Top Podcasts to Listen to in August: Your Monthly Roundup

Below are a few recent podcast episodes I’ve been enjoying. I’d love to hear your favorites—drop recommendations in the comments. These picks cover wellness, longevity, brain health, gut health, and some lighter listening for balance.

  1. The Skinny Confidential: The Secrets To A Long Happy Life ft. MindBodyGreen Founders Jason & Coleen Wachob – A broad, practical conversation about habits that support longevity and wellbeing. Topics include alcohol, the health risks of loneliness, breathwork, evaluating health information critically, appropriate protein intake, the benefits of strength training, reproductive health (including birth control, IVF, and male fertility), and strategies for living a longer, happier life.
  2. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard: Peter Attia (on longevity) – Dr. Peter Attia, physician and author, dives into longevity science, the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and personal reflections on achievement, risk, and behavior. The episode also touches on provocative ethical questions and aspects of performance and motivation.
  3. Pursuit Of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn: Dr. Daniel Amen on How to Fix Your Brain & Reverse the Effects of Caffeine, Sugar, Alcohol and Fame – Dr. Daniel Amen discusses brain health and practical approaches to reduce the impact of common stressors like caffeine, sugar and alcohol. He shares insights from his clinical work and his efforts to improve mental health through brain-focused interventions.
  4. The Blonde Files with Arielle Lorre: How Our Modern World Is Altering Our Microbiome & How to Support Your Gut Health with Tina Anderson – Tina Anderson, founder of Just Thrive, explains why gut health matters, how the microbiome connects to numerous chronic conditions, and practical steps to support microbial balance in today’s environment.
  5. SmartLess: Greta Gerwig – A lighter, entertaining episode that’s perfect for a laugh and an easy listen when you want something fun and conversational.