20 Best Personal Development Podcasts US Edition 2026

1. Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life...MORE Host Justin Malik
Producer/Network Optimal Living Daily
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.7KTwitter 4.9KInstagram 7K Avg Length 11 min Format Short 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. The Rich Roll Podcast

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A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.comMORE Host Rich Roll
Producer/Network Rich Roll
Email ****@richroll.com
Location Malibu, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 18.3KFacebook 322.8K Avg Length 107 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Transform your Mind

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You can Transform your Mind and empower your life with the #1 personal development podcast for women. Presented by Myrna Young, Life coach this is your go-to podcast for changing your mindset, personal growth, and healing from trauma. J oin us each week as we discuss life-changing strategies for individual success! Subscribe now for tips on healthy relationships, mental health, overcoming fear and much more! Connect with us on social media to share your journey. Download and share with your friends, every episode will empower you to create a better life...MORE Host Myrna Young
Producer/Network Myrna Young, Life Coach
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Florida, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 259Facebook 1.2K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

4. Self Improvement Daily

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Self Improvement Daily is the most consistent and value-packed podcast in the space. Every episode is specifically created to help busy, purpose-driven leaders acquire the ideas, structure, clarity, and perspective they need to maximize their potential and impact. Featuring a new 3-5 minute tip every weekday, biweekly expert interviews, never missing a day for the last 7.5 years, and having earned 21.4 million downloads to date - This is your path toward becoming the successful, impactful, and influential person you've always known you're meant to be.MORE Host Brian Ford
Producer/Network Best You 2025
Email ****@gmail.com
Location San Diego, California, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 373Facebook 2.8KInstagram 4.4K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Habits of A Goddess

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A personal development podcast for women to activate their inner goddess through the power of affirmations. Hosted by : Jasmine Rasco Here's how to support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/habitsofagoddessMORE Host Jasmine Rasco
Producer/Network CAKE MEDIA
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 501 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness with Melissa Oatman-A daily dose of spirituality and self improvement

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Are you ready to start a journey of personal growth and spiritual development? Look no further! This captivating podcast is here to help you live a more authentic and joyful life. Whether you're going through a spiritual awakening or just looking for ways to improve your well-being, this podcast is perfect for you. Join us as we explore topics like self-improvement, manifestation, transforming your mindset, finding spiritual enlightenment, relieving anxiety, and even unlocking your psychic abilities. Get ready to discover the secrets to a more fulfilling and empowered life!MORE Host Melissa Oatman
Producer/Network mooseletoe
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 224 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. MorningCoach.com: Personal Development | Lifestyle Design

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JB Glossinger is one of the top, new motivational thought leaders in personal development and performance. His website, MorningCoach®, has encouraged many people to come together and make positive changes in the world. His best-selling process, The Sacred 6, has helped thousands of people find more happiness, joy, and peace in their lives. Subscribe to hear JB's to start your week with ENERGY! Motivational Mondays will help you get going every week.MORE Host James B Glossinger
Producer/Network JB Glossinger
Email ****@morningcoach.com
Location Parkland, Florida, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 566Facebook 135KTwitter 10.9KInstagram 3.5K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. S A U N A I E

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S A U N A I E is Personal Development Platform for Millennials Who Want To Know More About Their Brain & Financial HealthEpisodes release on Mondays & Fridays
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Producer/Network S A U N A I E
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Location Los Angeles, California, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 26Twitter 38Instagram 259 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Everyday Better with Leah Smart

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Everyday Better is your guide to creating positive change at work, at home, in your relationships, and beyond. Each week, Leah Smart, LinkedIn's Senior Editor and a certified coach specializing in self-improvement, shares inspiring conversations with trusted voices and curates research-backed strategies to help you navigate transitions, challenges, and uncertainties with clarity and intention. Because work and the rest of your life don't exist in silos, and what happens in one always finds its way into the other...MORE Host Leah Smart
Producer/Network LinkedIn
Email ****@linkedin.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 330 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Warrior Dad

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The Warrior Dad will give you the latest and great personal development strategies, tips and tactics for yourself as a dad, husband, leader and man. Our families and the world need us now more than ever to be that beacon of hope and positivity.MORE Host Jeff Wickersham
Producer/Network Jeff Wickersham
Email ****@thewarriordad.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 93 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

11. Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast

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Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast, part of the Digital Trailblazer podcast family. This podcast is dedicated to bringing you experts and trailblazers to help you grow, learn, love, and help you transform into your best self.We'll be interviewing life coaches, mindset coaches, transformation coaches, and all types of experts in the personal development field.MORE Producer/Network Digital Trailblazers
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Diligent Minds | Mindset, Motivation & Personal Growth Strategies

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You know you're meant for more, now it's time to become it. Diligent Minds is your space for growth, clarity, and the mindset shifts that create real change. If you've ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or like you're just going through the motions, this podcast will help you break free and step into the life you were meant to live. Each episode delivers practical tools, empowering insights, and thought-provoking perspectives to help you build confidence, heal from the past, and move with purpose...MORE Host Dorian Jones
Producer/Network Dorian Jones
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 104 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Girl Stop Playin | #1 Podcast for Black Women

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Girl Stop Playin' is the go-to personal and spiritual development podcast designed to help ambitious Black women step into their power! Each week, Best-Selling Author and Empowerment Educator Koereyelle delivers real, raw, and relatable conversations on topics like marriage, motherhood, mental health, entrepreneurship, money , and mindset —all with that signature tough love that encourages you to stop playing with your potential and start taking action! Whether it's guest interviews with inspiring women or solo episodes with just Koe on the mic, this podcast is your weekly dose of inspirat..MORE Host Koereyelle Mallard
Producer/Network KOEREYELLE, Personal Development Coach
Email ****@koereyelle.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 587 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The End in Mind: Personal Development For Entrepreneurs

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When it comes to personal development we can always be improving who we are. My journey started by working backwards- I asked myself, If I could have my dream life, what would it look like? I used to get stuck in the day to day, now I know what my goals are so I can always keep my End in Mind. My name is Caitlin, I am 25 years old and I and the owner of Meraki Media Management. I started my business after I took an Instagram account from 18,000 followers to 500,000 followers in under a month. We could have never accomplished such a goal without The End in Mind...MORE Producer/Network Caitlin Durning: Personal Development Coach
Email ****@merakimediamanagement.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Will Chou's Personal Development Show Podcast

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Your number one resource for personal development advice that does not suck. We try to stay data and science-backed and only source advice from the best in the field from millionaires and billionaires. This show is different from others because: we are not focused on excessive quantity at the risk of losing quality. We will not interview everyone who has a pulse just to put out content. We only study the best in the world. We believe that success is more than just which top performer made the most money...MORE Producer/Network Will Chou: Blogger and Podcaster
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 2KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The Reminder Remedy with Alena Conley

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The Reminder Remedy podcast hosted by Alena Conley, a personal development expert and coach is for leaders, innovators and culture shifter, reminding you to find meaning and make an impact in your life, every day. We explore personal growth, leadership development, and the journey towards a more fulfilling life, all with the aim of leading ourselves so that we can effectively lead others. Each episode is a deep dive into the dynamic world of self-improvement and the profound impact it has when we make it a priority...MORE Host Alena Conley
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Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Cultivating Calm Within: Personal Development Series

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Cultivating Calm Within Podcast, is narrated by Linda J Wolff, author, and narrator. One woman, rewiring her brain, yet, finding inner peace. Shares, sits down and talks about the struggles that come with being a single mom. Can insight come when we find value in everything, even the hard lessons? A podcast that's refreshing, in relatable storytelling and poetry. A culmination of mistakes, hilarious and embarrassing, joyful and healing. A reminder that you're not alone in this crazy world. #cultivatingcalmwithinMORE Host Linda June Wolff
Producer/Network Linda J Wolff
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact