If you're focused on relaxing, these 100 podcasts are a strong starting point. Each earned its place through real-world usefulness and consistent quality — Stuff You Should Know, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, and Good Hang with Amy Poehler lead the list.

  1. Stuff You Should Know
    Stuff You Should Know
    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look n...
    Content:
    ComedyCreative AttentionCultureEducationElder Care
    +27
    Audience:
    Christian WomenCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEngineers
    +13
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning EnglishRelaxing
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  2. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    Jay Shetty hosts some of culture’s most influential voices in wellness and personal growth, helping you feel healthier, happier and more healed.
    Content:
    BusinessDaily MotivationalGrief And LossHealth & FitnessHolistic Wellness
    +37
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsCreatorsEmpty NestersFirst Time Parents
    +9
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessRelaxing
    +11
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningLong Drive
    +1
  3. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
    Good Hang with Amy Poehler
    Come hang with Amy Poehler. Each week on her podcast, she'll welcome celebrities and fun people to her studio. They'll share stories about their ca...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyCultureEntertainmentRelationships & Dating
    +1
    Audience:
    CreatorsEducatorsFirst Time ParentsGen ZNewlyweds
    +5
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedUnwinding And LaughingRelaxing
    Style:
    InterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  4. Radiolab
    Radiolab
    Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you throu...
    Content:
    Audio BlogBiologyComp Neuro SciCultureEducation
    +13
    Audience:
    College StudentsDoctorsEducatorsNight Shift WorkersStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving My MarriageLearning New SkillsRelaxing
    +6
    Style:
    DebateDocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    +3
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommuting
    +5
  5. 99% Invisible
    99% Invisible
    Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration ...
    Content:
    African UrbanismArt History StorytellingArtsAudhd SupportBuilding Better Cities
    +21
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsDesignersEngineersReal Estate Agents
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New SkillsRelaxing
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +1
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommuting
    +5
  6. Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories
    Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories
    Come relax with the #1 Sleep Podcast. Our unique stories help calm the mind and relax the body. Press play, it's time to Get Sleepy... Become a pre...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationHealth & FitnessMarketingMeditation PracticeNight Reflections
    +1
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And LaughingRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedFocused Learning
  7. How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
    How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
    Every success story you've ever been told is incomplete. How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is the part they leave out. Each week, Sunday Times #1 best...
    Content:
    Creative Life MentoringDaily MotivationalExperience Of LifeHolistic WellnessInspirational Voices
    +12
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersCollege StudentsCouplesEntrepreneursFemale Entrepreneurs
    +11
    Goal:
    Artist Financial LiteracyDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessRelaxing
    +9
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused Learning
  8. 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 MotivationalEducation
    +46
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsEducatorsFitness BeginnersHealthcare Professionals
    +9
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationRelaxing
    +13
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  9. Boring History for Sleep
    Boring History for Sleep
    Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you ...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesNighttime ReflectionsSocial Science
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  10. Desert Island Discs
    Desert Island Discs
    Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
    Content:
    Audio FictionCultureEntertainmentLife After 60Music
    +2
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  11. Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
    Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
    Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teach...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesBusinessDark FictionEntertainmentHealth & Fitness
    +5
    Audience:
    Night Shift WorkersPeople With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Improving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    +1
    Style:
    InterviewSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedDoing Chores
  12. Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis from Sleep Cove
    Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis from Sleep Cove
    If you are one of the many people who can’t sleep, join us in listening to our Podcast. You'll hear relaxing sleep hypnosis, guided sleep meditatio...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationMeditation PracticeNight Reflections
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
    When:
    Before Bed
  13. 8 Hour Sleep Music
    8 Hour Sleep Music
    Welcome to 8 Hour Sleep Music, a podcast that combines 8 hours of relaxing music with nature sounds and white noise to create peaceful soundscapes,...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background Noise
  14. 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 RecoveryCoping SkillsDharma TeachingsGuided MeditationHealing And Waiting
    +20
    Audience:
    People With AnxietySpiritual Transition
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryCompassion Fatigue CureEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessRelaxing
    +3
  15. We Can Do Hard Things
    We Can Do Hard Things
    Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle. With more than half a billion plays, We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, co...
    Content:
    Authentic LivingAuthentic SelfCoping SkillsDivorce RecoveryEducation
    +37
    Audience:
    CouplesEmerging LeadersOverwhelmed Working WomenParentsPeople With Anxiety
    +6
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving HealthRelaxing
    +6
    Style:
    EducationalQ And A
    When:
    Doing Chores
  16. 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 Life
    +23
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege StudentsEntrepreneursJob SeekersRecent Graduates
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsRelaxing
    +4
    Style:
    EducationalQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  17. Happy Place
    Happy Place
    Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them. Hosted on A...
    Content:
    EntertainmentFeel Good NewsParentingRelationships & DatingSelf Love Podcasts
    +2
    Audience:
    People With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsRelaxing
    +1
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  18. 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 BuildingCoping SkillsDaily MotivationalEmotional And Physical LifestyleFounder Wellness
    +29
    Audience:
    Fitness BeginnersIntrovertsPeople With AnxietyRecent GraduatesRetirees
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessRelaxing
    +7
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused Learning
  19. The Sleepy Bookshelf
    The Sleepy Bookshelf
    Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBedtime StoriesDark FictionFiction
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  20. Lore
    Lore
    The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesBizarre HistoryCryptid FolkloreDark FantasyDark Fiction
    +24
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Following A StoryLearning New SkillsSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +2
  21. Bedtime Stories
    Bedtime Stories
    Welcome to Bedtime Stories. From the paranormal to the supernatural, unsolved mysteries, strange deaths, cryptids, and the most disturbing of ...
    Content:
    Paranormal LoreUnsolved Mysteries
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  22. Not Another D&D Podcast
    Not Another D&D Podcast
    Welcome to NADDPOD! Join Dungeon Master Brian Murphy as he leads players Emily Axford, Caldwell Tanner and Jake Hurwitz on a comedic, actual-play a...
    Content:
    ComedyDnd Actual PlayFantasy RomanceImprov ComedyTabletop Role-Playing Games
    +2
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansGamers
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    At The GymLong Drive
  23. Sleep Tight Stories - Bedtime Stories for Kids
    Sleep Tight Stories - Bedtime Stories for Kids
    Sleep Tight Stories brings joy and comfort to millions of families worldwide with new calming bedtime stories every single week. Each episode is re...
    Content:
    Bedtime RhymesBedtime StoriesBedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesKids And Family
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  24. Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
    Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
    Consciousness. Spontaneous healing. UAPs. Near Death Experiences. Manifestation. Psychic phenomena. Angels. Nothing is off limits if it can be appr...
    Content:
    Mental HealthMind Body Soul
    Audience:
    Highly Sensitive PeopleTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsRelaxing
    When:
    At The Gym
  25. Sleep Magic: Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation for Sleep Podcast
    Sleep Magic: Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation for Sleep Podcast
    Fall asleep fast and wake up restored with the power of sleep hypnosis, meditation for sleep, and calming bedtime storytelling. Sleep Magic is a so...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationMagic BooksMeditation PracticePodcast Growth
    Goal:
    Improving HealthOvercoming AnxietySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  26. 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 LifestyleEnergy HealingHealing And WaitingHealth & FitnessInspirational Interviews
    +21
    Audience:
    People With AnxietySpiritual TransitionStudentsWomen Healers Over 50Women Over 40
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving HealthRelaxing
    +1
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At The GymCommuting
  27. White Noise and Sleep Sounds (12 Hours)
    White Noise and Sleep Sounds (12 Hours)
    White Noise & Sleep Sounds (12 Hours) is the world's best and most trusted sleep sound podcast — your home for all things sleep. We've helped m...
    Content:
    Meditation Practice
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore Bed
  28. Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults
    Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults
    Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? My mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In eve...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBedtime Stories
    Goal:
    Improving HealthSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  29. The Blindboy Podcast
    The Blindboy Podcast
    Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionIrish CultureMental HealthOverthinking
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyUnwinding And LaughingRelaxing
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
    When:
    Background Noise
  30. Fall of Civilizations Podcast
    Fall of Civilizations Podcast
    A history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode. What did they have in common? Why did they fall? And what did i...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsAncient WisdomAztec AstronomyHistoryHumanity Podcasts
    +2
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  31. Relaxing White Noise
    Relaxing White Noise
    Welcome to Relaxing White Noise, the podcast featuring white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. We make relaxing so...
    Content:
    Nature RelaxationProductivity
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  32. Sleep Escape: Sleep Meditation & Hypnosis
    Sleep Escape: Sleep Meditation & Hypnosis
    Struggling to fall asleep? You're not alone. You can sleep better tonight, and even learn to love your sleep, simply by tuning into Sleep Escape. Y...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  33. The Science of Happiness
    The Science of Happiness
    Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted...
    Content:
    Emotional And Physical LifestyleEmotional LeadershipGuided MeditationLoneliness StudiesMedicine Self Care
    +7
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsTeachersTherapists
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessRelaxing
    +4
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  34. Deep Sleep Sounds
    Deep Sleep Sounds
    Sleep, relax, and unwind with our original sleepy soundscapes. Featuring nature soundscapes, binaural sleep music, and calming white noise. Become ...
    Content:
    Nature Relaxation
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background Noise
  35. Meditation Sounds
    Meditation Sounds
    Welcome to Meditation Sounds, your source for rejuvenating sounds and guided meditations. Immerse yourself in a world of serene nature sounds, whit...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeSpiritual Music Experiences
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  36. Sleep With Me
    Sleep With Me
    Insomnia? Mind racing at night? Worries keeping you up? Tune in for a bedtime story that lets you forget your problems and progressively gets more ...
    Content:
    Bedtime RhymesBedtime StoriesChronic IllnessHealth & FitnessHolistic Wellness
    +8
    Audience:
    IntrovertsNight Shift WorkersPeople With AnxietyRecent GraduatesRetirees
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyRelaxing
    +3
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing Chores
  37. Poetry Unbound
    Poetry Unbound
    Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the door...
    Content:
    ArtsBook ClubCultureFeminist PoetryPoetic Storytelling
    +7
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Quick Listen
  38. Sleep Tight Relax - Calming Bedtime Stories and Meditations
    Sleep Tight Relax - Calming Bedtime Stories and Meditations
    You’re getting *very* sleeeeepy…… 🥱 Sleep Tight Relax is a weekly bedtime podcast for kids who need a good sleep. Get nice and cozy as we tuck you ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionFiction
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  39. Kids Meditation & Sleep Stories
    Kids Meditation & Sleep Stories
    Guided Meditations & Sleep Stories for Kids and Adults of all ages. Download our App for Free: https://www.newhorizonholisticcentre.co.uk/newhorizo...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  40. Pod Meets World
    Pod Meets World
    We're sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as the...
    Content:
    NostalgiaRetro Pop CultureTV Show Recaps
    Audience:
    Gen Z
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    Commuting
  41. Brown Noise for Sleep
    Brown Noise for Sleep
    Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/sleepresonance 😴 Looking for a way to get a good night's sleep? Look no further than Sleep Resonance'...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  42. Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations
    Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations
    Drift into deep, restful sleep with the Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations Podcast! The Perfect escape from stress, racing thoughts, and restless ni...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationMeditation PracticeStress Relief
    Goal:
    Overcoming AnxietySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  43. Tech Brew Ride Home
    Tech Brew Ride Home
    Silicon Valley's water cooler podcast. A tech news summary every day... 15 minutes and you're up to date. From Tech Brew, Morning Brew's tech hub.
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  44. Mindful In Minutes Meditation
    Mindful In Minutes Meditation
    Short, weekly guided meditations to help you stress less, sleep better, and live more mindfully. Each week, join Kelly Smith—meditation teacher, au...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationHolistic WellnessMeditation PracticeMicro MeditationMindful Walking
    +5
    Audience:
    Yoga Practitioners
    Goal:
    Mental Health TipsRelaxing
    When:
    Quick Listen
  45. Send Me To Sleep
    Send Me To Sleep
    Tonight, Andrew will talk you to sleep — no effort needed from you. Just listen, relax, and allow the calming voice to lull you into a natural, res...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  46. Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories
    Sleep Wave: Sleep Meditation & Sleepy Stories
    Relax and fall asleep with Guided Sleep Meditations and Sleepy Stories, hosted by me Karissa Vacker, an award-winning voice and meditation guide. W...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  47. Phoebe Reads a Mystery
    Phoebe Reads a Mystery
    Phoebe reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love.
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesBook ClubLiterature AdaptationMystery Podcasts
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Goal:
    Following A StorySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedLong Drive
  48. Therapy for Black Girls
    Therapy for Black Girls
    The Therapy for Black Girls podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all t...
    Content:
    Black Geek CultureCoping SkillsEating PsychologyEmotional And Physical LifestyleHealing Journey
    +11
    Audience:
    Black WomenGen ZPeople With AnxietyRecent GraduatesStress Management Women
    +2
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving HealthRelaxing
    +2
  49. Sleep Meditation for Women
    Sleep Meditation for Women
    Sleep meditations created for women or anyone who feels called to listen 💗. Can’t sleep? Insomnia? Mind racing with worries and a never-ending to-d...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeStress ReliefWomens Health
    Audience:
    Stress Management Women
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  50. 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 LifeFeel Good NewsHealth & FitnessHolistic Wellness
    +27
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesEmpty NestersIntrovertsMotivated Listeners
    +9
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving HealthRelaxing
    +6
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
  51. Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
    Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
    Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free, AI-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain ...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesNighttime Reflections
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And LaughingRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  52. Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations
    Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations
    Stories to calm your thinking mind and help you find your way back to yourself, read by your mountain grandpa from his cozy mountain cabin in North...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesGuided MeditationMeditation Practice
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  53. On Being with Krista Tippett
    On Being with Krista Tippett
    Wisdom to replenish and orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive. Spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, and poetry. Conversations to l...
    Content:
    CultureExperience Of LifeFreedom Of BeliefInspirational VoicesMeditation Practice
    +13
    Audience:
    IntrovertsSpiritual Transition
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsRelaxing
    +1
    Style:
    Interview
  54. Summer Mix Ibiza Best Deep House Music Techno 2026 Dance Chill Out Lounge Podcast
    Summer Mix Ibiza Best Deep House Music Techno 2026 Dance Chill Out Lounge Podcast
    Summer Mix Ibiza 2026 Best Deep House Music Techno Dance Chill Out Lounge Relaxing Song Playlist Podcast Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/pol...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  55. Guided Meditation
    Guided Meditation
    Hello my friend! Welcome to Guided Meditation. We are so glad you joined us here today. And we invite you to make this your place to find inner pea...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeSpiritual Awakening
    Audience:
    Retirees
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  56. I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast
    I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast
    Did you know a new dinosaur is discovered almost every week? Keep up with the latest dinosaur discoveries and science with I Know Dino. Have f...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  57. Daily Rosary Meditations | Catholic Prayers
    Daily Rosary Meditations | Catholic Prayers
    Want to start praying, but don't know how? Join one of the most downloaded Christianity and Catholic podcasts every morning for scripture, meditati...
    Content:
    Catholic PrayerFaith ReflectionMarian DevotionMeditation PracticePrayer Meditation
    Audience:
    Remote Workers
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  58. Sleepy
    Sleepy
    Doze off to classic stories with Sleepy. Each week, baritone host Otis Gray reads old books in a low, rhythmic tone to lull you into a deep slumber...
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories
    Audience:
    Older WorkersRetireesStudents
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedDoing ChoresFocused Learning
  59. the memory palace
    the memory palace
    the memory palace
    Content:
    ArtsCreative AttentionHistoryNostalgiaPersonal Storytelling
    +4
    Audience:
    CreatorsHistory Buffs
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryRelaxing
    Style:
    EducationalNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Long DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  60. 12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep (no loops or fades)
    12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep (no loops or fades)
    The #1 Sleep Podcast in the world, downloaded over 300 million times 😴 Brought to you by Dwellspring. Download the Dwellspring Mobile App in the Ap...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background Noise
  61. LeVar Burton Reads
    LeVar Burton Reads
    The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots,...
    Content:
    ArtsBook ClubFictionLiterary Adventure FictionLiterature Adaptation
    Audience:
    Book LoversFantasy FansSci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    Following A StorySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And LaughingRelaxing
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  62. Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
    Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
    I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned i...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalEducationEmotional LeadershipLife CoachingMental Health
    +9
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesPeople In RecoveryPeople With AnxietyStudents
    +2
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessRelaxing
    +5
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewSolo Commentary
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  63. Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation
    Calm History (not A.I. & no loud ads) - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation
    Enjoy calming sleep stories about history to help you relax at bedtime. Narratted by a real person (not A.I.) and without any loud obnoxious ads. T...
    Content:
    HistorySlow English
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  64. You Must Remember This
    You Must Remember This
    You Must Remember This is a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. It’s the brainchild ...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipCultureEntertainmentFilm AnalysisHistory
    +6
    Audience:
    History BuffsOlder WorkersRetirees
    Goal:
    Following A StoryRelaxing
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymBefore BedDoing ChoresWeekend Deep Dive
  65. Sleep Sounds - White Noise & Sleep Music from Calm Cove
    Sleep Sounds - White Noise & Sleep Music from Calm Cove
    Relaxing Sleep Meditation Music, White Noise and Ambient & Nature Sounds from the people who bring you the Sleep Cove Podcast. Sleep & unwind with ...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  66. Daily Inspiration: The Steve Harvey Morning Show
    Daily Inspiration: The Steve Harvey Morning Show
    Start each day with a dose of motivation from The Steve Harvey Morning Show. This daily podcast offers uplifting messages, personal reflection...
    Content:
    Inspirational VoicesMorning Reflections
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedRelaxing
  67. Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
    Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
    Joseph Goldstein has been a leading light for the practice of Insight and Loving Kindness meditation since his days in India and Burma where he stu...
    Content:
    Dharma TeachingsHealing And WaitingMeditation PracticePsychedelicsSpirituality
    +1
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  68. How to Train a Happy Mind
    How to Train a Happy Mind
    The How to Train a Happy Mind podcast brings meditation to modern people hungry for happy, meaningful lives. Each week, host Scott Snibbe and his g...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationMeditation PracticePersonal ReflectionSpirituality
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  69. Daily Meditation Podcast
    Daily Meditation Podcast
    The Daily Meditation Podcast is your sanctuary for creating a life of steadiness, meaning, and inner peace. Each week, you'll journey through a pow...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationHolistic WellnessMeditation PracticeMicro MeditationMindful Walking
    +7
    Audience:
    People With AnxietyRecent GraduatesRemote Workers
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional WellnessOvercoming AnxietySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedFocused Learning
  70. Scare You To Sleep
    Scare You To Sleep
    Curl up and relax as I read you a spooky bed time story! Join me in enjoying the soothing, although somewhat unnerving, sounds of all that goes bum...
    Content:
    Dark FictionPsychological HorrorPsychological Horror Thriller
    Goal:
    To Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before BedCommuting
  71. Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
    Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
    Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids. Each episode begins with a short, calming meditation, followe...
    Content:
    Bedtime RhymesBedtime Stories KidsChildren Stories
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  72. Sleep Sounds by Tmsoft
    Sleep Sounds by Tmsoft
    Having trouble sleeping, focusing, relaxing? We've got you covered! From white noise to nature sounds and everything in between, our 10 hour podcas...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore Bed
  73. Binaural Beats Meditation for Sleep
    Binaural Beats Meditation for Sleep
    Calm Chic sound rituals — a softer way to focus.A subtle shift in frequency. A quieter way back to yourself.Binaural beats guide the brain into res...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  74. Deep Sleep Stories: Bedtime Sleep Meditation Aid for Insomnia Relief
    Deep Sleep Stories: Bedtime Sleep Meditation Aid for Insomnia Relief
    Welcome to Deep Sleep Stories, where soothing tales and gentle narration guide you into restful slumber. This podcast is dedicated to bringing a se...
    Content:
    Audio Fiction
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  75. Sleep & Relaxation Music to Calm the Nervous System
    Sleep & Relaxation Music to Calm the Nervous System
    The SOMA Sound podcast is healing music and natural soundscapes to calm the nervous system for restorative sleep, meditation and deep relaxation. E...
    Content:
    Sensory Experience
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  76. 12 Minute Meditation
    12 Minute Meditation
    The latest scientific research reveals that 12 minutes of meditation a day yields benefits like increased attention, focus, creativity, calm, resil...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationGuided VulnerabilityMeditation Practice
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  77. Mental Illness Happy Hour
    Mental Illness Happy Hour
    "Remarkable" - Psychology Today"A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society." - Esquire "A perversely...
    Content:
    Healing JourneyLived ExperienceMedicine Self CareMental HealthNavigating Depression
    +2
    Audience:
    People With AnxietyStress Management WomenTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyRelaxing
    +1
    When:
    Long Drive
  78. Everyone Relax
    Everyone Relax
    The home of all things Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen including TOFOP, Wilosophy, and 2 Guys 1 Cup.
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  79. Two Idiot Girls
    Two Idiot Girls
    Just two idiot girls talking...what more could you ask for?This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  80. Calm it Down
    Calm it Down
    Helping you calm the mind in a world full of noise.
    Content:
    Healing And WaitingHealing JourneyMeditation PracticeMental Health
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessOvercoming AnxietyTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  81. 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:
    Cleaning MotivationInspirational VoicesIntentional LivingLife CoachingLife Transitions
    +9
    Audience:
    New HomeownersNewlywedsParentsPeople With AnxietyWorking Moms
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedParenting HacksRelaxing
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkDoing Chores
  82. The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
    The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
    The Anxiety Coaches Podcast brings you a relaxing and inspiring show sharing lifestyle changes to calm your nervous system and help you heal Anxiet...
    Content:
    Coping SkillsGuided MeditationLife CoachingMeditation PracticeMental Health
    +10
    Audience:
    CoachesPeople With AnxietyStress Management WomenStudents
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessRelaxing
    +3
  83. Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More
    Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More
    How do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay g...
    Content:
    Mental HealthParenting
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsPeople With AnxietyStudents
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyParenting HacksRelaxing
  84. Morning Meditation for Women
    Morning Meditation for Women
    Morning meditations created for women or anyone who feels called to listen. 💗 Start your day with a moment of mindfulness with the Morning Meditati...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeWomens Health
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  85. First This
    First This
    First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind,...
    Content:
    Meditation Practice
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  86. Calming White Noise
    Calming White Noise
    Welcome to Calming White Noise. We create long-form sleep sounds and natural ambience to help you rest, relax, focus, and mask distracting noise. S...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    Background Noise
  87. The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
    The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
    I’m Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, and I teach people to recognize and heal the symptoms of Childhood Trauma. Welcome to my...
    Content:
    Inner Child HealingTrauma Recovery
    Goal:
    Post Traumatic GrowthRelaxing
  88. Brown Noise Sleep Sounds
    Brown Noise Sleep Sounds
    Welcome to the Brown Noise Sleep Sounds Podcast – your audio companion for sleep, relaxation, and focus. Here you'll find brown noise, white noise,...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedFocused Learning
  89. Sleep Meditation Music - Relaxing Music for Sleep, Meditation & Relaxation
    Sleep Meditation Music - Relaxing Music for Sleep, Meditation & Relaxation
    Relaxing Music designed for Sleep, Meditation & Relaxation
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  90. Meditaciones Guiadas y Mindfulness | Sí Medito
    Meditaciones Guiadas y Mindfulness | Sí Medito
    Descubre meditaciones guiadas y mindfulness en Sí Medito Podcast para reducir el estrés, dormir mejor, enfocarte y conectar contigo cada día. Escuc...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationMeditation PracticeMental Health
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterRelaxing
  91. Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep Meditations
    Michelle's Sanctuary: Bedtime Stories & Sleep Meditations
    Michelle's Sanctuary offers imaginative bedtime stories and sleep meditations to help get you to sleep fast. Dream away as you relax at the end of ...
    Audience:
    People With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    Before Bed
  92. Rainy Nights - Relaxing Rain Sounds for Sleep
    Rainy Nights - Relaxing Rain Sounds for Sleep
    Let the calming sound of rain lull you into a peaceful sleep with "Rainy Nights - Relaxing Rain Sounds for Sleep". Perfect for creating a serene en...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  93. The Sounding Board
    The Sounding Board
    Podcast with Craig Hutchison & Damian Barrett.
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  94. Lipstick on the Rim
    Lipstick on the Rim
    Consider Molly Sims and her best friend Emese Gormley your new girlfriends on speed dial for all your pressing beauty and wellness needs. Is Botox ...
    Goal:
    Unwinding And LaughingRelaxing
  95. Peace Out Podcast
    Peace Out Podcast
    Mindfulness stories that help children calm down and learn social-emotional skills by guiding them through visualization and breathing exercises fo...
    Content:
    Meditation Practice
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  96. The Overwhelmed Brain
    The Overwhelmed Brain
    Get to the root of emotional issues and learn the best way to relate to yourself and others by honoring your personal boundaries and making decisio...
    Content:
    Holistic WellnessMental HealthOverthinkingSelf Growth Journeys
    Audience:
    People With AnxietyRecent Graduates
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessImproving HealthOvercoming AnxietyRelaxing
    +1
  97. Sound By Nature
    Sound By Nature
    Nature sounds for relaxation, stress relief, meditation, sleep, or whatever you like. Enjoy.
    Content:
    Nature Relaxation
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  98. Nature Sounds Oasis | Relaxing Nature Sounds For Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation Or Focus | Sounds Of Nature | Sleep Sounds, Sleep Music, Meditation Sounds, Ocean Waves, Rain, White Noise & More
    Nature Sounds Oasis | Relaxing Nature Sounds For Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation Or Focus | Sounds Of Nature | Sleep Sounds, Sleep Music, Meditation Sounds, Ocean Waves, Rain, White Noise & More
    Welcome to Nature Sounds Oasis. Get ready to dive headfirst into a world of pure relaxation. Each episode is like unlocking a door to a new enchant...
    Content:
    Nature Relaxation
    Audience:
    Nature-Based Family Living
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  99. Sleep Psalms with Bishop T.D. Jakes
    Sleep Psalms with Bishop T.D. Jakes
    In a world that often feels chaotic, finding solace and rest can be a challenge. Pray.com’s "Sleep Psalms with Bishop T.D. Jakes" offers a serene h...
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToRelaxing
  100. Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
    Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
    Stop anxiety, silence racing thoughts, and finally get the deep sleep you deserve.The Calming Anxiety Podcast offers a gentle, caring library of da...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeMental Health
    Audience:
    People With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceOvercoming AnxietySleeping BetterRelaxing
    When:
    Background Noise