5 motivational podcasts that will leave you feeling inspired

Do you feel too overwhelmed with life? Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut with no way out? Are you trying hard to find your joie de vivre right now? We’ve all been there. On some days, even getting out of bed seems like an effort that we are unable to make. For those moments, we’ve curated this list of podcast that will help you get out of a slump and will make your morning commute a tad bit more tolerable by adding joy and motivation in your life. 

How I Built This by Guy Raz

Considered to be one of the most motivational podcasts out there, How I Built This by Guy Raz is an NPR production where he chats to a business owner every week, about their journey to success, the lessons they learnt along the way, and the tips and tricks they would give to budding entrepreneurs. The best part? Raz interviews a wide range of people from different walks of life, lending the interviews a touch of relatability—you’ll find stories of everyone from owners of record labels to cartoon creators. Think Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, Jonah Perreti, CEO of Buzzfeed, Whitney Wolfe, CEO of Bumble, and more.  

The Michelle Obama Podcast

Who are we without the people in our lives—and their love? The Michelle Obama Podcast by the former First Lady of the United States reiterates just that, by sharing life advice and the importance of relationships through celebrated guests that include her husband. If you’re struggling with your relationships right now, or just feeling lonely and not motivated, this podcast will breathe much needed positivity back into your life. 

On Purpose by Jay Shetty

British-Indian author and former monk Jay Shetty helms the podcast On Purpose whose aim is to aid people face and overcome the hardships that life throws at us. He teaches us to be more mindful through insightful and stimulating conversations with people in different fields across the world. One thing is for sure—the episodes will leave you inspired and ready to take on life.

How To Fail by Elizabeth Day

Hosted by Elizabeth Day, Northern Irish author of the book 'Failology', the podcast’s theme is exactly what the title claims—failing, and dealing with it. Every week the guests, who range from Jameela Jamil to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, talk about their own failures and what they learned from them, or didn’t—the podcast talks freely about how sometimes there are no lessons from failures. For whoever is listening in, there is one message to take away—it’s okay to screw up. 

Hurdle by Emily Abate 

Veteran journalist and wellness expert Emily Abbate is the host of this podcast where she shares ways that can help us get through life’s obstacles. Abbate interviews inspiring personalities who spill the beans about some of the most difficult moments of their life, and how they overcame it. The candid conversations will act as a brilliant motivation to listeners who are feeling a little lost and overwhelmed right now—there’s something about hearing other’s troubles that gives us the courage to face our own. Plus, the interviews are interspersed with ample humour and stories of success too, making them the perfect listen if you’re looking for a dose of morning inspiration. 

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