Best Health and Fitness Podcasts 2026: Ranked by Real Chart Data
Updated September 2026 · Based on CastFox data covering 26 Apple Podcasts chart snapshots in 78 countries (2026-02-24 to 2026-09-25) and 5M+ indexed podcasts
These are the 20 best health and fitness podcasts of 2026, and the ranking is not an opinion poll. CastFox scrapes the Apple Podcasts charts every day in 78 countries, and this list is built from the 26 snapshots of the US Health & Fitness chart taken between February 24 and September 25, 2026. Every one of the 20 shows below appeared in all 26 of those snapshots. That is the bar: not a good month, but seven months of holding position while roughly 200 other shows cycled in and out around them.
The category has split into six clear formats, and knowing which one you want matters more than knowing which show is #1. There are protocol shows built on research and lab work (Huberman Lab, The Peter Attia Drive, The Dr. Hyman Show, The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka). There is training and nutrition from people who coach for a living (Mind Pump, The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, The Dylan Gemelli Podcast). There is mindset and personal growth, which is the largest commercial block in the genre (On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The School of Greatness, The Mindset Mentor, Passion Struck, 10% Happier). There are sleep shows engineered so you never hear the end of an episode (Nothing Much Happens, Get Sleepy, Sleep Magic). There is mental health, recovery, and advocacy (We're Out of Time, Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?). And there is a women's health lane that barely existed on this chart two years ago, plus one show whose whole job is to check the claims the rest of the genre makes.
Two shows are new to this refresh. The Mindset Mentor and The Peter Attia Drive both held all 26 snapshots and now rank inside the top 20; two shows that were on the September version of this list no longer clear the bar. Each card below shows the real cover art, the host, what the show is, why it earned its place, and who it is for, plus the chart record behind the ranking: how many of the 26 US snapshots it appeared in, its average US rank, its best US rank, and how many countries it charted in on the latest scrape. Click through to CastFox for the full profile with audience estimates, country-by-country chart history, and contact details.
The 20 best health and fitness podcasts of 2026 at a glance
| # | Podcast | Hosted by | Avg US rank | Best rank | Countries charting | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huberman Lab | Scicomm Media | 3.1 | #1 | 78 | 439 |
| 2 | On Purpose with Jay Shetty | Perfect Strangers | 5.3 | #1 | 78 | 871 |
| 3 | The School of Greatness | Lewis Howes | 14 | #8 | 73 | 1,000 |
| 4 | Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep | Wellness Loud | 7 | #5 | 42 | 513 |
| 5 | Get Sleepy: stories for sleep | Slumber Studios | 12.3 | #8 | 47 | 797 |
| 6 | The Mindset Mentor | Rob Dial | 31.5 | #17 | 62 | 1,000 |
| 7 | unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver | Audacy | Mary Claire Haver, MD | 12.3 | #8 | 34 | 61 |
| 8 | Maintenance Phase | Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes | 18.4 | #2 | 40 | 97 |
| 9 | 10% Happier with Dan Harris | 10% Happier | 15.5 | #11 | 31 | 1,000 |
| 10 | Sleep Magic: Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation for Sleep Podcast | Sleepiest: Hypnosis for Sleep Podcast | 28.9 | #18 | 43 | 274 |
| 11 | The Peter Attia Drive | Peter Attia, MD | 35.7 | #17 | 45 | 455 |
| 12 | The Dylan Gemelli Podcast | Dylan Gemelli | 1.3 | #1 | 4 | 165 |
| 13 | Passion Struck with John R. Miles | Passion Struck with John R. Miles | 2.4 | #1 | 5 | 759 |
| 14 | The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka | Gary Brecka | 12.8 | #8 | 17 | 301 |
| 15 | Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth | Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge | 21.8 | #16 | 27 | 1,000 |
| 16 | The Dr. Hyman Show | Dr. Mark Hyman | 23.6 | #11 | 27 | 1,000 |
| 17 | We're Out of Time | Richard Taite | 4.3 | #2 | 3 | 97 |
| 18 | Mayim Bialik's Breakdown | Mayim Bialik | 25.2 | #13 | 28 | 495 |
| 19 | The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon | 23.2 | #14 | 17 | 235 |
| 20 | Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ? | iHeartPodcasts | 13.3 | #5 | 1 | 236 |
Jump to a Show
- #1. Huberman Lab
- #2. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
- #3. The School of Greatness
- #4. Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
- #5. Get Sleepy: stories for sleep
- #6. The Mindset Mentor
- #7. unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
- #8. Maintenance Phase
- #9. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
- #10. Sleep Magic: Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation for Sleep Podcast
- #11. The Peter Attia Drive
- #12. The Dylan Gemelli Podcast
- #13. Passion Struck with John R. Miles
- #14. The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
- #15. Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
- #16. The Dr. Hyman Show
- #17. We're Out of Time
- #18. Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
- #19. The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
- #20. Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Rising this month · How we ranked these · How to pick the right show · FAQ
The 20 Best Health and Fitness Podcasts to Listen To in 2026
Science, Longevity, and Protocols
#1. Huberman Lab
Hosted by Scicomm Media
About this show: Hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor of neurobiology at Stanford School of Medicine. Episodes cover how the brain and nervous system control perception, behavior, and health, and the science-based tools that change them.
Why it made the list in 2026: The most consistent show in the category and the reference point everyone else is measured against. It held the top of the US chart all year and reaches every country CastFox tracks. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 3.1, best #1, charting in 78 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who wants the mechanism explained before the protocol, and who does not mind long episodes.
#11. The Peter Attia Drive
Hosted by Peter Attia, MD
About this show: Dr. Peter Attia, trained at Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and the NIH, interviews researchers and clinicians about longevity, performance, metabolic health, and critical thinking about medical evidence.
Why it made the list in 2026: New to the top 20 in this refresh. It held every 2026 snapshot and reaches 45 countries, which is unusual for a show this technical. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 35.7, best #17, charting in 45 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want primary-literature depth and are comfortable with two-hour conversations.
#14. The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka
Hosted by Gary Brecka
About this show: Gary Brecka is a human biologist and longevity researcher who spent over 20 years in the life insurance industry modeling mortality from medical and demographic records. The show covers biohacking, supplementation, and anti-aging practices.
Why it made the list in 2026: One of the fastest-charting newer longevity shows, holding a top-15 US average across the full 2026 window. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 12.8, best #8, charting in 17 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want an aggressive, protocol-heavy take on aging and are willing to evaluate claims for themselves.
#16. The Dr. Hyman Show
Hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman
About this show: Dr. Mark Hyman, a physician and pioneer of functional medicine, covers chronic disease, nutrition, food policy, prevention, and longevity, usually through the lens of root causes rather than symptoms.
Why it made the list in 2026: The biggest nutrition-first show on the US chart in 2026, with a best rank of #11 and a footprint in 27 countries. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 23.6, best #11, charting in 27 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who wants food and chronic disease treated as the same subject.
Strength Training and Nutrition
#12. The Dylan Gemelli Podcast
Hosted by Dylan Gemelli
About this show: Dylan Gemelli covers health, fitness, supplementation, and performance in a direct, unfiltered format aimed at listeners who want the trade-offs stated plainly.
Why it made the list in 2026: The highest average US rank on this entire list at 1.3, with a best rank of #1, though its reach is concentrated in 4 countries rather than spread worldwide. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 1.3, best #1, charting in 4 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Lifters who want frank talk about supplementation and performance and can weigh strong claims themselves.
#15. Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Hosted by Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
About this show: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, and Doug Egge take apart fitness-industry mythology and present science-backed training and nutrition advice, with a heavy emphasis on resistance training.
Why it made the list in 2026: The most durable pure training show on the chart, top 100 in every 2026 snapshot with a best US rank of #16. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 21.8, best #16, charting in 27 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Beginners and intermediate lifters who want programming advice without a supplement pitch attached.
#19. The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
Hosted by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
About this show: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a physician working in nutritional science and what she calls muscle-centric medicine. Guests include clinicians, researchers, and performance specialists, and the throughline is muscle as a determinant of long-term health.
Why it made the list in 2026: A top-15 US peak and a full 26-snapshot run, built on a thesis that reframed how this chart talks about protein and aging. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 23.2, best #14, charting in 17 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Readers of the longevity shows who want the training and nutrition side rather than the supplement side.
Mindset and Personal Growth
#2. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Hosted by Perfect Strangers
About this show: Jay Shetty interviews guests about relationships, purpose, and mental wellbeing, mixing long-form interviews with shorter solo workshop episodes.
Why it made the list in 2026: The second most consistent show in the category: an average US rank of 5.3 across all 26 snapshots and top-100 positions in all 78 countries CastFox tracks. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 5.3, best #1, charting in 78 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want the emotional and relational side of health rather than the lab side.
#3. The School of Greatness
Hosted by Lewis Howes
About this show: Lewis Howes, a New York Times best-selling author and former professional athlete, interviews leaders from business, sport, science, and mental health about performance and personal growth.
Why it made the list in 2026: Ten years in and still charting in 73 countries with a top-10 US peak in 2026, which almost no show in this genre sustains. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 14, best #8, charting in 73 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want interview-driven motivation with a business and performance slant.
#6. The Mindset Mentor
Hosted by Rob Dial
About this show: Rob Dial blends neurology, psychology, and early-childhood conditioning into short, daily-style episodes aimed at motivation, focus, and direction.
Why it made the list in 2026: New to the top 20 in this refresh. It appeared in all 26 US snapshots and charts in 62 countries, one of the widest footprints on the list. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 31.5, best #17, charting in 62 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who wants a short episode in the morning rather than a two-hour interview.
#9. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
Hosted by 10% Happier
About this show: Veteran journalist and author Dan Harris talks with meditation teachers, scientists, and clinicians about mindfulness, anxiety, and practical mental training. Harris came to the subject after a panic attack on live television.
Why it made the list in 2026: A decade-old show still holding a top-11 US peak and charting in 31 countries in 2026. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 15.5, best #11, charting in 31 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Skeptics who want meditation explained by someone who was also a skeptic.
#13. Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Hosted by Passion Struck with John R. Miles
About this show: John R. Miles, a best-selling author and former Fortune 50 executive, hosts science-backed conversations about human flourishing, agency, and behavior change.
Why it made the list in 2026: An average US rank of 2.4 across the full 2026 window with a best rank of #1, the second-best average on this list. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 2.4, best #1, charting in 5 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want personal growth framed as research rather than as encouragement.
Sleep
#4. Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Hosted by Wellness Loud
About this show: Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells calm bedtime stories in which, as the title promises, very little happens. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling.
Why it made the list in 2026: The highest-charting sleep show in the US in 2026, with an average rank of 7.0 across all 26 snapshots and a best rank of #5. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 7, best #5, charting in 42 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone whose problem at 11pm is a spiraling mind rather than a noisy room.
#5. Get Sleepy: stories for sleep
Hosted by Slumber Studios
About this show: A production of Slumber Studios, Get Sleepy pairs narrated sleep stories with a soothing production style designed to give a busy mind somewhere quiet to go.
Why it made the list in 2026: An average US rank of 12.3 across every 2026 snapshot and the widest country reach of the three sleep shows at 47. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 12.3, best #8, charting in 47 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Listeners who want a longer, more produced story than a short meditation.
#10. Sleep Magic: Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation for Sleep Podcast
Hosted by Sleepiest: Hypnosis for Sleep Podcast
About this show: Hypnotherapist Jayni Terry, CHt, blends sleep hypnosis, guided meditation, and gentle storytelling to help listeners unwind and fall asleep.
Why it made the list in 2026: Held all 26 US snapshots with a best rank of #18 and coverage in 43 countries, the hypnosis-led option in a story-dominated lane. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 28.9, best #18, charting in 43 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: People who have tried sleep stories and want something more directive.
Mental Health, Recovery, and Advocacy
#17. We're Out of Time
Hosted by Richard Taite
About this show: Addiction recovery expert Richard Taite hosts conversations about the fentanyl crisis, mental health, parenting, and resilience, with guests ranging from people in recovery to clinicians and public figures.
Why it made the list in 2026: An average US rank of 4.3 and a best rank of #2 across the 2026 window, one of the strongest US averages on this list. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 4.3, best #2, charting in 3 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Families and listeners dealing with addiction who want direct conversation rather than clinical distance.
#18. Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
Hosted by Mayim Bialik
About this show: Neuroscientist and actor Mayim Bialik, who holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience, started with mental health and widened into consciousness, healing, and questions science has not settled.
Why it made the list in 2026: A top-13 US peak in 2026 and a presence in 28 countries, built on a mix of mental health and open questions that few shows attempt together. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 25.2, best #13, charting in 28 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Curious listeners who want mental health conversation that does not stop at the edge of the evidence.
#20. Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Hosted by iHeartPodcasts
About this show: Tony Mantor hosts interviews about autism, mental health, and advocacy, focused on the lived experience of families and individuals navigating diagnosis and support.
Why it made the list in 2026: An average US rank of 13.3 with a best rank of #5 across all 26 snapshots, on a subject most of this chart does not cover at all. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 13.3, best #5, charting in 1 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Parents, carers, and anyone who wants autism and mental health advocacy told through personal stories.
Women's Health
#7. unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Hosted by Audacy | Mary Claire Haver, MD
About this show: Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, and best-selling author, hosts weekly conversations about what it takes for women to thrive in the second half of life.
Why it made the list in 2026: One of the newest shows on this list by episode count and still held every 2026 snapshot with an average US rank of 12.3 and a best rank of #8. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 12.3, best #8, charting in 34 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Women in or approaching perimenopause, and anyone who wants menopause treated as medicine rather than as a mood.
The Skeptics
#8. Maintenance Phase
Hosted by Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes
About this show: Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes take apart the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams, and nutrition advice, one claim at a time.
Why it made the list in 2026: It peaked at #2 in the US in 2026 while publishing far less often than anything around it, and it still held all 26 snapshots. Chart record: 26 of 26 US snapshots, average US rank 18.4, best #2, charting in 40 countries on the latest scrape.
Best fit for: Anyone who reads a wellness headline and wants to know where the study actually came from.
Rising This Month: Health and Fitness Podcasts Climbing the Charts (September 2026)
These are the health and fitness shows moving up fastest in CastFox rankings. We compare each show's average US chart position across the 3 most recent snapshots (2026-09-08 to 2026-09-25) with the 3 snapshots before that. A show that was outside the top 100 in the prior window is marked as new to the top 100. This section is refreshed every month; the main list above changes more slowly because it rewards consistency.
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation New to the top 100
Hosted by Elisabeth McKay | Mental Health Innovator and PredictiveMind Founder. Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation new to the US top 100, now averaging #36, with a best US rank of #6 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 1 country on the latest snapshot. Unlock the Hidden Code Running Your Life—And Rewrite It for Good.Your thoughts, relationships, addictions, and self-sabotaging behaviors aren’t random—they’re programmed patterns your brain has been running on...
Feel Better Today with Corey Proffitt-Boyd
Hosted by New Image Studios. Feel Better Today with Corey Proffitt-Boyd moved from an average of #87 to #44.5 (up 42.5 places), with a best US rank of #44 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 1 country on the latest snapshot.
Clean Arteries, Long Life New to the top 100
Hosted by TopHealth Media. Clean Arteries, Long Life new to the US top 100, now averaging #68, with a best US rank of #66 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 1 country on the latest snapshot.
The Weigh In with Samhita Mukhopadhyay New to the top 100
Hosted by Dear Media | Weight Watchers. The Weigh In with Samhita Mukhopadhyay new to the US top 100, now averaging #71, with a best US rank of #47 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 1 country on the latest snapshot.
Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations New to the top 100
Hosted by Erik Ireland. Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations new to the US top 100, now averaging #73, with a best US rank of #69 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 14 countries on the latest snapshot.
How We Ranked These: CastFox Methodology
CastFox scrapes the Apple Podcasts charts every day in 78 countries and stores every position in the top 200 of every genre. For this list we took the 26 2026 snapshots of the US Health and Fitness chart between 2026-02-24 and 2026-09-25, and scored every show that appeared in the top 100 of any of them.
- Consistency (50% of the score): the number of snapshots in which the show appeared in the US top 100. Every show on this list scored 26 out of 26, which is the filter that removes one-week spikes.
- Average US rank (30%): the mean of the show's US chart positions across those snapshots. Lower is better.
- Global reach (20%): the number of tracked countries in which the show was in the genre top 100 on the most recent snapshot. This is what separates a show with a large US following from a show with a global one.
There are no paid placements and no editorial overrides. A few shows on this list would not be our personal picks; they are here because the chart data put them here, and we would rather show you what people are actually listening to than what we think they should be. Chart position is not the same as audience size, so treat the ranking as a measure of sustained popularity rather than a download count. For a deeper look at what chart data can and cannot tell you, read how podcast audience demographics are calculated.
How to Pick the Right Health and Fitness Podcast for You
What are the best fitness podcasts for beginners?
Start with Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth. It is the show on this list that spends the most time on the basics of lifting, recovery, and what to ignore, and it has held a top-25 US average across all 26 snapshots, so the back catalog is deep enough to start anywhere. If you want the physiology explained before the workout, Huberman Lab is the better first listen, though episodes run long. Avoid starting with the longevity shows: they assume you already train.
Which are the best running and strength training podcasts?
Mind Pump is the strength-training anchor of this chart, and The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show is the one built around muscle as the organ of longevity, which is the closest thing the genre has to a training thesis. For endurance work, Huberman Lab and The Peter Attia Drive both cover zone-two training, VO2 max, and recovery in depth. The US Health & Fitness chart does not currently carry a dedicated running show in its top 20, so the running material lives inside those general shows rather than in a show of its own.
Best nutrition podcasts 2026: which shows should you trust on food?
The Dr. Hyman Show is the biggest nutrition-first show on the chart, built around functional medicine and food policy. The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show approaches the same questions from protein and muscle. Then listen to Maintenance Phase, which exists to take apart the diet claims the rest of the category produces. Running those two sides against each other is a better nutrition education than either on its own.
What are the best wellness podcasts for women?
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver is the clearest answer on this chart: a board-certified OB-GYN and certified menopause practitioner covering perimenopause, menopause, and the second half of life, with a 12.3 US average rank across all 26 snapshots. The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show covers muscle and metabolism with the same audience in mind. Both are newer than most of the list and both climbed rather than coasted.
Which are the best health podcasts hosted by doctors?
Four shows on this list are hosted by physicians: The Peter Attia Drive (Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and NIH-trained), The Dr. Hyman Show (functional medicine), unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver (OB-GYN), and The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show. Huberman Lab is hosted by a Stanford neuroscientist with a Ph.D. rather than an MD, which is a distinction worth knowing when a protocol is presented as clinical advice. Mayim Bialik holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience.
You want to fall asleep, not scroll
Three sleep shows held all 26 snapshots: Nothing Much Happens, where Kathryn Nicolai reads each story twice and the second telling is slower on purpose, Get Sleepy, and Sleep Magic, which is hypnotherapy-led rather than narrative. Nothing Much Happens charts in 42 countries and Get Sleepy in 47, so try both and keep the voice you prefer.
You want someone to check the claims
Maintenance Phase is the only show on this list whose subject is the rest of the list. Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes take apart wellness fads, diet science, and nutrition advice one episode at a time. It peaked at #2 in the US in 2026 and it publishes far less often than the shows around it, which tells you something about how much demand there is for the counterweight.
Want the next 180 health and fitness podcasts?
This list is the top 20. The CastFox Health and Fitness chart page shows the top 50 updated daily, and PodcastGPT can find shows on any specific topic across 5M+ podcasts.
See the daily top 50 → Search by topic →Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Health and Fitness Podcasts
What is the most popular health podcast in 2026?
Huberman Lab. By CastFox chart data it appeared in all 26 US Health & Fitness chart snapshots between February and September 2026 with an average US rank of 3.1, a best rank of #1, and top-100 positions in all 78 countries CastFox tracks. On Purpose with Jay Shetty is second on the same measure, with an average US rank of 5.3 and the same 78-country footprint.
How is this list ranked?
Each show's score combines three things from CastFox's daily Apple Podcasts chart data: how many of the 26 US Health & Fitness chart snapshots taken in 2026 it appeared in the top 100 of (50% of the score), its average US rank across those appearances (30%), and how many of the 78 tracked countries it charted in on the latest scrape (20%). There are no paid placements and no editorial overrides. Consistency is weighted heaviest on purpose, which is why a show with one viral month does not outrank a show that held its position for seven.
What are the best sleep podcasts in 2026?
Nothing Much Happens, Get Sleepy, and Sleep Magic are the three sleep shows that held all 26 US chart snapshots in 2026. Nothing Much Happens averaged US rank 7.0 and Get Sleepy 12.3, which makes them two of the highest-charting shows in the whole Health & Fitness category, not just in the sleep lane. Nothing Much Happens is story-led, Get Sleepy is story-led with a heavier production style, and Sleep Magic is hypnosis and meditation.
Which health and fitness podcasts grew fastest in 2026?
The "Rising this month" section above is generated from the rank change between the three most recent chart snapshots and the three before them. In the current window the biggest climbers are shows that entered the top 100 for the first time, which the data marks as new to the top 100. The main top 20 moves much more slowly because it rewards consistency across the whole year.
Are these podcasts free?
Yes. Every show on this list is free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the other major apps. Several offer paid feeds with ad-free or bonus episodes, and a few sleep shows have subscription apps, but the main feed is free in every case.
I am a doctor, coach, or health founder. How do I get booked on these shows?
Most of the interview shows here book guests, and the ones that do not are easy to spot from their episode history. Use the AI Guest Finder to find health shows that match your topic and actually take guests, then analyze a show's audience and recent episodes before you pitch. Our guide for healthcare practitioners covers the pitch itself.