Stroller in one hand, coffee in the other, earbuds in. For a lot of us, podcasts are the soundtrack of real life: the walk around the block, the drive to daycare, the 3 a.m. feed, the laundry that never ends. The right voice in your ear can feel like a friend walking right beside you.
So after our reading list, we put together the Pink in Progress podcast list: twelve shows our community loves, from Girlboss Radio (yes, it’s still around, sort of) and the goop podcast to shows on motherhood, relationships, wellness and grief.
Each one comes with a note on why we love it, who it’s best for and where to start, plus a post from our journal to pair it with when it fits. Pick one, press play and take it on your next walk.
Why we love podcasts
Podcasts have a special place in the life of a busy woman. Unlike books or shows, they don’t need your eyes or your hands. You can listen while pushing a stroller, driving to work, cooking dinner or rocking a baby in the dark. They fit into the cracks of a full day.
They also keep you company. When you’re home with a newborn, working remotely, newly single or grieving, hearing thoughtful, funny people talk about things that matter can make the day feel a lot less lonely. Many of us have a favorite host who feels a little like a friend, even if she has no idea we exist.
And podcasts pair beautifully with movement. A good episode can turn a walk you weren’t excited about into something you look forward to. Some women in our community say their favorite show is the reason they started walking every day.
Of course, podcasts aren’t a replacement for real-life friends. Our favorite way to use them is as a bridge: listen on your solo walks, then bring what you learned to walk club, your circle or your group chat. That’s where a good episode turns into a great conversation.
How we picked
There are millions of podcasts out there. We kept this list short and focused on shows that:
- Are still publishing new episodes (or have a rich archive worth exploring), as of fall 2026.
- Speak to real seasons of a woman’s life, from building a career to raising little ones to grieving a loss.
- Leave you feeling better, not more anxious, guilty or behind.
- Are easy to find on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen. Every show has a Spotify button, plus a link to the show’s website when it has one.
We also tried to include a mix of moods. Some shows are energizing, some are soothing, some are funny and some are best saved for a quiet night when you’re ready to feel something. Not every show will be your thing, and that’s the point of having options.
Shows change all the time. Hosts move on, formats shift and new seasons launch. If something on this list has changed by the time you read it, that’s podcasting. We’ll keep updating.
Quick picks by mood
- “I miss Girlboss Radio.” Go back to the archive, then try Aspire with Emma Grede.
- “I want to start something of my own.” How I Built This.
- “I want a little wellness inspiration.” The goop Podcast or Feel Better, Live More.
- “I need a pep talk.” The Mel Robbins Podcast.
- “I’m anxious and need comfort.” Dear Gabby.
- “Life is hard and I want honest friends.” We Can Do Hard Things.
- “My relationship needs some help.” Where Should We Begin?
- “My toddler is melting down.” Good Inside with Dr. Becky.
- “Am I doing this mom thing right?” Raising Good Humans.
- “I’m grieving.” Terrible, Thanks for Asking, gently.
For ambition and big ideas
For the women who used to have Girlboss Radio on repeat, and still love a good founder story.
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Girlboss Radio
Hosted by Sophia Amoruso, now Amanda Goetz
The show that made a generation of women say “girlboss.” Hundreds of Sophia Amoruso’s interviews with founders and creatives are still in the feed, and in late 2025 the show relaunched as Ambition 2.0 with founder and mom of three Amanda Goetz, asking whether “having it all” is even worth it.
Best for: Former girlbosses who still love a founder story but want a more honest take on ambition, burnout and family.
Where to start: Scroll back for classic Sophia-era interviews, then try a recent Ambition 2.0 episode on burnout or invisible labor.
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Aspire with Emma Grede
Hosted by Emma Grede
The co-founder of Good American and SKIMS interviews big-name founders, celebrities and experts about building a business and a life. Newer (it launched in 2025), polished and full of practical advice without the toxic positivity.
Best for: Girlboss Radio fans who want the same energy, with a 2020s update.
Where to start: Start with a founder you already admire. Her guests range from beauty moguls to business icons.
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How I Built This with Guy Raz
Hosted by Guy Raz
The classic founder-story podcast, with more than a decade of episodes. Each one walks through how a famous brand started, including the doubt, the near-failures and the lucky breaks.
Best for: Anyone dreaming about a side hustle or a business of her own.
Where to start: Pick a brand you use every day and listen to how it began. Then try one of the shorter Advice Line episodes.
For wellness and inspiration
Feel-good listening for your health, your mindset and your inner life, with a little sparkle.
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The goop Podcast
Hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow’s weekly conversations with doctors, therapists, founders and cultural figures. New episodes drop on Tuesdays. Topics swing from relationships and grief to longevity, beauty and business, with plenty of fascinating guests along the way.
Best for: Curious minds who love a good wellness conversation and lifestyle inspiration.
Where to start: Start with an episode on relationships, grief or identity. As with any wellness show, run health ideas past your own doctor before trying them.
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Feel Better, Live More
Hosted by Dr Rangan Chatterjee
A UK family doctor who believes health has become overcomplicated. Long, thoughtful interviews with experts on sleep, stress, food, movement and happiness, plus short “Bitesize” episodes you can finish on a walk.
Best for: Women who want science-based wellness without the hype.
Where to start: Start with the Bitesize episodes. They’re short and perfect for nap time.
Pairs with our post on non-scale wins.
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Dear Gabby
Hosted by Gabby Bernstein
If you loved Gabby’s books on our reading list, this is her weekly show: real-time coaching, meditations and conversations about anxiety, trust and manifesting. It leans spiritual, so take what helps and leave the rest.
Best for: Fans of The Universe Has Your Back who want Gabby in their ears every week.
Where to start: Look for an episode with a guided meditation at the end. They’re lovely before bed.
Pairs with our post on our reading list.
For real talk and relationships
Honest, funny conversations about the stuff we all go through but rarely say out loud.
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
Hosted by Mel Robbins
Mel Robbins mixes research, expert guests and her signature tough love into practical advice for motivation, confidence, relationships and the “let them” mindset from her bestselling book.
Best for: Anyone who needs a pep talk with a plan attached.
Where to start: Pick an episode about whatever you’re stuck on right now. Her titles make it easy to find.
Pairs with our post on boundaries for new moms.
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We Can Do Hard Things
Hosted by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle
Glennon Doyle (author of Untamed), her wife Abby Wambach and her sister Amanda Doyle talk honestly about the hard parts of life: relationships, parenting, mental health, divorce and joy. It feels like sitting at a kitchen table with funny, wise friends.
Best for: Women in big transitions who want honesty and laughter at the same time.
Where to start: Try one of their “best of” episodes to get a feel for the show.
Pairs with our post on starting over after divorce.
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Where Should We Begin?
Hosted by Esther Perel
Psychotherapist Esther Perel lets you listen in on real (anonymous) couples therapy sessions. It’s riveting, and it might change how you talk to the people you love.
Best for: Anyone navigating a relationship, a breakup or a new chapter.
Where to start: Listen with headphones. The episodes are intimate and best heard alone.
For moms
Calm, research-backed voices for the hardest and best job there is.
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Good Inside with Dr. Becky
Hosted by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy answers tough parenting questions in short, practical episodes, with scripts you can actually use when your toddler melts down (or you do).
Best for: Moms of toddlers and little kids who want calm, connected parenting tools.
Where to start: Pick the episode that matches this week’s biggest challenge. Most are short enough for a car ride.
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Raising Good Humans
Hosted by Dr. Aliza Pressman
Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman translates child development research into realistic, guilt-free advice. New episodes every Friday, with experts and real parents.
Best for: Moms who want research-backed reassurance without the judgment.
Where to start: Search the archive for your exact worry, from sleep to tantrums. Chances are she’s covered it.
Pairs with our post on fed is best.
For the hard seasons
For grief, loss and the days you just need someone to tell the truth.
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Terrible, Thanks for Asking
Hosted by Nora McInerny
Started by writer Nora McInerny after her husband died, this show lets real people tell the truth about how they’re really doing. It’s sad, funny and deeply human. Today the feed includes curated anthology seasons and her call-in show, Thanks For Asking.
Best for: Widows, anyone grieving and anyone tired of saying “fine.”
Where to start: Go gently. Pick an anthology season on a theme that speaks to you, and take breaks when you need them.
Pairs with our post on life after loss.
Honorable mentions
A few more our community loves that didn’t quite fit the categories above:
- Rattled, from Good Inside. A newer show made for the very early weeks and months of parenthood, when everything feels new and intense. If Good Inside is a little ahead of where you are, start here.
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. Long, funny, surprisingly deep celebrity and expert interviews. Perfect for long drives.
- Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam. Calm, fascinating episodes about why we do what we do, from habits to relationships. Great for curious minds who like a little science.
A podcast for every part of your day
Different moments call for different voices. Here’s how we’d match the shows on this list to a typical day:
- Early morning walk: something energizing, like The Mel Robbins Podcast or Aspire with Emma Grede, to start the day feeling capable.
- The school or daycare run: a short episode of Good Inside or a Feel Better, Live More Bitesize, so you can finish before drop-off.
- Lunch break: a founder story from How I Built This or the Girlboss archive for a dose of inspiration.
- Folding laundry or making dinner: We Can Do Hard Things or the goop podcast, the kind of conversations that make chores fly by.
- After bedtime: something reflective, like Where Should We Begin? or Raising Good Humans.
- Before sleep: a Dear Gabby episode with a guided meditation, or nothing at all. Silence counts too.
A week of podcast walks
Want to move more? Pair one walk a day with one episode. Here’s a sample week:
- MondayStart the week strong with a Mel Robbins episode on a 30-minute walk.
- TuesdayNew goop episode day. Take it on a loop around the park.
- WednesdayWalk club! Leave the earbuds in your pocket and swap recommendations with the girls instead.
- ThursdayA How I Built This founder story for a longer walk.
- FridayNew Raising Good Humans episode with the stroller.
- SaturdayA long We Can Do Hard Things episode on a slow weekend walk.
- SundayA gentle Feel Better, Live More Bitesize and a stretch afterward.
Seven walks, seven episodes and a lot of steps you barely noticed. If you work with one of our coaches, they can build podcast walks right into your weekly plan.
A note on wellness podcasts
We love a wellness podcast, but we also want to be honest. Podcasts are conversations, not medical care, and some shows feature guests whose ideas are new, debated or not well supported by research yet. That’s part of what makes them interesting, and also why it’s worth listening with a curious, thoughtful ear.
A few simple habits help:
- Check the guest’s background. Are they a doctor, researcher, therapist, founder or influencer? All can be interesting, but they bring different kinds of expertise.
- Notice when something is being sold. Sponsors and product launches are how podcasts pay the bills. That’s fine, as long as you know it.
- Be cautious with big promises. “This one thing will change everything” is rarely true in health.
- Talk to your own doctor before trying new supplements, diets, treatments or tests, especially if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or managing a health condition.
- Pay attention to how you feel. If a show leaves you anxious, guilty or convinced something is wrong with you, it’s okay to take a break from it.
It’s also worth remembering that a great host isn’t the same as a great fit for your body. Someone else’s morning routine, supplement stack or diet might be perfect for them and wrong for you. Your doctor, a registered dietitian and our coaches can help you sort through what you hear and figure out what actually makes sense for your life.
The best podcasts make you think, give you something to try and send you back to your own life feeling a little stronger. Keep those on rotation.
How to fit podcasts in
If you used to love podcasts but life got too full, here are a few ways to make room again:
- Pair them with walks. A 30-minute episode is a 30-minute walk. It’s the easiest way we know to move more without noticing.
- Use the boring moments. Folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, waiting in the car line, cooking dinner.
- Try 1.25x speed. Most hosts still sound natural, and you get through more.
- Download before you go. Save a few episodes for flights, road trips and places with spotty service.
- Use one earbud. If you’re walking near traffic or listening for a baby, keep one ear free and the volume low.
- Make a playlist. Queue a few episodes so you’re not scrolling for something new every time.
- Skip freely. Not every episode is for you. Skip the ones that don’t grab you.
If you’re listening on walks, our stroller walk club guide is a great next step. Podcasts on solo walks, friends on group walks: the perfect mix.
Start an episode swap
One of our favorite community traditions is the episode swap: each friend shares one episode that changed how she thought about something, and everyone listens before the next meetup. It’s like a book club, but faster, cheaper and doable with a newborn.
- Gather a few friends. Your walk club, your circle or your group chat.
- Each person picks one episode. Something that made her laugh, cry or rethink something.
- Share the links in your group chat. Give everyone a week or two to listen.
- Talk about it on your next walk or video call. What stuck with you? What did you disagree with?
- Repeat monthly. You’ll be amazed how many new shows you discover.
Questions to get the conversation going
- What’s one idea from this episode you can’t stop thinking about?
- Did anything make you push back or disagree?
- What’s one small thing you want to try this week because of it?
- Who in your life would love this episode?
Your turn
The best podcast is the one that makes you feel less alone on a long walk, a hard night or a busy day. Find a voice that feels like a friend, press play and take it with you.
And remember, there’s no right way to listen. Some women binge a whole season on a road trip. Some listen to ten minutes a week. Some keep the same comfort show on repeat for years. It all counts. What matters is that it helps you feel a little more like yourself.
What’s in your queue right now? Tell us your favorite show when you fill out the form, bring it up at walk club or share it in your circle. We’ll keep adding community favorites.
And if a podcast inspires you to make a change, whether that’s moving more, setting a boundary or finally starting the thing you’ve been dreaming about, our coaches and community are here to help you turn inspiration into action. Read more about how coaching and community work together.
Sources
- Spotify: Girlboss Radio
- Spotify: Aspire with Emma Grede
- Spotify: How I Built This with Guy Raz
- Spotify: the goop podcast
- Spotify: Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
- Spotify: Dear Gabby
- Spotify: The Mel Robbins Podcast
- Spotify: We Can Do Hard Things
- Spotify: Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
- Spotify: Good Inside with Dr. Becky
- Spotify: Raising Good Humans
- Spotify: Terrible, Thanks for Asking
Show descriptions are our own summaries and reflect each show as of fall 2026. This article is for general information and isn’t medical or mental health advice.
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Questions
Good questions.
Is Girlboss Radio still on?
The feed is still active. Hundreds of Sophia Amoruso’s past interviews are in the archive, and in late 2025 the show relaunched with a new series, Ambition 2.0, hosted by founder Amanda Goetz.
Is the goop podcast still releasing episodes?
Yes. Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop podcast releases new episodes weekly, usually on Tuesdays, featuring doctors, therapists, founders and cultural figures.
What podcasts are good for new moms?
Good Inside with Dr. Becky offers short, practical parenting episodes, and Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman translates child development research into realistic advice.
What’s a good podcast for grief?
Terrible, Thanks for Asking by Nora McInerny shares honest stories about loss and hard times. It’s especially loved by widows and anyone tired of saying “fine.”
What podcasts are like Girlboss Radio?
Try Aspire with Emma Grede for interviews with founders and big names, and How I Built This with Guy Raz for in-depth founder origin stories.
Should I follow health advice from podcasts?
Podcasts can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but they aren’t medical care. Check guests’ credentials and talk to your own doctor before trying new supplements, diets or treatments.
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