Episodes

  • Mysterious Symptoms (And Finally Getting Answers) with Sharon Okin

    Mysterious Symptoms (And Finally Getting Answers) with Sharon Okin
    Nov 4 2024

    Delanie Fischer is joined by Sharon Okin, who shares about her experience with Lyme Disease and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome— the symptoms she's experienced over the years, why it took so long to diagnose, and what's helped her feel better, manage daily responsibilities, and pursue passion projects. If you, or someone you love, is experiencing a chronic illness, this episode has so much to offer, and is part of our series, "Subscriber Stories."

    Plus:

    + An Epic Toolbox of 50+ Tips And Resources

    + The #1 Modality That Changed Everything

    + A Move That Was 25 Years In The Making


    More episodes related to this topic:

    Living With A Chronic Illness (Type 1 Diabetes) with Walt Drennan: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/3588b4cf/living-with-a-chronic-illness-with-walt-drennan

    A Shocking Connection Between Trauma And Thyroid Health with Judith Gonzalez: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/22ae66d2/a-shocking-connection-between-trauma-and-thyroid-health-with-judith-gonzalez

    My Dad Was Diagnosed With Lewy Body Dementia with Erika Martin: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/21b228bf/my-dad-was-diagnosed-with-lewy-body-dementia-with-erika-martin


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    46 mins
  • Self-Helpless Snack: Why "Cancel Culture" Isn't Real with Sonya Renee Taylor

    Self-Helpless Snack: Why "Cancel Culture" Isn't Real with Sonya Renee Taylor
    Oct 30 2024

    Social justice activist and founder of "The Body is Not An Apology" movement, Sonya Renee Taylor, shares the reality behind "cancel culture" and how we can all become more compassionate and empathetic towards each other while navigating harm.

    Full episode with Sonya Renee Taylor: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/327baacc/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-with-licensed-therapist-nadirah-habeebullah

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

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    19 mins
  • When You're A High Functioning Addict (And Modernizing The 12 Steps) with Dr. Samantha Harte

    When You're A High Functioning Addict (And Modernizing The 12 Steps) with Dr. Samantha Harte
    Oct 28 2024

    Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Samantha Harte, author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma, to discuss perfectionism, addiction, and recovery. Dr. Harte shares how her accomplishments masked her struggle with addiction (like getting accepted into a postdoctoral program the very same day she overdosed on cocaine), why her rock bottom actually happened 5 years into sobriety vs. at the height of her addiction, and why she had to reimagine and modernize the 12 steps in order to successfully apply them to her life.

    Plus:

    + The Most Important Amends That Addicts Might Ignore

    + Building A New Relationship With The Same Partner

    + Healing From Betrayal (And An Analogy You Won't Forget)

    More episodes related to this topic:

    7 Shocking Truths About Codependency And Addiction with Heidi Rain: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/24c74079/7-shocking-truths-about-codependency-and-addiction-with-heidi-rain

    Sex and Love Addiction with Sex Addiction Therapist, Alex Katehakis: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/316e9795/sex-and-love-addiction-with-sex-addiction-therapist-alex-katehakis

    Exploring Perfectionism with Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/d69d8eee/exploring-perfectionism-with-taylor-tomlinson-kelsey-cook-and-delanie-fischer

    Working The 12 Steps with Amanda Hill: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/237b7862/working-the-12-steps-with-amanda-hill

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Self-Helpless Snack: How To Approach Your Loved One About PTSD with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah

    Self-Helpless Snack: How To Approach Your Loved One About PTSD with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah
    Oct 23 2024

    Licensed marriage and family therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah, provides an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a treatment that can help, and how we can talk to a loved one who is experiencing this disorder.

    Full episode with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/327baacc/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-with-licensed-therapist-nadirah-habeebullah

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    9 mins
  • Growing Up In "The Poor Family" with Ron Fischer (Delanie's Dad)

    Growing Up In "The Poor Family" with Ron Fischer (Delanie's Dad)
    Oct 21 2024
    Delanie Fischer is joined by her dad, Ron Fischer, to chat about his experience growing up in "the poor family" in his community. He shares how this impacted his relationship with work and money, any fears around finances he experienced as he grew his career and started a business, and the mark it's made on his values around family and friendship. Whether you're fearful around finances, starting a business, or making lifestyle changes in mid-age, this episode has some "mammoth" words of wisdom.Plus:+ How Ron Realized His Family Didn't Have Much Money+ A Hot Mindset Hack For Business Owners And Entrepreneurs+ Remember When We All Played That Prank On My Dad?More episodes related to this topic:You Are A Bad Ass At Making Money by Jen Sincero: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/e2d97702/you-are-a-bad-ass-at-making-money-by-jen-sinceroThe Easiest Way To Organize Your Finances As A New Business Owner with Danielle Hayden: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/25478b3b/self-helpless-snack-the-easiest-way-to-organize-your-finances-as-a-new-business-owner-with-ceo-of-kickstart-accounting-danielle-haydenWe Should All Be Millionaires with Author, Rachel Rodgers: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/49826912/we-should-all-be-millionaires-with-author-rachel-rodgersHow To Build Wealth with Delyanne, The Money Coach: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1f2d8edd/how-to-build-wealth-with-delyanne-the-money-coachTransform Your Finances with Certified Financial Planner, Hilary Hendershott: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/d8a76b01/transform-your-finances-with-certified-financial-planner-hilary-hendershottHow To Start And Scale A Business with Delanie Fischer: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1d119951/how-to-start-and-scale-a-business-with-delanie-fischerStop Ignoring This 1 Thing In Your Business: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/22fa9040/self-helpless-snack-stop-ignoring-this-1-thing-in-your-businessHow To Navigate Entrepreneurial Dread: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1fe1f5af/how-to-navigate-entrepreneurial-dreadSubmit and vote on episode topics here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee 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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    59 mins
  • Self-Helpless Snack: Pain During Sex, UTIs, and The Truth About Kegels with Dr. Rena Malik

    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

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

    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


    Helen and Katie's book:

    You're Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal

    US: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Not-Problem-Narcissism-Emotional/dp/0306833123.

    UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Not-Problem-Narcissism-Emotional/dp/1399719238


    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


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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

    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

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    8 mins