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

This week, Misty and Lisa take you back in time to learn how to be happy from Aristotle, via British scholar and author Edith Hall in her book Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life. One of Britain's foremost classicists, and a Professor at King's College London, Edith Hall is the first woman to have won the Erasmus Medal of the European Academy. In 2017 she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Athens University, just a few streets away from Aristotle's own Lyceum. We think Amazon.com said it best: "In expert yet vibrant modern language, Hall lays out the crux of Aristotle's thinking, mixing affecting autobiographical anecdotes with a deep wealth of classical learning. For Hall, whose own life has been greatly improved by her understanding of Aristotle, this is an intensely personal subject. She distills his ancient wisdom into ten practical and universal lessons to help us confront life's difficult and crucial moments, summarizing a lifetime of the most rarefied and brilliant scholarship." In this Aristotle’s Way book review, Lisa and Misty explore five of the ten chapters of the book, including:  Introduction Happiness Potential Decisions Communication  If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. You can also learn more about Edith Hall on her website 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 The Untethered Soul and teaches us a different way to interrupt. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, 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 Consciousness Experiencing Energy Freeing Yourself Going Beyond Living Life If 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

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Year of Yes, and Lisa surprises Misty with a show-stopping review of the first 25 books they've covered.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times Bestseller Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In The Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes. Shonda Rhimes is the creator of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" as well as founder of Shondaland which produces "How to Get Away with Murder," "For the People," and "Station 19." Her book "Year of Yes" from Simon & Schuster was an instant New York Times best seller. Her Masterclass.com course on TV writing is a top draw. Her site Shondaland.com, launched in September 2017 as a part of Hearst Magazines Digital Media Network. In 2017, Shonda Rhimes was inducted into the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. In this Year of Yes book review, Misty and Lisa give the overview of the chapters: No Maybe? Um, Yes…? Yes to the Sun Yes to Speaking the Whole Truth Yes to Surrendering the Mommy War (or, Jenny McCarthy is my everything) Yes to All Play and No Work Yes to My Body Yes to Joining The Club Yes, Thank You A Note About Time: Yes to More Year of Yes Yes to No, Yes to Difficult Conversations Yes to People Yes to Dancing It Out (with the right people) Yes to Who I Am Yes to Beautiful If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. You can visit the book’s website here. or Shonda's website here. Watch her Dartmouth commencement address 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 Revolution from Within and we have a very special guest: Dr. Nikita T. Hamilton! Dr. Nikita T Hamilton is a staff writer on Freeform’s The Bold Type as well as an actress and comedian. She also hosts The Whisper Network, a podcast that delves into Hollywood jobs and the industry’s open secrets, and tries to shed light on the intersection between academia and industry. This minisode is all about privilege and self-help. How does it affect the industry as a whole? What’s the makeup of the self-help industry and why does it look like that? Where do we think marginalized people are going for help? How are they figuring out self-care? Are there ways to make things more accessible/useful to everyone?  If you'd like to follow Nikita, you can find her on instagram @nikitathamilton    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Lisa & Misty review the New York Times Bestseller Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-Esteem by Gloria Steinem. Gloria Steinem is a writer, speaker, activist and feminist organizer. She co-founded New York Magazine and Ms. Magazine, where she was an editor for 15 years. She graduated from Smith College in 1956, and then spent two years in India on a Chester Bowles Fellowship. She wrote for Indian publications, and was influenced by Gandhian activism. She has received a ton of awards, including, the Bill of Rights Award from the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, the National Gay Rights Advocates Award, the Ceres Medal from the United Nations, and a number of honorary degrees. Parenting magazine selected her for its Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995 for her work in promoting girls' self-esteem, and Biography magazine listed her as one of the 25 most influential women in America. In 1993, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and in 2013, President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. We cover a bit from every chapter in this Revolution From Within book review: What Is Self-Esteem? It’s Never Too Late for a Happy Childhood The Importance of Un-learning Re-learning Bodies of Knowledge Romance versus Love A Universal “I” One Year Later… and a Proposal for the Future You can visit Gloria's website here.  And if you'd like to buy the book, you can purchase it here.  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 and Misty check in on their homework from Difficult Conversations and read some exciting listener e-mails. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jesse Chapman, a very special guest host, walks us through the New York Times Bestseller Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen. Read more about the authors below! Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having tough conversations with less stress and more success. The book promises you'll learn how to:  -Decipher the underlying structure of every difficult conversation  -Start a conversation without defensiveness  -Listen for the meaning of what is not said  -Stay balanced in the face of attacks and accusations -Move from emotion to productive problem solving In this Difficult Conversations book review, we cover the main philosophies of the book and try mock difficult conversations ourselves. About the authors: Douglas Stone is a lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School and a founder of Triad Consulting Group. His articles on negotiation and conflict resolution have appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Management Consultant News, and IT Metrics. He has appeared on many TV and radio shows, including Oprah, and was a key-note speaker at the 2006 World Negotiation Forum in Brazil. Sheila Heen is also a Founder of Triad Consulting Group and has been on the Harvard Law School faculty as a Lecturer on Law since 1995. Sheila has spent more than twenty years with the Harvard Negotiation Project, developing negotiation theory and practice. She specializes in particularly difficult negotiations – where emotions run high and relationships become strained. Sheila and Doug are co-authors of the New York Times bestsellers Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, and Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well (Even When It’s Off-Base, Unfair, Poorly Delivered and Frankly, You’re Not in the Mood) Bruce Patton is cofounder and distinguished fellow of the Harvard Negotiation Project and a founder and partner of Vantage Partners, LLC. Along with Roger Fisher, Patton pioneered the teaching of negotiation at Harvard Law School, where he has taught since 1981. In the public arena, he helped to structure the resolution of the 1980 U.S.-Iranian hostage conflict and continues to work toward better conflict management in the Middle East and elsewhere. He is a co-author of the bestselling book Getting to YES: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In.  If you'd like to buy the book, you can snag it here.  And if you'd like to know more about our awesome guest host Jesse, he can be found on Instagram @waitreally Jesse’s podcast Beyond Beyond Belief is also a ton of fun. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, special guest Heather Bland joins us again to tell us about My Refuge House, the amazing non-profit she heads that restores survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and abuse. Visit their instagram to learn more. Remember to call the National Human Trafficking Hotline if you suspect someone you see may be a victim of trafficking: 1 (888) 373-7888 SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO") Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages Website: humantraffickinghotline.org   To get more comfortable with this, per Heather's brilliant suggestion, you can call the hotline any time you like and let the person on the line know that you aren't calling to report trafficking, but you just wanted to call and see what the process was. They will walk you through what to expect so you're prepared if you ever need to make a report,.  You can also call 9-1-1 if you see someone you think may be a victim of trafficking. You can find My Refuge House and Heather here: @myrefugehouse MyRefugeHouse.org and at these hashtags: #movementforfreedom #mrh Heather is also a Gallup-certified CliftonStrength's Coach and LMFT.  If you're interested, you can take the Clifton Strength's assessment here.  Heather's e-mail address is heather@myrefugehouse.org if you'd like to support My Refuge House or have a CliftonStrengths coaching session with her. We highly recommend you do both! OH, AND IT'S OUR 50th EPISODE, Y'ALL!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands