Self-Helpless

Crossover Media Group

Described by fans as "an unfiltered thera-brunch with your best friends," and "light conversations about heavy sh*t," The Self-Helpless Podcast candidly explores the highs, lows, and gray areas of all things personal growth, including how we can integrate everyday activism into our lives. Enjoy special guests — including authors, health professionals, a variety of public figures, and subscribers who courageously share their stories. Hosted by comedy writer, activist, vegan lady, and someone deemed by listeners as having "BSE" (big sister energy), Delanie Fischer. Exclusive rewards are now available at patreon.com/selfhelpless. Past guests include Tan France, Michael Buble,' Whitney Cummings, Pete Holmes, Dr. Ramani, Ed Winters, Gad Elmaleh, Kati Morton, Preacher Lawson, Brian Regan, Jessamyn Stanley, Mike Birbiglia, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachel Ricketts, Nikki Glaser, Sonya Renee Taylor, and lots more wonderful people offering up their perspective and insights. 

Episodes

Self-Helpless Snack: "What's Your Favorite Documentary?" (20 Documentaries To Watch This Year)

Delanie Fischer shares 20 documentaries that have been discussed, or mentioned, on Self-Helpless through the years.

Mar 17

11 min

Deceptive Affection, Betrayal Trauma, and Multidimensional Healing with Támara Hill

Delanie Fischer is joined by International & Board Certified Trauma Therapist, Támara Hill, to discuss betrayal trauma.

Mar 10

42 min

Self-Helpless Snack: The Biggest Myth About Grieving (Debunked) with Krista St-Germain

Krista St-Germain, widow, mom, and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast, debunks the most common myth about grief, as well as shares what practices seem to be most effective for navigating loss.

Mar 3

7 min

Q&A: Publishing, Podcasting, and Creative Entrepreneurship with Literary Agent Lindsey Smith and Podcaster Delanie Fischer

Delanie Fischer and Lindsey Smith respond to your questions about publishing, podcasting, and creative entrepreneurship.

Feb 24

1 hr 23 min

Self-Helpless Snack: Infidelity, Divorce, and Friendship with Jessica Frew

Jessica Frew , shares with Delanie, her experience with betrayal, divorce, and healing after learning about her then-husband's affair and sexuality.

Feb 17

6 min

Need a Strong Dose of Optimism? 5 Tips for an Instant Perspective Shift with Bill Burke

Delanie Fischer is joined by Founder of The Optimism Institute and host of Blue Sky Podcast, Bill Burke, to discuss the benefits of optimism, and how we can become more optimistic amidst an ever-changing world.

Feb 10

50 min

Self-Helpless Snack: 15 Signs of Emotional Abuse with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

Dr. Stephanie Sarkis shares the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that you're in a cycle of emotional abuse.

Feb 3

9 min

Self-Helpless Snack: "You Cannot Lose Weight From Shame or Guilt" with Corinne Crabtree

Delanie Fischer chats with Host of The Losing 100 Pounds Podcast, Corinne Crabtree, to discuss how we can lost weight the way we live our life.

Jan 27

13 min

When I Found Out I Had A Brain Tumor with Athena Trombly

Delanie Fischer is joined by Athena Trombly, who shares about her experience with a brain tumor.

Jan 20

42 min

Self-Helpless Snack: "How Do You Organize Your Calendar As A Multi-Hyphenate?"

Delanie Fischer answers the question from a patron, "How Do You Organize Your Calendar As A Multi-Hyphenate?"

Jan 13

16 min