

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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Feb 13, 2025 • 60min
RE-RELEASE: Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear
This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear.Atomic Habits was an instant New York Times bestseller and one of Fast Company's 7 Best Business Books of 2018 and Business Insider's Best Self-Help Books of 2018.From JamesClear.com: James Clear is an American author, entrepreneur, and photographer. He writes about habits and human potential. The central question he’s trying to answer through his work is, “How can we live better?” His specific focus is on self-improvement tips based on proven scientific research.Misty and Lisa cover the following chapters in this Atomic Habits book review:The Fundamentals: Why Tiny Changes Make A Big DifferenceThe 1st Law: Make It ObviousThe 2nd Law: Make It AttractiveThe 3rd Law: Make It EasyThe 4th Law: Make It SatisfyingIf you like what you’re hearing, you can buy the book here.If you want to learn more, you can at the author’s website.And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 4, 2025 • 18min
RE-RELEASE: What to Do When You Say Something Stupid
We're releasing another classic from the GHY archives!On this minisode, originally released in 2020 (and lovingly called the "Weekly Beef"), Misty shares an article on what to do when you say something stupid. It was recommended by her brilliant friend Bryan Kett, who has a brilliant TedTalk. Watch it here and learn more about him at his website.Have a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us! Email us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comWant more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 6min
RE-RELEASE: You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
This week, we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself Archives! Please enjoy one of the first five books Misty and Lisa ever reviewed: the New York Times bestseller You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life by Jen Sincero.According to Sincero: “by the end of You Are A Badass, you’ll understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can’t change, how to change what you don’t love and how to use the force to kick some serious ass." Lisa and Misty cover the many mini-chapters in the five parts of this You Are A Badass book review:Part 1: How you got this wayPart 2: How to embrace your inner badassPart 3: How to tap into the motherlodePart 4: How to get over your b.s. alreadyPart 5: How to kick some assWe have STRONG FEELINGS about this book.If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. Visit Jen Sincero’s website here!You can also check out the Go Help Yourself podcast website here. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself in iTunes!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jan 21, 2025 • 55min
RE-RELEASE: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
This week on GHY, we're releasing another classic episode from the GHY archives. Originally released in 2021, Lisa & Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown.Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation - Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work.She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and her latest book, Dare to Lead, which is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership.Brené's TED talk - The Power of Vulnerability - is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world with over 35 million views. She is also the first researcher to have a filmed talk on Netflix. The Call to Courage special debuted on the streaming service on April 19, 2019.In this Gifts of Imperfection book review podcast, we talk about what the gifts of imperfection are, each of the guideposts Brené lays out for wholehearted living, and what can get in the way. If you'd like to learn more about the author, you can do so here. You can also buy the book here. Here are the other GHY episodes we mention during this review:Come As You AreHow to Take Smart NotesHow to Be an ImperfectionistAnd don't forget to grab your merch here!Please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 16min
RE-RELEASE: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey
This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times Bestseller The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey.Dave Ramsey is a personal money-management expert and radio personality. His seven best-selling books—Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership, Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money, The Legacy Journey and Smart Money Smart Kids—have sold more than 11 million copies combined. What!We cover the main themes from each chapter in this Total Money Makeover book review:1. The Total Money Makeover Challenge2. Denial3. Debt Myths4. Money Myths5. Two More Hurdles6. Save $1,000 Fast7. The Debt Snowball8. Finish the Emergency Fund9. Maximize Retirement Investing10. College Funding11. Pay off the Home Mortgage12. Build Wealth Like Crazy13. Live Like No One ElseIf you'd like to read the book, you can purchase it here. You can follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.comAnd don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jan 7, 2025 • 53min
RE-RELEASE: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.Published in 1936, this is one of the best-selling books of all time. In 2011, it was number 19 on Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential books.We cover every part of the book in this How to Win Friends and Influence People book review:• Part 1: Fundamental Techniques in Handling People• Part 2: Six Ways to Make People Like You• Part 3: How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking• Part 4: Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Rousing ResentmentIf you want to learn more, you can check out the author's website here. If you want to buy the book, you can do so here.You can also e-mail us at GoHelpYourselfPodcast@gmail.com and follow us on twitter at @GoHelpYourselfPodcast and on Instagram @GHYPodcast.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 5min
RE-RELEASE: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times Bestseller Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert.In this non-fiction work, Elizabeth (who is also the author of Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia) doles out practical and inspirational wisdom for getting over blocks and living a more magical, creative life. Lisa and Misty cover every chapter in this Big Magic Book Review:CourageEnchantmentPermissionPersistenceTrustDivinityIf you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here.You can visit Elizabeth Gilbert's website here!Elizabeth also has a podcast, called Magic Lessons. To listen to the Elizabeth Gilbert podcast, click here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 19min
RE-RELEASE: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo!Are you curious about the Konmari method? Well, Misty and Lisa cover every aspect of tidying up in this Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up Book Review, including:Commit yourself to tidying upImagine your ideal lifestyleFinish discarding first (*hint: only keep things that SPARK JOY!)Tidy by category, not by locationFollow the right orderFigure out where to put everything you're keepingIf you'd like to read the book, you can buy it here. Marie's website can be found here. You can also catch Marie changing peoples' lives on her new show Tidying Up on Netflix!And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! It's the best way to help people find our show!Oh, and you can contact us! We'd love to hear from you. E-mail: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @GHYPodcastInstagram: @gohelpyourselfpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dec 17, 2024 • 53min
RE-RELEASE: Texts So Good He Can't Ignore: Sassy Texting Secrets for Attracting High-Quality Men (and Keeping the One You Want) by Bruce Bryans
This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Lisa and Misty review the #1 Amazon Bestseller Texts So Good He Can't Ignore: Sassy Texting Secrets for Attracting High-Quality Men (and Keeping the One You Want) by Bruce Bryans.According to the author's website:Bruce Bryans is an author and courtship researcher with a special interest in the dating and mating rituals of men and women. As an author, Bruce has written numerous books on topics including: masculinity, sexual attraction, dating strategy, mating preferences among the sexes, and gender dynamics within romantic relationships. Bruce’s main aim is to provide easy-to-implement, practical information that helps men and women improve their dating market value and mating desirability to the opposite sex.When he isn’t tucked away in some corner writing a literary masterpiece (or so he thinks), Bruce spends most of his time engaged in manly hobbies, spending time with friends, or being a lovable nuisance to his wife and children.We cover the basics of every chapter in this Texts So Good book review, including:-Texting Men with Class: How to Communicate High Value and Get His Respect-Texting Men with Sass: How to Reinforce His Attraction and OWN His Attention-Texting Tips to Get More Dates: How to Get Your Guy to Ask You Out-Texting Tips to End His Mind Games: What to Text Flakes and Old Flames-Decode His Texting Habits: What Does It Mean When He...?-Her Little Black Book of Flirty Texts: Man-Melting Messages He Can't ResistThe book is available for purchase here. Lisa's "smash the patriarchy" necklace can be found at The Outrage.If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 10min
RE-RELEASE: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer
This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer.Michael A. Singer is the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Untethered Soul and New York Times bestseller The Surrender Experiment, which have been published worldwide. He had a deep inner awakening in 1971 while working on his doctorate in economics and went into seclusion to focus on yoga and meditation.In 1975, he founded Temple of the Universe, a now long-established yoga and meditation center where people of any religion or set of beliefs can come together to experience inner peace. He is also the creator of a leading-edge software package that transformed the medical practice management industry, and founding CEO of a billion dollar public company whose achievements are archived in the Smithsonian Institution. Along with his more than four decades of spiritual teaching, Michael has made major contributions in the areas of business, education, healthcare, and environmental protection.In this Untethered Soul book review, we cover chapters from each of the five parts of the book: Awakening ConsciousnessExperiencing EnergyFreeing YourselfGoing BeyondLiving LifeIf you'd like to read the book, you can purchase it here. You can also visit the author's website here!And please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself if you feel so inclined!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands