With the academic year starting soon (too soon!), it’s time to learn something new. One of my favorite ways to learn is by listening to a podcast. I’ve got a few favorites lined up (more on that below!), but I’m also curious to discover some hidden gems.
Here are my top picks right now:
- The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that, from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. My favorite episode is Longevity 101: a foundational guide to Peter’s frameworks for longevity, and understanding CVD, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more.
- The Tim Ferriss Show deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, sports, business, art, etc.) to extract the tactics, tools, and routines you can use. This includes favorite books, morning routines, exercise habits, time-management tricks, and much more.
- Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of best-selling books Radical Acceptance, True Refuge, and Radical Compassion. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.
- On Unlocking Us with Brené Brown shares conversations that unlock the deeply human part of who we are, so that we can live, love, parent, and lead with a whole heart.
- The Primal Kitchen Podcast is hosted by founders Mark Sisson and Morgan Zanotti. Every week, they sit down with the biggest names in the health, wellness, and personal growth space.
And of course, I favor the podcasts I’ve been featured on. If you haven’t listened yet, tune in to learn all about my story and philosophy on women’s midlife health and wellness. You’ll enjoy:
- Transforming 45 with Lisa Boate, where we discuss navigating midlife’s transformations and transitions.
- Ask Valor Masterminds, where we explore the impact of menopause & perimenopause for women in the workplace.
- Women at Halftime on how to embrace midlife, change your mindset, and redefine what it means to be fit, among other things, in this discussion about “Holistic Methods of Health and Wellness.”
- Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl with host Jeannine Luby to make sense of perimenopause and menopause – a topic that is not talked about enough, nor fully understood.
- Burnt Pancakes Podcast, where host Katie Fenske and I unravel the mysteries of perimenopause and menopause, navigating the signal flares our bodies send us as we transition.
- Fueled & Free Podcast, where holistic nutritionist Margaret Powell and I discuss how facing the perimenopause gauntlet can feel like an uphill battle, with symptoms that disrupt our daily grind and test our resilience.
Tame the Taboo to Take Charge of Your Journey! Join Jenna Perkins and me in a powerful discussion about navigating perimenopause and being your own advocate.
What are some podcasts you’ve been loving lately? I’d love your recommendations for someone who enjoys a good mix of education and entertainment.
Thanks in advance for sharing your favorites with me at contact@adriencotton.com.
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