Ten Podcasts I'm Listening to

I've definitely jumped on the podcast bandwagon with Serial and This American Life.  While I sometimes don't feel like I have the energy to read a book or an article, but I want something more thought provoking than watching TV, listening to a podcast feels like a nice alternative.

I started looking into podcasts about psychology and mental health and I was pleasantly surprised to find several different ones.  Here are 10 podcasts I have found to be interesting and helpful.

Click on the links if you'd like to check out a podcast or an episode:

1.  Selling the Couch - hosted by Melvin Varghese, Ph.D.
This is a weekly podcast where Melvin has conversations with different guests discussing ways to build and grow a counseling private practice


Episode recommendation: Tips for Building an Awesome Website

2.  Talking Therapy - hosted by John Webber, MFT and R.J. Thomas, MFT intern
This podcast features in-depth discussions with therapists and counselors about various orientations, approaches, and what it's like to work with different client populations.

Episode recommendation: "Self-Injury and Family Systems" with Angela Kahn, MFT

3.  Shrink on the Couch - hosted by David Wever, LMFT
David interviews different professionals in the field to see what they are seeing in their work, what different approaches they use, how they developed in their profession, and much more.

Episode recommendation: "From Depression to a Life of Possibilities" with Bill O'Hanlon

4.  Personality Hacker podcast - hosted by Joel Mark Witt and Antonia Dodge

This website and podcast focus on the Myers-Briggs personalities and has episodes that delve into each personality specific type.  If you're interested in this branch of psychology, I recommend listening to an episode specific to your type.

5.  TED Radio Hour - hosted by Guy Raz
A journey through fascinating ideas, inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think and create.  Based on TED talks and interviews, each episode focuses on a common theme.

Episode recommendation: "Quiet."

6.  Hidden Brain - hosted by NPR science correspondent Shankar Vedantam

This podcast uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the triggers that direct the course of our relationships.

Episode recommendation:"Loss and Renewal"

7.  The Autism Show - hosted by Catherine Pascuas, autism specialist
A weekly interview show with top autism experts, including Temple Grandin

Episode recommendation: "Self Control" with Lauren Brukner, Occupational Therapist

8.  Child Psych Central - hosted by Dr. Beth Onufrak, Ph.D.
A podcast focusing on child mental health issues, child development, and treatment for children

Episode recommendation:"Play Therapy: Value Beyond Words"

9.  The Wise Counsel Podcast - hosted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D.
Interviews on topics in Psychotherapy and Mental Health

Episode recommendation: Dr. John Duffy on "The Available Parent"

10.  Invisible Warrior Radio - Chronic Illness Support, hosted by Adrienne Clements, Empowerment Coach
A podcast specific to those living with chronic illness

Episode recommendation: "Creating Accountability for Self-Care"








Do you have a podcast you have found helpful or interesting? If so, leave in comments below!