Self-Helpless

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by Adoption Lawyer, Lucrece Bundy. Lucrece debunks common misconceptions about the adoption process, what steps to take to adopt a child (and what not to waste your time on), and offers tips that can help parents and children acclimate after a successful adoption. Plus, how long the adoption process ACTUALLY takes, and what role trauma plays when considering if adoption is right for you.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 Kelsey's friends and wonderful couple, Kevin and Rachel. They're sharing their love story, offering insights about their relationship, and dishing out the tools that have helped them most.  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, Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook, discuss shiny object syndrome -- what it is, how to prevent it, which disorders it can be linked to, and they also share their personal and professional experiences with it. If you resonate with this episode, and shiny object syndrome seems to be interfering with your daily productivity and happiness, you might want to check out our episode about ADHD with Dr. Sarkis here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-with-dr-stephanie-sarkis/id1251196416?i=1000536740309. 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 navigating life and career transitions -- touching on relationships, entrepreneurship, relocating, and grief. They provide tips for transitioning with more ease and less overwhelm, as well as share what’s worked (and hasn’t worked) for them. If you’re experiencing anxiety around tough and/or awesome changes, this episode is for you. 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 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 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, 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. 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, 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.  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, 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 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, 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! 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, 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! 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