BY AMANDA GARRITY

We live in a plugged-in world. From work to social media to the hottest new Netflix show (it’s hard to keep up!), we spend nearly every waking minute glued to a screen. But it’s time to turn those moments of mindless entertainment into minutes of purposeful conversation. How, you ask? Podcasts.

These free, downloadable soundbites can make your commute (or any other time) way more productive. Here are five of our favorite health and wellness podcasts to get you started, no matter how much time you’ve got.

Nutrition Matters Podcast

Length: 1 hour to 90 minutes.

Want to know more about how the food you eat actually affects your body? Then Nutrition Matters is the podcast for you. Paige Smathers, a registered dietitian nutritionist, explores health in a way everyone can enjoy with expert interviews and health stories from everyday folks.

Happiness Podcast

Length: Less than 20 minutes.

Raise your hand if balancing a demanding work schedule with relationships and personal wellness is a challenge for you. You’re not alone. Dr. Robert Puff, a marriage counselor and clinical psychologist, explores the complexity of happiness—from finding it in times of trouble to relishing it in life’s big moments—and offers helpful tools to achieve happiness in his podcast. Download it here.

The Nutrition Diva’s Quick and Dirty Tips

Length: A snackable 10 minutes.

The Nutrition Diva is the best friend you didn’t know you needed to help you navigate life’s (potentially embarrassing) questions your team might not be able to answer. Monica Reinagel, the woman behind the mic, breaks down buzzworthy diets, popular food trends, and nutrition basics in short soundbites. With her help, food will have a whole new meaning. Download it here.

The Minimalists Podcast

Length: Varies, most are 80 minutes long.

This hit podcast with 3,000-plus five-star ratings in the iTunes store by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus is the best motivation to live a more minimalistic and meaningful life. And it goes way beyond KonMari. You name it, they’ve talked about it—from finances to relationships to the overwhelming media landscape. The best part? If you speed through the podcast, this duo has written several books and star in a Netflix documentary.

Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

Length: Varies, most are less than 1 hour.

Anyone who lives a plant-based lifestyle knows that finding accurate information about how to eat healthily and compassionately can be tricky. In Food for Thought, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau addresses the common misconceptions and questions about veganism. Colleen brings years of experience as an advocate for healthy eating, animal rights, and ethical behavior to her weekly show, allowing listeners to be more conscious about food choices.