Self-Helpless

Oct 30 2024 404 ep. 55 mins 462
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Described by fans as "an unfiltered thera-brunch with your best friends," and "light conversations about heavy sh*t," The Self-Helpless Podcast candidly explores the highs, lows, and gray areas of all things personal growth, including how we can integrate everyday activism into our lives. Enjoy special guests — including authors, health professionals, a variety of public figures, and subscribers who courageously share their stories. Hosted by comedy writer, activist, vegan lady, and someone deemed by listeners as having "BSE" (big sister energy), Delanie Fischer. Exclusive rewards are now available at patreon.com/selfhelpless. 

Past guests include Tan France, Michael Buble,' Whitney Cummings, Pete Holmes, Dr. Ramani, Ed Winters, Gad Elmaleh, Kati Morton, Preacher Lawson, Brian Regan, Jessamyn Stanley, Mike Birbiglia, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachel Ricketts, Nikki Glaser, Sonya Renee Taylor, and lots more wonderful people offering up their perspective and insights. 

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Self-Helpless Snack: Why "Cancel Culture" Isn't Real with Sonya Renee Taylor

Oct 30 2024 18 mins  
Social justice activist and founder of "The Body is Not An Apology" movement, Sonya Renee Taylor, shares the reality behind "cancel culture."

When You're A High Functioning Addict (And Modernizing The 12 Steps) with Dr. Samantha Harte

Oct 28 2024 68 mins  
Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Samantha Harte, author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma, to discuss perfectionism, addiction, and recovery.

Self-Helpless Snack: How To Approach Your Loved One About PTSD with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah

Oct 23 2024 8 mins  
Licensed marriage and family therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah, provides an overview of PTSD, a treatment that can help, and how we can talk to a loved one who is experiencing this disorder.

Growing Up In "The Poor Family" with Ron Fischer (Delanie's Dad)

Oct 21 2024 58 mins  
Delanie Fischer is joined by her dad, Ron Fischer, to chat about his experience growing up in "the poor family" in his community, and how it's impacted his approach to work, money, family, and friendship.

Self-Helpless Snack: Pain During Sex, UTIs, and The Truth About Kegels with Dr. Rena Malik

Oct 16 2024 5 mins  
Urologist and sexual health expert, Dr. Rena Malik, demystifies misconceptions around pelvic floor dysfunction, UTIs, and Kegel exercises.

Guilt Trips, Criticism, Lies, And Healing From The Narcissistic Family System with Psychotherapists Katie McKenna and Helen Villiers

Oct 14 2024 68 mins  
Delanie Fischer is joined by psychotherapists, Katie McKenna and Helen Villiers, to discuss the impact of being raised by a narcissistic parent, and how it affects the entire family system.

Self-Helpless Snack: 10 Ways To Reignite The Spark In A Sexual Dry Spell with Michaela Boehm

Oct 09 2024 7 mins  
Intimacy expert and counselor, Michaela Boehm, shares a variety of simple ways to reconnect with a partner when the demands of daily life get in the way of emotional and physical intimacy.

My Dad Was Diagnosed With Lewy Body Dementia with Erika Martin

Oct 07 2024 48 mins  
Delanie Fischer is joined by Erika Martin, who shares about her dad’s diagnosis with Lewy Body Dementia.

Self-Helpless Snack: Legal Mushroom vs. Ketamine Use For Treating Depression with Dr. Tracey Marks

Oct 02 2024 5 mins  
Forensic psychiatrist of over 20 years, Dr. Tracey Marks, gives us some exciting insight into cutting-edge clinical trials for the treatment of depression.

When You're Single At 35 (+ Eldest Daughter Syndrome) with Natalie Katona

Sep 30 2024 43 mins  
Delanie Fischer is joined by Natalie Katona, who shares about her experience with eldest daughter syndrome, and being the single one in the family at age 35.