
Self-Helpless
Described as "an unfiltered thera-brunch with your best friends" where we can have "light conversations about heavy sh*t," Self-Helpless candidly explores the highs, lows, and in-betweens of personal growth—with a strong emphasis on everyday activism. Featuring a variety of specialists, public figures, and subscribers, the show garners millions of downloads, frequents the top Apple & Spotify charts, and has been featured on Conan and The Tonight Show. If you're interested in conscious consumption, holistic health, creativity, purpose—basically trying to figure out wtf we're all doing here and how to make the most of it, you'll be into Self-Helpless. 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, and more.Hosted by Delanie Fischer, Co-Author of MockTales, Creative Activist, and resident homebody, Self-Helpless has 400+ episodes to browse including a hot combo of long-form and minis ("Self-Helpless Snacks")—integrating guests, solo deep-dives, and even life hacks from extra cool and qualified people like Delanie's dad. New episode every Monday!
Latest episodes

Jul 24, 2024 • 6min
Self-Helpless Snack: The Real Reason Women Don't Trust Themselves With Money (And How They Actually Spend It)
Rachel Rodgers, Founder and CEO of Hello Seven, intellectual property attorney, and author of We Should All Be Millionaires is sharing the real reason women don't trust themselves with money, how they actually spend it when they do have it, and what needs to change in order for all of us to have greater economic well-being. Warning: you will likely leave this episode fired the f*ck up.Full episode with Rachel: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/we-should-all-be-millionaires-with-rachel-rodgers/id1251196416?i=1000522008507You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 22, 2024 • 52min
Compounded Grief: Coping With Multiple Losses At Once with Stephanie Edwards
Delanie Fischer is joined by Stephanie Edwards, who shares about a series of losses, stressors, and other circumstances, that her and her family experienced within a very short period of time — including the death of her mother, and her brother, on the very same day. Stephanie is sharing details about her grieving process, taking a medical leave from work (and what going back to work felt like), what's been helping her cope, and how she's forever changed. This episode is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."Plus:+ The Relationship Between Grief And "Guilty Pleasures"+ Stephanie's Favorite Book That Supported Her With A Lifestyle Change+ A Powerful Way To Reframe The Waves Of Grief We All ExperienceYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 17, 2024 • 37min
Self-Helpless Snack: What If You Love Your Craft, But Hate The Lifestyle?
Delanie Fischer got interviewed by Michael Stein about her background in comedy, the moment she knew she wanted to leave stand-up, her various career transitions, and how to cope, and integrate, your skills when your craft doesn’t match the lifestyle you want. This episode is for the artists and overachievers who have made a tough decision to leave something behind in order to prioritize their well-being — plus, BIG shout-outs to how amazing The Self-Helpless community is in this one! You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 15, 2024 • 49min
"My Life Is Different Because I Feel Different" with Kia (Rehab, Coping Skills, And A New Life)
Delanie Fischer is joined by Kia, who shares all of the changes she made after hitting, what she describes as, her rock bottom. From feeling trapped in an unhealthy relationship, emotional drinking, and experiencing hopelessness in her day-to-day, to a few years later enjoying an awesome relationship, healthy habits, and doing work she loves, she's opening up about her experience in rehab, the steps she took to rebuild her life, and the tools that have supported her the most. This is a full episode — laughter, tears, and wonderfully strange things you can do with crystals! This ep. is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."Plus:+ The 30-Day Program That Changed Kia's Life+ Why We Should Rethink Middle-Lane Drinking+ A Fun Exercise To Do During The Next Full MoonYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 10, 2024 • 16min
Self-Helpless Snack: 10 Tourist Traps To Avoid In Los Angeles + Awesome Local Alternatives (An Introvert’s Guide to LA)
Delanie Fischer, LA native, is sharing how to avoid chaotic, expensive tourist traps in Los Angeles, and awesome local alternatives including breathtaking views, unique attractions, incredible food, secret spots and tips (and even how to spot celebs without creeping outside their homes on a bus) — without the crowds, stress, expense, and questionable smells. Whether you have an upcoming trip to LA, or you live there and want to add more fun places to your list, you’re welcome, introverts. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 8, 2024 • 54min
Hurry Sickness And The Busy Brain Cure with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a neurology expert, discusses overcoming 'hurry sickness' and stress, tips for managing a busy brain, impact of technology and clutter on mental well-being, and setting boundaries. Learn about the stress-success cycle, reducing anxiety in your bedroom, and prioritizing tasks using a color-coded system.

Jul 3, 2024 • 7min
Self-Helpless Snack: Should We Do A Self-Helpless Group Retreat? Take This 2 Minute Survey.
Tune in for details about this potential in-person group creativity / mindfulness / networking retreat.Take this 2 minute survey to tell us your budget, where you want to visit in the world, and more: https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/delanie-uqv38Want to share your experience as a host, or guest, of a group retreat? Feel free to email us at selfhelplesspodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 2min
It's Not Too Late To Start with Jared Champion
Delanie Fischer is joined by documentarian, hiker, and former college professor, Jared Champion. Jared is sharing about all of the significant life changes he's experienced within the first few years of his 40s — from getting married and having kids, a career pivot, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, a big move, and diving into a new passion project that celebrates The Colorado Trail. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged, or simply want some practical tips for starting something new, don't miss this episode! This ep. is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."Plus:+ The 1 Simple Thing Jared Made That Changed His Life Forever+ Why The Stories We Tell Ourselves Are More Powerful Than We Think+ How To Reframe Failure, Manage Perfectionism, and "Embrace The Suck"You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 26, 2024 • 17min
Self-Helpless Snack: Feeling Stuck In Your Client Facing Career? 5 Ways To Breathe Life Into Your Work with Lucy Sherman
Delanie Fischer is chatting with Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR Therapist, Lucy Sherman. Lucy shares how she made the decision to incorporate unconventional tools into her practice, why these methods are powerful for processing trauma, and gives us a peek into her own creative process, self-care practices, and systems. Whether you want to implement creative tools into your services, or your daily life, this episode will inspire you to dust off the crayons and play. You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 44min
15 Tips For Managing Stage Fright In Work And Life with Em Schulz and Delanie Fischer
Delanie Fischer is joined by recurring guest host, Em Schulz, to discuss stage fright, performance anxiety, social anxiety -- all the scaries. They're sharing personal stories, biggest breakthroughs, and their favorite (and weirdest) tips for dialing down the fear several notches. Whether you're an entertainer or public speaker, you're prepping a toast or speech for an upcoming social event, or you avoid parties at all costs, there's a little something for everyone in this episode. Plus:+ The Unconventional Therapy That Changed Em's Life + Where Your Fear of Attention Might Come From + An Embarrassing Mishap AKA The Ol' Moo N' Poo You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.