When it comes to building my health and wellbeing knowledge I’m a self-confessed digital-phobe. Yep, even though I have a food blog I’ve been reluctant to fully immerse myself in the digital age. I prefer a ‘real’ book any day over an e-book and can never resist pouring over a glossy magazine or flicking through a newspaper (a printed one).

We have so much unavoidable screen time already in our daily lives (work emails, online banking, Google maps etc) that I try to top up my health and wellbeing knowledge through digital-device-free means.

The podcast party
No surprise then that I’m a latecomer (or a newcomer) to the podcast party. It’s taken me until 2019 to embrace the expert knowledge and inspiration easily available through podcasts. I was nudged in the right direction after writing a blog post titled ‘the best wellness podcasts to listen to this year’ for my local yoga studio, Power Living.

I’m now convinced that there’s a place in my life for podcasts – to make more productive and educational times when a book or a magazine isn’t practical. Like during a long walk, a relaxing bath or a standing only room commute.

Here I’m sharing my piece on the best health podcasts for 2019. They cover nutrition, exercise, spirituality and more. You’ll see a couple of familiar names on the list (Oprah and Gwenyth are podcasting gurus), plus some unfamiliar ones, as well as cutting edge educational brands like TEDTalks.

What are you waiting for – get listening! Laura

5 of the best wellness podcasts to listen to in 2019