{"id":56634,"date":"2017-03-06T07:15:27","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T12:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=56634"},"modified":"2017-03-07T11:58:52","modified_gmt":"2017-03-07T16:58:52","slug":"best-podcasts-wellness-junkies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/lifestyle\/best-podcasts-wellness-junkies\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Podcasts Wellness Junkies Should Subscribe to ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you ever thought you\u2019re the only one battling negative self-talk<\/a>, or are wondering what the heck is up with the crystal healing craze, you\u2019re not alone. Research shows that about 36 percent<\/a> of Americans listen to podcasts<\/a>. <\/u>And 2016 Nielson ratings<\/a> revealed that 70 percent of those listeners are ages 18 and 44, physically active and interested in their health.<\/p>\n

But what are the best podcasts to keep you informed? Whether you\u2019re looking for something to power you through your commute, your workout routine\u2026or tonight\u2019s dishes, download these seven free podcasts.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>13 Awesome Podcasts to Get You Through a Long Run<\/a><\/p>\n

The 7 Best Podcasts for Wellness Junkies<\/h2>\n
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1.\u00a0Terrible, Thanks for Asking<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why You Should Listen: <\/strong>You\u2019re sick of everyone acting like they have their act together (like, all the time).
\nPerson A: \u201cHow\u2019s it going?\u201d Person B: \u201cGreat! And you?\u201d If this exchange sounds so familiar it aches, subscribe to Nora McInerny\u2019s real talk-filled podcast.<\/em> Terrible, Thanks for Asking<\/em> will remind you that the truth will set you free \u2014 even if it\u2019s not all sunshine and puppies. Her mindset: Tough topics like postpartum depression<\/a>, infertility, addiction and death hurt. Bad. <\/em>But they also feel more manageable when we don\u2019t have to deal with them in secret. Minneapolis-based McInerny should know. The author of the memoir, It\u2019s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)<\/a>,<\/em> lost her father, husband and unborn baby within two months.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Only Human<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why You Should Listen: <\/strong>The human body has made you think \u201c?!\u201d
\nWith topics as wide-ranging as HIV, political psychology and calories (and how they\u2019re often a total lie), this WNYC wellness show will remind you that health is something you should never take for granted. Hosted by Mary Harris, recent episodes have focused on how the stress<\/a> of the presidential election affects the body and how it\u2019s possible to laugh through terminal cancer treatment.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Stressed Out? Here\u2019s How to Finally Find Relief<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Your Last Meal<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why You Should Listen: <\/strong>You have a morbid curiosity about the history of common foods.
\nWhat would you order for your final meal? Host Rachel Belle asks celebrities this common icebreaker question, delves into why they chose these items and then hones in on one dish and its origin. Former Biggest Loser <\/em>trainer Jillian Michaels says she would opt for junk food<\/a>, but you might be surprised by sex advice columnist Dan Savage\u2019s choice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 11 Junk Food Recipes You Can Feel Good About<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0That\u2019s So Retrograde<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why You Should Listen: <\/strong>The latest Hollywood wellness trend has piqued your interest.
\nThe Blood Type Diet. Suja Juice. XO Crossover Fitness. Los Angeles-based comediennes Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari share a #nofilter take on the latest diet and fitness trends. You\u2019ll also get a taste of the holistic, \u201cwoo-woo\u201d side of wellness with guests speaking about astrology readings and meditation<\/a> practices to wellness treatments, like reiki crystal healings, infrared saunas and vitamin IV drips. Kott and Simbari keep even the most down-to-earth fans tuning in with their self-deprecating humor.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Sawbones<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why You Should Listen: <\/strong>You take copious notes during your doctor\u2019s visits.
\nThe husband-and-wife team Justin and Dr. Sydnee McElroy co-host this weekly look at the wild and weird world of medicine. While themes like health insurance and chapped lips might sound a bit dry, Justin\u2019s comedic quips (he has a background in improv) will keep you coming back for more health hints. Sydnee\u2019s family medicine experience will load you up with fun facts about mysterious diseases and will help you distinguish fact from fraud. (Get a taste in this kombucha-crushing episode<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0The Hilarious World of Depression<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why You Should Listen: <\/strong>You need proof that laughter is the best medicine.
\nIn conversations with Andy Richter, Michael Ian Black, Paul F. Tompkins and more, Minnesota Public Radio\u2019s John Moe talks about how and why comedy and depression<\/a> are often strange bedfellows. Like his guests, Moe has dealt with the latter with the help of the former, and talks candidly each week with comedians about how they cope \u2014 and reduce the stigma of mental illness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>What a Friend With Depression Needs to Hear<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Dear Sugar<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why You Should Listen: <\/strong>Dear Abby is your dream BFF.
\nGot relationship questions? Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed (remember her from Wild<\/em>?) have answers. And we don\u2019t just mean for romantic relationships. Almond and Strayed have tackled difficult topics, like dealing with loved ones undergoing cancer treatment, sibling rivalries, motherhood, postpartum depression, grief<\/a> and jealousy. Airing weekly on WBUR Boston, expect love lessons from Almond, Strayed and guests including sex therapists, journalists and documentary filmmakers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you want to learn about the latest health and fitness crazes or just need to laugh out the stress, here are the best podcasts for wellness junkies. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":56648,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,12,15],"tags":[289,173,71,282,341,360,113],"class_list":["post-56634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-mental-health","category-stress","tag-exercise","tag-meditation","tag-nutrition","tag-stress","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2stress-management","tag-wellness"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/96"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56634\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}