Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-Help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less

Misty Stinnett & Lisa Linke

Self-help feels like a bit of a dumpster fire, doesn't it? Whether you've binged every self-help book out there or are just getting started in your journey – Go Help Yourself is your source for calling bullsh*t on toxic positivity, turning your existential dread into actual growth, and getting it together without losing your soul (or sense of humor) in the process. Misty loves self-help and is earnestly trying to improve her life, while Lisa hates anyone telling her what to do. Together, we bring a much-needed critical eye (and healthy dose of humor) to the wildly-unregulated world of self-help, sharing what we learn along the way. Because we believe that, even though life is hard, personal development doesn’t have to be. Welcome to your podcast to make life suck less!

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Apr 29, 2025 • 24min

Battle to the (Ego) Death: Misty Faces Lisa In a Self-Improvement Trivia Showdown (Again)

This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa are joined once again by special guest and trivia master Josiah Jenkins, who has crafted a second self-help trivia battle for the two best friends to go head-to-head.Play along as we find out if this this epic battle will end their friendship or help a good cause.Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 22, 2025 • 34min

Aging Sucks... But You're Gonna Love It!: A Woman's Survival Guide to Getting Older by Brenda Ackerman

This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by special guest Mandy Kaplan to review the book Aging Sucks... But You're Gonna Love It!: A Woman's Survival Guide to Getting Older by Brenda Ackerman.Mandy Kaplan is an actress, voiceover artist, singer, writer, podcast host and stinky cheese addict living in LA. Her voice can be heard in hundreds of commercials/video games/website videos and more. Onscreen, she can be seen starring in the feature film 30 Nights of Sex to Save Your Marriage available on Tubi (and other streamers). She also co-wrote and produced the movie and blames it for the total loss of respect her family now has for her! Her hilarious cabaret Miscast: Right Singer, Wrong Song has been running in LA for 14 years raising money for Project Angel Food. Her podcast Make Me a Nerd chronicles her exploration of nerd culture that she has been afraid of her whole life. She is also in development on several projects as a tv/screenwriter. If you'd like to purchase the book, you can do so here.You can also listen to Mandy's podcast, Make Me A Nerd, here.Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 8, 2025 • 24min

The Power of Incompletion: Why Leaving Things Unfinished Can Actually Boost Creativity and Well-being

The hosts challenge the norm by exploring how leaving projects unfinished can actually enhance creativity and well-being. They discuss the Zygarnik effect and how pausing can stimulate idea generation while reducing anxiety. Personal anecdotes and examples from famous writers make their point even more engaging. Additionally, they share lighthearted moments about hair care routines, tying it all back to embracing incompletion as a tool for growth. Despite the stress of life’s unpredictability, they encourage a playful approach to self-improvement.

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 9min

How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis, LPC

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty review the USA Today bestseller How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis, LPC.In this How To Keep House While Drowning book review podcast, we discuss the morality of care tasks, the functionality of care tasks, why most "methods" don't work for a long term, and much more.About the author:KC Davis is the bestselling author of How to Keep House While Drowning. A licensed therapist, she is the creator of the popular Struggle Care website, Instagram, and podcast, and the Domestic Blisters TikTok. KC has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, Well + Good, Good Inside with Dr. Becky, Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris, among dozens of other media. She is also well known for her TEDTalk: How to do laundry when you're depressed.To learn more about the author, visit her website here.Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 19min

It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki (Part Two)

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times bestseller It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki.In part two of this It Begins with You book review podcast, we cover the last five of the 9 core truths Jillian Turecki says we must accept in order to change our lives:Truth 1: It begins with you.Truth 2: The mind is a battlefield.Truth 3: Lust is not the same thing as love.Truth 4: You have to love yourself.Truth 5: You must speak up and tell the truth. Truth 6: You need to be your best self (even after the honeymoon). Truth 7: You cannot convince someone to love you. Truth 8: No one is coming to save you.Truth 9: You must make peace with your parents.About the Author:Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, teacher, podcaster, writer, and speaker who has devoted her life to helping people revolutionize their relationships with themselves. For over 20 years, Jillian has maintained a deep commitment to authenticity, compassion, and inner transformation as she follows her insatiable curiosity about what makes relationships thrive.Between Jillian’s podcast, “Jillian on Love,” her newsletter, “Love Weekly,” and her social media community, Jillian reaches millions of people who seek her actionable, compassionate, direct, and research-driven insight. As the founder of Jillian Turecki Coaching, Jillian has changed the lives of countless individuals around the world through her transformative workshops, courses, retreats, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Her forthcoming book is a groundbreaking look at love, partnership and self-love based on Jillian’s decades of experience and research.A rich array of experiences, teachings, and mentors from diverse spiritual traditions and modalities has shaped Jillian’s path as a teacher and guide. Drawing from her intense study of psychology, yoga, meditation, and somatic practices, Jillian seamlessly weaves together ancient wisdom and modern insights to offer an innovative approach to healing and transformation. With Jillian’s guidance, millions of people have awakened their truest selves and found purpose, partnership, and joy.To learn more about Jillian Turecki, you can visit her website here.Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 11min

It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki (Part One)

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times bestseller It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki.In part one of this It Begins with You book review podcast, we cover the first four of the 9 core truths Jillian Turecki says we must accept in order to change our lives:Truth 1: It begins with you.Truth 2: The mind is a battlefield.Truth 3: Lust is not the same thing as love.Truth 4: You have to love yourself.Truth 5: You must speak up and tell the truth. Truth 6: You need to be your best self (even after the honeymoon). Truth 7: You cannot convince someone to love you. Truth 8: No one is coming to save you.Truth 9: You must make peace with your parents.About the Author:Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, teacher, podcaster, writer, and speaker who has devoted her life to helping people revolutionize their relationships with themselves. For over 20 years, Jillian has maintained a deep commitment to authenticity, compassion, and inner transformation as she follows her insatiable curiosity about what makes relationships thrive.Between Jillian’s podcast, “Jillian on Love,” her newsletter, “Love Weekly,” and her social media community, Jillian reaches millions of people who seek her actionable, compassionate, direct, and research-driven insight. As the founder of Jillian Turecki Coaching, Jillian has changed the lives of countless individuals around the world through her transformative workshops, courses, retreats, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Her forthcoming book is a groundbreaking look at love, partnership and self-love based on Jillian’s decades of experience and research.A rich array of experiences, teachings, and mentors from diverse spiritual traditions and modalities has shaped Jillian’s path as a teacher and guide. Drawing from her intense study of psychology, yoga, meditation, and somatic practices, Jillian seamlessly weaves together ancient wisdom and modern insights to offer an innovative approach to healing and transformation. With Jillian’s guidance, millions of people have awakened their truest selves and found purpose, partnership, and joy.To learn more about Jillian Turecki, you can visit her website here.Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 18, 2025 • 10min

We’re Back! The L.A. Wildfires, the New Look of GHY, and What’s Coming up Next

After a hiatus to work on some big projects for GHY, we're back! On this episode of Go Help Yourself, we talk about the LA Wildfires, the new look of GHY, and what's coming up next.For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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