
Self-Helpless
Described as "an unfiltered thera-brunch with your best friends" where we can have "light conversations about heavy sh*t," Self-Helpless candidly explores the highs, lows, and in-betweens of personal growth—with a strong emphasis on everyday activism. Featuring a variety of specialists, public figures, and subscribers, the show garners millions of downloads, frequents the top Apple & Spotify charts, and has been featured on Conan and The Tonight Show. If you're interested in conscious consumption, holistic health, creativity, purpose—basically trying to figure out wtf we're all doing here and how to make the most of it, you'll be into Self-Helpless. 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, and more.Hosted by Delanie Fischer, Co-Author of MockTales, Creative Activist, and resident homebody, Self-Helpless has 400+ episodes to browse including a hot combo of long-form and minis ("Self-Helpless Snacks")—integrating guests, solo deep-dives, and even life hacks from extra cool and qualified people like Delanie's dad. New episode every Monday!
Latest episodes

Mar 14, 2022 • 40min
It's A Self-Care Buffet: Our Favorite Activities + Tips
Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are giving you a self-care buffet this week! They share their go-to self-care methods and activities, the love languages they've been practicing, and offer some powerful questions to ask yourself for gaining clarity on your true needs and desires. Plus, WTF a jolly jar is, and why one of the girls will never purchase a tea kettle. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless
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Mar 7, 2022 • 49min
Always In A Rush? Chronically Late? You May Have Time Blindness
This week, Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook, are talking about time blindness. They share the symptoms, disorders it’s linked to, and offer practical time management tips. Plus, they swap personal experiences related to time blindness, and what they’ve implemented in their daily routines to avoid feeling rushed, or being late.
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Feb 28, 2022 • 40min
Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Dr. J. J. Kelly
This week, the girls are joined by licensed clinical psychologist and emotional intelligence skills training expert, Dr. J. J. Kelly. Dr. J.J. explains dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) -- who it’s for, the transformation it provides, as well as the misdiagnoses that are related to DBT. Tune in to learn simple tips for applying emotional intelligence skills to your relationships for more connectedness, authenticity, and healing.
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Feb 21, 2022 • 36min
How Communication Accommodation Theory Can Improve Your Relationships
This week, Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer, discuss Communication Accommodation Theory. They define what it is, break down convergence vs. divergence, and share how understanding and applying this theory can improve your relationships. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless
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Feb 14, 2022 • 37min
We're Reading Our Birth Charts
This week, Kelsey Cook and Delanie Fischer, are reading their birth charts. They share what resonates with them, swap personal stories based on their results, and discuss how they plan to implement some of this information. Grab your birth chart (and your drink of choice) and tune in for a fun reflection!
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Feb 7, 2022 • 35min
10 Tips For Applying Minimalism To Your Space And Schedule
This week, Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook, discuss how to apply minimalism to your space and schedule. They offer simple tips for decluttering (and maintaining) your space, how to audit and adjust your schedule, and questions to ask yourself to gain clarity on which values you want reflected in your daily life. Whether you’re new to minimalism, or you’re a seasoned pro, tune in to infuse more joy, calm, and spaciousness into your life!
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Jan 31, 2022 • 39min
How To Ditch Black & White Thinking And Live In The Gray
This week, the girls discuss black and white thinking. They cover common causes, conditions and disorders it can be linked to, share personal experiences with it, and offer practical tips for managing it.
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Jan 24, 2022 • 42min
Reflection: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The girls are reflecting on, "The Four Agreements," by Don Miguel Ruiz. They breakdown each agreement from the book, and share related personal experiences. Let's talk implementation for these 4 life-changing guidelines to personal freedom!
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Jan 17, 2022 • 49min
Depression and Serotonin Syndrome with Dr. Tracey Marks
This week, we are joined by forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Tracey Marks. Dr. Marks explains what serotonin syndrome is, how it differs from serotonin toxicity, the causes and symptoms, treatment options, and how your gut can boost your mood. She also shares some fascinating new developments regarding treatment methods for depression.
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Jan 10, 2022 • 37min
How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) And Martial Arts Saved My Life with Alyssa Kurtz
This week, we are joined by Competitive Martial Artist and Founder of Kurtz MMA, Alyssa Kurtz. Alyssa opens up about her past trauma including being in and out of psychiatric hospitals as a teen and young adult, what her rock bottom looked like, the biggest turning point in her life, and how a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Martial Arts literally saved her. Alyssa also walks us through some DBT exercises we can all practice, and offers martial arts-inspired tips for setting healthy boundaries and cultivating self-respect. *Some content may be difficult for trauma survivors to hear.
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Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com
Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.