Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last few years, you know that every expert under the sun recommends that we make time in our busy schedules for self-care. Sometimes figuring out what that looks like, however, is more difficult than one would think. If you find yourself in need of some you-time, consider checking out one of the podcasts below, recommended by our very own Wolf staff, for some much-needed pampering, entertainment, and introspection.

“Emergency Intercom” by Enya Umanzor and Drew Phillips

“It’s just funny and kind of a good escape. It comes out on Fridays, so I have something nice to listen to in my last class of the week.” – Zelda Zamora-Villa, Staff Writer

“Philosophize This!” by Stephen West

“It’s nice to fall asleep to. It’s pretty easy to learn from or to kind of synthesize other learning with. I’ve been able to, through this podcast, see a lot of ideas I have my own opinions about through the lens of the host, who usually takes different interpretations or messages from stuff.” -Liam Frith, Staff Writer 

“Unexplainable” by Noah Hassenfeld

 “I like to listen to ‘Unexplainable’ while I cook. It keeps me entertained.” -Emma Regimbald, Staff Writer

“Trying Not to Care” by Ashley Corbo

 “I find that listening to podcasts about improving mental health has made it a lot easier for me to feel more confident because I can just go by my regular day while listening to something motivational. It has changed my perspective by making me feel less worried about what the world thinks of me, and it’s extremely easy to listen to it while doing homework, shopping or cooking.” -Sam Dunn, Staff Writer 

“The Tiny Meat Gang Podcast” by Noel Miller and Cody Kolodziejzyk

“It’s funny, and they talk about other niche topics that have expanded my social identity in other cultures” -Simon Phipps, Co-News Editor

“In Our Time” by Melvyn Bragg 

“I like listening to this podcast because it talks about history. It changed my perspective of the world since the podcast was really knowledgeable.” -Julannia Villanueva, Staff Writer 

“Call Her Daddy” by Alex Cooper

“It’s therapeutic and helps keep me grounded, and gives great advice. It helped me to be more confident.” -Karys Gates, Feature Editor 

“BFFs” by Josh Richards, Dave Portnoy & Brianna Chickenfry

“I would absolutely recommend this podcast if someone is looking for something to listen to when bored.” -Victoria Gilliard, Sports Editor 

“Was that TMI” by Sadie Crowell

“This podcast gives an honest, open perspective on Sadie Crowell’s life. Her life is crazy and so interesting!” -Lucy Lyons, Opinion Editor 

“Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!” By Liv Albert

 “I really like to learn about Greek and Roman Mythology, and my favorite episode on ‘Let’s talk about Myths, Baby!’ is Artemis’s retelling.” -Sam Dunn, Staff Writer

“Anything Goes” by Emma Chamberlain

“I like it because her perspectives bring me a lot of peace, and she’s very honest. It’s a very peaceful, soothing listen.” -Leaf Fleming

Other Podcast Recommendations

“Waveform” 

“Zane and Heath: Unfiltered”

“Crime Junkie”

“The Nietzsche Podcast” 

“The Adam Friedland Show”

“Leftovers”

“Ted Talk”