The words of encouragement space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 36 of the best, including The Mel Robbins Podcast, The Mindset Mentor, and A Bit of Optimism.

  1. The Mel Robbins Podcast
    The Mel Robbins Podcast
    You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, rese...
    Content:
    African DiasporaAuthentic SelfCampus Life GuidanceCommunication SkillsDaily MotivationalWords Of Encouragement
    +56
    Audience:
    CEOsCoachesCollege StudentsCreatorsEducators
    +13
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Regulation
    +16
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  2. The Mindset Mentor
    The Mindset Mentor
    The Mindset Mentor™ podcast is designed for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life. Host Rob Dial has amassed a passionate follow...
    Content:
    Attention ManagementAuthentic SelfBusinessCampus Life GuidanceCoaching StoriesWords Of Encouragement
    +35
    Audience:
    College StudentsMlm BeginnersMotivated ListenersPeople With AnxietyRecent Graduates
    +2
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +8
    Style:
    EducationalSolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  3. A Bit of Optimism
    A Bit of Optimism
    My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I ...
    Content:
    Creative Entrepreneur PodcastDaily MotivationalEmotional LeadershipEntrepreneur InterviewsExecutive LeadershipWords Of Encouragement
    +7
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsEmerging LeadersEntrepreneursHR Professionals
    +3
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    +1
    When:
    At WorkCommutingLeadership Retreats
  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 MindsetAuthentic LivingBusinessWords Of Encouragement
    +64
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCEOsCollege StudentsCouples
    +16
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +14
    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
    The Happiness Lab is serving up scientifically-backed takes this summer that are so hot, even your SPF 50 won’t protect you. With the help of...
    Content:
    Auto-AyudaCoping SkillsCultureDaily MotivationalEducationWords Of Encouragement
    +45
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsEducatorsFitness BeginnersHealthcare Professionals
    +9
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Regulation
    +14
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  6. Motivation Daily by Motiversity
    Motivation Daily by Motiversity
    Motivation Daily is for anyone looking for motivation, inspiration and encouraging words and advice to help you on your journey in life. Produced b...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalInspirational VoicesMindset BreakthroughsMorning ReflectionsWords Of Encouragement
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At The Gym
  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:
    Adulting SkillsAncient WisdomDaily MotivationalEducationExperience Of LifeWords Of Encouragement
    +22
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege StudentsEntrepreneursJob SeekersRecent Graduates
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert Insights
    +5
    Style:
    EducationalQ 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:
    Analog ProductivityAttention ManagementAudio BlogAuthor InterviewsBusinessWords Of Encouragement
    +69
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCareer ChangersCEOsCoaches
    +25
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert Insights
    +14
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  9. The Rich Roll Podcast
    The Rich Roll Podcast
    A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the w...
    Content:
    Addiction RecoveryAthletic MindsetAuthentic LivingAuthentic SelfDaily MotivationalWords Of Encouragement
    +38
    Audience:
    AthletesFitness BeginnersMotivated ListenersPeople In RecoveryRecent Graduates
    +1
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving HealthImproving ProductivityLiving On PurposeMental Health Tips
    +3
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The Gym
  10. 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 InterviewsWords Of Encouragement
    +18
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsEntrepreneursJob SeekersMale Founders
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityLearning New Skills
    +3
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkWeekend Deep Dive
  11. 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 MotivationalEducationWords Of Encouragement
    +40
    Audience:
    AthletesCareer ChangersCEOsCoachesCollege Students
    +8
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +14
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused Learning
  12. Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
    Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory
    Content:
    Entrepreneur InterviewsFreedom MindsetInspirational InterviewsInspirational VoicesLife CoachingWords Of Encouragement
    +8
    Audience:
    Entrepreneurs
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityStarting A Business
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    Focused Learning
  13. The Tony Robbins Channel
    The Tony Robbins Channel
    "Why live an ordinary life, when you can live an extraordinary one?" Tony Robbins, the #1 Life and Business Strategist, has helped over 50 million ...
    Content:
    BusinessBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness MasteryCareer Growth StrategiesCoaching StoriesWords Of Encouragement
    +19
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursMotivated ListenersNew Managers
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving Health
    +4
    When:
    At WorkQuick Listen
  14. Wake Me Up: Morning Positivity
    Wake Me Up: Morning Positivity
    Mindfulness practices to start your morning on a positive note. By infusing positivity into your mornings with a Wake Me Up episode, your life will...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalMeditation PracticeMorning ReflectionsPodcast Morning ShowWords Of Encouragement
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
  15. The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast
    The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast
    Content:
    Words Of Encouragement
    Audience:
    Christian Women
  16. Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
    Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
    Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with ...
    Content:
    Audio BlogCampus Life GuidanceDaily MotivationalInspirational VoicesIntentional LivingWords Of Encouragement
    +15
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsMotivated ListenersRecent GraduatesStudents
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving HealthImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsLiving On Purpose
    +2
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +2
  17. The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks
    The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks
    The Quote of The Day Show is your daily dose of inspiration, featuring the best-of-the-best speakers and prosperity teachers. Each episode spotligh...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalInspirational VoicesLegacy BuildingMotivational InterviewsWords Of Encouragement
    Audience:
    Motivated Listeners
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
  18. Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth
    Daily Boost — Motivation and Personal Growth
    The Daily Boost is a weekday personal growth podcast for adults who live in the real world and want real results. About 10 minutes a day. No canned...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalPodcast Morning ShowPositive MindsetSelf ImprovementUplifting ConversationsWords Of Encouragement
    +1
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege Students
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
    Style:
    Morning News Show
    When:
    Quick Listen
  19. 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 ExplorationCoping SkillsCreative AttentionWords Of Encouragement
    +57
    Audience:
    Career ChangersDoctorsHighly Sensitive PeopleIntrovertsPeople With Anxiety
    +5
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +13
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  20. NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes
    NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes
    From turning points to transformations, NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes explores the pivotal moments that define who we become. In each episo...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalInspirational VoicesPersonal TransformationPodcast GrowthSelf ImprovementWords Of Encouragement
    +1
    Audience:
    Motivated Listeners
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
  21. Make Your Damn Bed
    Make Your Damn Bed
    @MYDBpodcast is a bite sized, real talk, daily motivation podcast to play while you make your bed every morning. Build momentum - better your life....
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalWords Of Encouragement
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
  22. Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
    Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
    Tiny Leaps, Big Changes is a personal development podcast focused on exploring the day-to-day behaviors we all engage in that determine the results...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalInspirational VoicesLife And GrowthLife CoachingLife TransitionsWords Of Encouragement
    +7
    Audience:
    College StudentsStudentsYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionGetting MotivatedProgress Mindset
    When:
    CommutingQuick Listen
  23. Live Your Dreams Podcast With Host Joe Gawalis and Chris Victor
    Live Your Dreams Podcast With Host Joe Gawalis and Chris Victor
    Welcome to the "Live Your Dreams Podcast" with your hosts, Joe Gawalis and Chris Victor!Are you ready to be inspired and motivated? Join us on a jo...
    Content:
    Words Of Encouragement
  24. Unlocking US
    Unlocking US
    Unfiltered conversations where we talk about relationships, health, work/life balance, motivation & our personal experiences.
    Content:
    Addiction RecoveryAuthentic LivingAuthentic SelfBehavioral PsychologyCompassionate RecoveryWords Of Encouragement
    +50
    Audience:
    Career ChangersCollege StudentsCouplesFemale EntrepreneursHighly Sensitive People
    +13
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +12
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  25. Campfire Chat / Words of Encouragement
    Campfire Chat / Words of Encouragement
    "Campfire Chat, Words Of Encouragement"In a very discouraging world, everyone needs an encouraging word. The best place to look when we are do...
    Content:
    Words Of Encouragement
  26. Post Run High
    Post Run High
    Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really...
    Content:
    Athletic MindsetDaily MotivationalHealth & FitnessInspirational VoicesWords Of Encouragement
    Audience:
    Motivated Listeners
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The Gym
  27. On Purpose
    On Purpose
    On Purpose is a new Bernstein podcast focused on responsible investing and intentionally aligning your portfolio with your values. In each episode,...
    Content:
    Authentic LivingAuthentic SelfAuto-AyudaDaily MotivationalEmotional And Physical LifestyleWords Of Encouragement
    +32
    Audience:
    CoachesCouplesFemale EntrepreneursSpiritual TransitionWomen In Leadership
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +6
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At Work
  28. Words Of Encouragement Podcast
    Words Of Encouragement Podcast
    Life gets heavy.Pressure gets loud.And sometimes even strong people get tired.Words of Encouragement is a real, faith-filled podcast for the ones w...
    Content:
    Christian LivingFaith Based RelationshipsLife CoachingSpiritualityWords Of Encouragement
    Audience:
    Christian MenChristian Women
  29. RealPositiveGirl - Weekly Encouragement & Mental Health
    RealPositiveGirl - Weekly Encouragement & Mental Health
    So many people don't know where to start with getting back on the road to becoming their best selves & improving their mental health. This is w...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalWords Of Encouragement
    Goal:
    Emotional Wellness
  30. WORKS IN PROGRESS: AN HOH PRODUCTION
    WORKS IN PROGRESS: AN HOH PRODUCTION
    Works in Progress: An HOH Production is the podcast creation from The Herald of Hope Books and Inspiration LLC ,where WE seeks to offer words of En...
    Content:
    Christian LivingWords Of Encouragement
  31. Happier
    Happier
    It's kinda rough buh it's cool
    Content:
    Inspirational VoicesLife CoachingMental HealthMidlife ReinventionSelf ExplorationWords Of Encouragement
    +2
    Audience:
    People With AnxietyProduct ManagersTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityMental Health Tips
    +3
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkDoing Chores
  32. Will Jones Speaks
    Will Jones Speaks
    Welcome to Will Jones Speaks, a podcast dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and motivating you to become the best version of yourself, no matter w...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalWords Of Encouragement
  33. Words of Encouragement
    Words of Encouragement
    Words of Encouragement is a Podcast of Love, Hope, Inspiration and Encouragement using the Word of GOD for people of all walks of life.
    Content:
    Words Of Encouragement
  34. Morning Motivation with Jaron Ikner
    Morning Motivation with Jaron Ikner
    The motivational Podcast series from rising multimedia artist, Jaron Ikner. Through entertaining metaphors and in-depth monologues, Jaron Ikner pro...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalWords Of Encouragement
  35. Morning Cup of Sunshine
    Morning Cup of Sunshine
    This is your go to podcast for some morning motivation. It covers wide range of topics from your habits to inner peace. Morning cup of sunshine pod...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalWords Of Encouragement
  36. Encouraging Words To Give You Hope
    Encouraging Words To Give You Hope
    Encouraging Words To Give You Hope is a podcast with a mission to encourage you with the words of hope God gives us in His Word. Join Hope Ann, the...
    Content:
    Words Of Encouragement