As summer comes to an end, many of us might find ourselves overwhelmed with anxiety or dread. Uneasiness can creep in whether it is due to the upcoming school year, a new job, or another type of change. Taking a second and letting ourselves breathe can be helpful; sometimes we need a distraction, a reprieve from our anxious brains. Listening to podcasts can be the perfect distraction. Listening to other people breathe, tell stories, or simply talk in these podcasts can give you something to focus on rather than all the racing thoughts in your brain. There are so many podcasts available across all the different streaming services that it can be a little overwhelming to choose one to begin; don’t worry, we have listed a few suggestions you might want to give a try!
A Podcast For If You Are Just Looking To Laugh
Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists
Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised podcast where in each episode, the four hosts, Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana, and Patrick McDonald, come in as a different character in the television/movie/media industry to talk about their shared craft. With episodes ranging from “Weathermen Share Their Worst Bloopers” to “Celebrity Restaurants” to “Gossip Columnists,” each episode will have you in a fit of giggles. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
A Podcast For If You Want To Feel Inspired
In each episode of Wiser than Me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus brings on iconic women who are older than Louis-Dreyfus to share their life journey and the wisdom they’ve earned along the way. This podcast will make you laugh, cry and most importantly it will make you feel inspired and a little less scared about what the future might hold. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
A Podcast For If You Are Looking To Get Lost In An Easy Conversation
Desert Island Disc is a BBC program that has been broadcast since 1942. Originally starting on the BBC Forces Program, it is now broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode has a guest and each guest is asked if they were stranded on a desert island what eight audio recordings, one book, and one luxury would they bring. It is a classic and will make you wonder what you would bring to a deserted island. Available wherever you get their podcasts.
A Podcast For If You Want To Learn Something New
99% Invisible spends each episode unpacking the unnoticed like architecture, sounds, or objects. It is perfect if you want to learn something but don’t want to use too much brainpower. An episode can focus on anything from ‘The Los Angeles Leaf Blower Wars’ (Episode 585) to ‘Cul-de-Sac’ (Episode 29) to ‘How to Pick a Pepper’ (Episode 377). Available wherever you get your podcasts.
A Podcast For If You Just Need To Breathe
The Find Your Daily Calm podcast provides a daily, guided meditation along with a variety of literary works to listen to. If you want to get to a place of relaxation and peace and practice mindfulness, then this podcast is for you. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RedCircle.
We are entering into a season of change which can be extremely overwhelming. These podcasts can help you block out time if you need a little extra push to take your mind off everything. And if you are not a podcast person, that is all right. There are plenty of other ways to distract yourself or destress. So no matter how you choose to relax, you will get through it. Just remember to take time for yourself to unwind and destress when you get the chance.
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