Best YouTube Channels That Are Guaranteed to Motivate Self-Improvement
Do you find yourself searching for ways to improve your life? Nowadays, the best and fastest way to tap into some inspiration is to turn on YouTube. Seriously! YouTube can be an incredible self-improvement tool and source of motivation.
Whenever I’m stuck in a rut or need an extra boost of motivation in the area of personal growth, I turn to my favorite YouTube channels. Each one is packed with inspiring material guaranteed to pump you up, improve your self-esteem, and push you to the next level.
Growing your mind is truly empowering. That’s why I make it a daily practice to expose myself to anything that expands my mind or improves my life in some way. Whether that’s a book, seminar, article, documentary, or motivational YouTube video.
And now that we’re spending a lot more time at home due to social distancing, we have more free time on our hands and find ourselves wondering what to do with it.
I’d say empowering yourself with knowledge and improving your life is a pretty good way to spend it. So, take advantage of this opportunity.
Below, I’ve included a few links to some of my favorite episodes to get you started. But I encourage you to explore each of these channels on your own. There are so many amazing episodes and videos to explore!
And if you’re a podcast fan, I’ve also included links to all the channels that have podcasts at the end of the post.
Now, let’s get this motivation party started!
Table of Contents
- Ted Talks
- Marie Forleo
- Lewis Howes
- Jay Shetty
- Gabby Bernstein
- Ed Mylett
- Tom Bilyeu
- Brené Brown
- Dr. Wayne Dyer
- Oprah
- Motivational Podcasts
Level-Up With My Favorite Motivational YouTube Channels
Ted Talks
Ideas worth spreading indeed. TED Talks are powerful talks from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech, and creativity. This YouTube channel covers just about everything with a vast range of videos on the topic of self-help.
Good luck NOT finding an amazing talk that will blow your mind!
Most Popular Ted Talks of All Time
- Do Schools Kill Creativity?|Sir Ken Robinson
- How Great Leaders Inspire Action | Simon Sinek
- The Puzzle of Motivation | Dan Pink
- How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal
Some of My Favorite Motivational Episodes
- Facebook’s Role in Brexit and the Threat to Democracy | Carole Cadwalladr
- My Stroke of Insight | Jill Bolte Taylor
- What Makes a Good Life? The Longest Study on Happiness | Robert Waldinger
- The Power of Human Energy: Angela Ahrendts
- The Art of Being Yourself | Caroline McHugh
- How To Skip the Small Talk and Connect With Anyone | Kalina Silverman
Marie Forleo
Create a Business and Life You Love
I love Ms. Forleo! Marie’s channel is all about showing you practical ways to become the person you most want to be. Whether that’s developing your business, improving your self-confidence, marketing strategies, how to be happy, or creating stronger relationships with those around you.
Some of her guests include Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Brendon Burchard. And everyone else under the sun!
Marie will surely entertain you with her infectious energy and sassy sense of humor. She may even sing and do a little dance for you (if you’re lucky).
Some of My Favorite Motivational Episodes:
- Want More Joy? Become A Super Attractor says Gabby Bernstein
- Brené Brown Shows You How To “Brave the Wilderness”
- The Ultimate Guide To Saying ‘No’
- Mark Manson: Here’s How to Stop Caring About Things That Don’t Matter
- Tim Ferriss Interview: How to Overcome Fear, Practice Self Love & Build a Writing Routine
- 3 Steps to Stop Negative Thinking In Its Tracks
- Feeling Behind In Your Life?
Lewis Howes
The School of Greatness
Lewis Howes is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and former professional Arena League football player. Howes’ YouTube Channel is all about finding greatness in our lives. He shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet — world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature — to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.
Just some of the powerhouse guests he interviews include Kobe Bryant, Tony Hawk, Brendon Burchard, and Jay Shetty.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Episodes:
- High Performance Habits ft. Tony Robbins, Brendon Burchard, Mel Robbins, and Michael Gervais
- Your Thoughts Will Heal or Kill You with Marisa Peer and Lewis Howes
- CONTROL YOUR MIND With These 6 SECRETS FOR SUCCESS
- Jesse Itzler on Building a Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Life
- Gabrielle Bernstein: The Judgment Detox
Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is a British vlogger, author, former monk, and motivational speaker. He has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, and The Today Show to discuss mental health and life purpose. He’s amazing at lifting you up and opening your eyes to what’s important in life — kindness! It’s impossible to walk away from one of his videos without feeling ready to take on the world.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Episodes:
- How To Find Your TRUE PURPOSE & Achieve SUCCESS IN LIFE
- How To STOP CARING What People Think Of You & BUILD MASSIVE CONFIDENCE
- If You’re Lacking Confidence, Watch This
- SELF MADE BILLIONAIRE Reveals The Simple STEPS TO SUCCESS
- THE MOST POWERFUL ADVICE On Removing Your Doubts & Fears
- If You Are Constantly Stressed & Filled With Anxiety, Watch This For Peace
Gabrielle Bernstein
Become the Happiest Person You Know
Gabby Bernstein is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and spiritual teacher. Known for her books Spirit Junkie, The Universe Has Your Back, and Super Attractor, Gabby has become a powerhouse in the spiritual and Law of Attraction community.
She teaches spiritual principals in a very modern way. On her channel, you’ll find everything from quick guided meditations to inspiring life tips and advice to interviews that will truly help you grow and live your best life.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Episodes:
- The Secrets to Confidence
- How to Receive Signs from the Universe
- It’s Not Magic — It’s Manifesting
- Attract What You Want By Appreciating What You Have
- THIS Is Why We Are Alive
- Mindfulness: How to Slow Down and Be More Mindful
- How to Stay Calm When the News Stresses You Out
Ed Mylett
The Ed Mylett Show
Ed Mylett gained fame as one of the top business leaders in the world and now he’s taking over social media. He uses his podcasts and YouTube videos to give inspirational life lessons and train future entrepreneurs. His interviews are not the standard ones. He talks with unique energy and makes you feel that he is in the room with you.
He interviews entrepreneurs and successful personalities in his videos and podcasts. Unlike other hosts, he does not interrupt his guests and wants his audience to benefit most from their stories.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Videos:
- The Key to Creating Wealth
- Watch this if you STRUGGLE with SELF-DOUBT
- How to Be a Better Person Every Day!
- The PAST Doesn’t DEFINE You!
- Unlock The Unlimited Power of Your Mind Today!
Tom Bilyeu
Impact Theory
Tom Bilyeu is an entrepreneur whose goal is to introduce you to the people and ideas that will help you actually execute your dreams. You’ll learn how to level up your mindset, develop leadership skills in business and in your personal life, and learn how to live to your full potential. He believes that human potential is nearly limitless and that’s what he promotes in every episode.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Episodes:
- How to Turn Depression Into Millions
- This Trick Makes You Immune To Illness with Wim Hof
- Harvard Professor Explains the Secret to Aging in Reverse
- Pillars of A Growth Mindset
- How to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Mind
Brené Brown
Brené Brown is a professor, lecturer, and author of Daring Greatly and Braving the Wilderness (both #1 New York Times bestsellers). She has spent her career studying the concepts of courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Even though Brené doesn’t have her own YouTube channel, she is such an amazing source of inspiration that I felt I needed to include her in my list. She has so many really great TED talks videos and interviews, that I had a hard time finding only 5 of my favorites to link below.
Be sure to do your own search for more of her powerfully motivating videos. And check out her filmed lecture Brené Brown: The Call to Courage on Netflix.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Videos:
- Brené Brown — Striving versus Self-Acceptance, Saving Marriages, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
- Brené Brown: Why Your Critics Aren’t The Ones Who Count
- Listening to Shame
- The Quest For True Belonging | Chase Jarvis LIVE
- 90% of the People are SCARED to Talk About This!
Dr. Wayne Dyer
Dr. Dyer was an American self-help author, motivational speaker, and spiritual teacher. His first book, Your Erroneous Zones, is one of the best-selling books of all time.
He’s the person that introduced me to The Law of Attraction and manifesting the life you want. He’s one of my all-time favorite motivational teachers and is sure to inspire you to be your best self with his gentle Buddha-like nature. He’s incredible!
He’s another inspirational teacher that doesn’t have an actual YouTube channel, but there are literally thousands of videos from so many of his devoted followers of lectures, teachings, interviews, and guided meditations. If I didn’t include him in this list, I feel like I’d be cheating you out of one of the greatest, life-transforming motivational speakers of our time.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Videos:
- Manifesting Your Soul’s Purpose
- 5 Lessons To Live By
- The Shift: Movie
- Million Dollar Advice (Top secret of the 2%)
- The Secret & The Law of Attraction
- As you THINK, So Shall You BE!|Top 10 Rules
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And of course, there’s Oprah’s YouTube Channel! My favorite videos on her channel are Super Soul Sessions and Super Soul Sundays. They’re like mini-episodes of The Oprah show that she’s so famous for. It’s the ultimate resource of interviews with the world’s most influential and inspirational people. You can’t go wrong no matter which video you land on.
Some of My Favorite Motivational Episodes:
- Deepak Chopra: How Our Beliefs Shape Our Reality
- Brené Brown on the Hidden Damage of Gossip
- Dr. Wayne Dyer on the Art of Manifestation
- How the Most Difficult Moments Help Us Grow
- Michael Bernard Beckwith: Believe in What You Don’t See
List of Motivational Podcasts
- Ted Talks Podcast
- The Marie Forleo Podcast
- The School of Greatness Podcast
- On Purpose with Jay Shetty
- Brené Brown Unlocking Us Podcast
- Ed Mylett Podcast
- Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu Podcast
- Oprah’s Supersoul Conversations
In Conclusion
I am a firm believer in exposing yourself to positive, inspirational material every single day. Because sometimes all you need is a powerful speech or insightful interview to push you to the next level in your life. So, be sure to subscribe to your favorite channels and get your daily dose of inspiration!
Do you have a favorite podcast or YouTube channel that inspired you? I would love to know about it! Comment your favorite channels or episodes below.
Do you have a question for me or a topic you would like me to share? Send me an email and let me know.
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