5 podcast channels that inspire a quality life.

With the development of technology and digital infrastructure, forms of media creation are also actively transforming. After websites, social networks, and streaming platforms, podcasts, audio, radio, and other forms of audio content are predicted to be the publishing trends of the future.

Thanks to "hands-free mode," you can listen to podcasts anywhere, even while doing other things like exercising, driving, or cleaning. The content of podcasts is also incredibly diverse, ranging from economics, culture, psychology, and life hacks to entertainment and reading. Below are 5 useful podcast channels that can help you gain more positive perspectives.

THE PRESENT WRITER

This is the independent podcast channel of Chi Nguyen - a PhD in Education from the US, blogger, and author of "A Book About Minimalism". Each of her podcasts is approximately 15-30 minutes long and revolves around topics such as life lessons, self-development, and minimalism. The issues Chi Nguyen addresses are quite interesting, relatable, and accessible to a wide audience, such asAre you living for the present, the past, or the future?,Maintaining mental stability during the pandemic.,Lack of family bonding?,A feeling of belonging,Stop comparing yourself and being envious of others....

In addition, Chi Nguyen offers many helpful tips based on her own experiences studying and building a career in the US. With her fresh, sweet, and expressive voice, Chi Nguyen will bring optimistic energy and a positive spirit to her listeners.

You can find The Present Writer podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or Anchor.

AMATEUR PSYCHOLOGY - A beginner learning about life through psychology

Amateur Psychology is a podcast channel by Nguyen Doan Minh Thu, a Vietnamese student studying psychology in the UK. The podcast's content revolves around social science issues, using research and theories proven by scientific experiments to decipher psychological phenomena in daily life in an easily understandable way.

Each podcast is only about 10 minutes long and covers a variety of topics such asPeer pressure, feelings of loneliness, love, online ostracism, why do girls hate other girls?, obsession with imperfect bodies.This podcast channel will help you improve your understanding of psychology, learn how to apply it to change yourself in a positive way, and enjoy a happy life.

Amateur Psychology is now available on many audio content platforms including Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ListenNotes, Stitcher, and more.

LIVE SLOWLY

This is a channel sharing insights on holistic nutrition and a slow-paced lifestyle by Health Coach Nam Phuong. Having worked in the high-pressure environment of startups, earning a high income but not feeling true happiness, Nam Phuong moved to Da Lat and experienced a slower pace of life, immersing herself in nature and listening to her body's inner voice. Afterward, Phuong graduated from the Integrative Nutrition Academy (USA) and became a Holistic Health Coach.

Podcast seriesRethinking for the 21st CenturyThis Spotify channel was created with the aim of helping young people prepare their mindset to adapt to life's opportunities and challenges through self-development lessons such as living slowly, loving oneself, loving the environment, eating properly, healing, etc. Nam Phuong's gentle, slow, and relaxed voice will awaken the positive energy within you.

Episodes of the "Live Slowly" podcast are released every Tuesday on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Tune FM, Waves, May, and the Myclip (Viettel) and Meclip (Vina) networks.

BUSINESS CONFESSIONS

This is one of the longest-running podcasts in Vietnam, boasting a massive audience and consistently ranking at the top of Spotify. Despite its title, "Business Confessions," the podcast's content isn't solely focused on business; it addresses many aspects of life, drawing on the experiences and insights of a man with a deep, steady, fluent, and witty voice.

To this day, listeners still don't know who is behind this podcast channel; they affectionately call the speaker "Teacher." Listeners guess that Teacher is a businessman from the Mekong Delta because he often uses the informal pronoun "tui" (I/me) and speaks in a simple, approachable manner, yet he is very wise, knowledgeable, and insightful.

Each podcast is approximately 20 minutes long and covers a wide range of interesting topics such asWhy are you easily disappointed?, Happy days determine sad days, How have I changed after years of reading?, What comes before success?, How to be a good person…This is definitely one of the Vietnamese podcast channels worth listening to for more ideas and motivation to build a positive lifestyle for yourself.

MINDFULNESS

Venerable Thich Minh Niem is the author of popular books such as "Understanding the Heart" and "Doing as if Playing". He also has a YouTube channel where he uploads radio projects such asElevate the soul, only love remains, peace amidst turmoil.Currently, you can also listen to the teacher's lectures on the Minh Niệm podcast on Spotify.

The teacher's lectures don't focus too much on religion, but rather interpret life's issues from the perspective of a meditation practitioner. They are relatable, easy to understand, and positive, inspiring faith and the good aspects within each person, guiding them towards joy and peace. Besides the warm, soothing voice of Teacher Minh Niệm, you'll occasionally hear the voice of actress Hồng Ánh narrating on this podcast.

You can listen to this podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.

Huyen Chau