5 Podcasts for Parents: Who Want to Maximize Their Own Cognitive Development
For parents of kids with special needs, finding time for yourself can be difficult. Podcasts are a great way to learn more about the world, especially when you’re busy doing the many things that parents have to do each day — cooking, cleaning, doing laundry or exercising. We all love to learn — so here are 5 podcasts that will allow you to learn more about the world without taking away too much of your time:
Tony Robbins Podcast
For parents who want motivation, life advice, and to learn how to maximize human potential, the Tony Robbins Podcast can leave you inspired. Robbins interviews experts in their fields and offers life coaching on how you can be the very best you can be.
A Good Episode to Start with:
“Be the Last to Speak”
This is an interview with author and speaker, Simon Sinek. During this interview, Sinek talks about how to be a great leader.
If you’re interested in learning more about Tony Robbins, check out this website.
Invisibilia
For people who want to learn more about the human condition and the invisible forces that help drive the world, Invisibilia has incredible stories about human ability, neuroscience, and society.
A Good Episode to Start with:
“How to Become Batman”
This episode is about how blind people can use echolocation to navigate their environments — absolutely amazing!
Making Sense Podcast with Sam Harris
A neuroscientist, Sam Harris talks about the human condition, science, politics, and meditation on this podcast. His interests range greatly. See the link below for his episode on guided meditation.
A Good Episode to Start with:
“Addiction, Depression, and a Meaningful Life”
In this episode, Johann Hari discusses the societal causes of depression and anxiety, and how anti-depressants may not always be the best way of treating psychological conditions.
Bonus Episode:
Use Sam Harris’s nine minute guided meditation to help re-center yourself. I have used it personally and have found it helpful.
Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History
For lovers of history, Dan Carlin provides long episodes that go into depth of history’s greatest events. Carlin especially enjoys speaking about military history and humanity’s ability to survive — and create — the harshest conditions.
A Good Episode to Start with:
“Painfotainment”
In this episode, Carlin discusses the history of public executions. It’s completely brutal, but for those who are not squeamish, very interesting.
* Important note * This is not for children!
The Joe Rogan Experience
There’s a reason why Joe Rogan has the most popular podcast in history — his untraditional way of interviewing others and his ability to find great subjects to interview make for a great listen. He talks about any and all topics — fitness, culture, politics, and much more.
A Good Episode to Start with:
“Jonathan Haidt”
In this interview, Jonathan Haidt explains forces at work hurting the next generation of children — the use of technology and smartphones, the coddling of children and parents’ fear to allow their kids to be independent.