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The best podcasts for mental health & wellness conversations

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Who am I?

I'm an accidental activist with a big mouth and a bigger heart. I'm a fierce gun violence and suicide prevention advocate. I'm a podcaster, social media manager, and writer. I've always struggled with anxiety and depression, but after witnessing a firearm suicide of a friend, I have made my mission to raise awareness of mental health and suicide and gun violence prevention.

My Show

What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

I interview people with lived experiences with mental health about their stories, how they remain resilient, and how their mental health journey has shaped their lives.

What is my podcast playlist about?

This podcast playlist is about all things mental health and wellness. Built to enhance and uplift the community of mental health podcasters out there, I've put my favorites together here.

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Committable

Why this podcast?

Jesse explores mental health ecosystems and structures, the policies that create these environments, and how states across the US differ in policy and practices for providing mental healthcare.

Committable

Committable

Jesse Mangan

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Committable is a podcast about involuntary commitments. We focus on stories from people with lived experience as a window into complex conversations with attorneys, physicians, psychologists and more.

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2. What's Your Story?

Why this podcast?

JD, the founder of Not Today Media, is working to build a robust mental health focused community. He's doing so through a series of shows, but What's Your Story is the flagship and explores people's lived experiences through lighthearted conversations about not-so-lighthearted topics.

What's Your Story?

What's Your Story?

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A collection of stories told through natural and authentic conversations that will remind us that we are all connected by our shared lived experiences.
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3. Terrible, Thanks For Asking

Why this podcast?

Terrible, Thanks For Asking explores the stories of people's worst moments and how they overcome them. Nora, the host is a clever and witty character that reminds me of Lorelai Gilmore and I'm beyond obsessed. TTFA is the inspiration behind my own show.

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Subscribe within Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and access to our full archive. For all those perks and more, including a supportive community of Terrible listeners, mail surprises and live sessions with our team, join us on Patreon.com/ttfa! — It's a question we ask (and get asked) all the time: “How are you?” And normally we just respond with “Fine!” even if we’re totally dying inside, so everyone can go about their day. But it’s not always all that fine, is it? “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” is a show by author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they’re really doing. It’s sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and almost always both. A production of Feelings & Co.

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37 Listeners

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4. Life's a Wreck

Why this podcast?

Kyle is bringing immense stuff to the world of mental health - especially amongst men - with his show. He talks about his own lived experiences with OCD, anxiety, depression, and how they've shaped his life. He talks about what it's like to be a man working in the mental health space and raises awareness of Canadian mental healthcare. He's had guests from Big Brother Canada, musicians, athletes, and the like talk to him about how life is a wreck for them.

Life's a Wreck

Life's a Wreck

Snack Labs

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Mental health isn't just mental illness, it's in everything we do. There are ups and downs, it's beautiful and messy, and at the end of the day, life's a wreck. Thing is, that wreck is what makes us 'US' and isn't that worth celebrating? A layered and rich wreck of emotions, nuance and stories, all culminating in very human experiences. We believe that conversations surrounding mental health deserve to leave the tall shadow of stigma and have their moment in the limelight. Life's a Wreck aims to be a museum of mental health, a parlour to the people, a place to celebrate all things mental, curating the stories of others and examining a world hidden behind stigma with a joyous curiosity and passion for storytelling. Join Kyle Moore around our proverbial campfire to share stories about the world we live in looked at through the lens of mental health. This is Life's a Wreck.


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5. Depresh Mode with John Moe

Why this podcast?

John Moe has been doing mental health work for a long time and brings a great perspective on his show Depresh Mode. He interviews people about mental health challenges, current events, and so much more.

Depresh Mode with John Moe

Depresh Mode with John Moe

John Moe, Maximum Fun

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Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear from comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and other top names in entertainment and the arts about living with depression, anxiety, and many other common disorders. Find out what they’ve done to address it, what worked, and what didn’t. Depresh Mode also features useful insights on mental health issues with experts in the field. It’s honest talk from people who have been there and know their stuff. No shame, no stigma, and more laughs than you might expect.

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