They changed my whole outlook on life…
I have always loved hearing the stories of others. So, Podcasts caught my attention pretty early on. The first episode I heard was a talk about money management on the podcast called On Purpose with Jay Shetty. And it blew my mind. There is something so amazing about long-form content compared to 10-minute videos that list ten ways to do something.
Since then, I have heard three to four podcasts per week on average on topics ranging from nutrition and health to artificial intelligence and data science.
This habit has helped me in a lot of ways. As a non-native English speaker, I became more confident in my language skills to the point where I could get a band 8 in IELTS without much preparation. That was one of the side effects.
In this blog, I want to share some of my favorite podcasts that significantly impacted my life.
🥗The Doctor’s Farmacy with Dr. Mark Hyman
This doctor saved my life. There was a point in my life when my body got so sick, and no one could figure out why. My hormone levels were going crazy. I felt fatigued all the time. After going to my doctor and getting the necessary treatment, I decided to fix my lifestyle and diet. I started researching on my own and did an elimination diet, only to discover that I had been gluten intolerant since childhood. This podcast has helped me to eat mindfully and live a healthy life.
If you’re looking for a podcast that explores the latest science and insights on health and wellness, you might want to check out this one. In each episode, Dr. Hyman interviews experts on topics ranging from nutrition and gut health to mental health and environmental sustainability.
This one has played a significant role in my eating and shopping habits.
🧘On Purpose with Jay Shetty
This is my very first podcast experience. His guests are diverse and from different areas, giving you a different perspective. Jay Shetty is a former monk, motivational speaker, and best-selling author who interviews guests from different backgrounds and fields to learn how they find their purpose and passion. A general theme of the podcast is living a happy and mindful life.
The podcast covers happiness, health, relationships, spirituality, and more. On Purpose with Jay Shetty is a source of inspiration and wisdom for anyone who wants to live a more fulfilling and joyful life.
My favorite episodes are interviews with his wife, Radhi Devlukia Shetty.
🧠Huberman Lab
Hosted by Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford University, the podcast covers topics such as sleep, stress, learning, creativity, motivation, and more. He breaks down the neuroscience behind our body, mind, and habits in a more digestible way. It just gives you a whole other perspective on life and our decisions.
If you’re looking for a podcast that combines science and practical advice on improving your health, performance, and well-being, you might want to check out this one. Each episode is packed with so much information without any fluff.
Whether you want to optimize your brain function, enhance your mood, or boost your productivity, the Huberman Lab podcast has something for you.
My favorite episodes are the ones about sleep and dopamine.
🤖Lex Fridman Podcast
If you are looking for a podcast exploring topics like artificial intelligence, human consciousness, and the nature of reality, you should check out the Lex Fridman podcast. Lex Fridman is a research scientist at MIT who interviews some of the most brilliant minds in science, technology, philosophy, and art.
He asks deep, insightful questions that challenge his guests and listeners to think beyond conventional wisdom. He also shares his thoughts and perspectives on various topics, ranging from quantum mechanics to love.
The Lex Fridman podcast is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the unknown, where you can learn something new and expand your horizons every episode. Episodes are usually long and packed with so much wisdom.
My recent favorite is the episode with Sam Altman about GPT-4.
🏃🏾Impact Theory by Tom Bileyu
This podcast aims to empower people to achieve their full potential. Tom Bileyu interviews successful entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, and celebrities who share their insights and strategies for overcoming challenges and pursuing their passions.
The podcast covers mindset, motivation, habits, creativity, and leadership.
My favorite episodes are the ones about health and metabolic diseases. He shares his experience with his wife’s health and how they healed her metabolic disorder.
📚Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal
I have listened to almost all episodes of this podcast. I love this podcast because of the host’s ability to break down complex themes into very simple ideas.
If you’re looking for inspiration and motivation to improve your productivity, creativity, and learning skills, you might want to check out the deep dive with Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor, YouTuber, podcaster, and entrepreneur who shares his insights and tips on how to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
In his main YouTube channel, he talks about his journey from medical school to online content creation, habits and routines, favorite tools and apps, advice for aspiring creators and learners, and much more.
On the podcast, he interviews experts from various fields and areas. This is my number one podcast to go to because of the simplicity of his presentation and the genuine curiosity he shows.
The overall theme is how to live a more meaningful, happy life.
💰Naval
Naval podcast is a show where Naval Ravikant shares his wisdom on living a happy and successful life. He covers entrepreneurship, wealth creation, meditation, philosophy, and more. Naval podcast is an excellent source of inspiration and insight for anyone who wants to learn from one of our time’s most influential thinkers and philosophers.
My favorite episode is “How to get rich without getting lucky.”
🧑🏾⚕️Feel Better Live More podcast by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Another gem that can help you improve your health and happiness. He is a GP and a best-selling author who interviews experts and celebrities on nutrition, sleep, stress, exercise, and more. He also shares practical tips and insights you can apply to your life. Feel Better Live More is a podcast that will inspire you to make positive changes and live more fully.
My favorite episode is the one with Gabor Matte on childhood trauma.
🗓️The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett
This is a podcast I discovered recently. The host interviews experts in different fields to give you a comprehensive idea about a topic.
📘School of Greatness
Hosted by Lewis Howes, a best-selling author, and athlete. This is a podcast I occasionally listen to when there is a great episode.
📑Tim Ferriss Show
This is also a podcast I occasionally listen to if I come across a topic that interests me.
If you’re looking for a podcast to inspire you to live your best life, you might want to check out the Tim Ferris show. Tim Ferris is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor who interviews world-class performers from various fields and industries. He asks them about their habits, routines, tools, and strategies that help them achieve success and happiness.
You can learn a lot from listening to their stories and insights and applying them to your goals and challenges. The Tim Ferris show is not only informative but also entertaining and engaging. You’ll hear fascinating anecdotes, funny jokes, and candid conversations that will make you laugh, think, and grow.
Whether interested in business, health, fitness, creativity, or anything else, you’ll find something valuable and relevant in the Tim Ferris show.
I started hearing Tim Ferris after reading Four Hour Work Week. The book changed my perspective on life.
Take away
So overall podcasts have helped me a lot in personal growth, health and many other important aspects of my life. I prefer long-form content like audiobooks and podcasts over short-form content where I feel like my brain is on a hamster wheel looking for the next video.
If you are interested in topics like this, check out my YouTube channel where I talk about life design, my career as a data scientist and many similar topics. Or read another blog on how to build a good sleep routine.