There are days the soul feels far away, tucked behind emails, errands, and the soft glow of screens. The same-old rush of the third millennium. But it is still there, waiting… to be fed, nurtured, and nourished. And sometimes, all it takes is a voice. A quiet conversation. A story that stirs something ancient inside you. Something you have always had in the back of your mind, yet never dared to sit with - the quiet hum of your own soul.
And most of the time, your soul asks for so little: a moment of stillness; not silence, but a voice that meets you in the in-between: on morning walks, late-night drives, or whenever you feel ready to face that which the dynamic of modern life is trying so hard to suppress.
Spiritual podcasts offer this voice. They remind you of breath and presence. Of the sacred hiding in the ordinary. Of the eternal question: why am I here? They help you pause and look inward - fearlessly. Because you’re not alone and you don’t have to be.
We’ve gathered a list of 20 best spiritual podcasts to help you find the right companionship on your spiritual journey. This list is not set in stone. It’s an offering. A helping hand. So you can listen deeply and remember gently. And walk more closely with your own soul.
20 of the Best Spiritual Podcasts Right Now
1. On Being
“Wisdom to replenish and orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive.”
Hosted by Krista Tippett, an American journalist and author, On Being is a podcast about what it means to be human: spiritually, emotionally, and thoughtfully. The show explores the questions of life through deep, honest conversations with poets, scientists, faith leaders, philosophers, and artists. Each episode feels spacious, like a quiet room where your ideas and thoughts can breathe.
An episode you might be interested in features Nick Cave, the legendary Australian musician behind The Bad Seeds. In conversation with Krista, he reflects on loss, yearning, and the quiet work of transcendence, coming from his own journey through grief and longing. It’s a moving, tender exploration of how suffering can open unexpected doors to meaning and creativity. Accompanied by Nick Cave’s music, this episode follows a conversation that is frank and resonates with millions of listeners.
You can listen to On Being on the On Being website, Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. The podcast is released seasonally, with two seasons per year, each containing 10-12 episodes. The coming season is expected to begin in October.
2. The Highest Self
“Tune into your unique gifts, find your purpose, fulfill your mission, live in your Dharma, and blossom into your highest self.”
The Highest Self is where Ayurveda meets intuition, where ancient wisdom flows through a modern voice. The podcast is hosted by Sahara Rose, an American author, and delves deep in the themes of spiritual evolution, embodiment, dharma, and healing. Sahara invites teachers, thinkers, and creatives to talk about everything spiritual.
For one thing, if you’re an empath trapped in a world where there’s just too much worry and suffering to take on, you might consider listening to An Empath’s Guide to Managing Energy, People Offloading Problems to You + Relationships with Krista Williams.
The Highest Self is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Sahara Rose website.
3. Wisdom of the Sages
“Truths about life from the timeless wisdom of the Bhakti-yoga tradition - fun, relevant, and deep.”
Wisdom of the Sages is a daily podcast rooted in the tradition of Bhakti yoga, the path of devotion. Hosted by Raghunath Cappo, an American punk rock musician, and Kaustubha Das, a senior educator at the Bhakti Centre, the podcast bridges spiritual wisdom and real life with humour, heart, and depth.
There’s lots of storytelling, reflection, and a warm sense of community. This is also thanks to the long connection of the hosts that goes back to their teens in the New York Hardcore Punk Scene of the early 80s, to serving together as Bhakti-yogi monks in the 90s, up until our days where they share their yoga experiences with listeners worldwide.
If you’re curious about Eastern, specifically Hindu philosophy and spirituality, this is your go-to podcast. You can listen to Wisdom of the Sages on the Wisdom of the Sages website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
Not sure where to begin? Check out Episode 1616, You’re Not That Voice in Your Head: Ancient Yogic Wisdom for Self-Realization to start with deep self reflection and observation of the mind.
4. 10% Happier
“Self-help for smart people.”
10% Happier is a mindfulness and happiness podcast hosted by journalist Dan Harris. It discusses topics like meditation, mental health, and the mysterious ways that the human mind works with honesty, humility, and humour.
With guests ranging from Buddhist teachers to neuroscientists, the podcast is practical and thoughtful at the same time. For instance, the episode Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? with Cara Lai, a Buddhist teacher, explores the subtle tension between wellness and self-judgment, a perfect listen for anyone trying to navigate health with more grace and less guilt.
You can listen to 10% Happier on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on the Dan Hariss’ website.
5. The One You Feed
“Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet.”
Inspired by the old parable of two wolves - one of darkness, one of light - this podcast asks what we nourish in ourselves through daily choices. Hosted by Eric Zimmer, The One You Feed dissects spiritual wisdom, mental health, and personal transformation through interviews with authors, thought leaders, spiritual teachers, and other experts. It’s about feeding the wolf of courage, love, kindness, and awareness, even when life is weighing heavy on you.
Each episode offers gentle insight and grounded tools for becoming more whole, more present. Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman is a place where you can start your journey with Eric Zimmer’s podcast. In this episode, Henry Shukman, an English poet and meditation teacher helps you navigate such themes as self-development and self-love, gently leading you toward self-acceptance and embracing all aspects of yourself.
You can find The One You Feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or on The One You Feed website.
6. Ram Dass Here and Now
“I can do nothing for you but work on myself… you can do nothing for me but work on yourself!” - Ram Dass
This podcast is a living archive of Ram Dass’ timeless teachings: raw recordings of his talks, stories, and meditations that continue to ripple across generations. Ram Dass Here and Now is not just a spiritual podcast; it’s a transmission of presence, humour, and unconditional love. With his blend of depth and playfulness, Ram Dass invites listeners into the heart of Bhakti (devotion and love), service, and inner awakening.
Each episode feels like sitting at the feet of a teacher who sees both your light and your suspicions. From psychedelic revelations to truths on attachment, loss, and grief, it reminds you that the path isn’t elsewhere; it’s already within you. Check the Living in the Spirit episode for more on how to center yourself and be “at the vibrational rate” where you’re living in the spirit.
The podcast comes with an introduction from Raghu Markus, director of Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or on the Ram Dass website.
7. The Happiness Lab
“You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong.”
Based on her popular Yale course, The Happiness Lab is Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos’ invitation to rethink what truly brings joy, meaning, and well-being. The podcast explores how our minds often mislead us and how we can redirect them toward deeper, lasting contentment. But this isn’t cold research; it’s full of warmth, humanity, and moments that gently shift perspective.
Episodes touch on everything from gratitude to connection, childhood to parenting, friendships and relationships, and finally, finding your purpose in life, showing that happiness is a practice of the soul, rooted in small daily choices. She brings on behavioural scientists, psychologists, journalists, authors, and many other experts to discuss the secrets to happiness without missing a single thing.
You can listen to The Happiness Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or on the Happiness Lab website.
8. Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
Interviews on “the growing edge of inner inquiry and outer contribution to the world.”
Tami Simon, founder of the multimedia publishing house Sounds True, has created a space for deep, honest, and transformative dialogue. Tami sits down with spiritual teachers, visionary writers, and living luminaries, from Pema Chödrön to Eckhart Tolle, to explore what it means to live with presence, authenticity, groundedness, and love.
The podcast leans into the edge to look into uncomfortable truths and learn to heal, feel safe, be intentional, and love life in an extremely anxious and rage-ridden world. The show touches upon such topics as ancestral pain and how to turn it into power and break the generational silence, and how to be comfortable with the truth as is.
You can listen to Sounds True: Insights at the Edge on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or the official website of Sounds True.
9. Conspirituality
“Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis.”
Conspirituality is a rare and necessary voice in today’s spiritual landscape. Hosted by Derek Beres, a multi-faceted author and speaker, Matthew Remski, a yoga practitioner and author, and Julian Walker, a writer, yoga teacher, and a DJ, it examines how spirituality, wellness culture, and conspiracy theories have become entangled, especially in recent years.
In the flood of constant content and noise, it’s becoming more and more difficult to separate fact from fiction. This is especially dangerous for kids and teenagers, for the young minds, and podcasts like Conspirituality can bring some clarity into this commotion.
It is both intellectually sharp and spiritually grounded, asking urgent questions: What happens when sacred practices are used to spread misinformation? How do we stay open without being naïve? From Jordan Peterson to Andrew Tate, the podcast shows how influencers promote ideologies rooted more in control, ego, and misinformation than in genuine inner growth.
Such figures feed people with a cocktail that’s a blend of half-truths, ancient knowledge and philosophy, and modern outrage. And the Conspirituality trio tries to untangle this mess and open the public's eyes to the dangers that such pseudo-enlightenment can lead to in the future. Or, rather, in the very present.
Conspirituality is not anti-spiritual, it’s pro-integrity. It offers space to think clearly, feel deeply, and follow a steady light in an era of false prophets, mystics, and manufactured gurus.
You can find Conspirituality on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on the Conspirituality website.
10. Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
“...the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment, and unhappiness.”
Heart Wisdom is a weekly offering from meditation teacher Jack Kornfield, blending his decades of Buddhist monastic practice with soulful insights from other spiritual traditions. Each episode invites listeners into mindful conversation or guided meditation - a space to sit with life’s joys, grief, fears, and wonders.
Recent shows include themes like The Calm Ocean and the Storm: Navigating Duality with Ocean Robbins, exploring the topics of suffering, duality, and how to become a loving witness; Bowing to the Breath: An Embodied Mindfulness Practice, a guided meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness; and The Trusting Heart: Letting go of Victimhood, Awakening Resilience, teaching inner resilience and overcoming the victim consciousness.
It’s a podcast born from lived experience with a teacher who’s walked the path, learned the lessons, and speaks to the soft places in our souls. You can listen to Heart Wisdom on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or via the Be Here Now Network.
11. Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast
“…illuminating discussions and interviews on spirituality, self-development, inner healing, and manifesting the truly abundant and aligned life you dream of.”
Hosted by Dr. Josephine Hardman, a former English and Shakespeare teacher turned intuitive healer, this podcast is a steady, heartfelt presence for anyone walking the path of inner healing and awakening. Each episode looks into themes like ego work, energy healing, the Akashic Records, and the courage it takes to get beyond the doubt and live in alignment.
Note: The Akashic Records are a concept from ancient Indian spiritual traditions, believed to be a non-physical, energetic record of every soul’s thoughts, actions, and experiences across time. They can be accessed through meditation or spiritual practice for healing and clarity.
Josephine’s voice is clear, warm, and unhurried. She doesn’t promise magic fixes, only honest questions, deep listening, and a gentle guiding light for your inner journey. You can start from Episode 246 to get answers to the most common questions about the Akashic Records.
You can find Inner Work on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and most major platforms.
12. Daily Wisdom - Walking the Path with The Buddha
“The Teachings of Gotama Buddha that will guide you to fully attain a peaceful, calm, serene, and content mind with joy.”
Daily Wisdom is hosted by David Roylance, an experienced Buddhist teacher who brings clear, heartfelt guidance rooted in the Buddha’s original teachings. Each episode offers practical meditation instructions, reflections on core Buddhist principles like the Five Hindrances or the Six Sense Bases, and group guidance that makes ancient wisdom hit home.
With over 860 episodes and a 4.8-star and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify accordingly, it supports listeners in gently quieting the "discontent mind" and cultivating serenity, intention, and calm in daily life. The podcast can become a safe space and a grounded companion for both newbies in meditation and those looking to deepen their knowledge.
It is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or on the Buddha Daily Wisdom website.
13. Pathways with Joseph Campbell
“Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” - Joseph Campbell
Produced by the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network, this series brings forward rarely heard lectures and talks from Joseph Campbell’s archive. Guided by host and scholar Brad Olson, PhD, each episode dives into Campbell’s teachings, shedding light upon their deeper context, cultural roots, and continued relevance.
Rather than just revisiting old ideas, Pathways invites you into a living conversation about mythology, transformation, and what it means to be human. It’s an invitation to “follow your bliss.”
A good place to start with Pathways is most probably at Ep 37: Man & His Gods, the ever-so-relevant theme for humans all over the world.
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as on the Pathways with Joseph Campbell website.
14. The Way Out is In
“... transcend our fear and anger so that we can be more engaged in the world in a way that develops love and compassion.”
The podcast is hosted by Zen monk Brother Pháp Hữu, who was Thich Nhat Hanh’s personal attendant for 17 years; and journalist and spiritual mentor Jo Confino, who has partnered with the UN Development program on a consciousness and systems change initiative.
The show explores how Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings can guide us through modern life with presence, compassion, and clarity, and how to look inward to find the ways out. Episodes blend personal stories, Buddhist wisdom, and practical reflections on topics like suffering and happiness, deep listening, finding a spiritual path, and building mindful relationships.
Episodes like Zen: Meaning in Simplicity and Present Moment could be a good place to start with The Way Out is In to understand the core teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the importance of being “here and now”.
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and the Plum Village website.
15. The RobCast
"I affirm the truth anywhere in any religious system, in any worldview. If it's true, it belongs to God." - Rob Bell
Named the best religion and spirituality podcast of 2015 on iTunes, RobCast is hosted by Rob Bell, an American author, speaker, playwright, musician, and former pastor. He believes that churches and denominations are becoming outdated and that podcasting gives space to grow spiritually without the limitations of institutions.
Some episodes feature guests, while others are intimate solo reflections on human nature, meaning, and spirituality. The latest episode touches the topic of imposter syndrome - worth checking out if you relate to it. Expect a light, playful episode as Mr. Bell shares personal experiences with humour and heart, closing his speech with the line: “We find things we’re drawn to.”
The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as on PodBean.
16. Tara Brach
“...a weekly guided meditation and talk that addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world."
Psychologist and Buddhist meditation teacher Tara Brach combines mindfulness, emotional healing, and Buddhist teachings in this grounded, calming podcast. Each episode is either a guided meditation or a talk that explores real-life struggles, like anxiety, self-doubt, and fear, directing you toward tenderness and equanimity with “a heart that is ready for anything.”
Brach speaks gently but directly, using stories and real examples to help listeners reconnect with presence and kindness.
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and on the Tara Brach website.
17. The Daily Stoic
“For centuries, all sorts of people, generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders, have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives.”
Hosted by American author Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic turns centuries of wisdom into practical insight for modern life. With short daily episodes and longer interviews, it focuses on the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca the Younger, and Epictetus to tackle everything from discipline and resilience to leadership and peace of mind. You’ll hear from athletes, academics, political figures, and thinkers, all exploring how to live with purpose and perspective.
It’s like a daily dose of calm, courage, and common sense in a world that often forgets all three. The show also offers Q&As with listeners, making it more interactive and connecting.
Listen to The Daily Stoic on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and the Daily Stoic website. An interesting episode to start with is 12 Strategies on How to Stop Caring What People Think - an issue that interferes with the lives of many.
18. Deconstructing Yourself
“...the radical cafe where you can hear from the most interesting luminaries either from the outside edges of dharma, or a fresh take from more traditional teachers.”
Hosted by Michael W. Taft, an author, editor, and meditation teacher, Deconstructing Yourself is a podcast for serious contemplatives, meditators, and curious minds alike. It explores the inner terrain of consciousness through the lenses of neuroscience, meditation, nonduality, and Buddhist philosophy without losing a sense of humour or intellectual rigour.
In his dogma-free and non-conformist podcast, Taft interviews meditation teachers, scientists, and authors from around the world, in an attempt to deeply investigate everything related to awakening, meditation, mindfulness, brain hacking, consciousness, neurofeedback, and much more.
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Deconstructing Yourself website.
19. Awareness Explorers
“...ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.”
In this bi-weekly podcast, Jonathan Robinson, a professional speaker, psychotherapist, and author, and Brian Tom O’Connor, an author and awareness coach, guide listeners who want to “awaken peace and love in daily life.” Each episode blends guided meditations with insightful conversations, gently nudging listeners toward direct experiences of awareness rather than abstract ideas.
With 188 episodes and a 4.8-star rating both on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, Awareness Explorers has been named one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet" by Feedspot.
Awareness Explorers can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and the Awareness Explorers website.
20. Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings
“... quiet your mind, separate your ego from your true self and live a fully present life.”
This podcast distills the core insights of spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle into weekly, digestible episodes that feel like meditative reflections. Drawing from talks, retreats, and conversations, each episode focuses on simple yet transformative truths: presence, stillness, healing, love, and connection.
Oprah Winfrey introduces many of the segments, but the real deal is Eckhart’s calming voice and gentle guidance into the now. Whether he's speaking about relationships, fear, or everyday stress, he always returns to one message: your peace lives in the presence.
You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Oprah website.
Bringing It Home
- Nearly 5% of adults worldwide experience depression.
- A 2024 study found that 62% of people across 31 countries had felt stressed to the point where it impacted their daily lives at least once.
- The same Ipsos Health Service Report found mental health to be the number one health issue across the surveyed 31 countries, with 45% of people mentioning it as a major problem.
These numbers speak for themselves. It’s obvious how deeply mental and emotional struggles touch our lives and how important it is to find spiritual support and moments of inner calm in our hurried world.
While these spiritual podcasts don’t offer quick fixes or perfect answers, they do remind us that peace can be found in breath, in the present moment, and in one another.
Just as water drops can gradually wear away even the hardest stone through persistent, gentle contact, these spiritual podcasts work on the soul in much the same way. Each episode is like a single drop - it might seem insignificant in the moment, but when you listen consistently, even slowly and sporadically, these small doses of wisdom begin to soften the hard edges of the confusion and pain that we carry.
There's no rush in this kind of spiritual erosion. The water doesn't hurry, and neither should you.
Best Spiritual Podcasts in 2025: A Rundown
- On Being
- The Highest Self
- Wisdom of the Sages
- 10% Happier
- The One You Feed
- Ram Dass Here and Now
- The Happiness Lab
- Sounds True: Insights at the Edge
- Conspirituality
- Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
- Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast
- Daily Wisdom - Walking the Path with The Buddha
- Pathways with Joseph Campbell
- The Way Out is In
- The RobCast
- Tara Brach
- The Daily Stoic
- Deconstructing Yourself
- Awareness Explorers
- Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings
