Self-Helpless

Updated: 04 Aug 2025 • 466 episodes
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A podcast for everyday activists, but ya know, fun. Described by fans as "light conversations about heavy sh*t," for people who are fed up with personal gain at any cost disguised as "self-improvement," The Self-Helpless Podcast candidly explores all things (ethical) personal growth, practical activism, and embracing imperfection. Featuring specialists, public figures, and changemakers, the show garners millions of downloads, frequents top Apple Podcast and Spotify charts, and has been featured on Conan and The Tonight Show.  Past guests include: Tan France, Michael Buble,' Rachel Rodgers, Pete Holmes, Dr. Ramani, Ed Winters, Kati Morton, Preacher Lawson, Kris Carr, Jessamyn Stanley, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachel Ricketts, Nikki Glaser, Sonya Renee Taylor, Amie McNee, Babette Davis, and more. ​Hosted by Delanie Fischer, Co-Author of MockTales, Creative Activist, ​​and resident homebody, Self-Helpless has 400+ episodes to browse including a juicy combo of long-form and minis ("Self-Helpless Snacks")—integrating guests, solo deep-dives, and even life hacks from extra cool and totally qualified people like Delanie's dad. If you're looking for self-help with a conscience—welcome home, hot stuff. New episode every Monday!

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Amber Rae, author of Loveable, to unpack what it was like to fall in love—while married to somebody else. She shares her feelings, and logistics, around leaving a marriage that felt like a friendship, the days leading up to the decision (including the moment she knew it was time to go), tra

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Lisa Lange, Senior Vice President of Communications for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, to share what to consider before bringing an animal into your home, how to adopt ethically, and everyday care tips for promoting health and longevity. Lisa also debunks common myths, gives u

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. and reformed corporate CFO, to help you build a simple, shame-free budget—no stuffy suits or cold offices required—based on your Money Personality Type (Perfectionist, Free Spender, Saver, Balance Seeker). If money stresses you out in one w

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Kelly Chase, co-host of the Cosmosis podcast and writer and executive producer of Cosmosis: UFOs & A New Reality (Amazon Prime and Apple TV), to discuss UAP, anomalous experiences, and the limitations of human perception. Their conversation covers the 2023 congressional hearings, the crossr

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Molly Maxwell, to discuss the powerful minutiae around behavior change including the principles of reinforcement, punishment (not as scary as it sounds!), and extinction. Molly also guides Delanie through crafting a game plan for 3 different habits she's am

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Emmy-nominated songwriter, comedian, writer, and actress, Riki Lindhome, to discuss her personal experience with infertility and the diverse avenues she explored to become a parent—including egg freezing, IVF, adoption, and surrogacy. They also delve into Riki's creative process, and how it

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