The life wisdom space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 31 of the best, including Modern Wisdom, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, and Hidden Brain.

  1. Modern Wisdom
    Modern Wisdom
    Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, ...
    Content:
    CultureHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessInspirational VoicesLeadershipLife Wisdom
    +7
    Audience:
    College StudentsEntrepreneursMale Founders
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationGetting Expert InsightsGetting Motivated
    +2
    When:
    At The GymCommuting
  2. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invit...
    Content:
    BusinessDaily MotivationalHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessInspirational VoicesLife Wisdom
    +29
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsCreatorsMotivated ListenersNewlyweds
    +2
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +9
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningLong Drive
    +1
  3. Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain
    Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’...
    Content:
    Aging PositivelyAttention ManagementBiologyComp Neuro SciCreative AttentionLife Wisdom
    +22
    Audience:
    College StudentsMotivated ListenersParent-Child LearningStudentsTeachers
    +2
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +8
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong Drive
    +1
  4. The School of Greatness
    The School of Greatness
    Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares ins...
    Content:
    Ageing WellAmerican Industry TransformationAthletic MindsetBusinessBusiness Finance CoachingLife Wisdom
    +47
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCEOsCollege StudentsCouples
    +14
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +9
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  5. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale pro...
    Content:
    CultureDaily MotivationalEducationEmotional LeadershipExperience Of LifeLife Wisdom
    +32
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsEducatorsFitness BeginnersMotivated Listeners
    +6
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +10
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +2
  6. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
    10% Happier with Dan Harris
    Self-help for smart people. World-class insights and practices from experts in modern science and ancient wisdom. Hosted by veteran journalist and ...
    Content:
    Community BuildingDaily MotivationalFounder WellnessHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessLife Wisdom
    +17
    Audience:
    Fitness BeginnersPeople With AnxietyRecent GraduatesRetirees
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +6
    When:
    At WorkCommuting
  7. The Daily Stoic
    The Daily Stoic
    For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to ...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalExperience Of LifeInspirational VoicesMedia PhilosophyMindset MasteryLife Wisdom
    +11
    Audience:
    College StudentsJob SeekersRecent Graduates
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedRelaxingSolving Problems
    Style:
    Q And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  8. The Tim Ferriss Show
    The Tim Ferriss Show
    Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newswe...
    Content:
    Attention ManagementAuthor InterviewsBusinessBusiness Finance CoachingBusiness Growth CoachingLife Wisdom
    +56
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCareer ChangersCEOsCoaches
    +23
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert Insights
    +11
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  9. How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
    How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
    How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the ...
    Content:
    Creative Life MentoringDaily MotivationalExperience Of LifeHolistic WellnessInspirational VoicesLife Wisdom
    +8
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersCollege StudentsEntrepreneursFemale EntrepreneursFirst Time Parents
    +8
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +7
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused Learning
  10. Oprah's Super Soul
    Oprah's Super Soul
    Awaken, discover and connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you with Oprah's Super Soul. Hear Oprah’s personal selection of her intervie...
    Content:
    Elite LifestyleHealth & FitnessInspirational VoicesLife AdviceLife CoachingLife Wisdom
    +15
    Audience:
    People With AnxietySpiritual TransitionStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceGetting MotivatedImproving HealthOvercoming Anxiety
    +1
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At The GymCommuting
  11. The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose
    The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose
    Build resilience. Cultivate self-compassion. Live with purpose. The One You Feed brings conversations with leading thinkers — James Clear, Susan Ca...
    Content:
    Compassionate RecoveryDaily MotivationalDharma TeachingsExperience Of LifeHolistic WellnessLife Wisdom
    +16
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursPeople In RecoveryPeople With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +5
  12. The Knowledge Project
    The Knowledge Project
    Master the best of what other people have already figured out. Deep conversations with the best that go beyond the usual advice to uncover the time...
    Content:
    BusinessCreative LeadershipDecision MakingDurable EntrepreneurshipEducationLife Wisdom
    +11
    Audience:
    CEOsDevelopersEducatorsEntrepreneursFounders
    +5
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving Productivity
    +4
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At WorkFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  13. THE ED MYLETT SHOW
    THE ED MYLETT SHOW
    The Ed Mylett Show showcases the greatest peak-performers across all industries in one place, sharing their journey, knowledge and thought leadersh...
    Content:
    BusinessDaily MotivationalEducationEmpowerment CoachingEntrepreneur InterviewsLife Wisdom
    +13
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsEntrepreneursJob SeekersMale Founders
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityPreparing For Job Interviews
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At WorkWeekend Deep Dive
  14. Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
    Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
    Tracking the future of technology and how it impacts humanity. Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis, MD...
    Content:
    Life Wisdom
  15. Happier with Gretchen Rubin
    Happier with Gretchen Rubin
    Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalExperience Of LifeHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessInspirational VoicesLife Wisdom
    +22
    Audience:
    CouplesEmpty NestersIntrovertsMotivated ListenersNew Managers
    +6
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving Health
    +4
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
  16. Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
    Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
    Dive into the minds of the world’s greatest athletes, leaders, thinkers, and doers with Dr. Michael Gervais—a high performance psychologist and wor...
    Content:
    Athletic MindsetCareer ChangeCoaching StoriesDaily MotivationalEducationLife Wisdom
    +30
    Audience:
    AthletesCareer ChangersCoachesCollege StudentsCreators
    +7
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceGetting Expert Insights
    +10
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused Learning
  17. The Jordan Harbinger Show
    The Jordan Harbinger Show
    (Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets ...
    Content:
    BusinessCareer Growth StrategiesEmpowerment CoachingInspirational VoicesLife AdviceLife Wisdom
    +6
    Audience:
    Salespeople
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedLearning New Skills
    +1
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At Work
  18. The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
    The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
    Retire Smarter
    Content:
    Aging PositivelyExecutive Retirement PlanningLife After 60Life TransitionsLife Wisdom
    Audience:
    Retirees
  19. Inspired Evolution with Amrit Sandhu 🙏🏻
    Inspired Evolution with Amrit Sandhu 🙏🏻
    Life is Spiritual. This Podcast is Your Guide. 🕊️🙏🏽Lessons from the world’s leading voices in spirituality, consciousness, and personal growth with...
    Content:
    Inspirational VoicesLife Wisdom
    Goal:
    Improving Health
  20. Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive
    Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive
    Parenting is hard…but does it have to be this hard? Wouldn’t it be better if your kids would stop pressing your buttons quite as often, and if ther...
    Content:
    HomeschoolingNew ParentsParentingLife Wisdom
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsParents
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationImproving HealthParenting Hacks
  21. Meditative Story
    Meditative Story
    Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. ...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingAging PositivelyConsciousness ExplorationCreative AttentionCreative Life MentoringLife Wisdom
    +48
    Audience:
    Career ChangersDoctorsHighly Sensitive PeopleIntrovertsPeople With Anxiety
    +5
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +13
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  22. Spiritually Hungry
    Spiritually Hungry
    Don’t miss this thought-provoking podcast series with authors Monica and Michael Berg. Together, they’ll answer your most pressing questions, offer...
    Content:
    SpiritualityLife Wisdom
  23. Dear Sugars
    Dear Sugars
    A podcast that fields all your questions and offers radical empathy in return.
    Content:
    Campus Life GuidanceDating AdviceHealth & FitnessIntimate ConversationsLove PsychologyLife Wisdom
    +6
    Audience:
    CouplesCreatorsNewlyweds
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessImproving My MarriageMarriage Support
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    Commuting
  24. Naval
    Naval
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    Content:
    BusinessFreedom MindsetThought ReflectionsLife Wisdom
    Audience:
    Engineers
    Goal:
    Discovering New Ideas
    When:
    Quick Listen
  25. Making Sense
    Making Sense
    “Making Sense,” the podcast channel from J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank, brings you views and analysis from the Investment Banking, Mar...
    Content:
    Critical ThinkingExistential QuestioningOpen MindednessRaw ConversationsReflective ConversationLife Wisdom
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    DebateSolo Commentary
    When:
    Focused Learning
  26. Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris | 5 minute podcast summaries
    Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris | 5 minute podcast summaries
    5 minute summaries of Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris's podcast episodes. Get the best insights and ideas in much less time, more at owltail.co...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalDharma TeachingsExperience Of LifeHealth & FitnessInspirational VoicesLife Wisdom
    +21
    Audience:
    Motivated ListenersNew ManagersPeople With AnxietyStudentsTherapists
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +5
    When:
    At WorkFocused Learning
  27. Aubrey Marcus Podcast
    Aubrey Marcus Podcast
    The Aubrey Marcus Podcast is a destination for honest and vulnerable conversations about the deeper questions in life. The show blends humor with g...
    Content:
    Plant MedicinePsychedelicsSpiritual AwakeningLife Wisdom
  28. Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
    Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
    Akimbo is an ancient word, from the bend in the river or the bend in an archer's bow. It's become a symbol for strength, a posture of possibility, ...
    Content:
    Business MasteryCultureEnglish For ProfessionalsExecutive LeadershipLeadershipLife Wisdom
    +3
    Audience:
    Career ChangersCreatorsMarketersSmall Business Owners
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
  29. Crazy Wisdom
    Crazy Wisdom
    Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, consciousness, philosophy, and technology with thinkers, builders, and seekers. Hosted by St...
    Content:
    Life Wisdom
  30. Wheel With It Podcast
    Wheel With It Podcast
    Hello! I am Devon Wieters and welcome to Wheel with It. On this show, we interview people from all walks of life in order to gain wisdom and perspe...
    Content:
    Life Wisdom
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
    Style:
    Interview
  31. The Diary Of A CEO
    The Diary Of A CEO
    Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investmen...
    Content:
    BusinessBusiness Finance CoachingBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness MasteryCreative Entrepreneur PodcastLife Wisdom
    +34
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreators
    +14
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving Productivity
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewSolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningLeadership Retreats
    +1