{"id":46896,"date":"2016-01-14T07:15:59","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T12:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=46896"},"modified":"2021-11-18T12:05:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T17:05:48","slug":"best-podcasts-healthy-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/tech\/best-podcasts-healthy-living\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Great Podcasts for a Healthier 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo: Jan Va\u0161ek<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What if we told you there was a way to spice up tedious commutes, recharge your workouts, or make uneventful evenings at home way more productive \u2014 all by pushing \u201cplay.\u201d Your answer: Podcasts \u2014 and not just any old shows. We\u2019re talking ones that serve up support, inspiration or just new ways of learning to make healthy living work. Think about it: Wouldn\u2019t a brief meditation reign far superior to the subway chatter or your seventh screening of Modern Family<\/em> when you\u2019re trying to get a fresh start? Likewise, getting schooled on the benefits of the Paleo plan<\/a> as you\u2019re doing your Whole30 diet (recipes for you, right this way<\/a>) can help you stay on track for a tough month of strict eating, too.<\/p>\n

And what\u2019s especially great about podcasts is that they\u2019re frequently updated, and most of them are completely free. Tune in to one of these wellness gurus that\u2019ll have you chomping at the bit to get moving, start lifting or shut your mind down for the evening all in the name of having a happier, healthier New Year.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Killer Workout Playlists to Get You Through Any Workout<\/a><\/p>\n

The 8 Great Health and Fitness Podcasts for 2016<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0The Minimalists
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If: <\/strong>You\u2019ve finally committed to cleaning out your closets.
\nClear clutter, clear you mind, right? Hosted by two men who walked away from six-figure corporate jobs to live a more minimal lifestyle, this podcast discusses what living a meaningful life actually means. And since the duo\u2019s podcast is brand-new \u2014 just three episodes deep! \u2014 subscribe now and you\u2019ll get the absolute latest tips to keeping the clutter out of your life, leaving you totally on point this New Year.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Spartan Up
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If:<\/strong> You\u2019ll try anything once.
\nLevel up your life with this podcast from Spartan Race founder Joe Dessena. (Don\u2019t know what a Spartan Race is? Think epic mud run<\/a>.) Conversations with superstars like entrepreneur Tim Ferris, marathoner Meb Keflezighi<\/a> and Kelly Starrett of Mobility WOD<\/a> will keep you motivated on the most dreary winter days, and yes, inspire you to sign up for one of those obstacle course races. We can\u2019t guarantee you won\u2019t want to start making your own life more epic after hearing a few episodes.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Start Cooking
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If:<\/strong> You\u2019ve set off the kitchen smoke alarm one too many times.
\nIf the kitchen and you aren\u2019t the closest of friends, it can be tough to maintain a healthy diet. (Restaurant fare packs on extra calories, not to mention dollars.) Kathy Maister wants you to start cooking, and through her bi-weekly podcast, teaches simple, filling recipes, like grilled cheese and chocolate chip pancakes to anyone with ease (college students included). Try making some of our waistline friendly versions of Maister\u2019s classics (think our 10-minute gazpacho<\/a>) \u2014 the same skill set applies for all kinds of her comfort food picks.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Free Tutorials on How to Cook Practically Anything<\/a><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0The Fat-Burning Man Show
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If:<\/strong> You\u2019re passionate about farm-raised meat<\/a>.
\nHealth crusader Abel James<\/a> is out to teach us a thing or two about how to actually lose fat. (Spoiler alert: He\u2019s a big supporter of the Paleo lifestyle<\/a> and he\u2019s currently competing on the new ABC show, My Diet Is Better Than Yours<\/em>). On his podcasts, James interviews nutrition experts like Dave Asprey (the pioneer of Bulletproof coffee<\/a>) as well as New York Times <\/em>bestselling author and gluten expert David Pearlmutter about eating clean, partying in moderation, dietary dogma and other food-related facts. Also expect to hear Paleo experts like Mark Sisson and Michelle Tam<\/a> weigh in on the pros of a protein-heavy diet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Radio Headspace
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If:<\/strong> You want to take your stress levels down a notch.
\nIf you\u2019re thinking about dipping your toes into the meditation waters but aren\u2019t quite sure you\u2019re ready for that level of chillness<\/em>, listen to Radio Headspace first. From the same folks who make the awesome guided meditation app<\/a> is this podcast, which covers a variety of topics including change, fear, kindness and stress. Host Georgie Okell\u2019s soft, accented voice alone will transport you to a calmer state of mind.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Half-Size Me
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If:<\/strong> You need a friend<\/a> to help you with your own weight loss journey.
\nStraight up is how Heather Robison serves her podcast. An everyday mom \u2014 not a Hollywood star nor celebrity trainer \u2014 Robertson shed 170 pounds over five years and amassed an audience after sharing her story with others. She\u2019s now keeping it real, busting diet myths and dishing out the best strategies for sustainable weight loss weekly. Hear how regular people like Robinson avoid binge eating, regain fitness after pregnancy or lose (and keep off!) significant amounts of weight.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0The Rich Roll Podcast
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If: <\/strong>You\u2019re a bit of an (admitted) overachiever.
\nIt\u2019s not just veganism and meditation on Rich Roll\u2019s podcast. The ultrarunner and author of Finding Ultra<\/a><\/em> and The Plantpower Way<\/a><\/em> also dives into topics that include creativity, spirituality, nutrition and more. From entrepreneurs trying to shatter wellness elitism to Olympic swimmers<\/a> sharing their motivation behind the passion, no two guests interviewed these episodes are alike \u2014 which will keep you coming back for fresh voices each week.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0The Nutrition Diva Quick and Dirty Tips
\n<\/a><\/strong>Listen If:<\/strong> Any kind of food-related news usually makes your eyes glaze over.
\nDrowning in a sea of confusing nutrition information? Let Monica Reinagel, a nutritionist and trained chef, set the record straight for you. Her digestible episodes (sorry, had to) are perfect for those looking to clean up their eating habits<\/a>. Want to know how to brew coffee that won\u2019t upset your stomach? Can miso really benefit your health? Is timing your meals important? Reinagel has all these answers and more on her can\u2019t-miss podcast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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