The 8 Best Young Female Adults Podcasts (2026)

Lindsey Metselaar launched this show in 2017 with a focus on modern dating that has kept it relevant as the landscape shifted from Tinder culture to the age of situationships. The name comes from a real bar in New York, and that specific, grounded energy carries through the whole show. Lindsey interviews dating experts, therapists, and regular people about their relationship experiences, and she mixes in solo episodes where she shares her own stories with disarming honesty.

Produced by Dear Media, the show has built up 445 episodes over the years. Each one runs about 40 minutes to just over an hour, making them easy to fit into a commute or workout. Lindsey's interview style is curious without being pushy -- she asks the follow-up questions you'd want to ask a friend. Topics range from attachment styles and navigating different love languages to harder conversations about fertility, finances in relationships, and how to know when to walk away.

The show has evolved alongside Lindsey's own life. She recently became a mother and has been candid about how that shifted her perspective on relationships and identity. With a 4.2-star rating from 2,400 reviews, the audience appreciates her blend of practical advice and personal vulnerability. She also weaves in astrology content for listeners who are into that. If you're in your twenties trying to make sense of modern dating without losing your mind, this show feels like getting advice from a smart older sister who has been through it.

Violet Benson built a massive following as the "Daddy Issues" meme queen on Instagram, and she brought that same blunt, no-filter energy to this podcast. The show mixes solo episodes where Violet shares her own dating disasters and personal growth moments with interview episodes featuring guests like Jay Shetty and Dr. Emily Morse. The result is a show that swings between laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly insightful.

Violet's approach is what she calls "tough love with sass" -- she's not going to tell you what you want to hear, but she'll make you laugh while telling you what you need to hear. Her recurring segments include "Finding My Husband," where she documents her own dating journey in real time, and "Benson Book Club," where she discusses self-help books she's actually reading. New episodes drop weekly on Thursdays and range from 25 minutes to over an hour depending on the topic.

At 357 episodes and a 4.7-star rating from nearly 4,000 reviews, the show has serious staying power. She also does monthly zodiac episodes with relationship advice broken down by sign, which adds a fun, lighthearted element to the mix. Violet is particularly good at naming the exact thoughts running through your head at 2 AM after a bad date and making you feel less alone about them. The show works best for women who appreciate directness and humor about the parts of your twenties that nobody warns you about -- the loneliness, the career panic, the weird grief of outgrowing friendships.

Hosted by Josie Santi, a health coach and wellness editor at The Everygirl media brand, this podcast delivers exactly what the name promises -- content for every woman trying to make her life a little bit better. With over 260 episodes releasing twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, there is a deep catalog to work through. Each month follows a curriculum-like theme, such as radical self-love in February or financial wellness in April, which gives the show a structure that most lifestyle podcasts lack.

The format splits between solo episodes where Josie shares practical frameworks and strategies, and interview episodes featuring entrepreneurs, health experts, and the occasional celebrity. Past topics have covered everything from manifestation techniques and career pivots to skincare routines and relationship patterns. The advice tends to be specific and actionable rather than vague motivational stuff.

The Everygirl Podcast has a 4.7 rating on Apple Podcasts. The audience skews toward women in their mid-twenties to early thirties who want to be intentional about their choices without subscribing to hustle culture. Josie is warm and genuinely curious in her interviews, and she has a talent for making complex wellness topics accessible without dumbing them down. The connection to The Everygirl website means there are often companion articles and resources to go along with episodes, which is a nice bonus for anyone who likes to go deeper on a topic.

Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter host Bad On Paper every Wednesday, and at over 410 episodes, they have turned what could have been a straightforward book podcast into something much more layered. Yes, they talk about books -- they run a proper book club with monthly picks and dedicated discussion episodes. But the show is equally about the cultural conversations that books spark, personal interests, and the kind of observations that come up when two smart, well-read friends get together.

Their monthly Three Things episodes are a highlight, where each host shares three things they have been into, annoyed by, or thinking about lately. These range from niche internet drama to beauty products to essays they read. The book club episodes are substantive without being academic -- they treat reading as a pleasure and a conversation starter, not homework. Author interviews round out the mix.

Bad On Paper has a 4.8 rating from over 4,000 reviews on Apple Podcasts, which puts it in rare company for a book-adjacent show. The audience is largely millennial women who read a lot and want to talk about it with people who take books seriously but not too seriously. Becca and Olivia have a natural rapport that makes the show feel effortless, and they are not afraid to have strong opinions about a book while still respecting people who disagree. It is the book club you wish you had in real life.

Kate Kennedy is the kind of host who can spend two hours analyzing the cultural impact of AIM away messages and make every second of it compelling. Be There in Five is a long-form, mostly solo podcast where Kate applies a genuinely analytical brain to pop culture, millennial nostalgia, influencer drama, and celebrity culture. At 348 episodes and counting, the show has become a benchmark for thoughtful pop culture commentary.

The episodes are long -- often 90 minutes or more -- and Kate does not rush. She builds arguments, connects cultural dots, and frequently ties seemingly lightweight topics back to bigger ideas about gender, consumerism, and growing up in the late 90s and 2000s. A typical episode might dissect a specific Bravo franchise, examine why a particular internet trend resonates, or revisit a piece of early-2000s media through a more critical lens.

With a 4.9 rating from over 7,100 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated podcasts in its space. Kate also offers bonus content through a paid subscription for listeners who want even more. The show is best suited for people who like their pop culture served with substance -- if you have ever wanted someone to articulate exactly why a specific childhood memory or internet moment mattered more than it seemed to, Kate has probably already done it. It rewards patience and attention in a way most pop culture shows do not.

Heather McMahan brings stand-up comedian energy to Absolutely Not, and the result is one of the most consistently funny podcasts aimed at young women. With over 360 episodes and a 4.9 rating from nearly 14,000 reviews, Heather has built something that resonates deeply with listeners who want to laugh about the absurdity of everyday life. No topic is off-limits, and Heather's delivery is sharp enough to make even mundane observations land.

The show has a signature feature called the Absolutely NOT-Line -- a voicemail hotline where listeners call in with their problems, stories, and questions for Heather to react to. These segments are often the funniest part of any given episode, because the combination of real listener chaos and Heather's unscripted reactions creates genuine comedy. Guest episodes feature people like CNN's Kaitlan Collins and fellow comedians, but the solo episodes with the hotline segments are the bread and butter.

Episodes run about 45 minutes to an hour, drop weekly, and cover everything from relationship drama and family dynamics to travel disasters and social commentary. Heather has a particular talent for taking a frustrating situation and finding the exact angle that makes it hilarious. The show has earned comparisons to calling your funniest friend, and that is about right. If you need a podcast that will reliably make you laugh, Absolutely Not has been doing that for several years running.

Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd started this podcast as actual next-door neighbors, and that origin story tells you everything about the tone. Over 350 episodes and more than a decade later, The Girl Next Door feels like eavesdropping on two close friends who happen to be great conversationalists. The show has a clean rating, which is unusual in this space and means it is genuinely appropriate for all ages.

Topics range widely -- books, comfort food recipes, holiday traditions, home organization, relationship reflections, and the occasional deeper conversation about loss or mortality. The biweekly release schedule means each episode feels considered rather than rushed. Kelsey and Erica do not chase trends or try to be provocative. They just talk about what matters to them, and it turns out that resonates with a lot of people.

Listeners frequently describe the experience as feeling like they are hanging out with friends, and with a 4.8 rating from over 740 reviews, the audience clearly agrees. The chemistry between the hosts has been praised repeatedly -- they complement each other without competing for attention. If you are tired of podcasts that feel performative or over-produced, this is a refreshing alternative. It is cozy, genuine, and the kind of show you save for a Sunday morning with coffee. Sometimes the best podcasts are the ones that do not try to be anything other than honest conversation.

Morgan Treuil and Leslie Johnston named their podcast after the question that probably runs through every young woman's head at least three times a day. Am I Doing This Right? is a show for people in progress -- which is a gentler and more honest framing than most self-help podcasts manage. With about 100 episodes since launching in 2023, the show has found its footing quickly.

The format blends co-hosted conversations between Morgan and Leslie with guest interviews that bring in specific expertise. Topics include dating questions, faith-based discussions, navigating grief, career transitions, and the general uncertainty of your twenties and thirties. The hosts are open about their own struggles, which keeps the advice grounded rather than preachy. They have a knack for being simultaneously funny and sincere.

The show holds a 4.8 rating from 58 reviews on Apple Podcasts -- a smaller audience for now, but one that is clearly invested. Episodes touch on faith without being exclusively a faith-based podcast, which gives it a broader appeal than you might expect from the topic list. Morgan and Leslie are the kind of hosts who make you feel less alone in your confusion about life, and they do it without pretending to have all the answers. If you are in a season of life where nothing feels certain and you just want someone to say that is normal, this podcast does exactly that.