Self-Helpless

Delanie Fischer is joined by Stephanie Edwards, who shares about a series of losses, stressors, and other circumstances, that her and her family experienced within a very short period of time — including the death of her mother, and her brother, on the very same day. Stephanie is sharing details about her grieving process, taking a medical leave from work (and what going back to work felt like), what's been helping her cop...

Delanie Fischer got interviewed by Michael Stein about her background in comedy, the moment she knew she wanted to leave stand-up, her various career transitions, and how to cope, and integrate, your skills when your craft doesn’t match the lifestyle you want. This episode is for the artists and overachievers who have made a tough decision to leave something behind in order to prioritize their well-being — plus, BIG shout-...

Delanie Fischer is joined by Kia, who shares all of the changes she made after hitting, what she describes as, her rock bottom. From feeling trapped in an unhealthy relationship, emotional drinking, and experiencing hopelessness in her day-to-day, to a few years later enjoying an awesome relationship, healthy habits, and doing work she loves, she's opening up about her experience in rehab, the steps she took to rebuild her...

Delanie Fischer, LA native, is sharing how to avoid chaotic, expensive tourist traps in Los Angeles, and awesome local alternatives including breathtaking views, unique attractions, incredible food, secret spots and tips (and even how to spot celebs without creeping outside their homes on a bus) — without the crowds, stress, expense, and questionable smells. Whether you have an upcoming trip to LA, or you live there and wa...

Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Romie Mushtaq, who is a board-certified physician in neurology and the U.S.A. Today bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout and hospitalization, tips for reducing the sense of urgency so many of us feel in our daily lives, the impact that technology, our environment —and even our belongings, can have on our psyche, and how to improve brain health...

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Delanie Fischer is joined by documentarian, hiker, and former college professor, Jared Champion. Jared is sharing about all of the significant life changes he's experienced within the first few years of his 40s — from getting married and having kids, a career pivot, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, a big move, and diving into a new passion project that celebrates The Colorado Trail. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged, or s...

Delanie Fischer is chatting with Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR Therapist, Lucy Sherman. Lucy shares how she made the decision to incorporate unconventional tools into her practice, why these methods are powerful for processing trauma, and gives us a peek into her own creative process, self-care practices, and systems. Whether you want to implement creative tools into your services, or your daily life, this episo...

Delanie Fischer is joined by recurring guest host, Em Schulz, to discuss stage fright, performance anxiety, social anxiety -- all the scaries. They're sharing personal stories, biggest breakthroughs, and their favorite (and weirdest) tips for dialing down the fear several notches. Whether you're an entertainer or public speaker, you're prepping a toast or speech for an upcoming social event, or you avoid parties at all cos...

Delanie Fischer is sharing a solution to a common trap entrepreneurs get stuck in around their offerings, 2 reasons why you might be overcomplicating your business, and how to make some shifts that result in more peace, and profit. If you feel burnt out, or pulled in too many directions —and want to break this cycle, consider trying this 1 thing. 

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Delanie Fischer is joined by body-centered collage artist, who donates a portion of all sales to survivors of sexual assault, Tatum Elizabeth. Tatum shares about the creative process behind this work, how the concept evolved, favorite tips and tools as an artist, and the reality of balancing chronic illness with the pursuit of creative endeavors. This episode will inspire you to start, or make, something — without the self...

Delanie Fischer is chatting with licensed therapist and HSP Coach, Lauren LaSalle. Lauren shares how she decided on a niche in her field, why she wanted to transition into coaching after being a full-time therapist, and how she's found her happy medium with her workload and schedule. If you've been feeling stuck in your business, or career, this may inspire what you do next!

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Delanie Fischer is joined by singer-songwriter, musical engineer, and the artist behind the latest Self-Helpless Podcast theme song, Te’Jani. Not only does Te’Jani share awesome tips for those who want to ease into the music industry, or create music for fun, but he also gives us a peek into his own creative process, how he combats perfectionism, and the lessons he's learned around authenticity. Don’t consider yourself an ...

Delanie Fischer is chatting with her friend, Jennifer Kempin, about sales, pricing, and not feeling gross about either in your business. They’re answering 2 subscriber-submitted questions —one about how to feel more comfortable around selling in general, as well as raising rates of a product or service, and the other addresses the variety of opinions you receive as a business owner, entrepreneur, or artist, and a great way...

Delanie Fischer is joined by Jamie Feinberg, who lived in an RV with her husband, Ross, for 5 years and traveled throughout the United States. Jamie’s sharing tons of tips for how to prep and plan for this kind of lifestyle — including what to do about things like mail and internet while living on the road, the variety of jobs they had, fun memberships to get, and more! Even if you’re not considering RV / van / bus / tiny ...

Delanie Fischer is chatting with Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and Founder of Kickstart Accounting, where she helps business owners with bookkeeping, financial analysis, and education. Danielle is sharing the #1 tip for keeping your finances organized as a new business owner, or entrepreneur, and the shocking impact that our mindset has on our relationship with money.

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Zahida Sherman, a diversity and inclusion professional who is the inaugural director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Southern California Institute of Architecture, a lecturer of anti-racism for The School of Drama at Yale University, and founder of the DEI consultancy, Z Crown Consulting. Zahida shares how she stays organized while balancing a variety of responsibilities, the feelin...

Delanie Fischer is chatting with her friend, Kris Hillberg, about minimalism -- the biggest misconception about this lifestyle, the surprising ripple effect it can have, 2 simple ways to start if you want to try it out, and a tip for creatives who are struggling with overwhelm.

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Delanie Fischer is joined by writer, nomad, and the creator of the series, Lore and Lust, Karla Nikole. Karla shares what inspired her first book, tips for self-publishing, the messiness of career transitions and ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship, how her work got into a major bookstore chain (without living on social media), not being for everyone and handling criticism around your work, and the comparison trap that stif...