Looking for self-care influencers who are actually worth a spot on your feed? You’re in the perfect place. From mental health and mindfulness to fitness, confidence, beauty, and everyday wellness, the right creators can make taking better care of yourself feel a lo less like another item on your to-do list.
At Dear Media, wellness is kind of our thing. We work with some of the biggest voices in podcasting across wellness, beauty, fitness, relationships, and personal growth, so we know there’s no single way to show up for yourself. Self-care might mean setting better boundaries, finding a workout you genuinely love, taking your skincare routine seriously, or finally giving yourself permission to slow down.
So, we rounded up our favorite self-care influencers who bring something different to the conversation. Whether you’re looking for practical wellness tips or just more feel-good energy on your feed, these are the creators to follow for self-care inspiration:
15 Self Care Influencers
Arielle Lorre
Don’t you wish you could just have a self-care expert in your back pocket? With Dear Media-produced podcast, Well with Arielle Lorre, you basically can! Host Arielle Lorre invites on world-renowned experts in medicine, nutrition, fitness, and beauty to talk about all things wellness. From makeup hacks and skincare to metabolism, brain health, and beauty treatments, all of the self-care top tips sit inside each hour-long episode.
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Mel Robbins
If you’re at all interested in the self-care space, you probably already know and love Mel Robbins. Motivational speaker, author, award-winning podcast host, and one of the most influential voices, Mel covers science-backed mindset tools and behavior strategies to help listeners, followers, and fans upgrade their current routines. She bridges the gap between knowing and doing—something a lot of us struggle with.
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Jordan Younger
Jordan Younger, host and brains behind the Dear Media-produced podcast, The Balanced Blonde // Soul on Fire, takes an intimate approach to self-care. Having been in the self-care space for over a decade, she chats with healers, practitioners, friends, and experts about spiritual awakenings, wellness, nutrition, healing, astrology, and more. Not only will she give you a few tips for expanding your own routine, but she’ll also open up your mind a little more!
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Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is a purpose coach, former Hindu monk, author, and award-winning podcast host thoroughly known in the self-care space. Both through his bestselling books and podcast, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay combines modern self-help advice with Eastern spiritual teachings. Whether it’s lived-in experience or conversations with experts, he offers practical life tips and spiritual analogies with a side of pop psychology, making every conversation a must-listen.
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Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins is an author, motivational speaker, and life and business strategist popular in the self-care space his self-help books and inspirational seminars. Rather than touching on trendy routines and viral fads, Tony teaches physical energy, emotional control, and metal conditioning as essential forms of self-mastery. Think: Energy management, breaking negative thought loops, and biohacking, all things that seriously level up your self-care game.
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Lauryn and Michael Bosstick
Lauryn’s Instagram | Michael’s Instagram | TikTok | Podcast
We all want to get more out of life, from careers and hobbies to friends and influence, and Michael and Lauryn Bosstick can be your one-stop-shop to getting there. Entrepreneurs, CEOs, and the powerhouse couple behind the Dear Media produced podcast, The Bossticks, the duo covers everything and anything related to leveling up your life.
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Dr. Will Cole
Leading functional medicine expert, best-selling author, and host of the Dear Media-produced Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole approaches self-care from a medical perspective. From physical fitness and nutritional to hormonal balance and stress reduction, each episode focuses on getting to the root cause of an issue rather than just treating symptoms. It’s insightful, inspiring, and a must-add to your self-care influencer rotation.
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Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra and self-care are practically synonymous. As an author, alternative medicine advocate, and New Age speaker, Deepak built a multi-million-dollar wellness empire before “self-care influencers” were even a thing. Instead of looking at something being “wrong,” he views health as a perfect balance of mind, body, and spirit. He also teaches the 7 Pillars of Well-Being, the blueprint for self-care. In other words, he’s definitely worth the follow.
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Pia Baroncini
It’s really easy to feel alone. As you’re striving for your dreams, you’re made aware of every flaw, every obstacle, and every critic that stands in your way. Pia Baroncini, host of Dear Media podcast Everything Is The Best, seeks to connect her listeners, guests, and herself to one another to get real, get vulnerable, and get inspired. Soon, you’ll feel capable and confident to pursue your dreams as you realize you’re not all that different from the best of the best. Learn that we’re all human with Pia Baroncini!
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Victoria Garrick Browne
Victoria Garrick Browne is a mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, former Division I volleyball player, and former host of Dear Media-produced Real Pod. In each episode, Vic explores topics like anxiety, depression, happiness, and building daily habits all through honest storytelling and vulnerable conversations. For anyone looking to approach self-care with a grounded approach, this is your place to start.
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Gabby Bernstein
Gabby Bernstein is known (and loved!) for her mental health, spiritual health, and emotional healing routines across both bestselling books and digital platforms. In her Dear Media-produced podcast, Dear Gabby, she offers real-time coaching, free-flowing conversations, practical techniques, and actionable tools, all designed to walk you through your own personal transformation. And take it from us, you’ll learn a lot when tuning in.
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Tay and Taylor Lautner
Tay Lautner’s Instagram | Taylor Lautner’s Instagram | TikTok | Podcast
This iconic duo aren’t just known for Twilight jokes, cute IG clips, and their iconic trendy moments. Tay and Taylor Lautner are also hosts of the Dear Media-produced podcast, The Squeeze! Their whole thing is talking about “it;” the “it” being mental health, personal development, and self-care. And the best part? They’re frequently joined by experts, celebrities, and influencers to have these conversations, giving you a whole new perspective to the people’s lives you already love to watch so much.
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Elizabeth Endres
Elizabeth Endres is the host of one of the most popular Dear Media wellness podcasts, The Wellness Process. In her podcast, Elizabeth dedicates each episode to creating harmony between mental and physical health, well-being, and spirituality. And fortunately, nothing is off limits. She shares her own transformative methods and rituals, often alongside guests who share their top tips, too. It’s a must-add to your self-care podcast lineup.
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Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney
Women’s health isn’t talked about nearly enough, and Dr. Thais Aliabadi (“Dr. A”) and Mary Alice Haney understand that firsthand. In their Dear Media-produced podcast, SHE MD, the duo shares candid conversations with experts, celebrity guests, and influencers, covering every woman’s health topic you’d want to know about. Think: endometriosis, PCOS, fertility, and menopause. Friendly remember: taking care of your physical and reproductive health is a form of self-care.
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The Wellness Digest
Hannah and Lena Kleinfeld’s Dear Media podcast, The Wellness Digest, is your weekly reset when you want a practical approach to self-care. Sisters and founders of Omni-Biotic U.S., the duo shares their perspective working alongside microbiome scientists, clinicians, and everyone else who feels like they’re misunderstood, dismissed, or confused. They talk about everything from skin changes and hormone shifts to burnout and nervous system overload, catering to every type of listener.
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Beauty Experts to Follow for Skincare and Self-Care
What about the self-care influencers who don’t have podcasts? There are plenty of them out there, and they’re equally worth learning from. Here’s who you may appreciate adding to your following list on socials:
Dr. Sheila Farhang
Dr. Sheila Farhang is a board-certified dermatologist, reconstructive skin cancer surgeon, and double-fellowship-trained cosmetic surgeon. (She also has her own Dear Media podcast, which we’ll touch on below!) In her practice, she combines medical and integrative dermatology with cosmetic procedures and skin cancer reconstruction, demonstrating her expertise in both fields. You can find her on shows like Dr. Oz, Dr. Pimple Popper, and The Real, exploring what she does and how she does it.
You can also find her on GlowLab with Susan Yara in her episode: “GLP-1 Face, Longevity Dermatology, & the Future of Skin Aging with Dr. Sheila Farhang.”
Candace Marino
Candace Marino, also known as “The LA Facialist,” is a medical aesthetician who specializes barrier-first, results-driven regimens. (Hence why she’s become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after facialists!) And here’s the thing that matters: skin treatments and aesthetic procedures are a form of self-care. Knowing what to do, where to look, and how to care for your skin is equally important.
Listen to the Candace Marino’s episode on The GlowLab with Susan Yara!
Dr. Terry Dubrow
Dr. Terry Dubrow, Botched star and board-certified plastic surgeon, is one of the top voices across skincare and wellness. By using his expertise and recognition, Dr. Terry frequently advocates for non-invasive beauty and overall wellness. In other words, he helps people feel their best without always resorting to surgery.
Learn more about his perspective in “Plastic Surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow (Botched) Thinks Non-Surgical Procedures Are the Future” on Dr. Sheila Farhang’s podcast, Derm Approved!
Dr. Alessandra Zonari
Dr. Alessandra Zonari is the co-founder and CSO of One Skin, a longevity-focused biotechnology skincare brand that focuses on the root causes of skin aging. AKA, they talk frequently about products like peptides, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. What actually ages skin? Is there anything we can do to slow the process down? And how do we know which products to use to help slow down the process? Dr. Zonari covers it all and more across her platform.
Get a sneak peek behind her approach by listening to “7 Eye-Opening Skin Facts (and Myths) Only a Cell Biologist Can Tell You” from Breaking Beauty.
Self-Care Instagram Accounts Worth Following
Podcasts are some of the best ways to learn the tips, tricks, and advice from all of the top self-care influencers across the globe. But what if you want to just follow these influencers from their day to day lives and learn about their behind-the-scenes approaches?
Here are the top self-care Instagram accounts worth following:
- @the.holistic.psychologist – Dr. Nicole LePera
- @brenebrown – Brene Brown
- @lesalfred – Les Alfred
- @selfcareisforeveryone – Sasha Aronzon and AJ Martofel
- @hubermanlab – Dr. Andrew Huberman
Who Are Your Favorite Self-Care Influencers?
Each one of these podcasts, doctors, experts, and influencers brings a fresh perspective and a powerful voice to your self-care journey. They’re just what you need to feel totally empowered and inspired day after day. Check out Dear Media’s full list of shows here, and don’t forget to browse our articles. We often share meaningful mental health content influenced by our own podcast creators!
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