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39 Best Navigating Depression Podcasts (2026)

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The navigating depression space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 39 of the best, including The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, and The Psychology Podcast.

  1. 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-AyudaBehavioral PsychologyConsumer PsychologyCoping SkillsCultureNavigating Depression
    +62
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsEducatorsFitness BeginnersGen Z
    +12
    Goal:
    Building a BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence Tools
    +16
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewLive InterviewsQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +4
  2. WTF with Marc Maron Podcast
    WTF with Marc Maron Podcast
    Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing ...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyCultureEmotional and Physical LifestyleEntertainmentNavigating Depression
    +8
    Audience:
    CreatorsGen X Dads
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsMental Health Tips
    +1
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingLong DriveQuick Listen
    +1
  3. The Psychology Podcast
    The Psychology Podcast
    In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yo...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyCognitive OptimizationConsumer PsychologyEmployee WellbeingGrowth MindsetNavigating Depression
    +19
    Audience:
    College StudentsTherapists
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence ToolsEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +5
    When:
    CommutingFocused Learning
  4. 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 LifestyleGenerational HealingNavigating Depression
    +19
    Audience:
    Black WomenGen ZPeople with AnxietyRecent GraduatesStress Management Women
    +3
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImpostor Syndrome
    +5
  5. UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
    UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
    UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone breaks down the centuries of sexist socialization that causes us to struggle with self-doubt, bu...
    Content:
    Auto-AyudaLife CoachingMental HealthMindset CoachingOverthinkingNavigating Depression
    +11
    Audience:
    Highly Sensitive PeopleOverwhelmed Working WomenPeople with AnxietyRecovering PerfectionistsStress Management Women
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional WellnessImpostor SyndromeOwning Awkwardness
    +1
  6. The Anxiety Guy Podcast
    The Anxiety Guy Podcast
    The Anxiety Guy Podcast is the only resource you need to begin lessening and eventually ending your struggles with generalized anxiety disorder, hy...
    Content:
    Emotional and Physical LifestyleMen's Mental HealthMens HealthMental HealthStress ReliefNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    People with Anxiety
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyQuick Mental Wellness
  7. The Hilarious World of Depression
    The Hilarious World of Depression
    The groundbreaking, award-winning mental health podcast is under new ownership after six years ago. Old ownership, really, since it's now run by or...
    Content:
    Chronic IllnessCoping SkillsLived ExperienceMature ThemesMens HealthNavigating Depression
    +3
    Audience:
    People with AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health Tips
    +4
    Style:
    Q and A
  8. 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:
    Coping SkillsHealing JourneyLived ExperienceMedicine Self CareMental Emotional Spiritual GrowthNavigating Depression
    +3
    Audience:
    People with AnxietyStress Management WomenTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
    +3
    When:
    Long Drive
  9. 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 MeditationHealing MindsetLife CoachingLife ResilienceNavigating Depression
    +13
    Audience:
    CoachesOverwhelmed Working WomenPeople with AnxietyStress Management WomenStudents
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +6
  10. Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
    Feeling Good Podcast | TEAM-CBT - The New Mood Therapy
    This podcast features David D. Burns MD, author of "Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy," describing powerful new techniques to overcome depression ...
    Content:
    Coping SkillsMental HealthNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    People with AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional Intelligence ToolsEmotional RegulationEmotional Wellness
    +4
  11. The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness
    The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness
    Sarah Kleiner Wellness challenges preconceived notions about modern health + wellness by breaking down scientific research into digestible, actiona...
    Content:
    Attachment TheoryAttention ManagementAuthentic SelfCreative AttentionExistential QuestioningNavigating Depression
    +7
    Audience:
    Highly Sensitive PeopleTherapists
    Goal:
    Compassion Fatigue CureEmotional Intelligence ToolsEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +2
  12. Therapy Chat
    Therapy Chat
    Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, Psychotherapist, Burnout Prevention Consultant and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator interviews guests to discuss holistic an...
    Content:
    Coping SkillsEmpathetic HealingHealing JourneyHolistic WellnessHuman BehaviorNavigating Depression
    +4
    Audience:
    Healthcare ProfessionalsTherapists
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health Tips
    +1
    When:
    At Work
  13. Depresh Mode with John Moe
    Depresh Mode with John Moe
    Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear fro...
    Content:
    Lived ExperienceMental HealthNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    College StudentsTherapists
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsMental Health TipsRelaxing
  14. The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
    The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
    There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical ...
    Content:
    Coping SkillsMental HealthNavigating Depression
  15. Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health
    Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health
    Giving Voice To Depression unites lived experience and expert insight to shine a spotlight on depression and mental health. Each week, we bring you...
    Content:
    Addiction RecoveryCompassionate RecoveryMental HealthTrauma RecoveryNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    People in Recovery
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessMental Health TipsPost Traumatic Growth
  16. Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joy
    Joy Lab | strengthen your mental health with the science of joy
    Joy Lab isn't your typical happiness podcast. We focus on strengthening your mental health with the science of joy, recognizing that joy can be tap...
    Content:
    Mental HealthNavigating Depression
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health Tips
  17. The SelfWork Podcast
    The SelfWork Podcast
    I'm Dr. Margaret, a psychologist for over 30 years, TEDx speaker, and the author of Perfectly Hidden Depression. I created The SelfWork Podcast...
    Content:
    Coping SkillsMedicine Self CareMental HealthSelf ExplorationSelf ImprovementNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    Empty NestersPeople with Anxiety
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
  18. Inside Mental Health
    Inside Mental Health
    Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with...
    Content:
    Health & FitnessMental HealthNarcissistic AbuseStress ReliefNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    People with AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsNarcissistic Abuse RecoveryOvercoming Anxiety
    +2
  19. No Feeling Is Final
    No Feeling Is Final
    Usually, when we talk about suicide we say those four magic words: "just ask for help". But Honor Eastly knows it's not that simple. She's been the...
    Content:
    OverthinkingNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    People with Anxiety
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessOvercoming Anxiety
  20. The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
    The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
    Hey, friends! My name is Robert. I am a neuropsychologist and self-help author. In this podcast, I interview fascinating individuals and provide in...
    Content:
    Mental HealthOverthinkingSelf ImprovementStress ReliefNavigating Depression
    Audience:
    People with Anxiety
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyPost Traumatic Growth
    +1
  21. With You in the Weeds: Where Faith Meets Mental Health
    With You in the Weeds: Where Faith Meets Mental Health
    Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, or wondering how your faith connects to your mental health? With You in the W...
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  22. Connected Christian Wife | Intimacy, Date Nights, Quality Time, My Happy Marriage, Effective Communication
    Connected Christian Wife | Intimacy, Date Nights, Quality Time, My Happy Marriage, Effective Communication
    Do you want to connect deeper with your husband? Is he too laid-back or passive, and you feel like you NEED to do EVERYTHING? Is this affecting int...
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  23. Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
    Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
    Anxiety Slayer is an Award-Winning anxiety relief podcast with supportive tips, tools, and practices to help you calm anxiety, stress, PTSD, and pa...
    Content:
    Guided MeditationMeditation PracticeMental HealthMindfulness TechniquesNatural Teen Anxiety RemediesNavigating Depression
    +1
    Audience:
    Overwhelmed Working WomenPeople with AnxietyStress Management WomenTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyRelaxing
  24. Checking In with Michelle Williams
    Checking In with Michelle Williams
    On CHECKING IN, Michelle Williams and her friends let it all out as they reveal their intimate experiences with depression, anxiety and their menta...
    Content:
    Mental HealthNavigating Depression
    Goal:
    Overcoming Anxiety
  25. Depression Talks Podcast
    Depression Talks Podcast
    Welcome to the Depression Talks Podcast. My name is Immanuel. As a Mental Health Advocate and Speaker living with major depressive disorder and gen...
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  26. Introducing CBT for low mood and depression
    Introducing CBT for low mood and depression
    Depression is among the most common mental health problems faced by students. In this series of podcasts, we look at what depression is and how it ...
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  27. In Dark Places
    In Dark Places
    Join Junebug, Mr. Haunted, Tracy, and Kyle as they look into all aspects of the unknown, ranging from cryptids to UFOs, and everything in between.
    Content:
    Mental HealthNavigating Depression
    Goal:
    Emotional Wellness
  28. Tell Me What You're Proud Of with Dr. Maggie Perry
    Tell Me What You're Proud Of with Dr. Maggie Perry
    Each week we share real therapy sessions with actual clients that reveal helpful techniques for effectively dealing with Anxiety, OCD, Depression a...
    Content:
    Mental HealthNavigating Depression
    Goal:
    Mental Health Tips
  29. When Depression is in Your Bed℠
    When Depression is in Your Bed℠
    When Depression Is in Your Bed℠ is a podcast about what happens when life gets hard and how we find our way back to connection.Hosted by Trish Sand...
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  30. The Dark Place with Dante: True Paranormal Stories
    The Dark Place with Dante: True Paranormal Stories
    Weekly uploads of horror narrations, ghost stories, creepy encounters, and other scary stories from around the world. This is the dark place, beyon...
    Content:
    Mental HealthNavigating Depression
  31. Dancing With Depression
    Dancing With Depression
    Welcome to Dancing With Depression. This is a podcast dedicated to opening up the conversation about mental health, focusing specifically on depres...
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  32. Stressed Depressed & Anxious
    Stressed Depressed & Anxious
    Stressed Depressed & Anxious is a raw and relatable podcast exploring mental health, personal struggles, and growth. Hosted by the Local Neighb...
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  33. The Depression Files
    The Depression Files
    Men experience depression differently. Al Levin interviews men who have suffered from depression, educating those who may know little about mental ...
    Content:
    Mental HealthNavigating Depression
    Goal:
    Emotional Wellness
  34. Pretty depressed
    Pretty depressed
    Where pain meets purpose
    Content:
    Navigating Depression
  35. WIN OVER DEPRESSION
    WIN OVER DEPRESSION
    WIN OVER DEPRESSION is a podcast about maintaining good mental health.
    Content:
    Coping SkillsNavigating Depression
  36. HVAC Joy Lab Podcast
    HVAC Joy Lab Podcast
    Dr. John Sherk, owner and president of Operations Laboratory reveals all of his HVAC technician career happiness strategies, income improvements an...
    Content:
    Mental HealthWork AnxietyNavigating Depression
  37. Mentally Yours
    Mentally Yours
    A weekly mental health and wellbeing podcast from http://Metro.co.uk.Each episode Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by a guest host to...
    Content:
    Mental HealthNavigating Depression
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessMental Health Tips
  38. Terrible, Thanks for Asking- Subscriber Edition
    Terrible, Thanks for Asking- Subscriber Edition
    Content:
    Audio BlogCoping SkillsEmpathetic HealingEmpowerment StorytellingGrief and LossNavigating Depression
    +25
    Audience:
    CaregiversCouplesFamily CaregiversGrieving SpousesPeople with Anxiety
    +4
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing a StoryMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
    +3
    Style:
    InterviewNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    Doing Chores
  39. The Lounge with AP Johnson
    The Lounge with AP Johnson
    Content:
    Navigating Depression