You asked.....What are Our Favourite Podcasts to Work To?

🎧What We Listen to in the Lahay Studio

At Lahay, there’s usually a podcast playing quietly in the background while we sew, cut fabric, pack orders, or work through the quieter admin tasks that keep the studio running. Over time, we’ve found a handful of shows that strike the perfect balance - interesting enough to keep us company, gentle enough not to distract from the work.

If you’re looking for something new to listen to while you craft, commute, or unwind at home, these are some of the podcasts we return to again and again.

🌿 The Mel Robbins Podcast
Longer, motivating episodes that offer a gentle nudge to get moving or think differently. Mel has a way of breaking down everyday challenges into something practical and doable, making her podcast a great companion for focused work.

🍏 5 Minute Food Fix
Quick, practical tips that make eating well feel simple, not overwhelming. Hosted by Yumi Stynes and cookbook editor Simon Davis, it’s humorous, chatty, and a little inspirational - perfect when you want something light and helpful without committing to a full episode.

💛 Family Secrets
Beautifully told stories about the things families keep hidden - and how people find healing. With the tagline “The secrets that are kept from us, the secrets we keep from others, and the secrets we keep from ourselves,” this podcast is thoughtful, emotional, and often surprisingly uplifting.

😊 Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger
Thoughtful, funny conversations about work, life, purpose, and what it actually means to feel content. Paul was one of the early employees at Facebook and retired young after his stock vested… only to discover that “freedom” didn’t automatically equal fulfilment. He returned to what he loved - stand‑up comedy - and created this smart, honest podcast about finding meaning in the everyday.

🤍 Why These Podcasts Work So Well in the Studio
These shows are the perfect background companions: engaging, warm, and easy to dip in and out of while working with our hands. They bring a little inspiration, a little humour, and a steady sense of company to the rhythm of making Australian‑made clothing.