Do you ever get the feeling that no matter how hard you try, you’re just not doing life quite right? With so much on our plates, trying to keep our family, friendships, relationships and mental and physical health in check can feel like quite the challenge, so it’s no surprise that we often seek wisdom from those around us.

But here’s the thing: our friends might be busy, struggling and overwhelmed too. Enter: advice podcasts. Combining anonymity with the convenience of simply popping them in our ears whenever we need them, they’re no substitute for a glass of wine with friends, but they can still provide comfort, guidance and clarity on life’s uncertain situations. With shows hosted by relationship experts to comedians, here are nine podcasts helping us muddle through.

9 comforting podcasts to advise you through everything from friendship dilemmas to breakups