7 of the best wellbeing podcasts and apps

Headspace for guided meditations. Right now, they’re allowing free access to a selection of meditations called ‘Weathering the Storm’; find out more here.

Calm App If you’re struggling to sleep, this might be the app for you. As well as a whole host of guided meditations, breathing exercises and relaxing music, the Calm app features some soothing 'sleep stories' from well-known actors.

The Sleep With Me podcast takes a slightly different approach to the ‘sleep story’ mentioned above. In each episode, creator Drew Ackerman tells a nonsensical story designed to distract your mind and bore you sleep! The podcast is a great solution for people who find it hard to switch their mind off at bedtime.

In the MyLife podcast, through in-depth discussions with well-known names from all walks of life, Irish comedian Jarlath Regan hosts inspiring conversations around developing healthy habits to improve your overall wellbeing.

Owning it: The Anxiety Podcast: The Anxiety Podcast: This practical series explores everything from real-time panic attack recovery and the differences between emotional stress and mental illness, this podcast deals with the specific worries that come with living in lockdown and coming out of it.

Real Health Operation Transformation fitness expert Karl Henry cuts through all the nonsense and tells us exactly what we need to be doing to live healthier lifestyles. Plus, Karl will go through the ins and outs of why certain things are good for us and why others aren't.

Bite Back with Rozanna Purcell Discussing body confidence, eating disorders, self-love and self-acceptance.

Menopause Uprising discussion on menopause and life.