10 Podcasts That Will Help You Master Mindfulness and Feel More Present

Studies suggests that mindfulness can improve your mental health, encourage you to make healthier choices, and even help reduce cravings. But mindfulness isn't as simple as carving out a few minutes a day to mediate. True mindfulness is a philosophy you can apply to every area of your life, from how you eat to the way you do your work. If you've always been curious about mindfulness, but weren't really sure how to get started, try subscribing to one or more of these podcasts, which can help you learn how best to put it into practice. Put on some headphones, and get ready to live every moment more fully.

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10% Happier With Dan Harris
10% Happier With Dan Harris

10% Happier With Dan Harris

After having a panic attack live on Good Morning America, journalist Dan Harris decided it was time for a serious change. The event inspired him to begin practicing meditation, write a best-selling book called 10% Happier, and create a remarkable app of the same name. The podcast version sees Harris speaking to expert guests on the topic.

Listen to 10% Happier here.

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100% Guilt-Free Self Care
100% Guilt-Free Self Care

100% Guilt-Free Self Care

Revamping your lifestyle won't happen overnight — you have to take things one step at a time. That's where 100% Guilt-Free Self Care comes into play. The mindfulness podcast teaches you that self-care doesn't have to be selfish. Learn all about the art of saying no, how to be productive, and so much more.

Listen to 100% Guilt-Free Self Care here.

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The Mindful Dietitian
The Mindful Dietitian

The Mindful Dietitian

The Mindful Dietitian does encourages people to step away from diet culture and instead adopt a mindful eating philosophy, while offering a rich insight into the world of health and nutrition. Listening to this mindfulness podcast could help to boost your inner body confidence while also improving your diet.

Listen to The Mindful Dietitian here.

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Mindful in Minutes
Mindful in Minutes

Mindful in Minutes

If you've always wanted to try meditation, Mindful in Minutes is the podcast for you. Boasting 20-minute meditation sessions hosted by instructor Kelly Smith, the series is the perfect place to begin. Each episode focuses on a theme, such as self love or stress-relief.

Listen to Mindful in Minutes here.

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Mindfulness Mode
Image: Mindfulness Mode

Mindfulness Mode

Struggling to relax when the day is done? Mindfulness Mode might hold the key to relieving that stress. Hosted by Bruce Langford, the series features expert guests each sharing their tips on how to unwind and feel happier. If you need some inspiration, you've found it.

Listen to Mindfulness Mode here.

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On Being With Krista Tippett
On Being with Krista Tippett

On Being With Krista Tippett

This Peabody Award-winning and utterly insightful series looks at some of the big questions each of us face in our day-to-day lives, and offers important lessons on how to be more mindful and make more of the time we have.

Listen to On Being with Krista Tippett here.

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The Science of Happiness
The Science of Happiness

The Science of Happiness

Let's be real — we all want to lead happier lives. Co-produced by PRI and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, The Science of Happiness could help you along the way. Hosted by professor Dacher Keltner, the series offers research-backed methods that will help you become more grateful, more mindful, and more compassionate.

Listen to The Science of Happiness here.

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Selfie
Selfie Podcast

Selfie

Lifestyle blogger Sarah James and psychotherapist Kristen Howerton take the reigns for this mindfulness podcast. Selfie is a deep-dive exploration of what self-care truly means in the modern world. The dynamic duo tackle a variety of topics, including how we eat, how much we should sleep, and more.

Listen to Selfie here.

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Simple Self Care
Simple Self Care

Simple Self Care

Improving your physical, mental, and emotional well-being is quite a feat. However, the Simple Self Care podcast helps you tackle this task one small step at a time. The enlightening series is hosted by Randi Kay and features regular expert guests discussing matters of self-care and self-love.

Listen to Simple Self Care here.

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The Mindful Kind
The Mindful Kind

The Mindful Kind

Starting your mindfulness journey could be as simple as learning a few techniques. Listening to The Mindful Kind podcast is a smart place to start. Host Rachael Kable offers insights, advice, and approaches to get you started. From personal experiences to helpful techniques, there's a lot to love about this weekly series.

Listen to The Mindful Kind here.