Part of living well is taking the time to relax and enjoy the world around you.
Self-reflection and personal growth are vital parts of achieving a balanced, fulfilling life and looking after your well-being.
By immersing yourself into forms of entertainment such as podcasts and books, the chance to escape and unwind is presented by the fictional worlds or interesting stories shared through these mediums.
From tales of history, magic to well-spun webs of mystery served by books to the relaxing, informative and personal growth tips that podcasts can offer, here are a couple to get you started on your trip of relaxation or self-progression.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. Almost everyone. Having grown up in the small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Adeleke chooses the case as the topic for her final project.
Well Played
A witty and fun rom-com set in the charming town of Willow Creek.
The Unhoneymooners
Olive is always unlucky; her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. About to marry her dream man, her entire wedding has been fully paid for by winning a series of competitions. Meanwhile, Olive is forced to play nice with her sworn enemy: the best man, Ethan.
You’ve Reached Sam
How do you move forward when everything you love is on the line?
A heartfelt novel about love and loss and what it means to say goodbye.
The Rest Is History
Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events.
Just Sleep – Bedtime Stories for Adults
Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? Taesha Glasgows’ mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In every episode, she reads an old story in the public domain.
Stephen Fry’s Victorian Secrets
On the surface, the Victorian age is one of propriety, industry, prudishness and piety. But scratch the surface and you’ll find scandal, sadism, sex, madness, malice and murder.
Presented by Stephen Fry, this series delves deep into a period of time we think we know, to discover an altogether darker reality.
Reinvent Your Life With Mel Robbins
Reinvention doesn’t have to be hard—it can be simple and fun. Buckle up and start your journey to a better life with motivational powerhouse and best-selling phenomenon Mel Robbins.
If you want to reinvent your life but don’t know how, Mel Robbins gives you the tools and the confidence you need to make it happen.
