Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, who is a board-certified OBGYN and fertility physician. Dr. Natalie is debunking the myths, misconceptions, and outdated "hacks" that surround the fertility conversation — touching on everything from sex positions and frequency, contraception, c-sections, secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and so much more. Whether your desire is to conceive, or not, this episode is jam-packed with invaluable information about human health that will empower ...
Aug 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 404
Adoption Attorney, Lucrece Bundy, is sharing the 3 biggest misconceptions about adopting a child — including finances, trauma, and how long adoption takes. Whether you're curious about adopting, or you're amidst the process, this episode provides awesome tips for saving time and money, avoiding scams, and ensuring you've selected the right kind of adoption for you. Full episode with Lucrece: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2dc4b6b4/how-to-adopt-a-child-with-adoption-lawyer-l...
Aug 07, 2024•8 min•Ep. 403
Delanie Fischer is joined by her brother-in-law and someone with 15 years of experience living, traveling, and working abroad, Will Mulford. Will offers guidance for anyone who is considering an international stint, or move, what tools, apps, and programs make travel easier, affordable (and even free!), tips for packing (and purchasing) light without depriving yourself, and the impact that this lifestyle has had on his confidence, relationships, and what it's taught him about himself. Whether yo...
Aug 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 402
Delanie Fischer is sharing her simple skincare regimen, what she doesn't put on her skin, and the products and brands she uses and trusts — including the biggest secret ingredient in her routine that will truly shock you to your very core. Plus, what she wishes she could go back in time 20 years and do to treat her acne instead of 2 rounds of Accutane. These tips are for anyone who is tired of skincare products that have 200 ingredients we can't pronounce, shady brands who are sourcing their shi...
Jul 31, 2024•15 min•Ep. 401
Delanie Fischer is sharing an epic mashup with you today. In the first half of the episode you'll hear from clinical psychologist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, who provides an overview of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder — the different types, signs and symptoms, definitions of popular buzzwords, etc., and you'll hear from Lee Hammock in the second half of the episode, who is a self-aware narcissist with a clinical diagnosis of NPD. Lee shares what it's like to live with this disorder, ...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 400
Rachel Rodgers, Founder and CEO of Hello Seven, intellectual property attorney, and author of We Should All Be Millionaires is sharing the real reason women don't trust themselves with money, how they actually spend it when they do have it, and what needs to change in order for all of us to have greater economic well-being. Warning: you will likely leave this episode fired the f*ck up. Full episode with Rachel: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/we-should-all-be-millionaires-with-rachel-rodge...
Jul 24, 2024•6 min•Ep. 399
Delanie Fischer is joined by Stephanie Edwards, who shares about a series of losses, stressors, and other circumstances, that her and her family experienced within a very short period of time — including the death of her mother, and her brother, on the very same day. Stephanie is sharing details about her grieving process, taking a medical leave from work (and what going back to work felt like), what's been helping her cope, and how she's forever changed. This episode is part of our summer serie...
Jul 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 398
Delanie Fischer got interviewed by Michael Stein about her background in comedy, the moment she knew she wanted to leave stand-up, her various career transitions, and how to cope, and integrate, your skills when your craft doesn’t match the lifestyle you want. This episode is for the artists and overachievers who have made a tough decision to leave something behind in order to prioritize their well-being — plus, BIG shout-outs to how amazing The Self-Helpless community is in this one! You can jo...
Jul 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 397
Delanie Fischer is joined by Kia, who shares all of the changes she made after hitting, what she describes as, her rock bottom. From feeling trapped in an unhealthy relationship, emotional drinking, and experiencing hopelessness in her day-to-day, to a few years later enjoying an awesome relationship, healthy habits, and doing work she loves, she's opening up about her experience in rehab, the steps she took to rebuild her life, and the tools that have supported her the most. This is a full epis...
Jul 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 396
Delanie Fischer, LA native, is sharing how to avoid chaotic, expensive tourist traps in Los Angeles, and awesome local alternatives including breathtaking views, unique attractions, incredible food, secret spots and tips (and even how to spot celebs without creeping outside their homes on a bus) — without the crowds, stress, expense, and questionable smells. Whether you have an upcoming trip to LA, or you live there and want to add more fun places to your list, you’re welcome, introverts. You ca...
Jul 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 395
Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Romie Mushtaq, who is a board-certified physician in neurology and the U.S.A. Today bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout and hospitalization, tips for reducing the sense of urgency so many of us feel in our daily lives, the impact that technology, our environment —and even our belongings, can have on our psyche, and how to improve brain health and overall wellbeing. If you have a hard time with focus, sleep, and fee...
Jul 08, 2024•54 min•Ep. 394
Tune in for details about this potential in-person group creativity / mindfulness / networking retreat. Take this 2 minute survey to tell us your budget, where you want to visit in the world, and more: https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/delanie-uqv38 Want to share your experience as a host, or guest, of a group retreat? Feel free to email us at selfhelplesspodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Dela...
Jul 03, 2024•7 min•Ep. 393
Delanie Fischer is joined by documentarian, hiker, and former college professor, Jared Champion. Jared is sharing about all of the significant life changes he's experienced within the first few years of his 40s — from getting married and having kids, a career pivot, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, a big move, and diving into a new passion project that celebrates The Colorado Trail. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged, or simply want some practical tips for starting something new, don't miss this...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 392
Delanie Fischer is chatting with Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR Therapist, Lucy Sherman. Lucy shares how she made the decision to incorporate unconventional tools into her practice, why these methods are powerful for processing trauma, and gives us a peek into her own creative process, self-care practices, and systems. Whether you want to implement creative tools into your services, or your daily life, this episode will inspire you to dust off the crayons and play. You can join our Pat...
Jun 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 391
Delanie Fischer is joined by recurring guest host, Em Schulz, to discuss stage fright, performance anxiety, social anxiety -- all the scaries. They're sharing personal stories, biggest breakthroughs, and their favorite (and weirdest) tips for dialing down the fear several notches. Whether you're an entertainer or public speaker, you're prepping a toast or speech for an upcoming social event, or you avoid parties at all costs, there's a little something for everyone in this episode. Plus: + The U...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 390
Delanie Fischer is sharing a solution to a common trap entrepreneurs get stuck in around their offerings, 2 reasons why you might be overcomplicating your business, and how to make some shifts that result in more peace, and profit. If you feel burnt out, or pulled in too many directions —and want to break this cycle, consider trying this 1 thing. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com See Privacy Po...
Jun 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 389
Delanie Fischer is joined by body-centered collage artist, who donates a portion of all sales to survivors of sexual assault, Tatum Elizabeth. Tatum shares about the creative process behind this work, how the concept evolved, favorite tips and tools as an artist, and the reality of balancing chronic illness with the pursuit of creative endeavors. This episode will inspire you to start, or make, something — without the self-criticism, and be open to where it may take you. This ep. is part of our ...
Jun 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 388
Delanie Fischer is chatting with licensed therapist and HSP Coach, Lauren LaSalle. Lauren shares how she decided on a niche in her field, why she wanted to transition into coaching after being a full-time therapist, and how she's found her happy medium with her workload and schedule. If you've been feeling stuck in your business, or career, this may inspire what you do next! You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.dela...
Jun 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 387
Delanie Fischer is joined by singer-songwriter, musical engineer, and the artist behind the latest Self-Helpless Podcast theme song, Te’Jani. Not only does Te’Jani share awesome tips for those who want to ease into the music industry, or create music for fun, but he also gives us a peek into his own creative process, how he combats perfectionism, and the lessons he's learned around authenticity. Don’t consider yourself an artist, but get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking? Don’t miss this! This ep...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 386
Delanie Fischer is chatting with her friend, Jennifer Kempin, about sales, pricing, and not feeling gross about either in your business. They’re answering 2 subscriber-submitted questions —one about how to feel more comfortable around selling in general, as well as raising rates of a product or service, and the other addresses the variety of opinions you receive as a business owner, entrepreneur, or artist, and a great way to filter those so they don’t derail you. You can join our Patreon commun...
Jun 05, 2024•15 min•Ep. 385
Delanie Fischer is joined by Jamie Feinberg, who lived in an RV with her husband, Ross, for 5 years and traveled throughout the United States. Jamie’s sharing tons of tips for how to prep and plan for this kind of lifestyle — including what to do about things like mail and internet while living on the road, the variety of jobs they had, fun memberships to get, and more! Even if you’re not considering RV / van / bus / tiny home living for yourself, this episode is packed with practical takeaways ...
Jun 03, 2024•58 min•Ep. 380
Delanie Fischer is chatting with Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and Founder of Kickstart Accounting, where she helps business owners with bookkeeping, financial analysis, and education. Danielle is sharing the #1 tip for keeping your finances organized as a new business owner, or entrepreneur, and the shocking impact that our mindset has on our relationship with money. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.d...
May 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 382
Delanie Fischer is joined by Zahida Sherman, a diversity and inclusion professional who is the inaugural director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Southern California Institute of Architecture, a lecturer of anti-racism for The School of Drama at Yale University, and founder of the DEI consultancy, Z Crown Consulting. Zahida shares how she stays organized while balancing a variety of responsibilities, the feelings she navigates doing this work, and how she cares for herself in seasons...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 382
Delanie Fischer is chatting with her friend, Kris Hillberg, about minimalism -- the biggest misconception about this lifestyle, the surprising ripple effect it can have, 2 simple ways to start if you want to try it out, and a tip for creatives who are struggling with overwhelm. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
May 22, 2024•8 min•Ep. 381
Delanie Fischer is joined by writer, nomad, and the creator of the series, Lore and Lust, Karla Nikole. Karla shares what inspired her first book, tips for self-publishing, the messiness of career transitions and ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship, how her work got into a major bookstore chain (without living on social media), not being for everyone and handling criticism around your work, and the comparison trap that stifles creatives. Plus: + The OTHER Way To Get What You Want + How Social Med...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 380
Tune in for all submission instructions! We can't wait to have you on the show. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 15, 2024•3 min•Ep. 379
Delanie Fischer is joined by Director of Social Media and Trend Expert, Animal Advocate, and lover of fashion, Ashley Frohnert. Ashley shares which damaging social media trends she can't wait to see disappear, 7 items we should all stop buying immediately due to their horrific impact on human health, animal welfare, and the planet, and simple tips and swaps for sifting through the BS of product label lingo and making compassionate choices — and of course, look awesome while doing it! This everyd...
May 13, 2024•59 min•Ep. 378
Delanie Fischer gets an energy and oracle card reading from Intuitive Consultant, Jennifer Wai. They touch on loving someone with a mental health disorder, the indecision and fatigue around perfectionism, the allowance of unchangeable traits in ourselves and others, and feeling torn between mainstream success and authenticity (and what a third option may be?). No matter your beliefs around energy work and oracle decks, this can be a fun, effective modality for connection, honesty, and presence. ...
May 08, 2024•27 min•Ep. 377
Delanie Fischer is joined by certified coach and HR expert, Shelby McGuire Canlas, to candidly share all of her juiciest job search tips. This episode offers guidance for how to approach applications, résumés, cover letters, interviews, follow-ups, integrating your values with your next move, and keeping your spirits high when nothing seems to be working. Whether you're looking for your first job, considering making a pivot to a different title or industry, or simply want to learn about other ca...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 376
Delanie Fischer is chatting with Dr. Sahar Martinez, licensed marriage and family therapist, doctor of psychology, and founder of The Process Wellness Collective. Dr, Sahar shares a peak behind-the-scenes into how she approaches her work and her wellness including how she's set up her practice, the approach of abundance she has when connecting with clients and other practitioners, and the pressures that her and other clinicians experience. Whether you work in this field or not -- abundance, stay...
May 01, 2024•10 min•Ep. 375
