I’m so late to the podcast party, but it’s hard to listen with my constant companions and their million interruptions.  But!  I’ve finally found the answer: running!  Those 30-45 minutes by myself seem to be the perfect amount of time to listen to an episode or two.  I have been listening to all.the.things and they’re super diverse on purpose: I want to immerse myself in lots of viewpoints and ideas.  You know me, I’m always learning.  Here are ten podcasts I’ve tried so far:

1 // ELISE GETS CRAFTY
small business knowledge & thoughts on goal-setting, motivation and creativity

Episode listened to: on finding more in less / ep 141

2 // SORTA AWESOME
In the drudgery of daily life, it’s easy to forget that all around us (and within us!), awesome things are happening. Each week, author and show host Megan Tietz and co-hosts Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura serve up fresh doses of sparkly small things and provide thoughtful answers to listener questions all with an eye on helping you make your inner awesome shine.

Episode listened to: Extra Awesome: Laura Tremaine has 10 Things To Tell You

3 // ANOTHER MOTHER RUNNER
This weekly podcast explores the intersection of running and mothering.  Host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of a dozen marathons, is joined by a rotating coterie of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to the value of a best running friend, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: These mother runners cover it all (and then some). 

Episode listened to: Boston Marathon 2018

4 // THE LAZY GENIUS 
Being a person is hard, and The Lazy Genius Podcast is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t. From laundry to cooking chicken to making new friends, Kendra is here to welcome you into an easier way.

Episode listened to: #63: The Lazy Genius Summer Strategy: Mindset

5 // THE WORD ON FIRE SHOW
Join Bishop Robert Barron for a weekly podcast on faith and culture.

Episode listened to: WOF 117: Who is Jordan Peterson?

6 // THE CATHOLIC FEMINIST
The Catholic Feminist is a podcast for strong Catholic women who want to be inspired, informed, and intentional. Each week, we interview guests on topics like poverty, missions, abortion, and how to live out your calling as a Catholic while supporting women’s rights.

Episode listened to: 60: Religious Freedom and Making an Impact ft. Helen Alvare

7 // HOW I BUILT THIS WITH GUY RAZ
Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world’s best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.

Episode listened to: Stitch Fix: Katrina Lake

8 // THE SIMPLE SHOW
Some things feel complex—let’s make them easier to understand. Tsh Oxenreider chats with friends as they break down big ideas. From deep stuff, like world events, to smaller things, like Netflix binges, they deep-dive to make sense of it all, then come back up for air more enlightened. With co-hosts Kendra Adachi, Stephanie Langford, Erin Loechner, and Haley Stewart.

Episode listened to: Social Self-Care

9 // IN THE DARK
Reporter Madeleine Baran examines the case of Curtis Flowers, who has been tried six times for the same crime. For 21 years, Flowers has maintained his innocence. He’s won appeal after appeal, but every time, the prosecutor just tries the case again. In the Dark is an investigative podcast from APM Reports.


Episodes listened to: Episodes #1-#6

10 // WILD + FREE
A Beautiful Homeschool Community | The official podcast of the Wild + Free community, hosted by Ainsley Arment and Jennifer Pepito.


Episode listened to: Episode 32: Making Meaningful Connections with our Kids

What’s your favorite podcast?  Have you listened to a specific episode that was awesome?  Please share so I can add them to my list!