Podcasts & Radio Shows
- On Being with Krista Tippett
A Peabody Award-winning public radio show and podcast. What does it mean to be human? How do we want to live? And who will we be to each other? Each week a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Hosted by Krista Tippett. - The Rubin: Mindfulness Meditation
For centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind, open the heart, calm the nervous system, and increase focus. Mindfulness Meditation is a refuge from the world around us, as well as an opportunity to engage with it more consciously. - The Mindful Minute
That moment when your meditation teacher says, "pay attention to your breath..." and you secretly think, "WTH does that even mean?!" and spend the meditation writing your grocery list. This is a helpful and fun podcast for beginners to meditation. - Metta Hour with Sharon SalzbergThe Metta Hour Podcast is Sharon’s podcast that brings Buddhist wisdom to everyday life in a practical, common sense vernacular. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery led by Sharon.
- Heart Wisdom with Jack KornfieldThe Jack Kornfield Heart Wisdom hour celebrates Jack's ability to mash up his long established Buddhist practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life's predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgement and unhappiness. (Spotify description).
- Ten Percent Happier with Dan HarrisDan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical ABC News anchor who had a panic attack live on "Good Morning America," which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, "10% Happier." In this podcast, Dan explores happiness (whatever that means) from all angles. Guests include legendary meditation teachers -- from the Dalai Lama to Western masters -- as well as scientists, and even the odd celebrity. But the show also ventures beyond meditation, bringing on leading researchers in areas such as social anxiety, bias, creativity, productivity, and relationships. The animating insight of this show is that the mind is trainable. This is what science is showing us. Mental traits such as happiness, calm, generosity, compassion, and connection are not hardwired, unalterable factory settings; they are, in fact, skills that can be trained. On this show, you'll learn how. (Apple Podcast description).
BIPOC specific
- Meditation for MisfitsMeditation is an indigenous practice and has been around for centuries. Many believe meditation has the power to increase kindness, reduce stress & anxiety, improve sleep, improve memory, etc. Meditation for Misfits (M4M) is hosted by Saaji Mahal and centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) mental health, joy, and healing as a tool of resistance. M4M is for anyone who has felt unsure about alternative health and wants to learn more. Tune in to hear guided meditations, affirmations, and conversations with practitioners whose work centers healing within BIPOC communities.
Apps for Meditation
- CalmMusic, Meditations, Sleep Stories, Music, Soundscapes, and Guided Movements to promote a calmer mind.
Free and subscription-based versions available. - HeadspaceLearn to meditate with guided practices.
Subscription required after 2-week free trial. - Ten Percent HappierBased on the best-selling book, this app offers meditations and guidance to manage stress, happiness, and sleep.
Free and paid versions available. - Insight TimerOver 30,000 customizable meditation options, with yoga and sleep features.
Freely available.
BIPOC specific
- Shine
BIPOC owned. We believe that fighting for the mental health of marginalized groups helps fight for their lives and rights—and it’s one of the most important ways to improve the global landscape of mental health.
Free and subscription-based versions available. - LiberateLiberate is a meditation app that includes practices and talks designed for the Black community.
Subscription-based after free trial.