Self-Helpless

We are joined by social justice activist and founder of "The Body is Not An Apology" movement, Sonya Renee Taylor. Sonya shares the difference between “cancel culture” and accountability, what a sincere apology includes vs. what is just absolution, whether “getting canceled” is actually a real thing, and how we can hold ourselves (and others) accountable while keeping in mind that we all make mistakes. Plus, the ONE requirement of true accountability. Grab your notebook, this episode is packed with practical tips and takeaways that can make us all better listeners (and humans!).  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

The girls are discussing social conditioning - what it is, its impact on us, and how to question the parts of it that don’t feel right. They also share some early memories around their own conditioning, how it’s shaped who they are, and how each of them continue to challenge the status quo.  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 award-winning journalist and activist, Noor Tagouri. Noor explains how we can ensure the information we receive and share is credible, who benefits (and profits) from our fear and the divisiveness created in traditional media outlets, and what changes would have a positive impact on the media industry as a whole - and therefore on us. Plus, practical tips for getting involved in causes you care about without the overwhelm!  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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices