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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 ...
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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 cause you care about but don't…
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Self-Helpless Snack: Nervous You'll Mess Up Your Kids? Remember These 3 Things with Dr. Sahar Martinez
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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/episodes/episode/2132563d/heal…
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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 schedule. Full episode with Dr. L…
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Delanie Fischer is joined by Sharon Okun, who shares about her experience with Lyme Disease and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome— the symptoms she's experienced over the years, why it took so long to diagnose, and what's helped her feel better, manage daily responsibilities, and pursue passion projects. If you, or someone you love, is experiencing a chronic …
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Social justice activist and founder of "The Body is Not An Apology" movement, Sonya Renee Taylor, shares the reality behind "cancel culture" and how we can all become more compassionate and empathetic towards each other while navigating harm. Full episode with Sonya Renee Taylor: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/327baacc/post-tr…
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When You're A High Functioning Addict (And Modernizing The 12 Steps) with Dr. Samantha Harte
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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. Dr. Harte shares how her accomplishments masked her struggle with addiction (like getting accepted into a postdoctoral program the very same d…
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Self-Helpless Snack: How To Approach Your Loved One About PTSD with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah
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Licensed marriage and family therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah, provides an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a treatment that can help, and how we can talk to a loved one who is experiencing this disorder. Full episode with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/327baacc/post-tra…
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Delanie Fischer is joined by her dad, Ron Fischer, to chat about his experience growing up in "the poor family" in his community. He shares how this impacted his relationship with work and money, any fears around finances he experienced as he grew his career and started a business, and the mark it's made on his values around family and friendship. …
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Urologist and sexual health expert, Dr. Rena Malik, demystifies misconceptions around pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary tract infections, and Kegel exercises —including which tests to request from your doctor, surprising symptoms to be mindful of, and instances where Kegels do more harm than good. Full episode with Dr. Rena Malik: https://www.selfh…
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Guilt Trips, Criticism, Lies, And Healing From The Narcissistic Family System with Psychotherapists Katie McKenna and Helen Villiers
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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. Katie and Helen provide everyday examples of what these dynamics can look like, why it can be extremely challenging for a survivor of this type of abuse to ackn…
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Intimacy expert and counselor, Michaela Boehm, shares a variety of simple ways to reconnect with a partner (and prevent future plateaus) when the demands of daily life get in the way of emotional and physical intimacy. Plus, one exercise that can help all of us get out of our head, and into our body, within minutes. Full episode with Michaela Boehm…
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Delanie Fischer is joined by Erika Martin, who shares about her dad’s diagnosis with Lewy Body Dementia — how it’s impacting her family, resources and logistics for immediate and long-term care, and how she’s grieving and coping. If someone you love has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, this episode has so much to offer, and is part of our se…
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Self-Helpless Snack: Legal Mushroom vs. Ketamine Use For Treating Depression with Dr. Tracey Marks
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Forensic psychiatrist of over 20 years, Dr. Tracey Marks, gives us some exciting and hopeful insights into cutting-edge clinical trials, which approach is working best, and what the future of depression treatment may look like. Full episode with Dr. Tracey Marks: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/36a8f408/depression-and-serotonin…
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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 fr…
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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/e814d36…
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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…
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Self-Helpless Snack: Stop Being Nice In These 4 Situations ASAP (Tips From A Deputy Sheriff & Domestic Violence Survivor)
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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…
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