.I'm Alexandra, and in each episode, we'll explore credible and transparent resources to help you move forward with knowledge and confidence—because you deserve to make..more Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Katie Collins, Stephanie King +7 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 173 Avg Length 48 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. Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare

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Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a weekly pod cast where we take complicated healthcare topics and make them simple.Imagine…if you could stop feeling paralyzed with FEAR and FRUSTRATION, and instead be EMPOWERED to make Smart Healthcare decisions for you and your family?Get Savvy with your host Sandy Kibling, a healthcare professional changing how healthcare knowledge is shared...more Producer/Network Sandy Kibling
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Jeffrey Boone, Dr. Ryan Polselli +12 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast

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Health Literacy Out Loud podcasts are a lot like radio shows. You can listen in as Helen Osborne interviews those in-the-know about health literacy. You will hear why health literacy matters and learn practical ways to improve.more Host Helen Osborne
Email ****@healthliteracy.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Christopher R. Trudeau, Eli Gerard +1 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 154Twitter 578 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Your Checkup: Health Education Podcast

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Ever leave the doctor's office more confused than when you walked in? Your Checkup: Health Conversations for Motivated Patients is your health ally in a world full of fast appointments and even faster Google searches. Each week, a board certified family medicine physician and a pediatric nurse sit down to answer the questions your doctor didn't have time to. From understanding diabetes and depression to navigating obesity, high blood pressure, and everyday wellness—we make complex health topics simple, human, and actually useful...more Producer/Network Ed Delesky, MD and Nicole Aruffo, RN
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Take Care

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Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming— Take Care is here to change that. Hosted by healthcare leader and industry expert Melody Mulaik, this podcast breaks down the complexities of healthcare so you can be empowered, informed, and in control. Whether you're managing your own care or supporting someone else, each episode delivers clear, practical insights to help you take care of what matters most. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us in making healthcare less confusing—and more human.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Ashley Hunter, Ashley
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Beyond Clinical Walls

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Here's the thing - real healthcare advocacy happens beyond clinical walls. It's about understanding our bodies, knowing our resources, and helping each other navigate the healthcare system.The Beyond Clinical Walls Podcast guides you to becoming your best advocate. Created and hosted by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS (known to listeners as Dr. Bayo), this show empowers you with the knowledge to understand your body and navigate a complex healthcare system so you can advocate for the care you deserve.Dr. Bayo combines her extensive medical expertise with real-world insights...more Host Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell
Producer/Network Dr. Bayo - Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS
Email ****@drcurrywinchell.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Eric Singhi, Dr. Ashley Lerman +11 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 461Twitter 723Instagram 214.7K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Connecting Badgers

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Connecting Badgers aims to enhance learning and student success by promoting, protecting & restoring mental health while acknowledging that stigma and health disparities exist and can be barriers to care. We provide students with evidence based tips & tools grounded from feminist and trauma informed approaches to increase mental health literacy, which is the knowledge & beliefs about mental health concerns that aid in recognition, management and prevention.more Producer/Network UHS UW-Madison
Email ****@uhs.wisc.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Morning Sign In

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As an online publication dedicated to improving health literacy in Los Angeles and around the world, the UCLA chapter of Morning Sign Out (MSO) has launched a new podcast: Morning Sign In! Hosted primarily by current co-Editor-in-Chief Dhruv Khosla, Morning Sign In features MSO writers, editors, and officers who are eager to share their work in making scientific research more accessible and comprehensible for the general public. Tune in every quarter to Morning Sign In to hear about the newest developments in health and wellness, public health, and research!more Host Dhruv Khosla
Producer/Network Morning Sign In
Email ****@g.ucla.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Megan Downing
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 886Twitter 14Instagram 512 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast

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Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs. Welcome to 'The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast'; the podcast series from EdLogics where we talk with business, HR, health, and community leaders and explore unique, data-driven, and effective behavior-changing solutions that can help improve people's health literacy and increase their engagement with health and wellness programs. For show notes and bonus resources, visit www.EdLogics.com/podcast.more Host Seth Serxner
Producer/Network EdLogics
Email ****@edlogics.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Linda Anegawa, Hamid Ghanadan +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 192 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Do You Hear Yourself?

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Welcome to 'Do You Hear Yourself?'—the podcast that empowers Mississippians to take charge of their health. As a companion to the Project Healthvocate campaign, we dive into crucial health topics, share valuable resources, and elevate conversations around health literacy and education. Join us as we explore expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips that aim to improve access to health resources in Mississippi. Tune in and discover how to advocate for your health and make informed choices in your community!more Producer/Network Project Healthvocate for Madalyn Media
Recent Guest Dr. Tamara McConnell Porter
Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Health Recoded

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Understand your body. Understand your health.Health can feel overwhelming. Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense.Hosted by a nurse, each episode explores what's happening inside the body — from hormones, metabolism, and the brain to stress, emotions, sexual health, exercise, and the healthcare system — and connects the science to how it actually shows up in real life.This isn't about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering...more Producer/Network Alex Carter
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Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Your Daly Dose

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Your Daly Dose is a health literacy focused podcast and YouTube series created and hosted by Jessica Daly, designed to help patients and families better understand the healthcare system, medical information, and their own care journeys. Through honest conversations, personal experiences, and practical insight, Jessica breaks down complex health topics into clear, relatable, and empowering guidance...more Producer/Network Jessica Daly
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Healthy Humor

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Join Dr. Mary Beth Sawyer for a casual, often self-deprecating exploration of health topics, from personal hygiene tips to the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system. If you're looking to boost your health literacy with a dose of humor, this show is for you. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! Dive deep into intricate health issues or enjoy quick, insightful content. Drawing from her own experiences, peer-reviewed research, and interviews with leading healthcare experts, Doc MB delivers a podcast that's both educational and entertaining.more Email ****@healthy-humor.com
Recent Guests Dr. Kyle Craig, Dr. Tristen Swengle +2 more
Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. MedTalks with Kathrin

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MedTalks is a medical podcast exploring the human side of medicine, clinical research, and healthcare communication.Hosted by nurse and medical communicator Kathrin Kunze, each episode brings together patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, translators, and industry experts to discuss how medical language shapes understanding, decision-making, and patient care.Through open conversations, MedTalks aims to bridge gaps between stakeholders, improve health literacy, and highlight the voices that shape modern healthcare.Get to know me at www.kathrinkunze.commore Email ****@kathrinkunze.com
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15. Health Literacy In Real Life

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Health Literacy IRL ('in real life') is a podcast where healthcare leaders share stories about how their organizations are advancing health literacy at the institutional level — what wins they've secured, what sticky points they've encountered, and what possibilities are on the horizon.While personal health literacy gets a lot of attention (and rightfully so), organizational health literacy often stays under the radar. This show shines a light on how hospitals/health systems, biopharma, and innovative care models are assuming responsibility for the advancement of health literacy.more Recent Guests Byron Jasper, Ellen Jones
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Health Savvy You

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How to know if a health tip is true?Health Savvy You is the health literacy podcast that teaches you how to think about your well-being, not just what to think. In a world full of conflicting wellness trends and online health advice, getting more tips isn't the solution—knowing which ones actually matter to your body is.Hosted by Dr...more Producer/Network Navjot Buttar
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17. Health4Naija

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This podcast was created by Dr. Ngozi. Health4Naija is a Health Education platform, that brings useful health content & knowledge for the purpose of healthier people & global communities. Health4Naija helps bridge the healthcare divide by improving health literacy & promoting health equity. Please visit https://health4naija.com for additional health content. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @Health4NaijaTo be a guest on the podcast you may email ****@gmail.com with your LinkedIn profile page and topic.more Producer/Network Health4Naija
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 643Twitter 526Instagram 647 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. COLORS OF HEALTH

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All things that are healthcare for every person no matter of race or color or ethnicity or gender identify we cover it all. The goal is to increase health literacy one podcast at time
Producer/Network Tampa np
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19. Balancing The Deficit

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This is a public health podcast with the goal of increasing health awareness and literacy.
Producer/Network Cedric
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Navigating Your Health Podcast

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Ready to take charge of your health? Join us as we break down the latest medical research, debunk health myths, & discuss evidence-based interventions to increase your health literacy! We've got an incredible lineup of experts from healthcare professionals to researchers who will share their experiences, wisdom, & personal expertise. Whether you're seeking insights on managing chronic conditions, mental health, or curious about how to improve your diet, we'll provide you with the crucial information you need to know.Instagram: @YourHealthPodcastEmail: ****@gmail.commore Producer/Network Navigating Your Health
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Instagram 18 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

21. MedCast: A Health Literacy Podcast hosted by Literacy Connections

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Each episode features a local health care professional as they share their thoughts and explore the problems, potential solutions and overall impact of health literacy on the community.Literacy Connections is a non-profit dedicated to developing skills in reading, math, computer, and personal finance for adult learners in Wayne County, North Carolina in order that they may achieve success at home, at work and in the community. Learn more about us at https://www.literacyconnectionsofwaynecounty.org/more Producer/Network Literacy Connections
Email ****@waynegov.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 9Instagram 144 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact