Self-Helpless

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, Alex Katehakis. Alex explains the differences between sex and love addiction and hypersexuality, shares what role trauma plays in compulsive sexual behavior, and offers practical tips and steps for individuals and couples affected by sex and love addiction. Tune in for some BIG truth bombs about toxic behaviors related to sexual and emotional intimacy that we can all learn from. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by comedian, Josh Wolf, to discuss the importance of loving where you live, getting clear on what's really motivating your decisions, and learning how to be comfortable in your own skin. Plus, the quote that changed Josh's life forever.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are discussing rumination -- what it is, who is most susceptible to it, the effects it has on human health, and tips for managing it. They also share what triggers their own rumination, as well as their go-to tips and exercises for pulling themselves out of negative thought loops. Tune in to find out why some delicious plant-based sausage sent one of them into an exhausting spiral recently!  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by educator and community facilitator, Trevia Woods. Trevia supports people by building powerful healing practices and traditions without culturally or spiritually appropriating. During this episode, Trevia shares the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation -- as well as the complexity of cultural exchange, common examples of cultural appropriation (and how we can make a difference), the devastating impact it has on marginalized communities, and practical tips for preventing cultural appropriation and respectfully participating in cultural appreciation. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and founder of the Overcoming The Fear Of Death Foundation, Kelvin Chin. Kelvin shares about his near-death experience, what happens in the human body when we experience anxiety around death and dying, and provides practical tips for managing the fear of death (including both short-term and long-term methods). Whether you suffer from thanatophobia, or experience a more dull or moderate anxiety around death, there are lots of powerful takeaways in this episode. Personal experiences around losing loved ones are also shared, and to Delanie’s delight, it gets a bit woo woo! For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook discuss toxic productivity -- what it is and who it affects, the signs you might be experiencing it, and tips for managing it. Plus, their personal experiences with toxic productivity as chronic overachievers, and favorite hacks for breaking the cycle and incorporating more rest and play.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah, who specializes in providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy. Nadirah educates us on all things PTSD -- the symptoms, whose at risk for it, how it develops, treatment options, and the ways it can affect both adults and children. Plus, learn a supportive way to approach and encourage a loved one who you believe is experiencing PTSD. *Some content in this episode may be difficult for survivors of abuse. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook discuss revenge bedtime procrastination -- what it is, the causes and impact on our health, as well as tips for preventing and managing it. They also share what their own bedtime procrastination has looked like, and what they’ve implemented to stop it in its tracks (most of the time). If you’re stuck in a cycle of staying up too late in order to give yourself downtime, even though you KNOW you need more sleep, tune in like, right now.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by licensed therapist and HSP Coach, Lauren LaSalle. As an HSP herself, Lauren explains what characteristics and attributes Highly Sensitive People tend to have, practical tips for optimizing your environment, setting boundaries, and increasing your energy as a Highly Sensitive Person, and how we can all best support the HSPs in our lives. Think you might be experiencing high sensitivity? Tune in to find out!For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are discussing fear of commitment -- how to spot it, root causes, and tips for overcoming it. They also share the differences they've experienced when making fear-based decisions vs. ones based on gut instinct. Whether you’re a commitment-phobe, commitment lover, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you understand your feelings around commitment on a whole new level.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices