Self-Helpless

By: Crossover Media Group
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2024 Delanie Fischer
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Episodes
  • Self-Helpless Snack: Pain During Sex, UTIs, and The Truth About Kegels with Dr. Rena Malik
    Oct 16 2024

    Urologist and sexual health expert, Dr. Rena Malik, demystifies misconceptions around pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary tract infections, and Kegel exercises —including which tests to request from your doctor, surprising symptoms to be mindful of, and instances where Kegels do more harm than good.

    Full episode with Dr. Rena Malik: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1c573a89/utis-interstitial-cystitis-and-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-with-dr-rena-malik

    You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless

    Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    5 mins
  • Guilt Trips, Criticism, Lies, And Healing From The Narcissistic Family System with Psychotherapists Katie McKenna and Helen Villiers
    Oct 14 2024

    Delanie Fischer is joined by psychotherapists, Katie McKenna and Helen Villiers, to discuss the impact of being raised by a narcissistic parent, and how it affects the entire family system. Katie and Helen provide everyday examples of what these dynamics can look like, why it can be extremely challenging for a survivor of this type of abuse to acknowledge their own experience (and why there's no such thing as an "empath"), and what steps can be taken towards healing and unlearning unhealthy behaviors.

    Plus:

    + How To Spot A Smear Campaign

    + The 3 Types of Parentification

    + Parenting with a Narcissist


    More episodes related to this topic:

    How To Heal From Narcissistic Relationships with Dr. Ramani Durvasula: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/24bcbd24/how-to-heal-from-narcissistic-relationships-with-dr-ramani-durvasula

    Diagnosed Narcissist (Lee Hammock) and Clinical Psychologist (Dr. Ramani) Offer Insights Into Manipulation And Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/241deda3/diagnosed-narcissist-lee-hammock-and-clinical-psychologist-dr-ramani-offer-insights-into-manipulation-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd

    Demystifying Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Ramani Durvasula: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/42d15c8f/demystifying-borderline-personality-disorder-with-dr-ramani-durvasula

    The Psychological Impact of Gaslighting with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2a31527c/the-psychological-impact-of-gaslighting-with-dr-stephanie-sarkis


    You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless

    Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Self-Helpless Snack: 10 Ways To Reignite The Spark In A Sexual Dry Spell with Michaela Boehm
    Oct 9 2024

    Intimacy expert and counselor, Michaela Boehm, shares a variety of simple ways to reconnect with a partner (and prevent future plateaus) when the demands of daily life get in the way of emotional and physical intimacy. Plus, one exercise that can help all of us get out of our head, and into our body, within minutes.

    Full episode with Michaela Boehm: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/3e3b253c/the-truth-about-tantric-sex-with-michaela-boehm

    You can join our Patreon community here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless

    Your Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    8 mins

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