Self-Helpless
Crossover Media Group
Self-care with a conscience for everyday activists, but ya know, fun.Described by fans as "light conversations about heavy sh*t," Self-Helpless candidly explores all things (ethical) personal growth and practical activism—alright, with the occasional episode about Delanie's favorite sweet, sweet treats. Featuring a variety of changemakers including specialists, public figures, and subscribers, the show aims to close the gap between one-dimensional self-help and advocacy. Self-Helpless garners millions of downloads, frequents the top Apple & Spotify charts, and has been featured on Conan and The Tonight Show. 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, Babette Davis, and more.Hosted by resident homebody Delanie Fischer, co-author of MockTales, Comedy Writer, and Creative Activist, themes include conscious consumption, holistic health, cognitive neuroscience, exploring social conditioning, creativity, spirituality, and purpose. Fischer's recognized by listeners for her sharp, organic, and fluff-free hosting style that skips the small talk and gets to the substance we crave.New episode every Monday!
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Oct 26, 2020 • 1h 10min
Self Help Me with Liz Miele
The girls are joined by comedian, Liz Miele. Liz opens up about her rock bottom, finding the silver lining in failure, and how she took charge of her mental health and career.
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Oct 19, 2020 • 55min
IMOMSOHARD with Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley
Delanie, Kelsey, and Taylor are joined by the comedy duo and hosts of The #IMOMSOHARD podcast, Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley. Kristin and Jen share what they wish they would've known before having kids, biggest differences in how they spend their time, how parenthood has impacted their perfectionism and identity, and the societal pressures women experience regarding motherhood. And of course it wouldn't be a normal episode without a little nipple hair talk - so there's that too!
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Oct 12, 2020 • 1h 10min
9 Things We Wish We Knew in High School
Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer reflect on their high school experience, and reveal 9 things they wish they could tell their high school selves. They discuss the ways those years shaped who they are today, the biggest lessons they learned, and how some of the shittiest moments turned out to be the greatest gifts. Find out who faked their way through 3 years of marching band, why one of them was forced into homeschooling, and who actually LOVED high school (I know, nuts right?).
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Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com
Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com
Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
Oct 5, 2020 • 1h 7min
Pursuit of Happiness with Ravi Patel
The girls are joined by comedian, Ravi Patel. They discuss navigating boundaries with family, marriage, reinventing yourself after a breakup, and how relationships change as you get older.
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Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com
Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.com
Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
Sep 28, 2020 • 48min
Netflix Documentary Discussion: The Social Dilemma
Taylor, Kelsey, and Delanie discuss the fascinating Netflix documentary, "The Social Dilemma." The documentary features tech experts who reveal the manipulative mechanisms behind social media platforms, how it affects human behavior, and what we can do about it. The girls also discuss their personal relationship with social media - everything from pressures of having hundreds of thousands of followers to leaving social media completely.
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.com
Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
Sep 21, 2020 • 59min
And That's Why We Drink with Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer
The girls are joined by, Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer, from the hit paranormal and true crime podcast, And That's Why We Drink. They discuss their experience with therapy, communicating with ghosts, and how they decompress amidst ingesting heavy information for their show. Have you ever taught a ghost how to use an iPhone? Em has. Give it a listen!
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.com
Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
Sep 14, 2020 • 54min
People-Pleasing with Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer
The girls are learning about people-pleasing this week, and oh boy do they feel called out. They share signs of people-pleasing, tips for preventing burnout and resentment, and open up about the origins of their own people-pleasing tendencies. Plus, SO many good quotes in this episode.
For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless
Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com
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Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 20min
Self-Expression with Tan France
The girls are joined by fashion designer and Queer Eye's, Tan France. Tan shares how his love for fashion was born, booking Queer Eye (and being scared sh*tless about it), his self-care practices, handling criticism, and so much more. He also dishes out a hot tip that will set you up for success every morning in under 2 minutes!
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.com
Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
Aug 17, 2020 • 50min
Our Favorite Time Management Hacks
Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer discuss all things time management this week. They share their favorite hacks, surprising stats, what's really behind procrastination, and lots more.
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.com
Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
Aug 10, 2020 • 59min
Instagram vs Reality
Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer share some photos they've posted on Instagram in the past, and what was going on in their lives at the time the photos were posted. They reveal the insecurities these pictures were trying to mask regarding relationships, breakups, career choices, body image, and more. If you're looking for an episode that's equal parts embarrassing, healing, and encouraging, this one's for you! Hashtag yikes.
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.com
Taylor: https://ttomcomedy.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.
