Neat Little Guide — 4 minutes
Five Canadian podcasts for self-care during summer vacation
June 2, 2025

Summer is finally here, with sunny days, long evenings and vacation time for a well-deserved break. It’s the perfect time to slow down and pay special attention to self-care.
Whether you’re on the beach, on the way to an adventure or on the deck at home, listening to podcasts is an easy and accessible way of enhancing your downtime. As well as being entertaining, they’re inspiring and offer tangible tools for improving wellness.
In the winter, we gave you a selection of books to support you in your wellness journey. This summer, we’re offering you a list of some of the best podcasts with one common characteristic: helpful info for taking care of yourself!
The Wellness Scoop
In this podcast, Ella Mills, founder of the “Deliciously Ella” brand, and Rhiannon Lambert, well-known nutritionist and founder of “Rhitrition,” discuss the best lifestyle habits to take up. The hosts share their holistic recommendations and useful tips for improving daily wellness.
With a calm, soothing atmosphere, conversations explore various aspects of wellness: intuitive eating, restorative sleep, adapted physical activity and mental balance. The hosts provide context for each topic, making it accessible and applicable to daily life.
Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Sarah Ann Macklin, a scientist specialized in nutrition, explores nutrition holistically, taking into account the mindset needed for addressing wellness. Through stimulating conversations with selected guests on various topics, she offers a full picture of health. She provides her expertise but her approach to wellness is still accessible.
Episodes—ranging from short, 5-minute capsules to in-depth discussions lasting over an hour—tackle specific topics. In the short episodes, the host asks her guests five essential questions for nurturing mind, body and soul.
This flexible format is ideally suited for the pace of vacation life.
Balance Your Life
Meghan Pherrill, a yoga and meditation teacher/trainer, invites her listeners to learn from guests’ stories to find their own balance and become the best version of themselves. She shares her holistic approach, and every conversation has a calm atmosphere.
In a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere, the host creates a space in which her guests can freely share their wellness journeys. Conversations are full of helpful info and profound thoughts, providing valuable pathways for personal development.
Stairway to Health
Marilyn Mitchell and Frank Pirri are health experts well known for their pragmatic approach and ability to explain complex concepts simply. In their podcasts, they clear up the confusion surrounding nutrition and food supplements. With occasional participation from specialized guests, they address a variety of topics, such as weight management, diabetes or the art of healthy ageing.
Discussions are light and humorous, efficiently deconstructing perceived ideas about health and wellness. The relaxed format makes scientific information accessible and entertaining.
Pouding chômeur pour l’âme
This seven-episode mini-series explores anxiety and wellness through a humorous lens. Host Jonathan Roberge welcomes a range of Quebec comedians and public figures who open up about their personal ways of finding balance.
The conversations are both thoughtful and lighthearted, offering space for humour to act as a form of therapy. Topics include stress management, the pursuit of happiness, and the little rituals that help us reconnect with what really matters. t's the kind of series that makes you laugh and reflect on your own wellness habits!
Listen to this podcast (available in French only)
Taking time to unwind is essential
Summer vacation is more than a break in a busy schedule; it’s really an opportunity to reconnect with yourself. It’s your choice! Just as it’s important to take care of your physical health, looking after your mental health should also be a priority. These Quebec voices will support you on your wellness journey.
