What is a podcast? Forbes online “the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.”
How Did I Start Listening to podcasts? Why did it take me so long to discover podcasts? They are fab. I love a bit of background music when i’m doing chores or powering away at my desk and have been a huge fan of Spotify for a few years now, but I never considering delving into podcasts. That was until my search for book inspiration on Pinterest led me to discover podcasts. I firstly began with Lara Casey and soon skipped onto Fearne Cotton, and Chloe Brotheridge soon after their fascinating conversations with others have led me onto their podcasts and i’ve even going full circle tracking down their books!
Why should you listen to podcasts? I find that listening to a podcast feels like a conversation, they are so easy to fit into our busy lives. They are a great alternative to picking up a book and you can have one in the background when you’re working, catching up around the house, cooking or driving. I feel they bring communities with common interests or focus together and create new ones. Podcasts can also help with mindfulness and opening up your thought processes.
What are my favourites? There are podcasts out there for literally every topic imaginable but for me personally I have been enjoying those that focus on career women, mental wellbeing, lifestyle, family life, fashion and beauty.
My Podcast Recommendations I’m the type of person that when I discover something new and exciting I get a bit obsessed with it and will promote whatever it is to anyone who will listen. So I have created this list of my favourites for anyone with similar interests to mine, or if you enjoy reading my posts. And to follow Giovanna Fletcher’s advice on the Brynoy Gordon Mad World podcast – don’t follow those you aspire to be, follow those who you relate to and get you – be part of your community.
Happy listening!
Mental health and Self Care
Calm Moment https://www.calmmoment.com/wellbeing/11-best-podcasts-for-wellbeing/
Advice from a Thirtysomething https://advicefromathirtysomething.com/category/self-care/
Chloe Brotheridge – The Anxiety Solution https://www.calmer-you.com/
Fearne Cotton – Happy Place http://www.officialfearnecotton.com/news/2018/2/26/happy-place-podcast
Bryony Gordon’s Mad World https://bryonysmadworld.telegraph.co.uk/ The Motherkind Podcast By Zoe Blaskey https://www.motherkind.co/#new-page-3
Mindfulness, Motivation and Goal Setting
The Daily Boost https://motivationtomove.com/podcasts/daily-boost-motivation-podcast-archives/
Lifestyle, Health and Beauty
Lauren Conrad – Asking for a Friend https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lauren-conrad-asking-for-a-friend-launches-may-8th/id1456642771?i=1000432223492&mt=2
Whitney Port – With Whit https://withwhit.libsyn.com/ Jen Hatmaker http://jenhatmaker.com/podcast.htm
My Lifestyle Diaries 