Self-Helpless

Podcast

Self-Helpless

All Things Comedy

506 episodesen-usExplicit
<p>Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer candidly navigate personal growth, entrepreneurship, and all the highs, lows, and gray area that comes with crawling in the direction of your dreams. Enjoy special guests, uncensored personal experiences, and a ton of hot tips for living your greatest freakin’ life. BONUS episodes and exclusive rewards now available at <a href="http://patreon.com/selfhelpless" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://patreon.com/selfhelpless&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1661537824267000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SVCkwatZDLrcluvwb0rWK">patreon.com/selfhelpless</a>.</p>

Episodes

"Extreme" Minimalism, Foraging & Sustainable Simple Living with Robin Greenfield

Delanie Fischer chats with activist and social reformer Robin Greenfield about his approach to living in harmony with the Earth. Known for powerful social experiments—like living with zero possessions...
Mar 11, 202648m

Oversharing vs. Undersharing: How Revealing Too Much (or Too Little) Shapes Health, Relationships & Career with Leslie John

Delanie Fischer chats with Leslie John, Harvard professor and author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing, about the nuanced risks and rewards of undersharing versus oversharing in our li...
Mar 4, 20261h 1m

How to Make Film and Art That Inspires Generations with Shaun Monson

Delanie Fischer chats with filmmaker and creator of Earthlings Shaun Monson about his creative process, evolving as an artist and activist, and balancing meaningful, niche storytelling with commercial...
Feb 26, 20261h 2m

Limerence: Romantic Obsession, Infatuation, and the Neuroscience of Person Addiction with Dr. Tom Bellamy

Delanie Fischer chats with neuroscientist and author of Smitten, Dr. Tom Bellamy, about limerence. They discuss the evolutionary roots of limerence, why only 50% of the population experiences it, guid...
Feb 6, 20261h 10m

Upcycling, Sustainability, and Getting Resourceful With What You Have with Yousuf Ahmed

Delanie Fischer chats with Yousuf Ahmed, founder and CEO of B-SIDES, about upcycling, sustainability, and building an ethical CPG brand—from origin story to sourcing, manufacturing, and growth. Yousuf...
Jan 29, 202643m

The Science of Generosity: How Giving Rewires Your Brain and Impacts Health & Behavior (+ What We Get Wrong About Human Nature) with Cherian Koshy

Delanie Fischer chats with Cherian Koshy, author of Neurogiving and a leading researcher on generosity, about the science of giving—and why it’s not just nice, it’s powerful. They discuss the research...
Jan 28, 20261h 1m

I Didn't Date for 6 Years. Here's What Happened (with Sadie).

It’s another Subscriber Stories episode! Delanie Fischer chats with subscriber Sadie, who made the bold choice to stop dating for six years to focus on raising her son, deep personal growth, and meani...
Jan 25, 202641m

The Fascinating Science of Period Pain: Tackling Menstrual ‘Death’ Cramps with Kate Downey

Delanie Fischer chats with the host of Cramped, Kate Downey, about why we know so little about period pain. They discuss Kate's experience with endometriosis, as well as her research findings—includin...
Jan 21, 20261h 5m

Meat, Dairy & Eggs: 20 Science-Backed Health Insights with Dr. Michael Greger

Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Michael Greger, physician, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, about the impact of meat, dairy, and eggs from both industrialized and l...
Jan 16, 202628m

It’s Not Just Anxiety, Stress, or Nerves: 7 Neurohacks for Managing Fear with Biopsychologist Dr. Mary Poffenroth

Delanie Fischer chats with biopsychologist and Brave New You author Dr. Mary Poffenroth about how fear drives what we often label as anxiety, stress, and nerves. They explore the root causes of fear a...
Jan 13, 20261h 1m

Can Ambition Be Sustainable? How to Prioritize What Matters in Life and Work with Kathy Oneto

Delanie Fischer chats with Kathy Oneto, strategy executive and author of Sustainable Ambition, challenging what we've learned about ambition, productivity, and success. They explore how to avoid burno...
Dec 22, 20251h 10m

Is AI Creating a World Without Choice? How to Fight Back with Jacob Ward

Delanie Fischer chats with Jacob Ward, veteran technology journalist and correspondent, about how AI differs from past technological inventions and why this moment feels fundamentally different. They ...
Dec 17, 202558m

This Tool Could Transform Your Career, Relationships, and Decision-Making with Erin Claire Jones

Delanie Fischer chats with Erin Claire Jones, author of How Do You Choose? and founder of Human Design Blueprint, to discuss how a system integrating astrology, the I Ching, chakras, and Kabbalah can...
Dec 13, 202549m

Chronic Unexplained Symptoms? Mold Toxicity Might Be the Missing Link with Brian Karr

Delanie Fischer chats with Brian Karr, environmental consultant and co-founder of We Inspect, about the hidden world of mold, mycotoxins, and the surprisingly wide range of symptoms and health conditi...
Dec 11, 202554m

How Judging Others (and Yourself) is Sabotaging You with Jessica Frew

Delanie Fischer chats with Jessica Frew, author of Shove Your Shoulds, about building confidence around decision-making. They dive into practical strategies for identifying and shifting out of “should...
Dec 6, 202555m

The Lost Secrets of Civilization: Ancient Innovation and Forgotten Wisdom with Jack R. Bialik

Delanie Fischer chats with Jack R. Bialik, technologist and author of Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge, to explore the mind-bending question: If only a fraction of history is record...
Nov 25, 202538m

Adult Friendships: How to Start, Nurture, and When to Let Go with Dr. Joy Berkheimer

Delanie Fischer chats with licensed therapist and relationship specialist, Dr. Joy Berkheimer, about the challenges and rewards of adult friendships. Dr. Joy shares practical strategies for finding ne...
Nov 21, 202550m

It’s Not a Mental Health Crisis: Human Reactions to a Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jody Carrington

Delanie Fischer chats with psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington—flipping the narrative of “we’re in a mental health crisis." They explore the loneliness epidemic sweeping our generation, even amid unprece...
Nov 19, 202559m

Heal Your Gut, Change Your Life: Insights on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis & Everyday Digestive Issues with Dane Johnson

Delanie Fischer chats with Dane Johnson, founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle and Board-Certified Nutritionist, who specializes in supporting people with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. They expl...
Nov 15, 202548m

Rethinking Alcohol: Mommy Wine Culture, Daddy Beer Culture, and More with Suzanne Warye

Delanie Fischer chats with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift and host of The Sober Mom Life, about the culture, conditioning, and emotional underpinnings of alcohol. They unpack everything from...
Nov 13, 202550mE