Self-Helpless

This week, Kelsey is joined by fantastic comedian and podcast host, Jeremiah Watkins! Jeremiah talks about raising a 2-year-old and having another baby on the way, how his life has changed since becoming a dad, and the ways his marriage has adapted and become stronger after having a baby. Plus, they discuss the controversial idea of couples scheduling sex, and the importance of communication in a marriage.

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This week the girls share their favorite simple upgrades that they’ve made to their environment to increase energy, boost confidence, and promote overall well-being. They cover their must-haves for each area of their home (as well as what they bring with them while traveling), and the unique tools, tips, and decor they incorporate into their office, bedroom, bathroom, living and dining areas, and outdoor living spaces. Is anything ...

This week we are joined by world-renowned sexologist and educator, Goody Howard. Goody explains the differences between fetishes and kinks, what partners can do if their fetishes or kinks don’t align, how to boost your excitement around sex if you’ve been in a rut, what to do if you have no clue where to even start with self-exploration, and answers alllll of our burning questions like, “Do vibrators desensitize you over time?” “Is...

This week the girls discuss trusting in yourself. They share experiences when their self-trust felt weak both personally and professionally, origin stories behind their perfectionistic tendencies that result in self-doubt as adults, rebuilding trust in yourself after betrayal, and tools that have helped them feel more confident around decision-making. Tune in for some HUGE aha moments and lessons that you can apply to your relation...

This week the girls are joined by Women’s Mental Wellness advocate and doctor specializing in reproductive psychiatry, Sarah Oreck, MD. Dr. Oreck discusses all things Matrescence including pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, life after having a child, grieving your old identity, the pressure that can come with breastfeeding, fertility, people who regret becoming parents and feeling confident in your decision about having, or not hav...

This week the girls are discussing the popular trend of de-influencing. They cover impulse buys, aligning your values with how you spend, reducing decision fatigue around which products to purchase, stuff they regret buying, the ugly truth about influencer metrics, how they used to shop vs. what they do differently now, and the tips and resources that help them practice more mindful consumption. Tune in to find out which items are ...

This week, Kelsey shares her most helpful tips when making a move! Kelsey has moved many times in the past decade, and whether you’re moving to a new place within your city, or moving to the other side of the country, Kelsey can help make it go as smoothly as possible. Everything is covered from the most cost-effective way to move your belongings to selling furniture to changing your address. Plus, some tips that can make moving a ...

This week, the girls cover a highly requested topic: dating tips on and off of the apps! Kelsey and Delanie share what they learned from their previous time on dating apps, how they’ve grown in their current relationship compared to previous ones, and how their relationship priorities have changed in their 20s versus in their 30s. Tune in to hear how they’ve both adjusted their communication styles as they’ve gotten older.

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This week we are joined by ceremonialist, medicine woman, and psychotherapist, Claudia Barfoot. Claudia explains the importance of dreams and their benefits, how we can use our dreams as a tool for healing and creativity, powerful tips for dream journaling, as well as the variety of experiences we can have including nightmares, lucid, premonition, visitation, conception, and astral travel dreams. Tune in for some live dream interpr...

This week we are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and doctor of psychology, Dr. Sahar Martinez. Dr. Sahar explains how generational trauma can impact our present lives and relationships in a multitude of ways, what practical actions we can all take to heal and become more mindful around our decision-making and behavior, and blows our damn mind with the biological affects that generational trauma can have on us. Tune...

This week the girls are discussing their favorite journal prompts! They share the questions they ask themselves for gaining perspective holistically, the ones that are helpful for daily check-ins, and the prompts that have influenced their most important life and business decisions. Tune in to put these to use in that journal of yours right now, or simply ask yourself the questions if journaling isn’t really your thing!

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This week we are joined by Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and former President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Dr. Luana Marquez. Dr. Luana explains why Generalized Anxiety Disorder occurs, what options for treatment are available, offers so many practical tips for breaking anxious thought spirals (today!), and how GAD differs from other anxiety disorders, ADHD, and a lot more. Plu...

This week, Kelsey and Delanie talk about Kelsey’s experience with her mom having dementia. Kelsey shares her experience navigating sudden life changes, caregiver burnout, and finding support during extra challenging times. This is an emotional one, but if you are taking care of a loved one with dementia, know that you’re not alone.

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This week we’re joined by the great Dr. Shirisha to discuss a Helpsters’ Choice topic: Adrenal Insufficiency. Dr. Shirisha explains the difference between Adrenal Insufficiency and Adrenal Exhaustion, the root causes of it, how to tell if you have it, and how someone can manage their symptoms. Plus, Dr. Shirisha tells us how thyroid and hormone imbalances can be correlated to adrenal issues!

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This week, Kelsey is joined by one of her good friends and her tour opener, Tommy Brennan! He talks about navigating ADHD, learning what motivates him, and the struggles of maintaining a routine when your work schedule isn’t fixed. Come see Kelsey and Tommy on tour at KelseyCook.com/tour!

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This week the girls share what fuels their energy and what drains it. They cover tasks, activities, events, and environments in both their personal and professional life that they love or try to avoid, important patterns they’ve discovered regarding what excites them most, and how to leverage and protect their energy for less stress and more joy. They also offer up their favorite hacks for sustaining their energy throughout the wee...

This week Delanie shares how she’s built her schedule from scratch in order to reflect her values. She answers FAQs and dishes out tips for freeing up time, taking real vacations as a business owner, implementing productivity methods at a day job, prioritizing what lands on your calendar, and leveraging + protecting your energy for higher-quality work and doing more of what you love most. She also mentions the findings of some shoc...

This week the girls discuss Jonah Hill’s Netflix documentary, ‘Stutz,’ about his psychiatrist’s unique body of work. They share which of Dr. Stutz’ therapeutic tools resonated with them most, offer personal anecdotes that align with pivotal moments from the documentary, and explore the dynamic of a client / clinician relationship. They also celebrate Jonah’s shocking reveal!

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This week we are joined by Human Design Teacher, Krystle Alfarero. Krystle shares what human design is, why it’s effective, and how to utilize it as a tool for living a more aligned life. Krystle also gives Delanie and Kelsey their unique human design readings and WOW is it eerily accurate. Tune in for some shocking moments, practical tips, and seriously good vibes.

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