Inspiring Podcast Channels you should Definitely Follow

Today, owing to technological advancements, the art of storytelling has taken several different forms. Millennials and GenZs are looking at innovative conversation starters. One such powerful platform where women are sharing their voices and perspectives is podcasting. Honestly, it’s not just inspiring talk shows or “gyaan”, there’s a podcast for every type of interest. Whether you want a pep talk on body positivity or a recap of a hot political topic, it’s all there. In fact, a lot of people kept themselves fruitfully occupied during the pandemic by turning to audio mediums that facilitated mental and emotional growth.

According to Spotify’s Culture Next Report, audio is a more “wholesome” type of content for both millennials and GenZs. They are using audio to reduce their stress levels.

Before we dive into the best podcasts for women, let’s understand what the term podcast means.

What is a Podcast?

Podcasts are a new form of communication. They are audio series that can be listened to anywhere and at any time. They are made around various topics and the people making them talk about anything and everything. Podcasts are not just serious but fun too. Every now and then new podcast channels are launched. They can be streamed on various platforms such as Spotify or Apple Music. Whenever you feel like you’re lacking in productivity, listening to podcasts is a good idea. There are even motivational podcasts for women. Regardless of what career you’re pursuing or what’s going on in your personal life, we’ve chalked out the best podcasts for women in their 30s.

6 Podcasts every Woman should Listen To

• Fat, So?

As the name implies, Fat, So? Is a female empowerment podcast hosted by Pallavi Nath and Ameya Nagarajan that promotes body positivity and creates awareness around body shaming. Being plus-sized women themselves, they share their views and experiences on what it feels like to be fat-shamed. The best part about their podcast is that it’s pretty candid and witty. They discuss societal norms, self-love, weight loss struggles, taunts, love, sex and food among other topics. They constantly strive to create awareness and push women towards acceptance. Honestly, today there is a strong need to wipe out the social stigma around body fat. If you’re a woman in your 30s whose body is changing, this podcast is definitely for you. I’ve listened to it and in my opinion, it’s one of the best female podcasts on Spotify.

Listen to it here.

• Real Talk with Smriti Notani

Another women-centric podcast you must follow is Real Talk with Smriti Notani. It tackles daily struggles faced by Indians and difficult topics namely mental health, social stigma, grief and taboo. The host believes in keeping it real. Being a blogger and lifestyle writer, Smriti mainly discusses things that affect our day-to-day lives. She finds authenticity in everything she does. Besides serious subjects, she also likes to cover lighter topics including social media etiquette, bachelorette parties, comedy and creativity. You can find her podcast on Wynk, Jio Saavn, Spotify and Apple.

• The Mohua Show

If you’re someone who likes a round-up about everything, you should tune into The Mohua Show. It’s a weekly podcast that literally covers anything and everything. Whether you have a penchant for business, technology, art, lifestyle, women empowerment, LGBTQ+ or anything else, you will find a lot of interviews. It’s a top podcast for women. The topic Mohua picks are mainly social challenges. Her aim is to empower change and make stories easily accessible to people. A lot of famous personalities from a myriad of fields have been interviewed by her.

Listen to the podcast here.

• Local Women Diaries with Shraddha

If you’re someone in Mumbai who uses the local train, you will definitely relate to this podcast. Local Women Diaries explores a collection of stories of all the women who travel by the Mumbai local. The host, Shraddha Jadhav takes the train every day from Lower Parel to Andheri post a long day at work. On her daily commute, she comes across familiar faces and new ones, passengers battling for seats, budding entrepreneurs and more. She shares all these experiences in Aamchi Mumbai style and trust me it’s endearing. Since the Mumbai local is the beating pulse of the city, the stories are endless. If you wish to tickle some nostalgia within you, you should definitely follow her podcast.

• The Vision-Nari

Another powerful podcast is The Vision-Nari hosted by Swati Rawat. The host speaks with female leaders, visionaries and business owners from varied fields about their goals, background and inspiration. Her motto behind interviewing these visionaries is to bring change into this world. She wants her listeners to learn from their personal experiences and use it in their day-to-day life. If you’re a woman stepping into entrepreneurship, you will definitely enjoy this podcast. In fact, it is inspiring several women entrepreneurs. The interviewees share their journey, struggles and secret mantras. Right now, Swati has produced 40 episodes. This is just a side gig for her. Besides this, she is a Brand Partnerships Manager. Listen to the podcast here.

• Chuski Pop

Chuski Pop is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Sweety and Pappu. They call themselves “Two desi chicks riding the fourth wave of feminism in our salwar kameez and golden heels while flipping birds to aunties & bringing you stories from far-away lands and from our own motherland”. In my opinion, their podcast is super quirky. You should hit the follow button right away as they discuss some important topics. They have a fun take on Bollywood, sexuality, feminism, the 90s, existential crisis, LGBTQ+, music, cultural perspectives and more. Their Instagram page is super fun too. You can check out their podcast on their independent website.

Whenever you need an instant pick me up on a dull, unproductive day, these podcasts are sure to cheer you up. We love them and we’re pretty sure you will love them too. If there are any other best podcast channels on YouTube or any other streaming platform, we’d love to know them in the comments section below.