Can't Meditate? These Podcasts May Be the Game Changers

Do you have trouble falling asleep? A guided meditation could help. "Tracks to Relax" works to "bring your mind and body into a deep state of relaxation at bedtime" through guided meditations, bedtime stories, self-care, and sleep sounds. Episodes vary from seven minutes to an hour, with new installments dropping every Wednesday.

Listen to "Tracks to Relax" here.

As its name implies, "12 Minute Meditation" offers weekly 12-minute guided meditations that set out to improve your attention, focus, and calm. You'll hear from a rotating panel of mindfulness experts who guide each episode's meditation and provide additional insight into that week's topic. New episodes are released every Thursday.

Listen to "12 Minute Meditation" here.

Find your inner peace with the sounds of the "Soul Sistas Sleep Meditations" podcast. It was designed with Black and Indigenous women in mind, as well as any women of color across the diaspora, "to help us reconnect with our inner states of mind, body and soul in order to transition you into a peaceful state of mind and prepare you for sleep."

Listen to "Soul Sistas Sleep Meditations" here.

If you appreciate the arts or are looking to get into a new type of meditation podcast, listen to "Mindfulness Meditation." Sponsored by The Rubin Museum of Art, the weekly podcast features 30-minute meditations that are centered around specific works of art. Episodes are hosted by different New York-based meditation teachers and include an image of the artwork in the episode's cover photo so you can visually follow along.

Listen to "Mindfulness Meditation" here.

Led by hypnotherapist Chel Hamilton, "Meditation Minis" is perfect for beginners or those with busy schedules. These 10-minute episodes are great for soothing stress, boosting confidence, and learning how to calm your anxiety and overcome negative thoughts. New guided meditations drop every Monday, with the occasional bonus episode in between.

Listen to "Meditation Minis" here.

Morven Hamilton's "Yoga by Nature" is a yoga and meditation session all wrapped up into one. Get a workout in while also finding your center, focusing on deep relaxation and learning new conscious breathing techniques. Listeners can jump around or repeat episodes, which range from 10 to 90 minutes long.

Listen to "Yoga by Nature" here.

"Meditation For Women" includes guided meditations, meditation journal prompts, relaxing music, and affirmation sayings and techniques. This podcast is great for those who are looking to center and reflect on their day.

Listen to "Meditation For Women" here.

If you're craving more "Meditation For Women" guides, then subscribe to its sister podcast, "Morning Meditation For Women." Here, you'll find additional affirmations and journal prompts, as well as sunrise guided meditations, which you can practice before getting out of bed. New episodes are available daily.

Listen to "Morning Meditation For Women" here.

"Mindful in Minutes" host Kelly Smith releases guided meditations every Sunday to help jump-start your week on a positive, fully charged note. Guided meditations range from eight minutes to an hour, so feel free to pull from the archives if this week's episode doesn't fit well with your schedule. Some topics she talks about and encourages you to meditate on include manifestation, self-love, and gratitude.

Listen to "Mindful in Minutes" here.

Kick-start your day with a guided meditation from the "Wake Me Up" podcast. Every episode is full of positive affirmations and small ways in which you can be a better you today. Host Tyler Brown has recorded over 150 episodes to date, so you can tune into previous meditations in between new episodes.

Listen to "Wake Me Up" here.

Host Meryl Arnett of "The Mindful Minute" helps meditation beginners get out of their head by articulating what you should be doing with every breath in and every breath out. With over 300 episodes to date, you'll have plenty of meditations to choose from.

Listen to "The Mindful Minute" here.

Embrace a more positive mindset and joy with "The Joy Factor." Host Julie Hanson pulls from her many areas of expertise as a therapist, life coach, and yoga instructor to help listeners cultivate their path to a more joyful lifestyle. She also brings on mental health and wellness experts to share their own tips and tricks for finding and creating joy.

Listen to "The Joy Factor" here.

Husband-wife duo Jesse and Jeane Stern have been recording "The Meditation Podcast" for 15 years! With over 20 years of experience in healing arts, the couple alternate between guided meditation, binaural beats, and mindfulness to create soothing and rhythmic monthly meditation episodes for listeners.

Listen to "The Meditation Podcast" here.

"Hay House Meditations" features weekly guided meditations led by a variety of published authors. Some meditative themes that are touched on include love and gratitude, peace of mind, and healing. Listeners can look forward to new episodes every Sunday.

Listen to "Hay House Meditations" here.

Led by podcaster Lilly Balch, "The Morning Ritual" helps restore balance, ease, energy, and joy into your day through a centering meditation. Balch also brings on other mindfulness experts to co-guide each episode's meditation and topic of discussion.

Listen to "The Morning Ritual" here.

If you're looking to learn more about mindfulness and how meditation physically and emotionally impacts the human body, give "Untangle" a listen. The podcast invites psychologists, neuroscientists, nutritionists, and mindfulness teachers for candid conversations about the importance of meditation and how practicing self-love can help combat anxiety and other feelings. Look out for new episodes every week.

Listen to "Untangle" here.

"Meditation Oasis" allows you to choose from a plethora of meditative options, some of which focus on music, belly breathing, or guided group meditations. Hosts Mary and Richard Maddux also dedicate episodes to teaching listeners how to do meditations on their own so you can keep up with your breathing and grounding techniques post-podcast.

Listen to "Meditation Oasis" here.

"The Daily Meditation Podcast" aims to help you manage emotions and stress triggers. You'll learn how to slow down and be present, as well as a glossary of affirmations for every emotion. Each week follows a theme such as compassion or gaining mental clarity.

Listen to "The Daily Meditation Podcast" here.