The Absolute Best Podcasts for Moms and Homemakers

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From time management to raising kids and everything in between, this list of the Absolute Best Podcasts for Moms and Homemakers covers everything from parenting advice to home organization, cooking tips, and self care.


All of these weekly podcasts shows offer a range of topics and honest conversations that’ll make you feel like you’re hanging out with your closest friends.

mom and daughter sitting on a bench on the porch

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For new parents, busy moms and homemakers, finding time for self-improvement or creating a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge. That’s where podcasts come in. Many of these podcast channels provide practical ideas, personal stories, and actionable steps to improving your life as a mom and homemaker.

(Full disclosure, this post originally had 15 podcast recommendations, but I added a few more really good ones!)

With a wide range of topics and styles, these great podcasts offer a convenient and accessible way to learn, grow, and be entertained while doing household chores or running errands.  

If you’re looking for a motherhood podcast, inspiration, information, or just some company during your daily routines, these podcasts are sure to provide valuable ideas and practical tips to make your life easier and more fulfilling.

Just a note, as homemakers we know our interests and tasks are varied. Many of these podcasts fit into so many different categories. Don’t be caught off guard if you notice that a podcast under “Cooking” also covers topics like family, decor, and cleaning tips.

My hope is for this to be a list of the best podcasts for moms, overall. I just thought breaking them up in to categories might be helpful.

Also, since I’m a likes-to-have-her-dessert-before-the-meal kind of girl, I’m going to tell you my three favorite podcasts first!

Pssst….If you check any of these out for the first time, be sure to let me know your thoughts in the comments below. If one of these podcasts is already in your rotation, I’d love to know your favorite episode!

The Best All Around Homemaking Podcasts

I am a self confessed podcast junkie. You should know that. So when I say I have searched high and low for the best podcasts, it’s the truth.

If I’m in the kitchen (and that’s where I spend a bulk of my time), then I have a podcast playing. Everything from homemaking and homesteading to history and entrepreneurial.

I have tried to narrow down my favorites into categories, but like I said above, most of these podcasts reach many categories. You are sure to get a well rounded, informative, and sometimes humorous collection of podcasts to check out. I hope you love them!

My All Time Favorite Podcasts

  1. The Homemaker’s Club Podcast – This podcast, hosted by Ashley Cravens, feels like a warm cup of coffee at the kitchen table with your mom friends. Ashley is the owner and creator of The Homemaker’s Club website and the wildly popular Instagram page, wearethehomemakers.
  2. Simple Farmhouse Life – Lisa Bass hosts this podcast full of amazing interviews with other moms and wives who are entrepreneurs, homemakers, homesteaders, homeschoolers, experts in decor, experts in time management, and so much more. It definitely gives sitting in her living room with the curtains blowing in the breeze vibes. Be sure to check out her YouTube channel as well!
  3. M is for Mama Podcast – The M is for Mama podcast is based on the book by the same name, written by Abbie Halberstadt. (You can find the book and my review of it here.) Abbie provides practical tips, humor, and encouragement in a way that is grounded and relatable. Her zest for life and fire for the Lord shine through in everything she does.

Be sure to check out the rest of the amazing podcasts below

mom and daughter making a dessert

Cooking and Meal Planning Podcasts for Busy Moms and Homemakers

When you are a busy mom or homemaker, meal planning and cooking can often feel like yet another chore on an already long to-do list.

That’s where cooking and meal planning podcasts come in handy. These podcasts offer tips and hints for quick and easy meal prep, recipe ideas, and inspiration for making healthy and delicious meals for your family.

By listening to these podcasts, you can learn how to make meal planning and cooking more easier and more enjoyable.

The Best Cooking and Meal Planning Podcasts

  •  Old Fashioned on Purpose – Jill Winger is the homesteading mentor. Her down to earth and relatable style makes her podcast such an easy and refreshing listen. Chock full of great info on cooking, homesteading, and life in between, this podcast is sure to teach you lots and make you smile.
  • Didn’t I Just Feed You? – Hosted by Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn is an informative yet humorous weekly podcast centered around feeding a family. Every aspect of meals, snacks, planning, dealing with picky eaters, and so much more is covered here. Practical advice is accompanied by guest experts to provide an entertaining and helpful solution to the age old “what do we feed them?” question.
  • The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast – Listen in as professional chef, nutritionist, and fellow mama Kris Dovbniak clears away the confusion on healthy living, meal planning, and meal prep. Kristin shares all of her pro tips on maintaining a healthy diet without breaking your budget, preparing nutrient dense yet delicious meals for your family, and all the tools and hacks you need to get your kitchen working like a well oiled machine.
mom and baby looking at sunset over water

Parenting and Family Life Podcasts for Moms

As a mom, it can be difficult to balance taking care of your family and taking care of yourself.

Fortunately, there are a plethora of parenting and family life podcasts out there that offer tips, advice, and relatable stories to help you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood.

Whether you’re looking for advice on discipline, tips on staying organized, or just someone to commiserate with, these are the best parenting podcasts for every aspect of family life.

So grab your headphones and start listening to these valuable resources for moms.

The Best Parenting and Family Life Podcasts

  •  At Home With Sally – Sally Clarkson is my self appointed Godmother of all things Home. She just doesn’t know it. Sally is an amazing author who writes in a way that makes you feel like she is sitting with you chatting over a cup of tea. She cultivates cozy. This gentle, heartwarming style comes through in her podcast in a wonderfully informative and soothing way.
  • Read Aloud Revival – Sarah Mackenzie is a long time favorite among homeschoolers. I don’t talk much about homeschooling here, and I know it’s not everyone’s thing. But I would be remiss if I didn’t mention what an amazing resource Sarah is. In my humble opinion, books are one of the single best bonding tools for a family. One of the best decisions we ever made was to read aloud as a family. You do not have to be a homeschooler to benefit from this podcast. Full of practical helps and hints to encourage your children (and your family) to have a love for reading, this podcast (and her website here) will greatly encourage you and your family.
  • Happy as a Homemaker – Chandler Parks, host of the Happy As a Homemaker podcast and author of the blog Happy As a Homemaker is an amazing source of Biblical encouragement for wives and homemakers. She covers topics such as organization, laziness, goals, fulfillment, intentional homemaking, and so much more. Her sweet nature and heartfelt encouragement are so refreshing.
outdoor dinner with string lights above

Home Decorating and DIY Podcasts for Homemakers

Home decorating and DIY podcasts are essential for homemakers who want to improve the appearance of their homes without spending a fortune.

These podcasts provide helpful tips and tricks on how to decorate your home on a budget, and they also offer creative ideas for DIY projects that can add a personal touch to your living spaces.

With these podcasts, homemakers can learn from experts in the field and get inspired to tackle new projects, all while enjoying the convenience of listening to them wherever and whenever they want.

Though I won’t lie, I do wish Liz Marie Galvan had a podcast. Wouldn’t that be epic?

So if you’re a homemaker looking to improve your home’s decor and functionality, be sure to check out some of these helpful podcasts.

The Best Home Decor and DIY Podcasts

  • Fig & Farm at Home – I love Danielle Watson’s heart for inspiring real women with real homes. We’ve all been there. Scrolling through Pinterest, compiling our albums of decor and some day renovations. Pouring over the pages of Country Living or American Farmhouse Style full of admiration (sometimes envy) over the gorgeous spaces contained in those magazines. (They’re two of my favorites!) Danielle of Fig & Farm at Home provide affordable and practical tips full of DIY tutorials and decorating hacks. She meets you where you are and I love that!
  • How to Decorate – Ballard Designs has been a long time favorite of mine. I still have a beloved pale pink monogrammed straw beach bag from Ballard from years ago. Their designs are effortless yet sometimes colorful but always classic. The podcast hosts from Ballard Designs get down to the bare bones of decorating. Interviews with interior designers provide expert advice and answer all the questions on decor, whether you’re a newbie (like me) or just trying to hone in on your own personal style.
  • The Simplified Podcast – The Simplified Podcast is everything you need to know about simplifying. Hosted by Emily Ley, creator of the Simplified Planner and her amazing co-hosts Jessa Bray, Liz Holtzman, and Laura Kashner, you will find tips and hints to get done all the things you need to so you can focus on all the things you want to. Topics like marriage, friendships, homemaking, and so much more are discussed in these episodes.
mom and daughter talking

Personal Growth and Self-Care Podcasts for Moms

Being a mom is an all-encompassing role that can leave little time for self-care and personal growth. However, there are many podcasts available that cater specifically to moms seeking guidance on these topics.

From tips on managing stress and anxiety to discussions on building self-confidence and self-worth, these podcasts provide a convenient and accessible way for moms to invest in their own well-being.

By making time for self-care and personal growth, moms can not only improve their own happiness and health, but also be better equipped to care for their families.

The Best Personal Growth and Self Care Podcasts

  • The Mom Hour – Co-hosts Meghan Francis and Sarah Powers are the mom friends we all need. With 8 children between the two of them, they know what it’s like to be in the trenches of mom life. Encouragement and practical advice are provided in a real way, from real moms. This is the type of podcast that feels like a conversation. Not from experts but from someone who will say, “I’ve been there.” Perfect for new moms and seasoned moms alike.
  • Minimalist Moms Podcast – I will be honest, I am not a minimalist. I see so much merit in it. And I do like minimalism in some aspects of my life such as processes and organization. But I typically joke that I am a maximalist. However this podcast, hosted by Diane Boden, covers so much ground on simplifying and intentionality. I learn something every time I listen. Do I love simple living? Yes. Do I love stuff? Also, yes. But the Minimalist Mom’s Podcast provides so many practical tips on keeping perspective that I find I can marry the two in a way that works for me. Definitely worth a listen even if you aren’t a minimalist.
  • Homemaker Chic – Homemaker Chic is the brainchild of Angela J. Reed (of the blog Parisienne Farmgirl) and Shaye Elliott (of the blog The Elliott Homestead.) Filled with wit and wisdom about all things homemaking, gardening, style and so much more, it feels a lot like a gathering of girlfriends over some charcuterie boards and fancy drinks.  If you’re looking for relatable conversation and a good laugh, then you’re in the right place.
mom and daughter cleaning a room

Cleaning and Organization Podcasts for Homemakers

Podcasts on cleaning and organization can be life saving for homemakers who are constantly swamped with household chores.

They can offer insight and practical tips on how to keep a home clean and organized, from techniques for decluttering to efficient cleaning hacks.

These podcasts are a great way for homemakers to gain a wealth of information and inspiration. You can listen in while cooking, folding laundry, or even relaxing.

The Best Cleaning and Organizing Podcasts

  • ClutterBug Podcast – Cassandra Aarssen hosts the ClutterBug podcast. Based off of her wildly successful blog and YouTube channel, Cas shares real advice to help you maintain your home without the stress. Important topics like organization, decluttering, homemaking, cleaning, and so much more make these podcast episodes always worth the listen. Perfect for when you are cooking dinner or folding laundry!
  • High Five Motherhood – Kim Montgomery hosts the High Five Motherhood podcast. Uplifting content encourages you to step away from overwhelm and burnout into a joy-filled, thriving home. With tips on spring cleaning, organization, planning, and productivity, there is so much to learn here that can positively impact your life and your home.
  • Simply Convivial – Mystie Winckler hosts the Simply Convivial podcast. These short episodes for busy mamas are a great way to get your home in order and improve your mindset. Mystie talks about how to love cleaning when you are a naturally messy person, decluttering, how to get better at keeping house, routines, and so much more. Quick episodes make it easy to listen on the go, or when you’re doing a 15 minute afternoon tidy up!

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