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Self-Helpless

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Described as "an unfiltered thera-brunch with your best friends" where we can have "light conversations about heavy sh*t," Self-Helpless candidly explores the highs, lows, and in-betweens of personal growth—with a strong emphasis on everyday activism. Featuring a variety of specialists, public figures, and subscribers, the show garners millions of downloads, frequents the top Apple & Spotify charts, and has been featured on Conan and The Tonight Show. If you're interested in conscious consumption, holistic health, creativity, purpose—basically trying to figure out wtf we're all doing here and how to make the most of it, you'll be into Self-Helpless. ​

Past guests include: Tan France, Michael Buble,' Rachel Rodgers, Pete Holmes, Dr. Ramani, Ed Winters, Kati Morton, Preacher Lawson, Kris Carr, Jessamyn Stanley, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachel Ricketts, Nikki Glaser, Sonya Renee Taylor, Amie McNee, and more.

​Hosted by Delanie Fischer, Co-Author of MockTales, Creative Activist, ​​and resident homebody, Self-Helpless has 400+ episodes to browse including a hot combo of long-form and minis ("Self-Helpless Snacks")—integrating guests, solo deep-dives, and even life hacks from extra cool and qualified people like Delanie's dad. 

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Episodes

Dating During Quarantine

The hosts discuss dating during quarantine and offer tips for getting to know new people. Can these new virtual and pandemic-inspired social norms actually improve your dating life and spark creativity? For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy...

Apr 30, 202037 minEp. 158

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

The hosts discuss the worldwide bestseller, "Big Magic," by Elizabeth Gilbert. This book describes the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Plus, the girls share how they personally manage feelings of fear, and their own creative process for bringing new ideas into the world. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: h...

Apr 27, 202057 minEp. 157

Setting Boundaries During Quarantine with Justine Sones

The girls talk with Self-Care and Stress Management Coach, Justine Sones, about how to set and maintain boundaries during quarantine. Whether you're a parent working from home while the kids are 2 feet away from you, an entrepreneur who is trying to keep their business afloat, or you're just feeling especially stressed during this time - this episode dives into practical steps we can take to create boundaries in a shared space and why doing so is vital. For exclusive rewards, and to influence co...

Apr 23, 202049 minEp. 156

Reinventing Yourself with Josh Wolf

The girls are joined by comedian and marijuana enthusiast, Josh Wolf. They discuss how Josh uses marijuana to enhance creativity, why having fun is always a priority of his, and how to adapt and reinvent yourself in a changing world. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Apr 20, 202052 minEp. 155

Productivity Hacks For Working From Home

The hosts provide some productivity hacks for working from home, what's helping them the most, and how they're feeling about remote work. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Apr 16, 202052 minEp. 154

Let It Go by Peter Walsh

Do you want to save money? Free up some time? Feel energized? It's time to downsize and declutter! The girls discuss the book, "Let It Go," by Peter Walsh. This book shares how downsizing your stuff will lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. The girls also share their personal decluttering experiences, and which objects have been the hardest to part with. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: htt...

Apr 13, 202056 minEp. 153

Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

This week the girls discuss the #1 NYT bestseller, "Everything is Figureoutable," by Marie Forleo. They cover positive thinking, favorite insights from the book, and what works (and doesn't work) for each of them when it comes to overcoming obstacles. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio....

Apr 09, 202050 minEp. 152

Adding Value (And Making Money) During Challenging Times with Kelsey Murphy

The girls are joined by Business and Life Coach, Kelsey Murphy. They discuss common elements of success, adding value (and making money) during challenging times, and business growth. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://...

Apr 06, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 151

The Never-Ending Pursuit of Balance with Freddie Prinze Jr.

The girls are joined by Freddie Prinze Jr. Freddie shares his experience with burnout, taking a break from the entertainment industry, how he approaches being recognized in public, and what keeps him balanced. Plus, his favorite advice for a happy marriage. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnys...

Mar 30, 202053 minEp. 149

Quarantine

The girls discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, practical advice for anxiety management, and what each of them are doing to maintain a routine (and stay as sane as possible) through this. Sending love to all! For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy ...

Mar 23, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 148

Active Citizenship with Katie McHugh

The hosts sit down with Katie McHugh, host of "For Your Misinformation" Podcast, to discuss how we can empower ourselves to be more politically active, how one small step per day can make a huge impact, and learning how to vote in our best interest. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.co...

Mar 16, 202042 minEp. 147

Dying For Sex with Nikki Boyer

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are joined by Nikki Boyer, co-host of the hit podcast, Dying For Sex. The show documents her best friend Molly’s terminal diagnosis, how she left an unhappy marriage, and her series of sexual adventures. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Mar 09, 202049 minEp. 146

How To Ditch The Grind Mentality And Stay Present with Mike Vecchione

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer sit down with comedian, Mike Vecchione, to discuss how to get out of “the grind” mentality and stay present. They talk therapy, relationships, meditation, social media addiction, porn, and some of the biggest breakthroughs Mike's had. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com ...

Mar 02, 202053 minEp. 145

Emotional Labor

Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer discuss emotional labor this week on Self-Helpless. What is emotional labor? Which jobs require the most of it? And how the hell do you take care of yourself when you realize it’s a requirement of you? The hosts also share their personal experiences with emotional labor, as well as some of the more “unconventional” ways they’ve managed it. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patre...

Feb 24, 202052 minEp. 144

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The hosts discuss, "Atomic Habits," by James Clear. They share the strange methods they've used to change their own habits, their favorite tips from the book, and how they plan to implement new habits moving forward. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Feb 10, 202054 minEp. 142

Live from San Francisco Sketchfest with Ahamed Weinberg

This week's episode was recorded live from The San Francisco Sketchfest with comedian, Ahamed Weinberg. Ahamed shares his experience as a Muslim, how he feels about Transcendental Meditation, and receives a feng shui audit for attracting a new relationship. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnys...

Feb 03, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 141

Our Ideal Daily Self-Care Routines vs. Our Real Ones

This week Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer discuss their current self-care routines - what they actually do daily, what they wish they did, and what gets in the way of their self-care practice most. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Jan 27, 202055 minEp. 140

Netflix Documentary Review: Game Changers

This week the hosts are joined by Kelsey's husband and comedian, Kane Holloway, as they discuss the Netflix documentary, Game Changers. This documentary follows James Wilks, elite Special Forces trainer and The Ultimate Fighter winner, as he travels the world on a quest to uncover the optimal diet for human performance. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: htt...

Jan 20, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 139

How I Had The Best Year Ever with Helen Hong

This week the girls are joined by comedian, Helen Hong. Helen shares how she had the best year ever, what steps she took to become a new version of herself, and they all discuss their current vices and which ones have been the hardest to kick. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/list...

Jan 13, 202053 minEp. 138

10 Strategies To Conquer Procrastination

This week, Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer discuss the 15 most common reasons why people procrastinate, their personal experiences with procrastination, and 10 strategies to conquer it. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Priva...

Jan 06, 202051 minEp. 137

5 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Goals

This week, it's our 2019 end of year wrap up. The girls discuss the goals they set for 2019, what they did vs. didn't accomplish (and how they feel about it), and ask themselves 5 questions to help guide next year's goals. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Dec 30, 201955 minEp. 136

Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis

This week the hosts discuss, "Girl, Stop Apologizing," by Rachel Hollis. The book explains why women typically apologize more than men, what they should stop apologizing for, and actionable tips for pursuing your dreams. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Dec 23, 201955 minEp. 135

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge

This week the girls discuss, "Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming" by Stephen LaBerge. They describe what lucid dreaming is, how you can induce it, and their most memorable dreams to date. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at h...

Dec 16, 201944 minEp. 134

Contentment with Cam

This week the hosts chat with Delanie's partner, Cam. The very Type-A hosts who love endlessly achieving new things ask Cam how he's able to just...be? Cam shares the secrets to his contentment, his favorite way to manage expectations, and how he achieves his ideal work-life balance. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https...

Dec 02, 201951 minEp. 132

Navigating Codependency with Ken Garr

This week the hosts are talking about codependency with comedian, Ken Garr. Ken shares his struggles with codependency in relationships, how it's impacted his life, and the tools he's learned in recovery. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Priva...

Nov 18, 201947 minEp. 130

Our Experience as Women Working in a Male-Dominated Field

This week, the hosts discuss their experience working in a male-dominated field. They learn more about why certain career paths may be more male-dominated than others, the feelings that can arise from this experience, and how they each navigate the obstacles. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omn...

Nov 11, 201946 minEp. 129

Steal the Show by Michael Port

This week the hosts review, "Steal the Show" by Michael Port. They discuss the ways we all perform in our professional lives, coping methods for handling performance anxiety, and their personal experiences with public speaking, performance, and stage fright. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omny...

Nov 04, 201955 minEp. 128

Living With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Cy Amundson

This week the hosts chat with comedian, Cy Amundson. He shares his experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), how it impacts his relationships, and the coping methods he's learned in therapy. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy ...

Oct 28, 201954 minEp. 127

How to Fix a Broken Heart by Guy Winch

This week the hosts discuss, "How to Fix a Broken Heart," by Guy Winch. They share about their own breakups, what helped them get through it, and how each experience impacted their approach to future relationships. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 21, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 126

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

This week the hosts discuss, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," by Stephen R. Covey. They compare their current habits with those from the book, write their own eulogies, and share their life goals. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Pri...

Oct 07, 201947 minEp. 124
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