If you like to start your morning with something that helps you ease into the day, maybe some encouraging affirmations or grounding wisdom, you’re not alone. More people than ever are turning to podcasts for that gentle nudge into the daily grind.
In fact, Spotify’s internal data shows a clear rise: Interest in wellness and spirituality content has grown by 30% over the past year, with listening peaking on Monday mornings between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. The audience itself is also evolving, with 55% of listeners under 35 and women making up 61% of the audience.
This year’s Spotify Wrapped, the platform’s annual snapshot of each listener’s year in audio, highlights exactly what people gravitated toward most—whether it was explanations of how the brain handles stress, conversations about ambition and burnout, or deep dives into women’s health and hormones. Ahead, you’ll find the top lifestyle and health podcasts of the year, along with standout episodes and the self-help audiobooks listeners returned to again and again.
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What are the top lifestyle and health podcasts on Spotify?
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Spotify’s top lifestyle and health podcasts in 2025 have one thing in common: They make self-improvement feel approachable, not overwhelming. These five shows dominated listeners’ queues, each offering its own take on feeling better, from neuroscience-backed routines to big-picture conversations about meaning, purpose and the messiness of being human.
1. The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins, a bestselling author and former CNN commentator, focuses her show on the everyday obstacles people face, offering guidance on staying motivated, managing relationship dynamics, dealing with stress and boosting confidence. Episodes like “How to Be the Kind of Person Who Changes the World” and “8 Things to Tell Yourself Every Morning” show how Robbins distills these big ideas into actionable steps.
2. Huberman Lab
Hosted by Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman, this educational podcast breaks down complicated scientific concepts around brain function, mood, energy and physical health. Dr. Huberman discusses topics like the biology of aging, time perception and enhancing your learning speed with a coterie of credentialed experts.
3. The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor and author who founded Flight Story, a media company, and Flight Fund, a venture capital fund. On his podcast, he sits down with artists, business leaders, scientists and other influential voices to share what he calls the “unfiltered pages” of their personal diaries. The conversations explore themes such as mental health, relationships and daily habits, all with the aim of helping listeners “dream boldly, think openly, expand their awareness and feel more connected.”
4. Modern Wisdom
Chris Williamson is a TV personality and host who speaks with researchers, CEOs, authors and cultural commentators about human behavior and modern life. The podcast explores topics from imposter syndrome and perfectionism to politics, technology and personal growth, offering listeners new ways to understand themselves and navigate an increasingly complex world.
5. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty, a former monk turned author and speaker, centers his podcast on emotional well-being, healthy habits and relationships. Through conversations with experts, thought leaders and public figures, as well as his own guided reflections, he focuses on helping listeners feel seen and supported while offering practical tools for handling stress, navigating conflict and creating deeper connections.
What are the top lifestyle and health podcast episodes on Spotify?
Certain episodes rose to the top because they tapped into topics audiences were already curious about. Hormonal health, perimenopause, longevity science and relationship dynamics all showed up among this year’s most-played conversations (along with one repeat guest!). According to Spotify Wrapped, these were the five lifestyle and wellness episodes that stood out this year.
1. The Mel Robbins Podcast: “The Body Reset: How Women Should Eat & Exercise for Health, Fat Loss, & Energy”
In this episode, Robbins talks with exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims about why many long-standing fitness and nutrition guidelines largely based on research in men don’t translate well for women. Sims explains how factors like intermittent fasting, fasted workouts and heavy calorie restriction can drain energy or stall progress, and she outlines adjustments that better support women’s hormones, metabolism and training cycles.
2. The Diary of a CEO: “Hormone and Fertility Experts: Dangers of Not Having a Period! Fasting Can Backfire for Women”
This roundtable episode brings together four women’s health specialists—Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Natalie Crawford and Dr. Stacy Sims—to discuss the gaps in research on women’s hormones and how those gaps shape common health issues. The conversation covers conditions such as irregular periods, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and perimenopause, and explains how certain factors can disrupt cycles and fertility. The experts also outline what a healthy menstrual cycle should look like, why certain symptoms are often dismissed and the lifestyle approaches that can help support hormonal balance.
3. The Shawn Ryan Show: “#163 Gary Brecka – Biohacking Secrets to Longevity, Aging Myths and the Science of Nutrition”
In this episode, human biologist Gary Brecka talks with Shawn Ryan about how his early career in mortality modeling led him to focus on the biomarkers that shape health and lifespan. Brecka discusses the role of blood chemistry in predicting longevity, common misconceptions about aging and the lifestyle factors he believes most influence long-term wellness.
4. On Purpose with Jay Shetty: “Mel Robbins: How to Use the ‘Let Them Theory’ (A Life Changing Mindset Hack That 15 Million People Can’t Stop Talking About)”
Shetty talks with Robbins about her “Let Them Theory,” a mindset approach that encourages focusing on what you can control and releasing what you can’t. Robbins explains how letting people behave as they choose, rather than trying to manage their reactions or expectations, can reduce stress and ease conflict. The conversation also explores how unmet expectations affect relationships, why adult friendships shift over time and how setting clearer boundaries can help people protect their time and emotional bandwidth.
5. Huberman Lab: “Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Stacy Sims”
Dr. Huberman speaks with Dr. Sims about how the training and nutrition needs of women change with age, life stage and health goals. Dr. Sims explains how factors like fasted workouts, menstrual-cycle shifts and different styles of strength and interval training influence energy, performance and long-term metabolic health. The discussion also touches on sleep, supplements and tools such as cold exposure and saunas, while challenging common misconceptions around cardio, calorie restriction and low-protein diets.
What are the top self-help audiobooks on Spotify Premium?
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Alongside podcasts, listeners are diving into audiobooks that offer practical tools for mindset shifts, emotional resilience and habit change. Here are the top five self-help titles streamed on Spotify Premium:
1. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
Manson, known for his straight-talking, irreverent style, built his career on cutting through traditional self-help fluff. His #1 New York Times bestseller has sold more than 10 million copies since 2016 and challenges the idea that constant positivity is the goal. Instead, Manson argues that life will always present problems, and the real work is choosing which ones really deserve your energy.
2. The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest
Wiest, a contemporary author whose work centers on emotional intelligence and self-development, explores why people often get in their own way. She frames self-sabotage not as a flaw, but as a learned coping strategy. The Mountain Is You helps readers identify those patterns and gradually replace them with healthier, more self-supportive ones.
3. 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
Wiest’s follow-up collection gathers her essays and meditations from over the years, reflecting her focus on introspection and mental patterns. The book tackles everything from cognitive biases to embracing discomfort, offering thought-provoking ideas rather than quick fixes.
4. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Dispenza, a lecturer and researcher known for exploring the overlap between neuroscience and the mind-body connection, blends scientific concepts with meditation practices. He argues that repeated thought patterns shape behavior as well as influence stress and decision-making. The book includes exercises designed to interrupt these patterns and help readers create meaningful change.
5. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Tolle, a German author and spiritual teacher whose work has been translated into more than 30 languages, has spent decades teaching presence and mindfulness. His long-standing bestseller, which has sold more than 16 million copies, centers on the idea that much of human stress comes from dwelling in the past or anticipating the future. The Power of Now encourages grounding yourself in the present moment and suggests this awareness can lead to clarity and inner peace.
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