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In this fast-paced world, being busy seems to be an ingrained habit that we must adhere to. Very rarely do you see people stop in their tracks without good reason. We always need to be scrolling, on-call, seeing people or doing something.
To help you switch off and just be with your thoughts and yourself, podcasts are a great way to unwind. has rounded up some top picks for you to listen to, from food to self-help to mindfulness or fashion – we’ve got you covered.
Deliciously Ella
You’ll probably have already heard of if you’re a health-conscious eater. In 2012, Ella Woodward founded her blog which led her to publishing her first book in 2015.
Two years ago, Ella launched the podcast with her husband Matthew Mills, and it’s become hugely successful. In each episode the couple are joined by guests in the wellness and health arenas, discussing a range of topics from happiness, how to reframe your life and how to build a happy and healthy brain and more.
The Overwhelmed Brain
With a raft of topics covered like anxiety, depression, fear, obsession, panic and even fragile relationships, this show will help you achieve less stress and streamline your happiness.
Become empowered and honour yourself so that you can make decisions that are right for you. Mindfulness, compassion and being in the present moment are only components of a bigger picture.
The goop Podcast
Wellness and lifestyle brand goop, founded by A-list actress Gwyneth Paltrow, launched its podcast in March 2018.
It’s safe to say if your first guest is Oprah Winfrey, it’s going to be a hit thereafter. Gwyneth hosts the podcast alongside Elise Loehnen, her Chief Content Officer for the brand. The pair chat with industry leaders, culture changers and leading thinkers in the hopes to start new conversations on topics and shift thinking.
How to Fail
Hosted by author and broadcaster Elizabeth Day, this podcast focuses on the things that haven’t gone quite right in life. Elizabeth chats with a guest each week about how they learnt from their biggest failures in life and how those failures led to their later successes.
The podcast has been so successful, Elizabeth released a non-fiction book off the back of it last year titled, . A great listen during self-isolation.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
If you’re looking for someone to give your mindset a healthy and productive boost then Gretchen Rubin, author of the number one selling book is the person for the job.
Gretchen’s hugely popular podcast has had over 95 million downloads where each episode gives advice to those looking to combat stress and anxiety in order to be, well, happier.
When Women Win
Homegrown in the UAE, this podcast is all about championing women and watching them thrive. After 17 years of climbing up the corporate ladder, Rana Nawas took a change of direction and launched the podcast.
Focusing on gender equality and female empowerment, Nawas has hosted the likes of Tessy Antony de Nassau (former Princess of Luxembourg), Hala Gorani, Mona Ataya and more.
Happy Place
Hosted by British television presenter Fearne Cotton, discusses everything from mental health, to what happiness is, relationships, loss and more with a celebrity guest each week.
