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Top Podcasts for Loneliness Studies in 2026

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The loneliness studies space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 27 of the best, including Hidden Brain, The Louis Theroux Podcast, and The Moth.

  1. Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain
    Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’...
    Content:
    Aging PositivelyAttention ManagementBehavioral PsychologyBiologyComp Neuro SciLoneliness Studies
    +45
    Audience:
    College StudentsHR ProfessionalsIntrovertsMotivated ListenersParent-Child Learning
    +5
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +11
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  2. The Louis Theroux Podcast
    The Louis Theroux Podcast
    Join Louis Theroux as he embarks on a series of in-depth and freewheeling conversations with a curated collection of fascinating figures from acros...
    Content:
    Viral MomentsLoneliness Studies
    When:
    Background Noise
  3. 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 StoriesComedyCultureEducationLoneliness Studies
    +24
    Audience:
    FreelancersNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersRemote WorkersRetirees
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing A Story
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommuting
    +4
  4. Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
    Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
    Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity paren...
    Content:
    ComedyElder CareFamily CommentaryMotherhood SkillsNew ParentsLoneliness Studies
    +3
    Audience:
    CaregiversFamily CaregiversFirst Time ParentsParentsProdigal Parents
    +1
    Goal:
    Parenting HacksUnwinding And Laughing
  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 MotivationalEducationLoneliness Studies
    +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. 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 RecoveryEducationLoneliness Studies
    +36
    Audience:
    CouplesEmerging LeadersOverwhelmed Working WomenParentsPeople With Anxiety
    +6
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving Health
    +7
    Style:
    EducationalQ And A
    When:
    Doing Chores
  7. Speaking of Psychology
    Speaking of Psychology
    "Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being condu...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyComp Neuro SciHuman BehaviorMental HealthPsychedelicsLoneliness Studies
    +5
    Audience:
    People With AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceImproving Public SpeakingPost Traumatic Growth
  8. All In The Mind
    All In The Mind
    Why do people lie? Why do relationships fall apart? Can trauma change your brain? Every week on All in the Mind, award-winning journalist Sana Qada...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyGuided MeditationMeditation PracticeMental HealthPsychology ScienceLoneliness Studies
    +3
    Audience:
    People With AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceImproving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
  9. 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 MeditationMedicine Self CareMeditation PracticeLoneliness Studies
    +6
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsTeachersTherapists
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +5
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  10. 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 WellnessLoneliness Studies
    +7
    Audience:
    IntrovertsNight Shift WorkersPeople With AnxietyRecent GraduatesRetirees
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
    +4
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing Chores
  11. Instant Genius
    Instant Genius
    Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know with Instant Genius...
    Content:
    Gene EditingLoneliness Studies
  12. Griefcast
    Griefcast
    My goal right from the beginning was that I wanted it to be a podcast that, when it stopped, you didn’t feel worse,” says Cariad Lloyd, host of Gri...
    Content:
    Death PreparednessEnd-Of-Life PlanningEntertainmentExperience Of LifeGrief And LossLoneliness Studies
    +9
    Audience:
    Grieving SpousesRetireesTherapistsWidow Support
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsPet Loss Support
    +2
  13. The Anthropocene Reviewed
    The Anthropocene Reviewed
    The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. On The Anthropocene ...
    Content:
    Humanity PodcastsPoetic StorytellingSustainable LivingYA BooksLoneliness Studies
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Doing Chores
  14. The Loneliness Industry - A Philosophy Podcast on Loneliness and Society
    The Loneliness Industry - A Philosophy Podcast on Loneliness and Society
    The Loneliness Industry is a philosophy podcast exploring loneliness, society, power and psychology. Loneliness isn't a personal failing—it's built...
    Content:
    CultureMental HealthLoneliness Studies
    Audience:
    Introverts
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional Wellness
  15. Harvard Thinking
    Harvard Thinking
    A podcast where the life of the mind meets everyday life. Hosted by Samantha Laine Perfas, produced by Harvard University. Visit harvard.edu/thinking.
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  16. OHH, I'm Lonely Podcast: Finding Purpose in Loneliness, Together!
    OHH, I'm Lonely Podcast: Finding Purpose in Loneliness, Together!
    Hi, my name is Emily. Welcome to “Ohhhh, I’m Lonely”! It’s my podcast about unpacking all the big feelings I have, that usually boil down to loneli...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  17. 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 RecoveryLoneliness Studies
    +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 Kind Place: Series 2: We Are VOICES
    The Kind Place: Series 2: We Are VOICES
    The Kind Place is an audio series brought to you by the British Red Cross. Series 2 “We are VOICES” is produced by refugees and people seeking asyl...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  19. The Poetry Exchange
    The Poetry Exchange
    The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In each episode you will hear our guest talking about their chos...
    Content:
    Poetry AnalysisPoetry For Emotional ExpressionPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word PoetryLoneliness Studies
  20. The Loneliness Project: Connection after 50 with Pam & Karyn
    The Loneliness Project: Connection after 50 with Pam & Karyn
    Life gets lonely after the kids leave the nest. If you're craving connection, conversation, and community, we've got your back. Karyn, newly fifty ...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  21. Loneliness Explored
    Loneliness Explored
    Paul Cann from the Campaign to End Loneliness discusses the effects of chronic loneliness; exploring ways of combating it by connecting p...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  22. Me, Myself, & Isla - Lifting the Lid on Loneliness
    Me, Myself, & Isla - Lifting the Lid on Loneliness
    Hey, I’m Isla. I’m 45 and I work in marketing in events. I’m also a volunteer board member for a local mental health charity. I’m single, which can...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  23. The Lonely Hour
    The Lonely Hour
    The Lonely Hour is a podcast about loneliness–but it’s not a bummer. Host Julia Bainbridge has created a space to talk openly in hopes of both de-s...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  24. Be A Friend Podcast
    Be A Friend Podcast
    Be A Friend Podcast host Brian Coleman is on a mission to entertain and inspire listeners to end loneliness for someone else by showing up for thei...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  25. The Ambition for Ageing Podcast
    The Ambition for Ageing Podcast
    The Ambition for Ageing Podcast aims to brings different guests each week to discuss all aspects of ageing, looking at everything from social isola...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  26. Secrets Of Survival (S.O.S.) with Dr. Susan Rashid
    Secrets Of Survival (S.O.S.) with Dr. Susan Rashid
    Secrets Of Survival (S.O.S.) Podcast is a gripping and informative series that takes listeners on a journey into the heart of some of the most pres...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies
  27. Conversations to Connect
    Conversations to Connect
    Hi and welcome to Conversations to Connect. I’m Fenella Phoebe and on this podcast we will be hosting conversations on the topic of loneliness, com...
    Content:
    Loneliness Studies