Six Health Podcasts to Add to Your Playlist
Part of our Women’s History Month series celebrating female creators in the Health Podcast Network
In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness media, these six health leaders are sharing conversations that bridge gaps between traditional medicine and holistic wellbeing. Their podcasts offer unique perspectives, expert insights, and accessible wisdom that can transform how we approach our health journeys.
From mental health to biotech innovation, these women bring diverse expertise and authentic voices to topics that matter.
1. Better With Doctor Ericka
Host: Dr. Ericka Goodwin, Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Wellness Advocate
Focus: Mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth
After a brief hiatus, Better With Doctor Ericka has returned stronger than ever. Dr. Ericka Goodwin, a board-certified psychiatrist and wellness advocate, helps listeners improve their mental and emotional well-being through actionable, relatable advice.
Her episodes go beyond clinical settings, breaking stigmas about mental health and creating a supportive, uplifting environment. From topics like burnout recovery to living authentically, Dr. Ericka’s podcast is an essential listen for those seeking holistic growth in their personal and professional lives.
Episode to start with: “Insights on Digital Nomadism, Burnout, and Self-Care with Dr. Kristine Goins” – A powerful discussion packed with tangible takeaways.
2. Ask Nurse Alice
Host: Nurse Alice Benjamin, Nationally Board-Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Focus: Accessible health education, medical system navigation, and current health topics
With a focus on health and wellness, Ask Nurse Alice, helmed by Nurse Alice Benjamin, a nationally board-certified clinical nurse specialist, bridges the gap between medical jargon and accessible health advice.
Got questions about navigating complex health systems or the latest developments in medical care? This is the place to get informed. Nurse Alice’s experience and down-to-earth approach make even the most complex medical topics understandable.
Episode to start with: “It’s more than just a period… PERIOD!”– Listen to real-life stories, Nurse Alice highlights conditions like endometriosis and uterine fibroids, shedding light on their debilitating effects and the importance of a timely diagnosis.
3. Heartline with Dr. Andrea Austin
Host: Dr. Andrea Austin, Emergency Medicine Physician and Author
Focus: Health leadership, professional development, and healthcare transformation
Dr. Andrea Austin’s podcast, Heartline, offers an innovative mix of health, personal development, and leadership. Dr. Austin, a respected professional in emergency medicine, isn’t just a podcast host—she’s also a newly published author breaking down barriers in healthcare and leadership for women.
Heartline amplifies vulnerable and insightful conversations, making it the perfect listen for current and aspiring leaders who want to balance wellness with ambition.
Episode to start with: “100 episodes of Heartline” – Listen in as Dr. Andrea Austin explores multifaceted challenges and opportunities in healthcare transformation.
4. Raising Biotech
Host: Surani Fernando, Journalist and Biotech Specialist
Focus: Biotech innovation, medical breakthroughs, and healthcare entrepreneurship
Raising Biotech timeless content remains an asset to listeners who want to understand women’s contributions to a critical field. Surani speaks with CEOs and founders to get origin stories, missions and future visions for the company, and she also speaks with top experts that help contextualize the biotech offering and potential to make a healthcare impact.
Journalist Surani Fernando, the voice behind these episodes, explores companies raising impressive funds to develop ambitious medical breakthroughs.
Episode to start with: “S1, E6: Alltrna and tRNA therapeutics for rare genetic diseases with CEO Michelle Werner and rare diseases expert Dr David Weinstein” – A timeless episode where Surani explores the untapped world of tRNA therapeutics with Flagship Pioneering-founded company Alltrna.
5. The Other 80 with Claudia Williams
Host: Claudia Williams, Former White House Advisor and Healthcare Entrepreneur
Focus: Social determinants of health, health policy innovation, and equitable healthcare
Claudia Williams, the host of The Other 80, has an honest dialogue about the things that help keep people healthy beyond traditional medical care, like housing, social connections, and food, as well as the cutting-edge policies, research and programs supporting whole person health. While others focus on traditional metrics of health, Claudia hones in on the “other 80%”—the aspects of daily life that are far too often overlooked.
Join former White House advisor, entrepreneur and host Claudia Williams for deep conversations with the innovators, implementers, researchers and policymakers bringing these new models to life. She talks about what’s working, what’s not and how to move towards whole person health rapidly and equitably across the US.
Episode to start with: “The Secret Life of Caregivers with Alexandra Drane” – A thoughtful take exploring the huge and mostly unseen toll of unpaid caregiving.
6. Aging Like a Pro
Host: Nurse Rosa Hart, Gerontology Specialist and Wellness Advocate
Focus: Healthy aging, brain health, and combating social isolation
Hosted by the inspiring Nurse Rosa Hart, Aging Like a Pro tackles the powerful initiatives of bringing awareness to social isolation and empowering individuals with tools for healthy aging and brain health.
While we can’t change our genes, we can take control of our environmental and lifestyle factors to reduce our risk of memory decline and even Alzheimer’s disease.
Episode to start with: “Ep 4 Mastering Mindfulness: Practical Strategies for a Healthier Life” – Expert advice for creating lasting habits that allow us to age gracefully.
Tune in and Get Inspired
There’s a podcast here for every moment—whether you’re sipping coffee at home or tackling your morning commute. Tune in and get inspired by the incredible voices paving the way for powerful conversations in health, leadership, and innovation.
