Self-Helpless

The girls are dishing out some strange facts this week. Everything from the origin of the term "spam mail," a terrifying skill that wasps have, the one family dynamic no U.S. president has ever had, why pigeons are underappreciated, and how jellyfish are probably going to take over the world at some point. Plus, some weird exercises and fun facts about Delanie and Kelsey! 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The girls are discussing uncertainty, and all of the anxiety that can come with it. They share some tips for coping, what tools have helped them the most, offer some personal experiences, and encourage you to audit your own perspective on uncertainty. Plus, what they feel has been the BIGGEST silver lining when it comes to uncertainty in their own lives. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The girls are discussing damaging relationships. They share some statistics about emotional abuse in the United States, signs to be aware of in relationship dynamics, as well as open up about some tough personal experiences. If you're in need of clarity and validation, this is the episode for you. *This content 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The girls are discussing work-life balance. They share what habits have actually stuck for them, what hasn't stuck at all, offer some practical tips, and describe their go-to daily systems for this never-ending pursuit. This episode is a chance to evaluate what’s working for you, what’s not, and generate some unique solutions for more joy, fulfillment, and purpose in work and 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The girls are sharing their top 20 simple beauty tips this week. They cover hair, skincare, makeup, outfits, some of their favorite products, what’s worked for them vs. what hasn’t, and swap some beauty fail stories. Plus, who chopped their hair off as a kid, and who was missing a chunk of their eyebrow for a while... 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The girls are discussing jealousy - the root cause of it, what can happen if we let jealousy dictate our lives, and how we can use this emotion as a tool to achieve our goals. Plus, they're sharing some personal experiences with jealousy, and the difference in how they respond to it now vs. when they were younger.  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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by psychotherapist, American Mental Health Counselors Association Diplomate, and author of Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People - And Break Free, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis. Dr. Sarkis explains what gaslighting is, why people do it, and the short-term and long-term psychological effects it has on people experiencing it. She also offers examples of gaslighting, signs to be aware of, and how to set boundaries in order to protect yourself from emotional abuse. Whether you’re being gaslighted, or you’re doing the gaslighting (there’s help available for you too), this informative episode provides guidance, action steps, and hope. Plus, find out which popular TV tropes Dr. Sarkis is not a fan of, and rightly so!  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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by two-time cancer survivor and motivational speaker, Janet Knode. Janet is a big proponent of being your own healthcare advocate, practicing gratitude, and being present. In this episode, she describes the moment she found out she had cancer, different procedures she went through, experiences telling friends and family, experimenting with different pre and post chemo hairstyles, changes in her body, and the biggest ways her life has forever changed. If you’re navigating a difficult time, struggling with living in the moment - or finding things to be grateful for, or you’re looking for some inspiration to go after what you want out of life, this episode is definitely 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The girls are talking about criticism this week. They discuss the difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism, tips for responding to it (online and offline), the value of thoughtful feedback, and the feelings that can arise when you're on the receiving end of criticism. 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we are joined by Doctor of Acupuncture, Dr. Kathleen Funk. Dr. Funk answers our questions about the efficacy of acupuncture, its origins, benefits, misconceptions behind the practice, and so much more. Kelsey also talks about her recent progress managing her TMJ using acupuncture, and gets additional guidance from Dr. Funk. If you struggle with IBS, migraines, thyroid issues, or PCOS, you may find this episode particularly helpful! 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.