The 12 Best Young Women Podcasts (2026)

Call Her Daddy is the podcast your group chat has been quoting for years. Alex Cooper started this show back in 2018 and has turned it into one of the most-listened-to podcasts by women, period. The format is simple but effective: Alex sits down with a guest, and they actually talk. Not the polished, publicist-approved version of a conversation, but the kind where people say things that make you pause your walk and stare at your phone. She's had Michelle Obama on the show. She's had Zayn Malik open up in ways tabloids could never get him to. Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, Dove Cameron -- the guest list reads like a who's who of people you'd want at your dinner party.

New episodes drop every Wednesday, with throwback episodes on Fridays for when you want to revisit a classic. The show runs about an hour on average, and Alex has a way of steering conversations toward the stuff that actually matters -- power dynamics, self-worth, the messy parts of relationships that nobody wants to admit out loud. She cuts through the performative nonsense with a mix of humor and directness that feels earned, not rehearsed. With over 550 episodes, a 4.4-star rating from more than 163,000 reviews, and an extremely loyal community called the Daddy Gang, this podcast has moved well beyond its early reputation. It's become a genuine cultural force for women who want honest conversations about sex, money, ambition, and everything in between.

Morgan Absher and her rotating cast of co-hosts scour Reddit for the most unhinged relationship posts, AITA threads, and listener write-ins, then break them down with a mix of genuine empathy and sharp commentary. If you have ever lost two hours reading r/AmItheAsshole at 1 AM, this podcast basically turns that experience into a weekly group therapy session with friends who have opinions.

Episodes come out every week and tend to run long -- often 90 minutes to over two hours -- which is part of the appeal. Morgan does not rush through stories. She reads the full post, gives context, and then she and her co-hosts (Lauren, Justin, Michaela, and various guest appearances) genuinely debate what the right move is. It is not just hot takes for the sake of drama; there is real discussion about boundaries, communication, and what healthy relationships actually look like.

With 265 episodes, a 4.6-star rating from nearly 8,000 reviews, and a massive YouTube presence, Two Hot Takes has become one of the defining podcasts of the Gen Z internet culture era. The show also has an active Patreon community and regularly features celebrity guests. What keeps people coming back is Morgan's delivery -- she is funny, she is fair, and she genuinely seems to care about the people writing in. It is comfort content that also accidentally teaches you about emotional intelligence.

Sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry have turned their sibling chemistry into a daily pop culture show that feels like eavesdropping on a genuinely entertaining group chat. They cover celebrity news, reality TV recaps, entertainment gossip, and whatever else caught their attention that morning, and they do it with a speed and energy that matches how most people actually consume pop culture -- quickly and with strong opinions.

The show airs every weekday, which is a commitment that has resulted in over 1,200 episodes since launching in 2018. Each episode runs about an hour and features recurring segments like "Queenie and Weenie of the Week" (their picks for who won and lost the week in celebrity news) and "Dear Toasters," where they give advice to listeners. The format is loose and conversational, and the sisters' dynamic -- they genuinely bicker, agree, and crack each other up -- is what holds it together.

Produced by Dear Media, The Toast has amassed over 33,000 ratings with a 4.3-star average. That's a polarizing score, and honestly, the show is polarizing. Some listeners find the Oshry sisters' wealthy New York lifestyle references grating, while devoted fans describe it as the best part of their morning routine. If you want a daily hit of pop culture commentary delivered by two women who are clearly having fun, it works. Think of it as your replacement for scrolling entertainment news -- same information, better commentary, and you can do it while getting ready for work.

Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz are both YouTubers who built massive audiences creating lifestyle content, and their podcast Pretty Basic translates that energy into long-form conversation. Each Wednesday, they sit down for an hour-plus episode covering dating stories, confidence struggles, mental health, celebrity encounters, and the realities of being a content creator. With 358 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from 34,000 reviews, the show has a fiercely loyal fanbase. What works here is the dynamic between the two hosts. Alisha brings more of the unhinged storytelling energy -- her fangirl moments and wild dating experiences provide the comedic highlights -- while Remi tends to ground things with more reflective observations. They are genuine friends, not just podcast partners, and that shows in how comfortable they are calling each other out or sharing embarrassing stories without hesitation. Recent episodes have covered travel mishaps, social media boundaries, and navigating adult friendships. The show does lean heavily into influencer culture, which will either appeal to you or not depending on your relationship with that world. Ad reads are frequent, which some listeners flag as a downside. But for its target audience of women in their twenties who grew up watching these creators on YouTube, Pretty Basic feels like a natural extension of content they already love.

Lauryn and Michael Bosstick run this show as a married couple, and the him-and-her dynamic gives it a different texture than most women's podcasts. Lauryn brings the wellness, skincare, and lifestyle expertise -- she built The Skinny Confidential brand from a blog into a media company. Michael handles the business and entrepreneurship side. Together, they interview guests ranging from Martha Stewart to dermatologists to startup founders, and the conversations move fast.

They drop three episodes a week -- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday -- which is an aggressive schedule but they've maintained it across nearly 950 episodes. That's a massive back catalog. The interview format means you're getting different perspectives constantly, and the couple's dynamic adds a layer of banter that keeps things from feeling like a straight Q&A. Episodes typically run 45 minutes to an hour and a half.

The show sits at the intersection of wellness culture and hustle culture, which will either appeal to you strongly or not at all. Lauryn is particularly good at asking the specific, practical questions about skincare routines, supplement stacks, and morning rituals that you actually want answered. With 14,700 ratings and a 4.4-star average, the audience is loyal and engaged. It's worth noting that Lauryn is also transparent about sponsored content, which happens frequently. Best suited for listeners who want actionable wellness and career advice served with a side of aspirational lifestyle content.

Deborah Frances-White opens every episode of The Guilty Feminist with a self-deprecating confession about her own feminist shortcomings, and honestly, that framing is what makes the whole show click. It takes the pressure off being perfect and turns feminism into something you can laugh about while still caring deeply. The show is recorded live in front of an audience, and you can hear the energy in the room -- people gasping, cackling, occasionally groaning in recognition. Deborah brings on a rotating cast of comedians and experts, so each week has a different flavor. One episode might tackle reproductive rights with a policy researcher, and the next might be a comedian riffing on the absurdity of workplace dress codes. With over 700 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from more than 1,500 reviews, the show has built a genuinely loyal following since launching in 2016. The format works because it never gets preachy. Deborah has this warm, self-deprecating style that makes you feel like you are at a really good dinner party where everyone happens to be smart and funny. She won a Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy, and you can tell -- the writing is sharp without being try-hard. If you want feminism that feels human and messy and hilarious rather than like a lecture, this is your show. New episodes drop weekly, and the back catalog is deep enough to keep you busy for months.

Ashley Corbo started Trying Not to Care as a space for the conversations she wished someone had with her during the hardest parts of her twenties, and the 4.8-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews suggests she struck a nerve. The show focuses on the specific emotional landscape of being a young woman navigating friendship breakups, bad relationships, career pivots, and the constant pressure to have everything figured out. Ashley has been open about being labeled "too sensitive" and "too much" throughout her life, and she uses that experience to create episodes that feel like sitting with someone who genuinely understands why you cried in the car after a party. With 198 episodes dropping every Monday, the show covers topics like setting boundaries without guilt, healing from toxic relationships, phone addiction, and the anxiety that comes with major life transitions. The tone is warm and calm rather than preachy. Ashley does not pretend to be a therapist, but she does her research and speaks from real experience. Some episodes touch on manifestation and mindset shifts, which may or may not resonate depending on your perspective. The audience skews toward women in their early-to-mid twenties who are actively working through the growing pains of young adulthood. If you want a podcast that treats your feelings as valid without being saccharine about it, this is one of the better options out there.

Glennon Doyle, her wife Abby Wambach (yes, the soccer legend), and her sister Amanda host this show together, and the dynamic between the three of them is what makes it work. Over 600 episodes in, with a 4.8-star rating from more than 41,000 reviews and half a billion total plays, this is one of the biggest podcasts in the wellness-adjacent space. They tackle grief, addiction, resilience, love, parenting, and political engagement with a level of honesty that most shows cannot sustain.

The format varies. Some episodes are the three hosts talking through a personal struggle or a listener question. Others bring in guests ranging from activists to therapists to journalists. Recent episodes have covered everything from processing national trauma to navigating family conflict to understanding why letting go of control is so hard. Doyle has a way of framing emotional struggles that makes them feel less isolating, and Wambach adds a competitive athlete's perspective on mental toughness that balances out the vulnerability.

This is not a clinical health podcast. You will not get nutrition advice or exercise protocols here. What you will get is an unflinching look at the emotional and psychological work that makes everything else possible. Doyle talks about her recovery from addiction, her experience coming out publicly, and her struggles with anxiety in a way that feels genuinely useful rather than performative. The show also raised over 56 million dollars in global aid, which gives you a sense of how engaged the community is. If your definition of health includes emotional resilience and honest self-examination, this belongs on your playlist.

Jackie Schimmel has been hosting Bitch Bible since 2015, making it one of the longer-running podcasts in the young women space. The original pitch was unfiltered commentary on sex, millennial struggles, pop culture, and social faux pas, and while the show has naturally evolved as Jackie got married and had a son named Clyde, the unapologetic voice remains intact. Episodes drop weekly and typically feature Jackie monologuing about whatever is happening in her life -- home renovation disasters, observations about LA culture, stories about her grandmother Gloria and her handyman Andy -- interspersed with sharp takes on celebrity news and social trends. The 4.6-star rating from over 14,500 reviews reflects a loyal audience that has grown up alongside Jackie. What makes the show work is her willingness to say exactly what she thinks without running it through a PR filter first. She is funny in a specific, acerbic way that will not appeal to everyone, but her fans are devoted. The show has shifted from its original dating-and-nightlife focus toward more lifestyle and motherhood content, which tracks with where Jackie is in her life. Some listeners miss the earlier edge, while others appreciate the evolution. If you want a podcast that sounds like your most opinionated friend giving you the unedited version of her week, Bitch Bible has been doing that longer than most.

Dustin Ross, Francheska Medina (better known as Hey Fran Hey), and Assante have been doing this show since 2015, and at over 518 episodes they have built something that feels less like a podcast and more like a weekly check-in with friends who actually care about your mental state. Their tagline says it all: mental health, mental wealth, and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain?

New episodes drop every Wednesday. The trio covers everything from current events and pop culture to personal finance and relationship dynamics, but the through-line is always wellness -- not the performative kind, but the real, honest, sometimes uncomfortable kind. They will roast each other one minute and share genuinely vulnerable moments the next. The chemistry between the three hosts is the engine of the whole show.

With 5,600+ ratings and a 4.8-star average, The Friend Zone has quietly become one of the most trusted voices in the Gen Z and young millennial wellness space. Episodes typically run about an hour, which gives them room to actually sit with a topic instead of rushing through it. Francheska brings the wellness expertise, Dustin brings the humor and cultural commentary, and Assante grounds everything with a calm, thoughtful perspective. It is the kind of show where you will laugh hard, learn something useful, and occasionally tear up -- sometimes all in the same episode.

Womanica is a daily podcast, and each episode runs about five minutes. That's the whole pitch, and it works remarkably well. Every day, host Jenny Kaplan tells the story of one woman from history — educators, activists, scientists, villains, indigenous storytellers, artists — organized into monthly themes that keep things from feeling random.

The brevity is the point. You're not committing to a two-hour deep dive. You're getting a tight, well-researched narrative about someone like Medusa (the mythological reframing, not just the monster version), Rigoberta Menchu Tum, or punk icon Poly Styrene. The stories span centuries and continents, and Jenny has a talent for making you care about a person's entire life arc in the time it takes to make coffee. Some episodes cover figures you've definitely heard of but from an angle you haven't considered. Others introduce women who were genuinely erased from mainstream history books.

With over 1,800 episodes since launching in 2019, the back catalog is enormous. The 4.4 rating from 862 reviews reflects some listener frustration with ad density relative to episode length — a fair critique for a five-minute show. But the content itself is consistently strong, and the daily format makes it easy to build a habit around. If you want to learn something new about women's history every single day without it eating into your schedule, Womanica is the most efficient way to do it. It fills a gap that longer history podcasts just can't.

Kid Fury and Crissle have been hosting The Read since 2013, making it one of the longest-running and most beloved podcasts in the pop culture and hip-hop commentary space. The format is loose and conversational: the two New York City-based hosts spend about two hours each week throwing shade, spilling tea, and offering brutally honest takes on entertainment news, celebrity behavior, and cultural moments. The only sacred ground is Beyonce -- she is off-limits for criticism, which has become a running joke and a genuine rule of the show. With 648 episodes and a near-perfect 4.9-star rating from over 27,000 reviews, The Read has one of the most passionate fanbases in podcasting. What makes it special is the chemistry between Kid Fury and Crissle. They are genuinely funny, not in a scripted way but in the way your funniest friends are funny -- quick, observational, and willing to take a joke further than anyone expected. The show also functions as what the hosts call an "on-air therapy session," with segments about their personal lives navigating New York City, relationships, and career changes. Recent episodes have kept the same energy that made the show a hit over a decade ago. The Read is not trying to be objective or journalistic. It is two smart, hilarious people giving you their unfiltered opinions on the culture, and after all these years, they are still better at it than almost anyone else doing something similar.