I recently started podcast and stumbled across Leah Smart. And it is profound and refreshing. Her voice commands respect, her knowledge & insight on her topic is captivating, and her laughter is warm & cozy. Thank you Leah for all things you. And congratulations being a new mom.

I truly adore this podcast and appreciate how it consistently offers valuable insights. The respectful dialogue among guests and the thoughtful way they discuss global topics is truly commendable. Leah Smart’s mindful approach to interviewing is particularly noteworthy; her kindness and intelligence shine through, making her an ideal host for this exceptional show. The diverse array of guests share incredibly useful information that resonates with many, including myself. I’m deeply grateful for the knowledge and inspiration I’ve gained from listening.

Great content, guests and questions. I’ve learned so much lot since starting last year. I appreciate Leah’s curiously and how she dialogues with guests while still giving them the floor to speak. Highly recommend the friendship episode and the rest episodes. Game changers!

I just found this podcast. It feels very approachable and relatable to people. I’ve saved many episodes to enjoy while I’m walking on my walking pad. I also appreciate the calming voices, and that it is clean. Thank you.

Everyday Better with Leah Smart is a thought-provoking, informative and entertaining podcast! Each topic is discussed thoroughly with thought leaders, professionals, and experts in their field. Leah does an outstanding job of getting the most out of her guests, relating it to the listeners, and adding her perspective. The flow of the conversations are always smooth, collaborative, and sound effortless. The topics are always fascinating and what people care about - viewing them from many perspectives. And most importantly, Everyday Better helps the listener do just that - live every single day better than the one before. Equipping all with a positive mindset, enthusiastic optimism, and knowledge/skills for a better life. Thank you Leah!

Very easy to listen to. The show on burnout in 2025 was great.

Living a more complete life with a purpose often involves journey of self discovery and intentional action Thank you for sharing your experiences

Every Day Better is like a breath of fresh air for your soul. t’s not just a podcast—it’s a call to show up as your best self, one small step at a time.

Thank you for your podcast and for helping me become a better person.

I forget now how I stumbled across your show! I am so grateful I did and you all do this work. The shows are always packed with such valuable insights, knowledge and teach us all to have compassion for ourselves, our journeys and thereby allow us to be compassionate with others and their journeys. With much gratitude 🙏

It felt like they were talking directly to me. I like how they gave me practical advice on my spare time and how to be productive after I take care of my bidness. I am crazy obsessed with how I spend my time and I try not to waste it.

Love this podcast , very uplifting , inspirational , amazing… My commute to work is more enjoyable when i listen to it.Captain Carole Hopson interview was such a delight, her good vibes was so contagious.

I love the broad range of topics discussed and the professionals sharing research-based knowledge. The show is thought-provoking and offers practical guidance towards elevation in all facets of life. I’m learning so much! The energy of Leah and guests pulls me deep into each episode. Everyday Better is my absolute fav!

Enjoyed the conversation with Thubten tremendously, her example of rocks in a tumbler as well as your ‘hero of our own story’ will stay with me. Thank you!

New listener here very good content and informative and helpful, I really enjoy the listens.

Leah thank you for having this pod cast. I listen faithfully and learn so much about myself and how to manage my stress, anxiety through learning from others. I appreciate having everyday better available to listen to when I need some space and feeling stressed.

So good ! You ‘re helping a lot of people with your ikigai .

This episode touched me personally. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and how it relates to everyday life. The way our body react to something as simple as a song a smell a touch really shows the connection between mind and body. It took me some time to recognize triggers and to learn how to not let it have such a daunting effect on me.

I’ve recently started listening and I have learned something significant in each episode! Outstanding podcast. PAUL BLANCHARD, MD Michigan

I’ve been listening to Leah’s show for a good while, now. I love it. As a leadership coach and spiritual director, Leah and her guests are a regular part of my everyday conversations and quiet ponderings. And joyfully so. Thank you so much, Leah! Keep up the good work! Adventure On, Todd A Spencer Colorado

Love this pod. She finds great and relatable guest experts who give approachable and actionable advice and info. The host is also relatable, funny, clear and concisely and talented.

I love this podcast- it’s really transformed how I view myself and my interactions with others. Leah is so relatable and always brings great energy!

Leah Smart is Energetic, Engaging & Enriching. An excellent addition to your listening list. Her cadence & kindness is felt with each interview & insight. Feels like your spending time with a dear friend. Enjoy Loves

Keep up the good work! Maybe a show on aging, 50-55 and over, and how that pulls and pushes one to be who they are. Beauty in aging is possible, it has to be.

I searched high and low for a podcast that I felt connected to and that could help support my quest in bettering my mental health. Leah has become part of my morning routine. Not only does she have a calming energy and amazing insight but she brings on guest speakers that all resonate with me. I’m excited every day to start my speed walks in the park and listen to her podcast.

Each episode challenges you to reflect on life, yourself, your relationships - in a way that feels practical and isn’t overwhelming. Leah is such a skilled facilitator, it feels like she’s just having casual conversations with her friends, who happen to be world-renown thought leaders!!

I love the topics and people you bring on to share their perception of hope in this life. It is powerful, and it makes a difference in my life. May you be blessed with all you need to continue this conversation. Thank you!

The first episode I listened to was about grief and hospice. Before I clicked on it, part of me was, “I don’t have time to listen to anything that talks about death and grief” because I recently lost my dad back in January to a sudden heart attack, he was 43. However another part of me was said, “why not click on this link and listen to it? Just do some chores while you listen so you’re not wasting time”. I’m so glad I listened to this podcast. It’s given me inspiration to grow my life around my grief. I’m going to follow the advice I learned from the podcast: grow the box (my life) bigger so that the Grief ball in the box doesn’t keep pushing on the Pain button that’s also in the box. I don’t want to end up being apathetic around my kids EVERY day until they move out of the house just because I’m letting my grief and negative throughts take over most of my time and brain energy on a daily basis in the back of my head and not appreciate little things in life. I now write at least one thing positive that happened earlier in the day and put in a canister I keep by my bedside. That way, if I’m saying to myself one day, “I’ve wasted my life so what’s the point? I’ll just lay in bed all day, “ I can shake the canister and take a positive memory note from it. I’ll probably email a copy of it to myself just in case I lose the canister somehow in a fire haha. Thank you for creating this episode on grief and the world of hospice.

Love this podcast so much! I love Leah’s thoughtful, curious questioning of everyday issues that we all deal with. I have never listened to an episode where I don’t come away with some inspiration and a little more drive to be better and do better. It’s inspiring and oh, so good! Thank you Leah, and all your guests who share so much of their experiences that are so relatable so we, your listeners, can make our lives just a little better.

Leah’s questions are out of this world, and so are the guests she brings on. I have been a listener for a long time, and recommend her to friends and family all of the time! Must listen!!

I am so encouraged by your podcasts and the guests you have on them. It’s so refreshing to begin to truly understand how to go about changing our mindset for the better. Your way of asking the questions and getting to the “meat” of each presentation is easy for all to understand. I love listening and will continue to tune in! Your work really helps us be more mindful. Thank you with joy.

Nine out of 10 times I avoid anything to do with self-help. Maybe part of this has to do with the fact that I’m a social worker and the self-care narrative has been very popular in the last couple of years in my profession. but in actuality, I find it to be so nebulous, and so difficult to pin down. Furthermore, what self-help looks like in terms of one’s career is another story. Leah is and undeniably remarkable person, and her genuine enthusiasm, and interesting guests bring self-help to another level— one that benefits me. And that, I can get on board with it. Thank you Leah, for your work, it makes these days of mine improved.

I have yet to tune into an episode that wasn’t necessary for me to hear. I swear by this podcast. It’s so relatable and refreshing. I’m new to the podcast world so this means a lot for me!

Stumbled upon this because anything black women draws me in! Glad I stayed because I’m binging and seeing results in my life!

Leah your voice and the way you convey different ideas is so inspiring. Thank you

Can’t start my morning without listening to an episode!

Insightful interviews with smart people. Highly likely to improve the way you think.

Great practical information about how to live a happier life

I love the show topics of growth, potential and personal development. The host is analytical, thoughtful and smart. I enjoy and learn so much from every episode. I just discovered the show so I’m in full binge mode. I’ve been looking for shows with hosts of different backgrounds to intentionally broaden the content I consume. I especially loved the episodes that explored navigating life and work as a person of color in America.

The topics and guests of all In the Arena episodes are so thoughtful and useful in every day life. You can bring so much of this content to help with marriage, friendship, parenting, business relations, etc. I am a new listener but I am hooked. Highly recommend this podcast to anyone who needs a lift , a laugh or advice in how to communicate things both to yourself and others. Leah (host) is so personable and lovely, I feel like I am having a conversation with her in every episode.

I will confess that Leah is my good friend. And it is undeniable that she has a gift. I know that she’s still defining it, but it’s present in every episode and with every guest. There’s something about Leah. Perhaps it’s her honesty or authenticity or vulnerability. Perhaps it’s all of that and more. But make no mistake: while a good host let’s their guests shine (and here each one does), the best hosts shine alongside their guests. Can’t wait to see where Leah takes all of this wisdom in her future endeavors…

The content and guests are great, but the hostess interrupts them too often and hijacks the show to talk about herself or pretend she is the expert. Hopefully her egocentric habit is corrected soon.

New to the show, Leah has a great energy and is a great podcast host. She let’s things play organically and I enjoyed hearing the Gottman’s knowledge of relationships and how to make them last!

I listen to many podcasts, and this is one of my favorites. I love the engaging topics and thoughtful conversations😊

In the Arena is a new favorite in my podcast feed! The conversations are authentic and the guests seem to truly care about being a positive force in this world - the insights they bring to bear help not only create better leaders but better people.

Leah Smart’s weekly podcast has become utility for me - it’s a must listen for anyone who is a lifelong learner both professionally and personally. The range of guests and topics, all centered on the topic of human potential, is broad and compelling. I consistently share her episodes more than any other show - and find that my friends and colleagues from all walks of life resonate deeply with her content.

Leah gently explores the meaning of life and finding one’s purpose. She asks questions and leaves it up to the listener to search for their own answers. Each episode is a treasure.

I really enjoy listening to In the Arena with Leah Smart. If there’s such a thing as a ‘perfect’ podcast host, Leah is it! Incredibly engaging, super thoughtful, and courageously vulnerable. Thank you, Leah, and LinkedIn!

Gosh, just listened to the interview with Reggie from Nintendo. Such terrific advice.

I don’t really think it matters who the guest is, she’ll find a way to pull out what’s tangible and actionable while sharing key parts of her relatable story.