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

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa shares an article about trying to time the financial markets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical and Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying by Suze Orman.  Suze Orman is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, #1 New York Times bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today. Orman has written seven consecutive New York Times bestsellers and has written, co-produced, and hosted six PBS specials based on her books. She is the host of the award-winning Suze Orman Show, which airs on CNBC and XM and Sirius radio, and a contributing editor to O: The Oprah Magazine. Orman was twice named one of the "Time 100," Time magazine's list of the world's most influential people. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, directed the Suze Orman Financial Group from 1987 to 1997, served as Vice President--Investments for Prudential Bache Securities from 1983 to 1987, and was an account executive at Merrill Lynch from 1980 to 1983. Prior to that, she worked as a waitress at the Buttercup Bakery in Berkeley, California, from 1973 to 1980. We cover every one of Suze's steps in this Suze Orman 9 Steps to Financial Freedom book review: 1. Seeing how your past holds the key to your financial future 2. Facing your fears and creating new truths 3. Being honest with yourself 4. Being responsible to those you love 5. Being respectful of yourself and your money 6. Trusting yourself more than you trust others 7. Being open to receive all that you are meant to have 8. Understanding the ebb and flow of the money cycle 9. Recognizing true wealth You can learn more about Suze at her website here.  If you like what you're hearing and want to buy the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Dear Girls and Lisa shares a listener comment about self-sabotage. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong. Ali Wong is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She is noted for her Netflix stand-up specials Baby Cobra and Hard Knock Wife, both of which received critical acclaim. She is also known for her leading film role in the 2019 film Always Be My Maybe, which she produced and wrote with her co-star Randall Park. She is currently a main cast member on the ABC television show American Housewife. Previously, she appeared on Are You There, Chelsea?, Inside Amy Schumer, and Black Box. She also wrote for the first three seasons of the sitcom Fresh Off the Boat. Wong voiced title character Roberta "Bertie" Songthrush, a polite songbird and aspiring baker on the critically acclaimed animated series Tuca & Bertie and new student "Ali" on the hit series Big Mouth. We cover every chapter in this Dear Girls Ali Wong Book Review, including: Chapter 1: How I Trapped Your Father Chapter 2: The Miracle of Life Chapter 3: Tips on Giving Birth Chapter 4: Why I Went Back to Work Chapter 5: Hustle and Pho Chapter 6: Snake Heart Chapter 7: The DJ Chapter 8: Mr. Wong Chapter 9: A Guide to Asian Restaurants   Chapter 10: Bringing Up Bebés Chapter 11: Uncle Andrew Chapter 12: My Least Favorite Question Chapter 13: Bridin’ Dirty Chapter 14: Wild Child  Afterward by her husband, Justin Hakuta If you like what you're hearing, you can visit the author's website  here! If you want to purchase the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from Make Your Bed and asks Misty a thought-provoking question: should the self-help industry be regulated?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Lisa & Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life... And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven. William Harry McRaven is a retired United States Navy Four-Star admiral who last served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command. He was also the chancellor of The University of Texas System. McRaven previously served as commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and as commander of Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR). In addition to his duties as COMSOCEUR, he was designated as the first director of the NATO Special Operations Forces Coordination Centre (NSCC), where he was charged with enhancing the capabilities and inter-operability of all NATO Special Operations Forces. McRaven retired from the U.S. Navy on August 28, 2014, after more than 37 years of service. We cover every chapter in this Make Your Bed book review, including: Start your day with a task completed You can’t go at it alone Only the size of your heart matters Life’s not fair—drive on! Failure can make you stronger You must dare greatly Stand up to the bullies Rise to the occasion Give people hope Never, ever quit! If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Oracle At The Supermarket and asks Lisa a thought-provoking question: what's the difference between self-actualization and self-realization?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Misty and Lisa bring you Oracle At The Supermarket: The American Preoccupation With Self-Help Books by Steven Starker. Steven Starker is chief, psychology service, of Portland Veteran’s Medical Center and professor of media sociology at Oregon Health Sciences University. He is the author of numerous works, including Oracle at the Supermarket and The Power of Fantasy in Human Creativity. But basically, we learn the historical context that provided American self-help to flourish since the colonies! In this Oracle At The Supermarket book review, Lisa & Misty cover the following chapters: The New Oracle: An introduction to the study of self-help books Gospel of Success: Early self-help books in America Power to Heal: The discovery of mind-cure Approaching the Mainstream: Self-help and the establishment Classical Self-Help: The early blockbusters Behind Closed Doors: The search for sexual guidance Boy and Soul: The oracle at mid-century The Selfish Years: Pop psychology and the “me” generation Healthy, Wealthy and Wise: Finding fulfillment in the 80s Prescriptions and Promises: Help, harm and hope in the genre Conclusion: Message of the Oracle If you’d like to buy the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from Unfu*k Yourself and shares listener e-mails. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Misty and Lisa bring you the New York Times bestseller Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life by Gary John Bishop. Gary John Bishop is from Glasgow, Scotland. The grit and wit of his early life have contributed to his tough-love, in-your-face approach to coaching. He is one of the leading Personal Development experts in the industry with a global reputation that has impacted tens of thousands of people worldwide. His “urban philosophy” approach represents a new wave of personal empowerment. He calls it like it is while being influenced by ontology, phenomenology and the philosophy of some of the world’s greatest thinkers.  We cover each of the chapters in this Unfuck Yourself Book Review, including:  IN THE BEGINNING… “I AM WILLING” “I AM WIRED TO WIN” “I GOT THIS” “I EMBRACE THE UNCERTAINTY” “I AM NOT MY THOUGHTS; I AM WHAT I DO.” “I AM RELENTLESS.” “I EXPECT NOTHING AND ACCEPT EVERYTHING.” WHERE NEXT? ABOUT THE AUTHOR If you'd like, you can learn more about the author at his website here.  If you want to purchase the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands