These Mental Health Podcasts Will Make You Laugh or Cry (or Both)

Anxiety about life, work, and love can be debilitating — especially when dealing with imposter syndrome — which is why Kara Loewentheil, JD, a master certified confidence coach, wants to help. Loewentheil’s podcast, “UnF*ck Your Brain,” is designed for high-achieving women whose anxiety and self-doubt may be holding them back.

Listen to “UnF*ck Your Brain” here.

Designed specifically to help Black women with mental health, personal development, and becoming the best version of themselves, “Therapy For Black Girls” is an awesome resource. It’s led by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist based in Atlanta. Listen and feel yourself breathe easier.

Listen to “Therapy For Black Girls” here.

“Cleaning Up the Mental Mess” is hosted by Dr. Caroline Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and mental health expert, who shares tips on understanding your mind, overcoming stress, and dealing with tough situations. Each episode is aimed at helping listeners take control of their mental, emotional, and physical health.

Listen to “Cleaning Up the Mental Mess” here.

After only a few minutes listening to the award-winning “Anxiety Slayer” With Shann and Ananga, it’s easy to see why it has more than 8.5 million downloads. The podcast’s informative episodes are designed to help people living with anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, and stress. It combines expert interviews with supportive information, meditations, and breathing techniques to help you overcome anxiety.

Listen to “Anxiety Slayer” With Shann and Ananga here.

Understanding the QAnon conspiracy theory, the stigma around the menstrual cycle, the definition of narcissism, and the unique mental health challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community are just some of the many, varied topics covered in “Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast.” This award-winning show, hosted by Gabe Howard, uses expert interviews to break down topics in an easy-to-understand way.

Listen to “Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast” here.

Dr. Corey J. Nigro hosts “Psychology Unplugged,” which focuses on a number of mental health topics and conditions — including borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder — in a safe, interesting, and helpful way.

Listen to “Psychology Unplugged” here.

Wondering if other people experience the same thoughts and feelings as you? Have a question that desperately needs answered? You can’t go wrong with “The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast With Duff the Psych,” hosted by Dr. Robert Duff, a psychologist from Southern California and self-help book author. Dr. Duff answers questions about anxiety, depression, relationships, sex, and more.

Listen to “The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast” With Duff the Psych here.

Ever feel anxious, stressed, or worried, but you don’t know why? In “The Savvy Psychologist’s Quick and Dirty Tips For Better Mental Health,” Dr. Monica Johnson, a trained psychologist and mental health expert, helps you understand why these emotions crop up and arms you with the tools you need to have healthier relationships and lead a happier life.

Listen to “The Savvy Psychologist’s Quick and Dirty Tips For Better Mental Health” here.

Looking for practical ideas to improve your mental health? Listen to “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” by Jeremy Godwin, which offers tips based on research and personal experience. Each episode covers one topic, like self-respect, worry, triggers, positivity, conflict, failure, being present, and more.

Listen to “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” here.

When you subscribe to “The FitMind Podcast,” you’ll hear from various guests and experts — including neuroscientists, psychologists, Buddhist monks, and professional athletes — about topics of mental health, mindfulness meditation, productivity, and so much more. The goal? To improve your mental fitness.

Listen to “The FitMind Podcast” here.

Jameela Jamil started “I Weigh” after one of her social media posts went viral. Now the podcast celebrates progress, not perfection and tells stories of mental health from thought-leaders and friends.

Listen to “I Weigh with Jameela Jamil” here.