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

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

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Small Doses and Lisa shares an article about how humans didn't see the color blue until modern times.  Also check out this hilarious TEDx Talk about color blindness and perspective by the brilliant Bryan Kett.  And here's a link to Misty's incredible hair guru, Genevieve!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Lisa and Misty cover the USA Today Bestseller Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use by Amanda Seales. Comedian, actress, writer, daytime talk show host, podcast host, Instagram personality (1M followers) and producer Amanda Seales tackles serious topics with wit and humor across many platforms. She is the creator and host of the comedy game show “Smart, Funny and Black”, which tours to many cities. Lisa & Misty talk about the six chapters in this Small Doses book review: Chapter 1: Ladies First Chapter 2: Race Realities Chapter 3: Square Biz Chapter 4: Bae Watch Chapter 5: People Are Weird Chapter 6: Glow On If you’d like to buy the book, you can do so here. If you want to visit the Smart, Funny and Black website, you can check it out here. And if you'd like to see a clip of Amanda's conversation with Caitlyn Jenner at Katy Perry's dinner, you can see it 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 All About Love, and Lisa asks a thought-provoking question: what's the difference between inclusion and diversity?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, special guest presenter Matt Sav brings us All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks in the second part of this special two-part episode. Bell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intellectual by The Atlantic Monthly, as well as one of Utne Reader's 100 Visionaries Who Could Change Your Life, she is a charismatic speaker who divides her time among teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world. Previously a professor in the English departments at Yale University and Oberlin College, hooks is now a Distinguished Professor of English at City College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She is the author of more than seventeen books! Join us as we cover each chapter in this special two-part All About Love Book Review! If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. You can also learn more about the author at The Bell Hooks Institute. And if you'd like to follow Sav on instagram, you can find him @SoundofSav and @Fairfax_Village. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands