Self-Helpless

Delanie Fischer is joined by Natalie Katona, who shares about her experience with eldest daughter syndrome, and being the single one in her family and friend group at age 35. She shares how she handles unsolicited questions about her relationship status, what boundaries she's put in place as the eldest daughter, new traditions she's created with friends, and how she feels about having a life partn...

Co-founder of The Underbelly, yoga teacher, and body positivity advocate, Jessamyn Stanley, shares how her naked yoga practice has changed multiple areas of her life — including healing childhood wounds, body acceptance, and getting comfortable with visibility. Full episode with Jessamyn: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/e814d362/the-body-positivity-movement-whats-working-vs-wh...

Delanie Fischer is joined by New York Times bestselling author and wellness leader, Kris Carr, to discuss her experience thriving with stage IV cancer for over 20 years. Kris shares about the moment she received her diagnosis, how long she was given to live, and how it changed the course of her life — including her health, relationships, and career. Whether you've received a diagnosis, struggle wi...

Former Deputy Sheriff, Joy Farrow, and Technologist and Domestic Violence Survivor, Laura Frombach, share how to protect yourself, and others, in everyday situations that result in high levels of crime, and which 3 simple tools you can carry to stay safe. Full episode with Joy and Laura: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/218dac18/10-simple-safety-tips-you-need-to-know-with-joy-f...

Delanie Fischer is joined by best-selling author, counselor, and Attachment Theory expert, Thais Gibson. Thais breaks down the 4 different attachment styles (with some seriously juicy examples for each), and shares how fixed or flexible your attachment style is throughout your life, what differentiates an attachment style from a disorder, debunks common attachment theory misconceptions, and even g...

Creator of Zen Habits, Leo Babauta, shares how he finally quit smoking 20 years ago after 7 unsuccessful attempts, and the 5 practical things he did differently to make it stick for good. Full episode with Leo: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/39ed9a59/1-new-habit-can-change-your-entire-life-with-leo-babauta You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfh...

Delanie Fischer is joined by Bonnie Wan, author of The Life Brief: A Playbook For No-Regrets Living. They discuss Bonnie's 3-part Life Brief process (inspired by the professional concept of a creative brief) for gaining clarity and implementing small, but mighty, action during times of transition. Whether you're on the brink of burnout, stuck in indecision, or feel ready for a pivot, this episode...

Personal finance expert and self-made millionaire, Delyanne, simplifies the stock market, investing, debt, and building wealth — in under 5 minutes. Full episode with Delyanne: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1f2d8edd/how-to-build-wealth-with-delyanne-the-money-coach You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https...

Delanie Fischer is joined by Olly Dove, who shares about a series of traumatic experiences — including waking up in the hospital with amnesia due to a mysterious seizure. She describes how these experiences impacted her OCD, relationships, and outlook on life. Plus, what's kept her grounded through fear and uncertainty, and how she's been able to accomplish big academic and athletic goals along th...

Integrative Mental Health Specialist and Dreamworker, Claudia Barfoot, shares why we dream, what they're trying to tell us, how to remember and leverage your dreams to benefit your waking state, and the shocking link between dreaming and depression. Full episode with Claudia: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2078ac9f/the-importance-of-your-dreams-literally-with-claudia-barfoot...

Delanie Fischer is joined by Renee Ash, TV personality from Peacock's Love Undercover, to discuss her experience as a cast member, and all that comes with it -- including visibility, online criticism, public heartbreak, personal growth, and more. Plus, the inside scoop on how a production like this operates! Whether you're a fan of reality shows, you're going through a break-up, or you're navigati...

Ex porn star, Jessie Rogers, shares what she wishes she knew before she got into the adult entertainment industry, misconceptions people have about adult film actors, and what new entertainers should consider before getting involved. Full episode with Jessie: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/ex-porn-star-jessie-rogers/id1251196416?i=1000513934034 You can join our Patreon community here: https...

Delanie Fischer is joined by Jessica Gemme, who shares a variety of her personal experience as a former educator including being a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, running her own classroom, assisting kids with special needs, teaching history to research and technology, and working in inner city and rural schools. She opens up about the pressures she felt, safety concerns, her workload, hitti...

Kelvin Chin, meditation teacher and founder of Overcoming The Fear of Death Foundation, shares methods for reducing both short-term and long-term death anxiety, expanding consciousness, and feeling less fearful and more present in your daily life. Full episode with Kelvin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-the-fear-of-death/id1251196416?i=1000563287770 You can join our Patreon commu...

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,...

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...

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 li...

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 ski...

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...

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 episod...

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), w...

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 wel...

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 ste...

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...

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 h...