Looking for free podcasts to listen to that pack a punch? You’re in the right place. The Feminist Podcasters Collective is a treasure trove of indie podcasts hosted by badass creators who challenge norms, dismantle patriarchy, and serve up conversations that matter.
Whether you’re on a morning commute, folding laundry, or just trying to escape another endless doomscroll, these feminist podcasts are here to expand your mind and spark your curiosity.
In a world saturated with polished-but-predictable shows, there’s something magical about indie podcasts. They’re raw, authentic, and often a labor of love, created by people who care deeply about their messages. And when those messages come from a feminist perspective? Chef’s kiss.
Many of these shows fly under the radar, which is a damn shame because they deserve all the love and downloads.
This roundup highlights standout indie podcasts from the Feminist Podcasters Collective that you can listen to for free. Ready to hit play? Let’s dive into these feminist indie gems that will make your earbuds (and your brain) happy.
- The B.H.O.T. Podcast: Honest, vulnerable conversations about anything and everything the world has to offer from sports to comedy, life and love, relationships, grief, health and fitness and whatever else the world throws at us.
- Beyond Margins: What does it look like when you make calm your business’ primary KPI? This show explores what it takes to build a calmer business with comfortable margins.
- Big Brave Business: Traditional business practices don’t work for everyone. This show challenges those norms to help you rewrite the rules and redefine what it means to lead with courage and integrity.
- Careers at the End of the World: Practical, easy-to-apply career advice to help reduce overwhelm and stress, detach from hustle culture, and work and live in alignment with your values.
- Disrupt Your Money: How you make money, spend money, and nurture money is critical to building a more equitable world. This show empowers business owners to take control of their finances to help create real change in the world.
- Empowered and Embodied Show: This isn’t your typical self-help podcast – it’s a no-holds-barred exploration of the laughter, tears, and “what the heck just happened?” moments that shape our lives.
- Feminist Founders: This show shines the spotlight on entrepreneurs and thought leaders who prioritize people and planet over profits (without sacrificing success).
- Fox Talks Business: Join business coach Tanya Fox for no-holds-barred explorations of the Good, the Bad, and the Motivational of business life and after hours.
- Good Grief: Nikki the Death Doula demystifies and destigmatizes grief with compassion and humor. Along with her incredible guests, she dives into the ins and outs of grief and loss.
- Humaning: Real conversations that challenge the status quo and everything capitalism, the patriarchy, and white supremacy culture have duped us into believing about life.
- Learning the Law: A podcast about US history, your rights as a citizen, and how these things affect you. The hosts are here to help you understand your rights and how the U.S. legal system works.
- Listeners to Leads: The place for new and aspiring podcasters to learn how to use their podcasts to grow their business. Hosted by Alesia Galati, who knows her stuff (she runs a full-service podcast management company).
- Live Your Best Damn Life: A no B.S. blend of expert interviews, mini ass-kicking action plans, and raw behind-the-scenes stories from host Jen Vertanen’s boldest clients’ transformations.
- Love Activist Luminaries: A podcast for heart-led solopreneurs and founders who believe entrepreneurship is a path for personal and spiritual development, culture change, and co-thriving with the natural world.
- Messy Liberation: Join feminist coaches Taina Brown and Becky Mollenkamp as they share real-time, messy chats about business, current events, politics, pop culture, and more.
- Mission: Impact: This is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Host Carol Hamilton interviews nonprofit experts about how to achieve greater mission impact.
- Money Chisme: Tips and tricks from Latino and POC experts to make real estate investing, personal finance, and entrepreneurship feel easy and achievable for the Latino community.
- Nosey AF: Stephanie Graham delves into the minds of artists, activists, and filmmakers to uncover their creative process, successes, failures, and the challenges that fuel their journeys.
- Not Too Productive: Tips for accomplishing your goals and taking care of yourself … at the same time. This show is for everyone who does too much or struggles to get things done.
- Off the Grid: If you’re a small business owner who wants to leave social media without losing all your clients, you’ll love host Amelia Hruby’ stories and strategies.
- Passionistas Project: Positive stories of strong, empowered, and passionate women from all disciplines and walks of life. The guests will inspire you to pursue your dreams, overcome obstacles, and take charge of your own destiny.
- Powerful Women Rising: The no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud podcast for heart-centered female entrepreneurs ready to make an impact (and a profit) while staying true to themselves.
- Provoking Possibilities: Are you ready to explore new possibilities for doing things beyond how you think you should? Host Lauren Best guests you through self-discovery, curiosity, and imperfection.
- Queer News: A weekly news podcast where race and sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment. Tune-in to reporting that centers and celebrates LGBTQ+ communities.
- Reframeables: Eavesdrop your way into new perspectives on navigating life’s big and small problems. Each episode includes a candid, vulnerable conversation that seeks to reframe some of life’s big and small stuff.
- The RestLab: This show helps bleeding hearts rest as you change the world by offering tips for self-advocacy, self-care, and generally learning to make time for your own needs.
- The Scenic Route: Where perfectionists slow down, get better, and create real change. This show makes space for both personal healing and collective change —with a side of potty humor.
- Small but Mighty Agency: A no-BS podcast that takes you inside what’s working for successful agencies. Learn the good, bad, and ugly of what it takes to grow your agency, get out of the day-to-day, and lead your team.
- Standout Creatives: Strategies, practical tips, and inspiration to help your creative business thrive. This show is made for solopreneurs launching their creative ideas.
- Successful Podcasting Unlocked: Get answers to all your podcasting questions in under 10 minutes. Hosted by Alesia Galati, owner of a full-service podcast management company.
- Unlimited: Made for high-achieving women seeking to release learned limitations and reconnect to their intuition, this show offers inspiration, insights, and strategies to live a more present, connected, and intentional life.
- Women Making Moves: Usher in your ‘hell yes’ era by finding inspiration from the women featured on this show. Host and coach Amy Pons talks to women who are making a difference.
- Your Employment Matters: Employment success depends on your ability to adjust to change. Learn to embrace and use change to your advantage during these 30-minute episodes with host Beverly Williams.