If you’ve found yourself inspired by Lewis Howes’ deep-diving conversations on “School of Greatness” but are hungry for even more personal development content, you’re in luck. While Howes’ unique blend of athletic mindset, entrepreneurial wisdom, and emotional intelligence has set a high bar in the self-improvement podcast space, there’s a whole world of shows that share his mission of exploring human potential and success principles.
I’ve compiled a list of podcasts that will complement your personal development journey. From shows that dive into mindset and motivation to ones that explore the intersection of business and wellness, these podcasts share that same commitment to helping listeners unlock their greatest potential.
Good Life Project
What does it mean to live a fulfilling life? Is it about happiness, health, friendships, love, or finding meaning? Does it involve work, wealth, purpose, service, or perhaps something else entirely? And can a good life still be possible in difficult times? Each week, we dive into these questions through conversations with top voices in health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, featuring guests like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Albom, Glennon Doyle, and many more.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Listen to Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is all about being HAPPIER—and she wants to help you get there too. The #1 bestselling author of *The Happiness Project* and *Better Than Before* shares her personal, practical advice on happiness and habits in this engaging, insightful podcast. Joining her is her sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer in Los Angeles, who fondly calls Gretchen her “happiness bully.”
The Rich Roll Podcast
Listen to The Rich Roll Podcast
A deep dive into personal and professional growth, ultra-athlete, wellness advocate, and bestselling author Rich Roll engages in powerful conversations with some of the world’s most insightful thinkers. His goal? To educate, inspire, and empower you to unlock your most authentic and best self. Read our review of The Rich Roll Podcast.
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
Listen to The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
For over a decade, Dave Asprey, known as “the father of biohacking,” pushed the limits of mind and body potential with *Bulletproof Radio*. Now, he takes it to the next level with *The Human Upgrade™*. This podcast invites you to expand your knowledge, explore peak performance, and unlock new possibilities. You’ll hear from visionary thinkers and bold innovators who challenge the boundaries of science, technology, self-improvement, and human potential. Each guest, every topic, and every fresh idea propels you forward. Join Dave Asprey on *The Human Upgrade™* to elevate your mind, body, and life.
On Purpose With Jay Shetty
Listen to On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty, host of *On Purpose*, the world’s #1 mental health podcast, created the show to share conversations and workshops aimed at helping listeners become happier, healthier, and more resilient. Each episode features experts, celebrities, thought leaders, and athletes, offering insights to build better habits, expand mindsets, and reveal new sides of his guests.
The Tim Ferriss Show
Listen to The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss, a bestselling author and self-experimenter best known for *The 4-Hour Workweek*, which has been translated into over 40 languages, has been dubbed “the world’s best human guinea pig” by *Newsweek* and “a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk” by *The New York Times*. In his podcast, he dissects the methods and insights of world-class performers across diverse fields—investing, chess, professional sports, and more—uncovering practical tools, tactics, and strategies that listeners can apply in their own lives. Read our review of the Tim Ferriss Show.
Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory
Listen to Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory
Get to the truth behind headlines and viral stories with this unbiased, in-depth podcast. Through interviews, debates, and reactions to today’s most pressing issues, Tom Bilyeu’s *Impact Theory* challenges your understanding of current events, the economy, culture, and more. Hosted by entrepreneur Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest Nutrition, *Impact Theory* tackles everything from geopolitics and economics to AI, science, and future technology. Tom breaks down complex topics, empowering listeners to navigate our rapidly changing world with clarity and insight.
The Ed Mylett Show
*The Ed Mylett Show* brings together top performers from every field, sharing their stories, insights, and expertise. Hosted by Ed Mylett, the show features guests from diverse areas like business, health, sports, politics, entrepreneurship, science, and entertainment, offering motivation, inspiration, and actionable advice to help you reach your fullest potential.
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Listen to The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Gain the top insights others have already mastered. Each episode reveals valuable lessons from CEOs, leading scientists, and experts in their fields, offering practical knowledge to elevate both your work and personal life. *TKP* is designed for those who see continuous learning as the ultimate edge.
Lex Fridman Podcast
Discussions on science, technology, history, philosophy, and the essence of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher affiliated with MIT and more. Read our review of the Lex Fridman podcast.
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Listen to The Jordan Harbinger Show
Engaging conversations with top achievers across various fields. Jordan Harbinger extracts valuable insights from guests, offering practical takeaways for your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders like Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, and Mark Cuban; entertainers such as Moby, Tip “T.I.” Harris, and Dennis Quaid; scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye; athletes like Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, and Tony Hawk; plus a diverse mix of intriguing personalities, from art forgers and arms dealers to spies and psychologists.
Huberman Lab
The *Huberman Lab* podcast, hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford School of Medicine, explores neuroscience and science-based tools to improve our perceptions, behaviors, and health. Dr. Huberman, known for his groundbreaking work in brain development and neural plasticity, shares insights on how the brain and nervous system function, as well as methods to measure and influence these processes. Read our review of the Huberman Lab podcast.
The Greatness Machine
Listen to The Greatness Machine
*The Greatness Machine*, hosted by award-winning CEO and author Darius Mirshahzadeh, is on a mission to enhance the human experience. Darius interviews top minds—from Moby and Seth Godin to Gabby Reece and Chris Voss—sharing insights you can apply to level up in life. Covering topics from entrepreneurial journeys and pro athlete stories to leadership and wealth creation, *The Greatness Machine* is the podcast for those looking to learn from the best. Hit subscribe and start your journey toward greatness!
Modern Wisdom
Gain life insights from the world’s leading minds with Chris Williamson. Featuring guests like David Goggins, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, James Clear, Robert Greene, Balaji Srinivasan, Steven Pinker, Alex Hormozi, Douglas Murray, Chris Bumstead, Dr. David Sinclair, Mark Manson, and more. Navigating life’s complexities isn’t easy, but this podcast is here to guide you.
The Kevin Rose Show
Practical insights into emerging tech, financial markets, longevity science, and peak performance. Each episode is filled with powerful knowledge to drive personal and professional growth. Featuring experts from technologists and scientists to Zen masters and productivity gurus, this show brings you a wealth of unique wisdom and fresh perspectives.
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Listen to The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
A few years ago, he was a broke university dropout. At 18, he built a leading social media marketing company, and by 27, he stepped down as CEO. At 28, he co-founded Flight Story, a marketing and communications company, and thirdweb, a platform that simplifies building web3 applications. He later launched Flight Fund, a private equity fund aimed at accelerating the next wave of European unicorns. During this journey, he started *The Diary of a CEO* podcast, with the goal of providing an unfiltered view into the remarkable stories and untold dimensions of the world’s most influential people, experts, and thinkers. Read our review of The Diary of a CEO.
The James Altucher Show
Listen to The James Altucher Show
James Altucher interviews top performers across every field, but rather than focusing on conventional success stories, he uncovers their “Choose Yourself” moments—the personal struggles and reinventions that resonate with us all. *The James Altucher Show* gives listeners an inside look at the lives of billionaires, bestselling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and world champions who have paved their own paths, achieved financial independence, and created lives of greater meaning and fulfillment.
Jocko Podcast
Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink and director Echo Charles explore the principles of discipline and leadership across business, combat, relationships, and daily life. Read our review of the Jocko podcast.
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