The authentic self space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 35 of the best, including The Mel Robbins Podcast, The Mindset Mentor, and We Can Do Hard Things.

  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 DiasporaCampus Life GuidanceCommunication SkillsDaily MotivationalDebt PayoffAuthentic Self
    +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 ManagementBusinessCampus Life GuidanceCoaching StoriesCreative Life MentoringAuthentic Self
    +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. 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 LivingCoping SkillsDivorce RecoveryEducationEmotional And Physical LifestyleAuthentic Self
    +36
    Audience:
    CouplesEmerging LeadersOverwhelmed Working WomenParentsPeople With Anxiety
    +6
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving Health
    +7
    Style:
    EducationalQ And A
    When:
    Doing Chores
  4. Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
    Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
    Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional ea...
    Content:
    Art History StorytellingArtsQuantum ConversationsScienceAuthentic Self
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    When:
    Focused Learning
  5. 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 LivingDaily MotivationalDistance RunningAuthentic Self
    +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
  6. Life Kit
    Life Kit
    Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the bes...
    Content:
    Adulting ChallengesAdulting SkillsAuto-AyudaEducationExperience Of LifeAuthentic Self
    +13
    Audience:
    College StudentsEmpty NestersIntrovertsParentsRecent Graduates
    +2
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsMental Health Tips
    +5
    Style:
    EducationalQ And A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  7. Good Life Project
    Good Life Project
    Good Life Project is a podcast and video series for people navigating midlife with intention. Hosted by Jonathan Fields, each episode is a deep, ho...
    Content:
    Aging PositivelyAuthentic LivingCareer ChangeChangemaker EducationDaily MotivationalAuthentic Self
    +28
    Audience:
    Career ChangersHighly Sensitive PeopleNew ManagersReal Estate AgentsRecent Graduates
    +4
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +6
    When:
    At WorkFocused Learning
  8. Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
    Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
    In-depth interviews that may blow your mind. With Rick Rubin
    Content:
    ArtsCultureDigital CultureTravel And CultureAuthentic Self
    Audience:
    Music Creators
    Goal:
    Getting Expert Insights
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  9. Drink Champs
    Drink Champs
    Legendary Queens rapper-turned show host N.O.R.E. teams up with Miami hip-hop pioneer DJ EFN for a night of boozy conversation and boisterous story...
    Content:
    ComedyGangsta RapGolden Age Hip HopHip Hop CultureHip Hop LegendsAuthentic Self
    +2
  10. The Eco Well podcast
    The Eco Well podcast
    Weekly discussions with scientists to get into the weeds of beauty science. Interviews faciliated by cosmetic scientist and scicommer, Jen Novakovi...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  11. 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 TeachingsEmotional And Physical LifestyleExperience Of LifeGuided MeditationAuthentic Self
    +35
    Audience:
    College StudentsMotivated ListenersNew ManagersPeople With AnxietyStress Management Women
    +3
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +6
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused Learning
  12. Caresha Please
    Caresha Please
    Host Yung Miami (of City Girls' fame) welcomes the biggest names in Hip Hop and entertainment for wild and unfiltered conversations about their liv...
    Content:
    Black Women Hip-HopHip Hop CultureHip Hop PodcastsMusician InterviewsAuthentic Self
  13. Run Your Race
    Run Your Race
    Run Your Race is the ultimate intersection of basketball and business. Theo and AJ will take their listeners on a journey through stories of traged...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  14. Situationships Podcast
    Situationships Podcast
    Hosted by Cylla Senii, the Creator of the award-winning scripted digital series Situationships®, along with a roundtable of dating experts, social ...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  15. The Art of Authenticity
    The Art of Authenticity
    It’s time to get authentic - without the fluff. Laura Coe - coach, author, entrepreneur, and philosophy lover - interviews successful New York Time...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  16. Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
    Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri
    Maitri's prevention and awareness initiative, where we will talk to field experts and community members (both adults and youth) on various topics r...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  17. Unlocking US
    Unlocking US
    Unfiltered conversations where we talk about relationships, health, work/life balance, motivation & our personal experiences.
    Content:
    Addiction RecoveryAuthentic LivingBehavioral PsychologyCompassionate RecoveryCoping SkillsAuthentic Self
    +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
  18. The Self-Consciousness Podcast
    The Self-Consciousness Podcast
    Explore spirituality through a neurodivergent lens with Jennifer Wai, your personal Intuitive Consultant; on a mission to help you navigate the sh*...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  19. 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 LivingAuto-AyudaDaily MotivationalEmotional And Physical LifestyleEmpowerment CoachingAuthentic Self
    +32
    Audience:
    CoachesCouplesFemale EntrepreneursSpiritual TransitionWomen In Leadership
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +6
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At Work
  20. My Most Authentic Life
    My Most Authentic Life
    My Most Authentic Life: Stories of Transformation and Self-Discovery Join Fede Vargas as he explores significant life changes and unconventional pa...
    Content:
    Authentic LivingDigital NomadAuthentic Self
    Audience:
    Digital Nomads
  21. Still Finding My Voice
    Still Finding My Voice
    Still Finding My Voice is a personal growth podcast about reinvention, life transitions, and returning to your authentic self. Hosted by former Can...
    Content:
    Life TransitionsMidlife ReinventionPersonal FinanceSelf ImprovementAuthentic Self
  22. Ecological Identity Podcast
    Ecological Identity Podcast
    Dr. Curtis Peterson’s Identity Ecology & Belonging Frameworkexplores how human well-being and self-conception are shaped by a complex interplay...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  23. Manifesting Joy : 52 Weeks of Hope
    Manifesting Joy : 52 Weeks of Hope
    Are you burnt out? Do you feel like life’s passing you by? Is your inner critic going nonstop? If you’ve been wishing for some kind of shift, you’r...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  24. Are You Being Real? | The Authenticity Podcast
    Are You Being Real? | The Authenticity Podcast
    There are 7 billion people, but only 1 of you. Are you being real? With over 200 episodes, fascinating and inspiring guests such as Lewis Howes, Ri...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  25. Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow
    Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow
    Ready to Be Brave, Be Free, Be You? To engage with the world as the best version of yourself and find success in life? Join Jeanne Sparrow, award-w...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  26. Return To Authenticity
    Return To Authenticity
    Join the Return to Authenticity podcast where host Eric Sardina interviews guests who have made awesome and inspiring pivots in their lives toward ...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  27. The Blackprint with Detavio Samuels
    The Blackprint with Detavio Samuels
    Host Detavio Samuels (CEO of REVOLT) sits down with innovators, disruptors, and changemakers laying the groundwork for the next generation of cultu...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  28. Inspired to Be Authentic
    Inspired to Be Authentic
    Inspired to Be Authentic is a podcast where we converse with people who are living their most authentic lives. We get real with our guests and talk...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  29. Authenticity Lab
    Authenticity Lab
    Welcome to Authenticity Lab a podcast about building self-trust in seasons of uncertainty. Hosted by Dr. Kelsey Miles — PhD chemist and songwriter ...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  30. Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz
    Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz
    Welcome to the Magnetic Authenticity Podcast with Jolynne Rydz, where we elevate your leadership impact by embracing your true self. If you're read...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  31. Authentic & Brave Podcast
    Authentic & Brave Podcast
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  32. Currency
    Currency
    Host Ezra Wade applies rigorous economic analysis to invisible currencies that truly run modern life — attention, reputation, and social capital. E...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  33. Hotboxin' With Mike Tyson
    Hotboxin' With Mike Tyson
    Content:
    Stoner CultureAuthentic Self
  34. KK's Corner
    KK's Corner
    KK's Corner is a brand for influencers by an influencer, delivering raw and unfiltered conversions at the intersection of culture, entertainment, a...
    Content:
    Authentic Self
  35. Your Authentic Self
    Your Authentic Self
    Your Authentic Self is a podcast designed to guide you toward a deeper, more rewarding life by nurturing your emotional, mental, physical, and spir...
    Content:
    Authentic Self