I listen to adventure, wellness, and fitness podcasts because they provide a perfect blend of inspiration, education, and motivation. These podcasts fuel my passion for pushing physical and mental boundaries, offering real-world stories of individuals overcoming challenges and achieving extraordinary feats. They help me stay updated on the latest fitness trends, techniques, and wellness practices, ensuring I’m always improving. More than that, they offer practical insights into mental resilience, mindfulness, and holistic health, helping me strike a balance between physical fitness and mental well-being. Overall, they keep me motivated and engaged in my personal growth journey and get me (and my family) stoked on adventure.
Here are my top five podcasts that combine fitness, wellness, and adventure into something truly motivating. Sometimes, you just have to get inspired and need that extra push to get stoked on adventure.
1. The Rich Roll Podcast
Rich Roll’s journey from a self-described “overweight, middle-aged guy” to an ultra-endurance athlete makes his podcast both relatable and inspiring. Each week, he dives into meaningful conversations with guests ranging from athletes, wellness experts, and doctors, to spiritual leaders and adventurers.
2. Outside Podcast
The Outside Podcast brings stories from Outside magazine to life. From extreme survival stories to the mental and physical resilience of adventurers and athletes, this podcast is perfect for those who live for the outdoors. It covers everything from hiking and mountaineering to surfing and running, always with a storytelling approach that makes you feel like you’re right there in the action.
3. Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
If you’re looking for straightforward, no-BS advice on fitness, Mind Pump is that kind of podcast. Hosted by four fitness experts, this show dives deep into workout routines, fitness myths, and diet trends, all while offering honest perspectives backed by science. They break down complex topics like muscle building, fat loss, and performance enhancement in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.
4. Hurdle Podcast
Hosted by Emily Abbate, Hurdle tells the stories of people who have managed to overcome hurdles in their lives through fitness and wellness. From professional athletes to entrepreneurs and wellness experts, Emily’s guests discuss how embracing movement has helped them navigate challenges and thrive.
5. The Dirtbag Diaries
The Dirtbag Diaries offers captivating tales of outdoor exploration, pushing limits, and living life off the beaten path. These aren’t just stories about climbing or hiking, but about the spirit of adventure itself — how it transforms us, shapes our character, and connects us to the world around us.
These podcasts are great because you can put them on anytime and don’t need to follow a series. When you need that extra motivation or are just curious about new trends, put one of these on the next time you’re on the treadmill or going for a drive. Or READ about Alex’s adventures to get stoked on adventure!