Podcasts to Melt Away Stress After a Hectic Day

Anjali Udasi
Writers’ Blokke
Published in
3 min readDec 30, 2021
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With so much on our plates, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel stressed out. After a long day, sometimes all you want to do is just unwind and relax, but it can be hard to find the time. Listening to a podcast is one way you can do just that without taking up too much of your time.

You might not realize it, but listening to a podcast can be one of the most relaxing activities you can do. Over the last few years, podcasts have grown massively in popularity.

Let’s dive deeper into how podcasts have made an entry into our relaxation time.

Why Do We Need Downtime?

Life is stressful and busy, and most of us are under a lot of pressure. Some even have to work long hours just to make ends meet. And in this hectic environment, it is easy to forget the importance of downtime.

Somewhere inside, we are all guilty of getting busy, and after a while, it’s easy to forget to take a break. When it comes to making time for yourself, you may have found it difficult to turn off the incessant demands of your daily life.

You may be wondering why podcasts are the way to go for your downtime.

Here are a few benefits to help you with :

  • A medicine free from side-effects: Podcasts are certainly a great way to relax and get a bit of fun and laughter in your day.
  • Learn on the go: A great way to learn new skills, enhance your knowledge, and just relax and destress after a long day of work, anywhere, anytime.
  • Something for everybody: Whether you’re a business owner, an employee, or a homemaker, podcasts are available for all kinds.

Which podcasts are best for relaxing?

The Ranveer Show: TRS by Ranveer Allahbadia is the Ultimate channel for self-improvement and success. He creates an impact by interviewing people from different domains and provides vast knowledge about self-healing and spirituality.

One of his podcasts which I love to listen to is: My HONEST Mental Health Story — Priyanka Chopra Jonas | The Ranveer Show

On-Purpose with Jay Shetty: I love how he dives into each matter of life to make a difference.

Here’s the one you may like: Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Perry ON: Healing From Childhood Trauma & Becoming Self Aware, Confident Adults

The 7 Good Minutes: If you are someone who is struggling to find time to relax, the seven good minutes make a difference in life with their self-improvement tips in just seven minutes.

The podcast by Clyde Lee Dennis that I love is: How To Be The Hero You’ve Been Waiting For.

The Habit Coach: It is a perfect podcast if you want to work your habits. Ashdin Doctor, the founder of Awesome180 believes that it is readily apparent what getting any life on track is all about making the foundation habits concrete.

Do watch an episode of The Habit Coach: How to OVERCOME your BIGGEST fear?

Though these are great episodes to listen to, it is not necessary to follow every episode of the host you love. Just listen to what helps you relax and get away from the daily routine.

There is an amazing amount of interesting and informative content out there, so take the time to find something that helps you relax.

Share Your list of podcasts that you love listening to. Start your 2022 with a new habit to add value to your life.

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Anjali Udasi
Writers’ Blokke

Creativity gets me going. Healing my inner child made me dive into writing.