The personal reflections space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 41 of the best, including On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The Moth, and Tara Brach.

  1. 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 VoicesPersonal Reflections
    +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
  2. The Moth
    The Moth
    On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Po...
    Content:
    ArtsBarroom StoriesComedyCultureEntertainmentPersonal Reflections
    +15
    Audience:
    FreelancersRemote WorkersRetirees
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryImproving Public SpeakingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommuting
    +4
  3. Tara Brach
    Tara Brach
    Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly ...
    Content:
    Compassionate RecoveryDharma TeachingsHealth & FitnessMeditation PracticeMultidimensional HealingPersonal Reflections
    +9
    Audience:
    People With AnxietySpiritual Transition
    Goal:
    Compassion Fatigue CureEmotional RegulationEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsRelaxing
  4. Heavyweight
    Heavyweight
    Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is ...
    Content:
    Chronic IllnessEntertainmentExperience Of LifeInspirational VoicesIntimate ConversationsPersonal Reflections
    +9
    Audience:
    Audio Content Creators
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing A Story
    +1
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingVoicemail Podcast
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  5. Philosophize This!
    Philosophize This!
    Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-l...
    Content:
    EducationExistential QuestioningMedia PhilosophyOpen MindednessPodcast GrowthPersonal Reflections
    +2
    Audience:
    EducatorsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSleeping Better
    Style:
    EducationalSolo Commentary
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  6. 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 CoachingPersonal Reflections
    +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
  7. 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 MindsetDaily MotivationalExecutive LeadershipExperience Of LifePersonal Reflections
    +24
    Audience:
    AthletesFitness BeginnersMotivated ListenersPeople In RecoveryRunners
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving HealthImproving ProductivityMental Health TipsProfessional Development
    +2
    When:
    At The Gym
  8. She's So Lucky
    She's So Lucky
    She’s So Lucky is a chart-topping weekly podcast dedicated to women who create their own luck against all odds. Join host Les Alfred and special gu...
    Content:
    Life In Your 20SPersonal Growth VetsSelf ImprovementPersonal Reflections
    Audience:
    Black Women
  9. 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 MotivationalEducationPersonal Reflections
    +30
    Audience:
    AthletesCareer ChangersCoachesCollege StudentsCreators
    +7
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceGetting Expert Insights
    +10
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused Learning
  10. Forever35
    Forever35
    Which night creams will make you look well-rested, is quitting coffee really worth the headache, can emptying your closet really bring you joy, and...
    Content:
    Appearance CultureFat Loss For WomenLuxury LifestyleMidlife ReinventionWomen EmpowermentPersonal Reflections
    +1
    Audience:
    Empty NestersFitness BeginnersRetireesWomen Over 40
    When:
    Doing Chores
  11. Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast
    Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast
    What are you doing with your life? Can anyone show you the way, or must you be a light to yourself? Do we see the urgency of change? One of the gre...
    Content:
    Weekly ReflectionPersonal Reflections
  12. Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen
    Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen
    Writer Elise Loehnen explores life’s big questions with today’s leading thinkers, experts, and luminaries: Why do we do what we do? How can we unde...
    Content:
    Personal Growth VetsPodcast GrowthReflective ConversationSelf ImprovementThought ReflectionsPersonal Reflections
  13. Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips
    Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips
    The Minimalist Moms podcast is designed to accompany you on your journey toward a more purposeful life. Through thoughtful parenting tips and meani...
    Content:
    Inspirational VoicesIntentional LivingMinimalismParentingPersonal TransformationPersonal Reflections
    +4
    Audience:
    New HomeownersNewlywedsPeople With AnxietyWorking Moms
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedParenting HacksRelaxing
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkDoing Chores
  14. Earn Your Happy
    Earn Your Happy
    Where F*ck-Yes Dreams Come To Figure It Out. This is where your boldest dreams meet the raw, messy middle—the risks, the failures, and the “WTF am ...
    Content:
    Hormone HealthInspirational VoicesIntentional LivingLife CoachingPodcast GrowthPersonal Reflections
    +4
    Audience:
    Female Entrepreneurs
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionStarting A Business
  15. The Life Coach School Podcast
    The Life Coach School Podcast
    The Life Coach School Podcast is your go-to resource for learning, growing, and becoming certified as a Life Coach & Weight Loss Coach. Through...
    Content:
    BusinessEmpowerment CoachingIntentional LivingLeadershipLife CoachingPersonal Reflections
    +12
    Audience:
    Coaches
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryLearning New SkillsPodcast MonetizationPost Traumatic Growth
  16. The Marie Forleo Podcast
    The Marie Forleo Podcast
    Named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation and one of Inc.'s 500 fastest growing companies, Marie Forleo's goal is to help you beco...
    Content:
    BusinessCreative Entrepreneur PodcastEmpowerment CoachingInspirational VoicesLife CoachingPersonal Reflections
    +10
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEntrepreneurs
    +4
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityProfessional DevelopmentStarting A Business
    When:
    At Work
  17. 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 MentoringPersonal Reflections
    +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
  18. Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
    Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
    1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard...
    Content:
    Experience Of LifeIntimate ConversationsLived ExperiencePersonal MemoirsPersonal StorytellingPersonal Reflections
    +3
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    InterviewNarrative StorytellingVoicemail Podcast
    When:
    CommutingLong Drive
  19. IN HINDZSIGHT
    IN HINDZSIGHT
    in hindzsight is a sound reflection journey to jump start your day , renew the mind & support you in your expansion. www.hindz.site
    Content:
    Thought ReflectionsWeekly ReflectionPersonal Reflections
  20. The RobCast
    The RobCast
    The RobCast is a podcast by Rob Bell.
    Content:
    Faith ExplorationFaith ReflectionPodcast GrowthSpiritual AwakeningSpiritual EncouragementPersonal Reflections
    +3
    Audience:
    Spiritual Transition
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
  21. Stoicism Meditation
    Stoicism Meditation
    Discover the timeless wisdom of ancient philosophy with The Stoic Meditation, your daily guide to cultivating resilience, mindfulness, and inner pe...
    Content:
    Personal Reflections
  22. Family Secrets
    Family Secrets
    Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have ...
    Content:
    Experience Of LifeIntimate ConversationsLived ExperiencePersonal MemoirsPersonal StorytellingPersonal Reflections
    +1
  23. Trust & Thrive
    Trust & Thrive
    Welcome to Trust & Thrive! My name is Tara Montazeri and I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Through insightful and vulnerable disc...
    Content:
    Reflective ConversationPersonal Reflections
  24. Companions of the Message
    Companions of the Message
    Two sisters sharing spiritual advice and reflections from the Quran and Sunnah. The Sahabah were companions of the Messenger (peace be upon him) an...
    Content:
    Weekly ReflectionPersonal Reflections
  25. Unlocking US
    Unlocking US
    Unfiltered conversations where we talk about relationships, health, work/life balance, motivation & our personal experiences.
    Content:
    Compassionate RecoveryDaily MotivationalEmotional LeadershipEmpowerment CoachingExecutive LeadershipPersonal Reflections
    +28
    Audience:
    Career ChangersCollege StudentsFemale EntrepreneursHighly Sensitive PeopleMotivated Listeners
    +10
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +8
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  26. The Mindful Kind
    The Mindful Kind
    The Mindful Kind, hosted by Rachael Kable, shares exciting insights into mindfulness journeys and provides listeners with simple and effective prac...
    Content:
    Intentional LivingMedicine Self CareMeditation PracticeMental HealthMinimalismPersonal Reflections
    +7
    Audience:
    People With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
    +1
  27. Top Motivational Speech Compilation by Pep Talk Radio
    Top Motivational Speech Compilation by Pep Talk Radio
    Inspire and Be Inspired! Motivational Speeches to Fire Up Your Self-Confidence! This podcast is filled with motivating words from some of the most ...
    Content:
    Personal Reflections
  28. Self Reflection Podcast
    Self Reflection Podcast
    Self-Reflection Podcast is based on real emotions and feelings. If you are like me, you know sometimes it's hard to put yourself first, stay positi...
    Content:
    Weekly ReflectionPersonal Reflections
  29. Words That Change You
    Words That Change You
    We live in a noisy world where words are cheap. “Words That Change You” is a podcast by Dr. Martin Steinbereithner, urban monk and organizational c...
    Content:
    Weekly ReflectionPersonal Reflections
  30. Sin Bulla Podcast | Autoayuda y Mindfulness
    Sin Bulla Podcast | Autoayuda y Mindfulness
    Sin Bulla es un podcast dedicado al mindfulness, autoayuda y crecimiento personal para acompañarte en tu bienestar mental y transformación personal...
    Content:
    Self ImprovementSpiritualityPersonal Reflections
  31. the story pilgrim
    the story pilgrim
    Discover the power of storytelling and the journey of self-discovery on life's pilgrimage. Join Darren as he walks ancient and modern pilgrim paths...
    Content:
    Personal Reflections
  32. Anne Ribley: Remarkable Souls
    Anne Ribley: Remarkable Souls
    Remarkable Souls is a weekly podcast by Anne Ribley.
    Content:
    Weekly ReflectionPersonal Reflections
  33. Sharron Daily Inspirations: Faith, Motivation and Daily Encouragement
    Sharron Daily Inspirations: Faith, Motivation and Daily Encouragement
    Sharron Daily Inspirations is a faith-based podcast offering daily Christian encouragement, motivation, and prayer for everyday life. Each short ep...
    Content:
    Personal Reflections
  34. A Better You
    A Better You
    IG: @abetteryoupodcastt @itsmanoelaford Becoming the best version of yourself is easier said than done. Your life will constantly change with old p...
    Content:
    Life In Your 20SLife TransitionsSelf ImprovementPersonal Reflections
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    At WorkBefore Bed
  35. The Tight Rope
    The Tight Rope
    As we navigate the balance between hope and uncertainty, we invite you to join Dr. Cornel West & Professor Tricia Rose on The Tight Rope, a wee...
    Content:
    Race EqualityPersonal Reflections
  36. UNfashioned
    UNfashioned
    I’m Melanie. I’m a designer, storyteller, and lifelong lover of vintage. I’ve always been drawn to pieces that carry energy and memory, with a litt...
    Content:
    Personal Reflections
  37. Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper
    Read, Reflect, Rise with Wils Struthers-Cooper
    Come and take a mindful break with me. I'll read wise words from a wellbeing, self-improvement or spirituality author, we'll do a guided mediation ...
    Content:
    Personal Reflections
  38. Creation myth
    Creation myth
    A creation myth
    Content:
    Personal Reflections
  39. The Daily Process
    The Daily Process
    This is a podcast about cultivating conversations and navigating our beautifully stimulating world by practicing healthy self-care while living an ...
    Content:
    Reflective ConversationWeekly ReflectionPersonal Reflections
  40. The Mindset Revolution
    The Mindset Revolution
    What if you could decode the real reasons people buy, engage, and become loyal advocates? Not their age or postcode, but how they think? Welcome to...
    Content:
    Empowerment CoachingLife CoachingPersonal Growth VetsPersonal TransformationPersonal Reflections
  41. Terrible, Thanks for Asking- Subscriber Edition
    Terrible, Thanks for Asking- Subscriber Edition
    Content:
    Grief RecoveryGrief SupportIntimate ConversationsLife After GriefLife TransitionsPersonal Reflections
    +10
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversPeople With AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing A StoryOvercoming AnxietyPost Traumatic Growth
    +1
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Doing Chores