Self-Helpless
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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Delanie's book, MockTales: 50+ Literary Mocktails Inspired by Classic Works, Banned Books, and More, is officially available for pre-order! Tune in for information about exclusive pre-order gifts, where Delanie will be popping up for book signings and events, how to submit questions for a special episode of the podcast
Keep Choosing Life with Sav Clements (Depression, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation & Attempts, And Getting Support)
Delanie Fischer is joined by Sav Clements, who shares about experiencing depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and attempts over a decade ago — including invaluable insights for parents and other loved ones who may not be aware that their friend or family member is struggling. This episode is part of our series, "S
Indian-American writer, Nishima Gupta, shares her experience witnessing her parents' divorce (that they kept secret from her for 3 years), how culture impacted their decisions, and what it's taught her about love and relationships. Full episode with Nishima Gupta: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/29
Delanie Fischer is joined by friends and activists, Jamie Logan and Justina Adorno, to discuss how they've integrated activism into their daily lives and careers, how they each approach criticism, burnout, and self-care, and the importance of finding community as an activist. Whether you want to get more involved in a
Self-Helpless Snack: Nervous You'll Mess Up Your Kids? Remember These 3 Things with Dr. Sahar Martinez
Licensed marriage and family therapist and doctor of psychology, Dr. Sahar Martinez, shares fascinating scientific findings regarding generational trauma and offers guidance for parents who fear they may pass their own trauma down to their kids. Full episode with Dr. Sahar Martinez: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/
Self-Helpless Snack: What If You Did The Opposite Action Today? with Dr. Luana Marquez
Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and former President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Dr. Luana Marquez, shares the function of both our "emotional" and "critical" brain, why we should try to approach vs. avoid our anxiety, and how to apply your values to your weekly sch
