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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

How To Navigate A Situationship

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are talking situationships -- signs you’re in one, pros and cons, tips for defining the relationship (if you want to), and offering up their variety of personal experience with these kinds of relationships from all ends of the situationship spectrum, including how friends with benefits turned into a marriage for one of them. Whether your situationship is working great for you, it’s been hard for a while, or you’re not really even sure how you feel about it, this e...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 345

Are You Having A Quarter-Life Crisis?

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are discussing the concept of a quarter-life crisis, and how they’re definitely amidst one (they thought they were passed this sh*t!?). They're sharing how this experience differs to what they went through in their 20s, what feels eerily similar, and the things that actually help them stabilize during times of uncertainty. They also audit some major life categories and reveal which feel great, and which feel off. If you thought you paid your dues in your 20s, but ...

Oct 30, 20231 hrEp. 244

1 New Habit Can Change Your Entire Life with Leo Babauta

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by the creator of Zen Habits, Leo Babauta. Leo shares about the complete 180 he accomplished by transforming his habits nearly two decades ago (starting with how he quit smoking cigarettes for good), offers his juiciest tips for lasting change, and covers the range of feelings we can experience as we simplify our lives and become more present. Whether you love learning about new productivity hacks, you’re starting or refining a minimalistic lifestyle, o...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 343

Our Honest Daily Routine vs. Ideal Daily Routine

This week the girls share their very honest daily routines vs. their ideal routines. They cover a typical work day, what they do in their free time, self-care regimens, as well as the habits they’re currently working on (and massively failing at). We hope this episode gives you simple ideas for implementing more joy into your day, helps you reject the false narrative of a perfect Insta-worthy routine, and fully accepts who you are in order to establish a practice that feels sustainable and authe...

Oct 16, 20231 hrEp. 342

How Being Children of Divorce Has Influenced Our Relationships

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook share their experience with being adult children of divorce. The challenges, benefits, and how it’s impacted them overall -- as well as reveal some massive aha moments they’ve had recently around this topic. They’re covering everything from struggles with boundaries and self-love, to navigating their own romantic relationships and appreciating a blended family. Whether you’re an adult child of divorce yourself, or you love someone who is, we hope this episode supp...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 341

Then vs. Now with Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer (6 Years of Self-Helpless!)

Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer are celebrating 6 years of The Self-Helpless Podcast! They’re reflecting on where they were 6 years ago in their careers, relationships, and health vs. where they are now. Everything from what they wish they would’ve known back then, their biggest insecurities, and how they’ve evolved overall as they continue to crawl in the direction of their dreams. Thank you for an awesome 6 years and cheers to many more! For exclusive rewards, and to influen...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 340

How To Create And Live Your Bucket List

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are talking bucket lists. They share some of the things on their personal and professional bucket lists, the experiences they’ve crossed off their lists through the years, and how they prioritize and implement what they’d like to do next. We hope this episode not only helps you create your own unique list, but inspires you to bring it to fruition! For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/self...

Sep 25, 20231 hrEp. 339

Navigating Depression, Anxiety, and Impostor Syndrome In A Creative Career with Aparna Nancherla

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are joined by comedian, Aparna Nancherla. Aparna shares her personal experience with anxiety, depression, and impostor syndrome, the highs and lows of pursuing an unconventional career, and the biggest tools that have helped her feel as grounded as possible along the way. If you have a love-hate relationship with your creative pursuits, this is definitely the episode for you. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community:...

Sep 18, 202359 minEp. 338

5 Ways To Reveal Your Shadow Self (The Darker Side of Your Psyche)

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are doing some shadow work together. They share how this darker side of their psyche usually manifests, some of their biggest triggers, and how they integrate this part of themselves with who they strive to be. They’re touching on judgment, guilt, shame, jealousy, restlessness, anger, and anxiety. This one’s a real doozy so strap in. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delan...

Sep 11, 20231 hrEp. 337

13 Things That Make Us Feel Good Instantly

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are sharing some of their favorite simple, daily pleasures. The things that can ease them out of a funk, fill them with gratitude, and instantly promote some well-being. Tune in for inspiration to be more present, and practical tips for infusing moments of peace and simple luxuries into your life. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Ke...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 336

3 Moms of Newborns Tell All

Delanie’s chatting with her friends about their experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and their transition into motherhood. Her friends are dishing out their favorite tips, tools, and products that they wish they would’ve known about earlier, the unexpected challenges they faced, and what they’ve enjoyed most about becoming mothers. Whether you’re a new parent, or you’re considering becoming one, everything from postpartum depression and adult diapers, to how the heck to find more mom friends,...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 335

The Biggest Mistakes We’ve Made With Money

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are discussing some of their experiences with money. They share how their beliefs around money have evolved, the variety of approaches they've taken to earn money, and the simple tips they’ve implemented to spend, save, and share in a way that feels great for them. Whether you think money is an awesome tool, the root of all evil, or something in the middle, let’s talk about it! For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon communit...

Aug 21, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 334

Can't Stop Overthinking? 15 Things That Help Us

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are chatting about their dear old friend, overthinking. They share play-by-plays of what happens inside their minds during rumination spirals (including how they even overthought the recording of this episode), the areas of their lives where overthinking is most prevalent, and the prompts and exercises that help them reduce anxiety related to unhelpful thought loops. Whether you’re a chronic over-thinker, perfectionist, or you love someone who struggles with these...

Aug 14, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 333

Are You Using Your Menstrual Cycle To Your Advantage?

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are discussing the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle (menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase) and how they relate to the four seasons of winter, spring, summer, and fall ("...all you've got to do is calllll"). They explore how to use each phase to your advantage in both your personal and professional life, holistic tips for managing hormonal shifts throughout your cycle, and they also swap some hilarious period stories. Let’s all soak up...

Aug 07, 202346 minEp. 332

10 Quotes That Have Changed Our Lives

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook reveal their favorite quotes of all time! The ones that have inspired them in times of indecision, comforted them during heartbreak, and the quotes that continue to give them a boost of courage as they pursue their freakin’ dreams. Get ready to feel totally amped after this quotable buffet! 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...

Jul 31, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 331

12 Tips For Great Sleep with Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are discussing their favorite tips for getting great sleep, and how their habits have evolved over time. They share their go-to remedies, what keeps them up at night, and the fluctuations they’ve experienced in their energy levels. Plus, how the heck Kelsey survives without caffeine as she flies herself all over the planet! For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https:...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 330

It’s Okay To Change Your Mind with Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are discussing the various ways we change our minds, and the range of feelings that can come along with it. They share some of their personal and professional pivots, how they manage any fear or guilt around shifting gears (especially publicly), and why we tend to have such complicated feelings about evolving in the first place. If you’ve been hard on yourself for changes you’ve made, or want to make, tune in to feel SO much better. For exclusive rewards, and to i...

Jul 17, 202358 minEp. 329

Why I Hated Vegans Before Becoming One with Ed Winters

Delanie Fischer is joined by educator, best-selling author, and content creator widely known for his viral debates and speeches, Ed Winters. Annoyed by vegans? We were too. Eat meat, dairy, and eggs at just about every meal? We did too. Ed answers questions like isn’t vegan food expensive (and gross)? Don’t we need to eat animal products for optimal nutrition? Won’t animals overrun us if we stop eating them? Aren’t vegans just judgmental, elitist a-holes? But BACON! Whether you hate, love, or ar...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 328

Medical Surgery Gone Wrong with Ryan Sickler

Kelsey is joined by comedian, Ryan Sickler. Ryan shares about his recent month-long stay in the hospital after a simple procedure went completely sideways, how he feels about the current healthcare system, as well as some silver linings connected to his experience. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Jul 03, 202358 minEp. 327

Unblock Yourself With These 7 Oracle Deck Prompts with Lucy Sherman

Delanie Fischer is joined by EMDR Therapist, Lucy Sherman. Lucy uses a variety of creative modalities to support her clients with processing and healing from complex trauma -- including oracle cards. Lucy guides us through 7 of her favorite oracle deck prompts that she uses with clients, as well as in her own self-care practice. Don't have an oracle deck?Grab a book, magazine, or some paper and your favorite drawing or coloring tools! These exercises were SO cool, and surprisingly deep. Tune in ...

Jun 26, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 326

The Body Positivity Movement: What’s Working vs. What’s Not? with Jessamyn Stanley

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by co-founder of The Underbelly, yoga teacher, and body positivity advocate, Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn shares the difference between body positivity vs. body neutrality, how body positivity can turn toxic (and how to combat it), and the awesome story behind her naked yoga practice. Everyone gets vulnerable in this episode about their bodies, self-image, and personal evolution to self-acceptance. If you're tired of toxic positivity, tune in! For exclusi...

Jun 19, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 325

Life After A Traumatic Injury with Drew Lynch

Kelsey is joined by comedian, Drew Lynch. Drew shares his experience with a traumatic sports injury, becoming a different version of himself, and the breakthroughs he's had after implementing lifestyle changes and working with a neurologist. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...

Jun 12, 202352 minEp. 324

The Biggest Myths About The Female Orgasm Debunked with Susan Bratton

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by sex educator and intimacy expert, Susan Bratton. Susan debunks all the myths we’ve been fed about the female orgasm, shares practical tips for tapping into your large capacity for pleasure, how to sexually reconnect with a partner -- even if it feels like you’re on different planets, and gives some seriously hot demonstrations that they WISH had been included in their sex education. Get excited to strengthen your connection with yourself, your partne...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 323

No BS Weight Loss: Losing 100 Pounds with Corinne Crabtree

Delanie Fischer is joined by Host of The Losing 100 Pounds Podcast, Founder of The No BS Weightloss Program, and Master Certified Weight and Life Coach, Corinne Crabtree. Corinne shares her personal experience with diets that don’t work, what approach actually helped her lose the weight she wanted (and keep it off), and offers practical applications that get to the root of why we overeat, what to do about it, and how to love yourself at every step. Tune in for life-changing guidance, raw vulnera...

May 29, 202353 minEp. 322

How Having Kids Strengthened My Marriage with Jeremiah Watkins

Kelsey is joined by comedian, Jeremiah Watkins. Jeremiah talks about raising a 2-year-old (with another baby on the way), how his life has changed since becoming a dad, and the positive impact its had on his marriage. Plus, scheduling sex, the importance of communication, and much more! 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 See omnyst...

May 22, 202341 minEp. 321

50 Simple Upgrades To Your Space For More Time, Energy, and Joy

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are sharing their favorite simple upgrades -- changes they’ve made to their environment to increase energy, boost confidence, and promote overall well-being. They cover their must-haves for each area of their home (as well as what they bring with them while traveling), and the unique tools, tips, and decor they incorporate into their office, bedroom, bathroom, living and dining areas, and outdoor spaces. Are there things in your home that make you feel like crap, ...

May 15, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 320

Exploring Fetishes, Kinks, and Pleasure with Goody Howard

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by world-renowned sexologist and educator, Goody Howard. Goody explains the differences between fetishes and kinks, what partners can do if their fetishes or kinks don’t align, how to boost your excitement around sex if you’ve been in a rut, where you can start with self-exploration, and answers alllll of our burning questions like, “do vibrators desensitize you over time?” “is there a way to really enjoy giving oral?” “what’s the most unique fetish or ...

May 08, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 319

How To Build Self-Trust with Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are discussing self-trust. They share a variety of personal and professional experiences where they felt burdened by self-doubt, origin stories behind their perfectionistic tendencies, how to rebuild trust after betrayal, and tools that have helped them become more confident around decision-making. Plus, some HUGE aha moments in this episode. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpl...

May 01, 20231 hrEp. 318

Matrescence: Caring For Yourself During Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond with Dr. Sarah Oreck

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by doctor specializing in reproductive psychiatry, Sarah Oreck, MD. Dr. Oreck discusses all things Matrescence -- including pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, life after kids, grieving old identities, pressures that can come with breastfeeding, fertility, regretful parents, and building confidence in your decision-making around whether or not to have children. Tune in for validation around common parenting struggles, find a community who understands you...

Apr 24, 202351 minEp. 317

De-influencing: Why Did I Buy This?

Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer are discussing the popular trend of de-influencing. They cover impulse buys, aligning your values with how you spend, reducing decision fatigue around selecting products, stuff they regret buying, the ugly truth about influencer metrics, how they used to shop vs. what they do now, and the tips and resources that help them practice mindful consumption. Plus, the items that are always the hardest for them to resist! For exclusive rewards, and to influence content fo...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 316
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