If you are a podcast lover, looking for the best morning podcasts to get going, you donโt have to look much further. Let us share our choices for the best podcasts to integrate into your daily routine. Our morning routine is important to us. Itโs more of a ritual, so we have our fair share of morning podcasts on the rotation.
Mornings Matter
Itโs no surprise that the first thing you do when you wake up in the mornings matters. There are plenty of studies that show that when you lead with a good morning, your mental health and physical health improve significantly.
We start ours with a morning meditation by the ocean. We also incorporate physical movements like stretching and taking our morning walk.
Rather than hitting that snooze button a few times when you wake up, go ahead and work on your personal development without the intent of doing so, overtly. First things first, get your shoes on and take a walk. Get some fresh air. While you are walking, you may want to catch up on current events, the latest news, or maybe just get some inspiration through your ears.
No matter how you start your day, know that it matters. You should put some intention behind it.
Our List of the Best Morning Podcasts
Whether you are looking for a daily podcast, or weekly, we have a list that will keep your ears busy each morning. Bonus, they are a great way to start the day even if you are not a morning person. So, letโs get to it!
The Happiness Lab
This podcast explores the science behind happiness. Itโs like a happiness manual for your ears. Drawing from her popular psychology course at Yale, the universityโs most sought-after class in its 300-year history, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos is here to guide you through the latest scientific findings. Get ready for some eye-opening stories that will reshape your perspective on happiness.
Wake Me Up
This podcast is the only guided morning routine podcast out there. Wake Me Up infuses your mornings with positivity using mindfulness, meditation, affirmations, movement, and motivation โ all delivered seamlessly in the ultimate morning routine podcast. Transform your life by reshaping the way you kickstart your day.
Optimal Living Daily
This podcast is a daily dose of inspiration and life tips, covering everything from self-improvement to mindfulness. Optimal Living Daily has episodes that have been carefully selected and narrate top-notch content on personal development, minimalism, finance, health, business, and beyond โ all with the authorโs green light. Itโs like an audioblog or blogcast, delivering the cream of the crop blogs right to your ears, free of charge.
Let the inspiration for positive changes accompany you wherever you are.
The Good Life Project
This podcast delivers conversations about living a meaningful and fulfilled life. Itโs like a shot of positivity straight to the soul. At The Good Life Project, they craft media, tools, programs, and experiences designed to enhance lives. Their mission is to extend an invitation into their community, where individuals can discover incredible friendships, inspiration, and support.
They are on a quest to assist others in living more meaningful, connected, and vital lives, GLP is dedicated to making a positive impact. With guest speakers from various fields in life, this is a great podcast to enjoy with your morning coffee or on a walk.
Up First
We love all things NPR, so naturally, Up First is one of our top podcasts. It is the best daily news podcast when we want to get a dose of news and not an hour on the same story. This is more of a weekday morning podcast that catches us up on current affairs. Itโs a great place to stay in the know without being depressed by listening to or watching the entire news. Each new episode presents you with the top 3 news stories. The best part? You get it in about 10 minutes. You cannot beat that!
The Tony Robbins Podcast
Tonyโs energy is infectious, and heโs all about motivation and personal development. The Tony Robbins podcast is a great way to also work on professional development with ease. In contemplating life changes, what areas are you aiming to transform?
Whether itโs elevating your business, nurturing stronger relationships, enhancing financial stability, or improving physical health, The Tony Robbins podcast provides a gateway to Tonyโs proven success strategies. Gain valuable insights into expanding your business or enriching your connections, as Tony generously shares the tactics that have fueled his achievements. Your goals are within reach with these actionable strategies at your fingertips.
Oprahโs SuperSoul Conversations
Because who wouldnโt want a bit of Oprah Winfrey wisdom in the morning? Oprahโs Super Soul Podcast is one of my (shannon) favorite podcasts. Tune in to Oprahโs personally chosen interviews with thought leaders, best-selling authors, spiritual luminaries, and health and wellness experts. Designed to illuminate your path, navigate lifeโs significant questions, and bring you closer to your best self with either a special guest or Oprah herself.
Buddhability
You donโt have to be Buddhist to enjoy this podcast. We found Buddhability when the original host was on The Melissa Ambrosini Podcast a few years ago. Jihii Jolly. This does discuss the practice of Buddhism but it also is an inspiring combination of affirmations and ways to practice self-love. It is a great podcast any time of day, but mornings tend to feel extra special when we tune into this one.
Mindless Mornings
If you are really wanting to get out of your head, comedy or pop culture may be a good fit for you. Sometimes a daily dose of motivation is laughing.ย
Smartless
The Smartless podcast features Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. Those guys are always a good choice when you want a laugh. This podcast interviews celebrities, but there are a lot of laughs as the hosts banter with each other and with the surprise guest. Never disappointed with this one!
Deux U
Having grown up with my dream career of being able to talk all things Hollywood gossip, this podcast checks all the right boxes. If you follow Deux Moi on social media, you already know what Deux U podcast is about, but it is so much better! You can get all the latest celebrity gossip, some confirmed stories, some now, but always fun!
Conan Needs a Friend
OโBrien is always good for laughs. Conan Needs a Friend is a podcast where Conan invites guests to be his friend. Ok, not really, sort of. He does interview them, and even in serious conversations, he brings humor. Sometimes the best way to manifest some sunshine on cloudy days is through comedy and quirkiness. Conan brings that to mornings!
The Arner Adventures Podcast
Of course, we would be remiss if we did not mention our own podcast. On The Arner Adventures Podcast, we strive to provide weekly doses of inspiration, real talk, and authenticity and help people through the challenges and adventures we have experienced along the way. Weโd be honored if you tuned in.
Give Your Ears a Dose of Morning Goodness
Any podcast that spawns positivity into your morning can be a motivational podcast. The way we start our day plays a powerful role in being the best version of ourselves for the rest of the day. Daily life has its challenges, so why not begin with a positive mindset, starting the day on the right foot?
FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions
It varies! Some prefer them during breakfast, while others listen during their morning commute or workout. We enjoy them on our morning walks.
Nope, itโs diverse and depends on what you prefer. From news updates to personal development, you can find a podcast that suits your morning mood. As you read, we also enjoy comedy and pop culture at times.
You can do whatever you want to do. However, to benefit from a morning podcast, tuning in is helpful. Although, if you are walking, or doing some household chores in the mornings while you listen, we get that. Do what works for you.
