100 Mid-Sized Mental Health Podcasts Actively Seeking Guest Voices

If you're pitching clients in the mental health space (therapists, psychologists, authors, researchers, advocates) you don't need to chase the biggest shows.

Mid-sized podcasts (roughly 1K-25K listeners per episode) are often the sweet spot for PR outreach:

• More accessible — Hosts are actively looking for great guests
• More likely to book — Less competition, faster response times
• More engaged audiences — Listeners are passionate, not passive

This list features 100 mental health podcasts that regularly interview guests on topics like anxiety, depression, trauma, therapy, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

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What We Mean by "Mental Health"

This isn't a standard podcast category you'll find on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

"Mental Health" is a Podseeker category — one we created based on how PR professionals actually target shows for guest placements.

Apple Podcasts has "Health & Fitness" and "Self-Improvement." Neither is specific enough for a PR pro pitching a trauma therapist, an anxiety researcher, or an author writing about grief. Those clients need shows that talk about mental health directly, not shows that happen to mention it alongside nutrition tips and workout routines.

We looked at the types of clients being pitched (licensed therapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health advocates, resilience coaches, authors of books on anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and emotional regulation) and grouped podcasts accordingly. The result is a category built around audience interest and client fit, not platform taxonomy.

You won't find this filter in generic podcast directories. It exists because we're focused specifically on podcast outreach for guest bookings, so our categorization reflects how PR pros actually work.

Podseeker has over 21,000 podcasts tagged under Mental Health, making it one of the largest categories in our database.

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How to Use This List

Don't pitch all 100 at once.

This list is a starting point for discovery. The real workflow looks like this:

1. Filter for fit

Scan this list for shows that align with your client's expertise. Not every mental health podcast is right for every mental health client. A trauma therapist and an anxiety researcher and a grief counselor all need different shows. Look for alignment between your client's specific focus and the show's recent episodes and guest history.

2. Check recent episodes

Before pitching, confirm the show is still active and see what topics they've covered recently. A quick listen tells you more than any description. Mental health podcasts in particular tend to have strong editorial perspectives, so understanding the host's angle helps you pitch the right way.

3. Start with a focused batch

Pick 10-15 shows that feel like strong fits. Pitch those first. Track responses.

4. Refine your approach

If you're not getting replies, adjust. Maybe the pitch angle isn't landing. Maybe the client profile needs sharpening. In the mental health space, hosts are especially careful about guest credentials and clinical accuracy, so lead with specific qualifications and published work.

5. Expand when you have signal

Once you're seeing consistent responses, expand to more shows from the list. You'll pitch with more confidence because you know what's working.

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These Filters Are Native in Podseeker

Everything on this list is available inside Podseeker's podcast database — and you can filter dynamically.

Filter by category: Select "Mental Health" (or any of our 200+ PR-focused categories) to see shows that match your client type. Related categories you might also explore: Anxiety, Trauma, Therapy, Resilience, Psychology, Grief, and Healing.

Filter by audience size: Target mid-sized shows specifically. Start with the accessible range, then expand as you refine your pitch.

Filter by guest format: Only see shows that actually interview external guests.

Filter by activity: Only see shows that are actively publishing.

From there, you can:

• Add shows to a media list
• Pitch directly from Podseeker
• Track every conversation in your pitch inbox
• Schedule follow-ups that auto-pause if the host replies
• Adjust your pitch and client profile until you hit a consistent booking cadence

This isn't a static list you export to a spreadsheet. It's the starting point for a managed outreach workflow.

For guidance on crafting pitches that land, read our guide on podcast pitch examples and templates.

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Each Show Below Includes:

• Host name — Who you're pitching
• Status — Active, has guests, verified contact
• Booking context — What angles work, guest profile signals, and booking difficulty indicators

Ready to Pitch These Shows?

Finding the right podcasts is step one. Then you need to:

• Verify contact information
• Draft personalized pitches
• Track who you've contacted
• Follow up without losing track
• Manage conversations across multiple clients

All 100 of these podcasts are in Podseeker — with verified contact info, audience insights, and the workflow tools to manage your outreach from first pitch to booked interview.

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The Workflow:

1. Filter — Use "Mental Health" + audience size filters to find your starting batch
2. Pitch — Send personalized outreach using pitch templates
3. Track — Every pitch lives in your inbox with full conversation history
4. Follow up — Schedule follow-ups that auto-pause on reply
5. Refine — Adjust your client profile and pitch until you hit a consistent cadence
6. Expand — Once you're seeing results, add more shows from the list

This is Inbox Zero for podcast outreach — every pitch moves toward a clear outcome.

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