{"id":2206,"date":"2026-02-05T03:43:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T03:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.rss.com\/?p=1965"},"modified":"2026-02-05T03:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T03:43:58","slug":"best-woman-hosted-podcasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/best-woman-hosted-podcasts\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Woman-Hosted Podcasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For many people, podcasts are becoming a part of daily life. In fact, a lot of women are thinking about starting a podcast<\/a> of their own because they understand how important it is to add female voices to the conversations already being had on other podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When looking for a new podcast to add to your rotation, it helps to start with shows that have proven their value over time. The 10 woman-hosted podcasts below have maintained top chart positions year after year, building loyal audiences through consistent quality and authentic voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the special thing about podcasts that are hosted by women for women – sometimes the hosts of these shows end up feeling like a friend you look forward to hearing from. That said, these 10 woman-hosted podcasts will brighten your life, get you thinking about important topics, and possibly even help you to be more successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>1. Crime Junkie<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since launching in 2017, Ashley Flowers has built Crime Junkie<\/a> into one of the most consistently successful true crime podcasts in the medium. The show has regularly ranked among the top podcasts overall, not just within the true crime category. Flowers delivers meticulously researched cases with a storytelling style that keeps millions of listeners coming back every Monday. Her approach balances respect for victims with a compelling narrative, creating episodes that feel both informative and deeply human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>2. Call Her Daddy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Alex Cooper has created one of the most listened-to podcasts by women since 2018. In Call Her Daddy<\/a>, she brings refreshing honesty to conversations about relationships, careers, and modern life challenges. The show has consistently ranked in the top 10 overall podcasts across platforms, maintaining its position even through major changes including Cooper’s move to Spotify. With episodes dropping twice weekly, Cooper creates a space where no topic is off-limits, making you feel like you’re chatting with your most authentic friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>3. My Favorite Murder<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since 2016, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have transformed true crime storytelling into something surprisingly comforting. Year after year, My Favorite Murder<\/a> has maintained its position among the top true crime podcasts, building a devoted community of “Murderinos” who gather at live shows and connect through fan groups. They combine their lifelong fascination with true crime with genuine empathy and unexpected humor. From notorious serial killers to remarkable survivor stories, they create a unique listening experience that makes even the darkest subjects somehow feel like a conversation with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>4. Morbid<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley have built Morbid into a true crime juggernaut since its 2018 launch. The show consistently ranks among the top 20 podcasts overall and regularly appears at the top of the true crime category. The hosts balance dark subject matter with genuine friendship and humor, conducting thorough research while maintaining accessibility. Their chemistry creates a welcoming atmosphere that has attracted millions of loyal listeners who appreciate their thoughtful approach to difficult topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>5. We Can Do Hard Things<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Glennon Doyle, along with her wife Abby Wambach and sister Amanda Doyle, launched We Can Do Hard Things<\/a> in 2021 and quickly established it as a consistent presence in the self-help and inspiration categories. The show has maintained strong chart positions by tackling life’s toughest questions with honesty, vulnerability, and practical wisdom. Whether discussing relationships, parenting, social justice, or personal growth, the hosts create conversations that feel like sitting around a kitchen table with wise friends who truly understand the complexities of modern life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>6. Oprah’s Super Soul<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dive deeper into life’s biggest questions with Oprah’s thoughtfully curated conversations<\/a> with thought leaders, authors, and wellness experts. Since evolving from her Super Soul Sunday TV series, this podcast has maintained consistent popularity in the self-improvement and spirituality categories. Each episode creates space for spiritual growth and self-discovery, helping you connect with your best self. Oprah’s unique ability to ask the questions we’re all thinking makes this podcast feel like personal guidance from a trusted mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>7. The Happiness Lab<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Laurie Santos<\/a> brings Yale University’s most popular class to podcast form, consistently ranking among the top science and psychology podcasts since its 2019 launch. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Dr. Santos explores the science of happiness and well-being, offering practical strategies backed by psychological studies. Her warm, accessible approach makes complex research feel relevant to everyday life, creating episodes that are both intellectually stimulating and immediately actionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>8. Dateline NBC<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While not exclusively woman-hosted, Dateline NBC<\/a> is co-hosted by award-winning journalists Andrea Canning and Natalie Morales along with Keith Morrison bringing decades of investigative reporting to the podcast format. Since adapting their iconic TV series for audio, Dateline has consistently maintained top positions in the true crime podcast charts. The team’s deep-dive investigations and compelling storytelling have made this one of the most reliable and consistently high-quality true crime podcasts available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>9. Unlocking Us with Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Research professor and bestselling author Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/a> explores the messy, beautiful realities of human connection. Through honest conversations with diverse voices, she unpacks vulnerability, courage, and what it truly means to live wholeheartedly. Brown’s grounded approach and evidence-based insights create a podcast that feels both intellectually stimulating and emotionally nurturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>10. Fresh Air with Terry Gross<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Terry Gross has conducted more than 13,000 interviews since Fresh Air<\/a> began in 1975, making it one of the longest-running and most consistently acclaimed interview programs in any medium. The podcast version has maintained a strong position in news and culture categories year after year. Gross’s thoughtful, deeply researched interviews with authors, musicians, actors, and cultural figures create intimate conversations that reveal unexpected insights. Her warm yet probing interview style has influenced generations of interviewers and built an audience that spans decades. Fresh Air demonstrates how sustained excellence and authentic curiosity can create lasting success in podcasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What Makes These Podcasts Consistently Successful?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Studying these long-running shows reveals several patterns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n