

Self-Helpless
Cloud10
Welcome to self-care with a conscience - where science, spirituality, and sustainability are brunch buddies. Self-Helpless explores all things on the cutting edge of personal and collective growth with leading specialists who share paradigm-shifting insights every week. Hosted by Delanie Fischer, who's recognized by listeners for her casual but fluff-free approach, Self-Helpless has been described as if Rich Roll and Rainn Wilson had a much less eloquent (but also pretty fun) podcast baby.
New episodes every week - making your commutes, tasks, or bedtime existential crisis more majestic.
New episodes every week - making your commutes, tasks, or bedtime existential crisis more majestic.
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2024 • 18min
Self-Helpless Snack: 3 Ways To Manage Thanatophobia (Fear of Death) with Meditation Teacher, Kelvin Chin
Kelvin Chin, meditation teacher and founder of Overcoming The Fear of Death Foundation, shares methods for reducing both short-term and long-term death anxiety, expanding consciousness, and feeling less fearful and more present in your daily life. Full episode with Kelvin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-the-fear-of-death/id1251196416?i=1000563287770You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com
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Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
10 Fertility Myths Debunked with OBGYN and Fertility Doctor Natalie Crawford, MD
Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, who is a board-certified OBGYN and fertility physician. Dr. Natalie is debunking the myths, misconceptions, and outdated "hacks" that surround the fertility conversation — touching on everything from sex positions and frequency, contraception, c-sections, secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and so much more. Whether your desire is to conceive, or not, this episode is jam-packed with invaluable information about human health that will empower you to make the best choice for yourself, become your greatest advocate, and feel supported in whatever decision you make.Plus:+ A HUGE Birth Control Pill Myth Debunked+ What's The Deal With Age 35 And Female Fertility?+ 1 Question To Ask Your Doctor When Stuck In IndecisionMore episodes related to this topic:Matrescence: Caring For Yourself During Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond with Dr. Sarah Oreck: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/29bc38a6/matrescence-caring-for-yourself-during-pregnancy-childbirth-and-beyond-with-dr-sarah-oreckUTIs, Interstitial Cystitis, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Rena Malik: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1c573a89/utis-interstitial-cystitis-and-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-with-dr-rena-malikIMOMSOHARD with Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2410683d/imomsohard-with-kristin-hensley-and-jen-smedley3 Moms of Newborns Tell All: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/317ab0f6/3-moms-of-newborns-tell-allMy Experience With Postpartum Depression with Jessi Selleh: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/fda9b0f6/postpartum-depression-with-jessi-sellehHow To Adopt A Child with Adoption Lawyer, Lucrece Bundy: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2dc4b6b4/how-to-adopt-a-child-with-adoption-lawyer-lucrece-bundyYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com
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Aug 7, 2024 • 11min
Self-Helpless Snack: 3 Big Misconceptions About Adopting A Child with Adoption Attorney, Lucrece Bundy
Adoption Attorney, Lucrece Bundy, is sharing the 3 biggest misconceptions about adopting a child — including finances, trauma, and how long adoption takes. Whether you're curious about adopting, or you're amidst the process, this episode provides awesome tips for saving time and money, avoiding scams, and ensuring you've selected the right kind of adoption for you.Full episode with Lucrece: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2dc4b6b4/how-to-adopt-a-child-with-adoption-lawyer-lucrece-bundyYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com
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Aug 5, 2024 • 57min
Get Unstuck And Think Globally: Tips For Living, Working, And Traveling Abroad with Will Mulford
Delanie Fischer is joined by her brother-in-law and someone with 15 years of experience living, traveling, and working abroad, Will Mulford. Will offers guidance for anyone who is considering an international stint, or move, what tools, apps, and programs make travel easier, affordable (and even free!), tips for packing (and purchasing) light without depriving yourself, and the impact that this lifestyle has had on his confidence, relationships, and what it's taught him about himself. Whether you want to make a move, or simply have a new experience, there are so many great nuggets in this episode for how we can become more open, and available, for opportunities and growth. This ep. is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."Plus:+ Platforms For Traveling With More Ease+ Will's Favorite Packing Method And Functional Souvenirs+ 3 Must-Have Outfits For A Small SuitcaseYou can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com
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Jul 31, 2024 • 19min
Self-Helpless Snack: Delanie's 3-Step Minimalist Skincare Regimen (Vegan and Cruelty-Free)
Delanie Fischer is sharing her simple skincare regimen, what she doesn't put on her skin, and the products and brands she uses and trusts — including the biggest secret ingredient in her routine that will truly shock you to your very core. Plus, what she wishes she could go back in time 20 years and do to treat her acne instead of 2 rounds of Accutane. These tips are for anyone who is tired of skincare products that have 200 ingredients we can't pronounce, shady brands who are sourcing their shit unethically, and for those who want to get to the root of their skin issues holistically vs. pumping chemicals into their bods.You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com
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Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 56min
Diagnosed Narcissist (Lee Hammock) and Clinical Psychologist (Dr. Ramani) Offer Insights Into Manipulation And Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Delanie Fischer is sharing an epic mashup with you today. In the first half of the episode you'll hear from clinical psychologist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, who provides an overview of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder — the different types, signs and symptoms, definitions of popular buzzwords, etc., and you'll hear from Lee Hammock in the second half of the episode, who is a self-aware narcissist with a clinical diagnosis of NPD. Lee shares what it's like to live with this disorder, the whys behind his behaviors, and guidance for people who are in relationship with someone like him. This episode supports, and destigmatizes, those who have been impacted by this disorder.Plus:+ A Breakdown of The 8 Types of Narcissism+ The Root Cause of Narcissism and NPD+ How To Stop A Toxic Relationship PatternMore episodes related to this topic:The Impact of Gaslighting with Dr. Sarkis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychological-impact-of-gaslighting-with/id1251196416?i=1000528606106Living with Borderline Personality Disorder Featuring Chris: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/26123a37/living-with-borderline-personality-disorder-featuring-chrisLiving with Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Lee Hammock: https://podcasts.apple.com/pk/podcast/living-with-narcissistic-personality-disorder-with/id1251196416?i=1000519855834Demystifying Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Ramani: https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/demystifying-borderline-personality-disorder/id1251196416?i=1000581362476Narcissism and NPD with Dr. Ramani: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narcissism-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder-with/id1251196416?i=1000514861059How To Heal From Narcissistic Relationships with Dr. Ramani: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-heal-from-narcissistic-relationships-with-dr/id1251196416?i=1000647934771You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com
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Jul 24, 2024 • 9min
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.com
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Jul 22, 2024 • 56min
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.com
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Jul 17, 2024 • 41min
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.com
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Jul 15, 2024 • 52min
"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.com
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