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3 Health & Wellness Podcasts Perfect For Older Women

Older woman wears headphones listening to a wellness podcast on her phone while sitting on the couch.

There’s so much to learn about health and wellness, but with new information published almost daily, keeping up can be overwhelming. How can you make your health and wellness a priority while still fitting it into your daily schedule? 

Podcasts can be one solution. Whether you’re traveling, doing chores, exercising, or just have a few moments to relax, podcasts can provide entertainment as well as useful information. We’ve hand-selected three health and wellness podcasts perfect for older women. 

The Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips for Eating Well and Feeling Fabulous

Who doesn’t want to feel fabulous? In this podcast, host Monica Reinagel answers common questions about nutrition and diet. True to the title, most episodes are bite-sized - usually fewer than 20 minutes. 

If improving your diet is one of your goals, this podcast can provide quick suggestions to help you get started. 

Learn more about The Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips for Eating Well and Feeling Fabulous.

Becoming Elli: Fit, Strong Women Over 50

This podcast empowers women 50+ to stay active and get the most from their workouts and diet. Topics like boosting your immune system, nutrition, and more are covered during the episodes.

The podcast’s website also includes resources like blog posts and recipes to help you take charge of your fitness and join like-minded women.

Learn more about Fit Strong Women Over 50.

The Happiness Lab

A list of wellness podcasts wouldn’t be complete without one focused on mental health. Hosted by Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos, this podcast shares the latest scientific research and stories to help you improve your own happiness.

Show topics include “Happiness Lessons of the Ancients” and “Working Your Way to Happiness.” Choose one that appeals to you and get started on your way to a happier life.

Learn more about The Happiness Lab. 

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Taking time for yourself is key to your mental and physical health. And it doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. Read our next story to get easy self-care ideas you can do at home. 

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