Self-Helpless

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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This week, Kelsey fan-girled so hard because she’s joined by one of her all-time favorite YouTube beauty gurus, Jamie Paige! They talk about finding work-life balance, being vulnerable on the internet, and struggling to solve the ongoing problem of creator burnout. Plus, hear one of our favorite quotables on the show. Subscribe to Jamie on YouTube and follow her on Instagram at @JamiePaigeBeauty.

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This week, Kelsey walks you through some tips to help lift your spirits if the holidays and/or winter weather have you feeling down or stressed. Based on one of her favorite Artist’s Way exercises, Kelsey made a list of 20 things she loves doing and asks the listeners to do the same. Whether it’s pampering yourself with an at-home spa night or trying a brand new dessert recipe, it’s nice to have a list of go-to activities that can ...

This week the girls discuss the popular time management method, The Pomodoro Technique. They cover what it is, how it was developed, and who can benefit from implementing it. They also share their own experience using The Pomodoro, how it’s impacted them, and the modifications they’ve made to best integrate it into their day-to-day. Tune in for some of the girls favorite mindset hacks too!

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This week we are joined by licensed therapist, YouTube creator, and best-selling author, Kati Morton. Kati breaks down learned helplessness - why it happens, how it shows up in our lives, and practical steps we can take to shift our perspective. Tune in for a variety of personal examples, juicy insights, and simple, impactful adjustments we can all make for a healthier relationship with ourselves and others.

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This week we are joined by personal finance influencer and self-made millionaire, Delyanne The Money Coach. Delyanne answers all of our burning questions about investing and demystifies this topic in such a fun, simple way. She covers the stock market, retirement, debt - as well as how our mindset impacts the way we manage our money. Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned pro, there are so many juicy nuggets inside this epis...

This week, Kelsey shares her gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season! She’s recommending her favorite products for everyone from pet owners to makeup lovers to someone who loves a fancy cocktail or two. Plus, Kelsey shares some of her top recommendations for any hard-to-shop-for men in your life!

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This week, the girls are joined by incredible comedian and Kelsey’s boyfriend, Chad Daniels! Chad shares the top lessons that he’s learned in therapy over the years, and some of the tips he has for people who are unsure if therapy is right for them. Tune in to hear a couple big therapy takeaways from Kelsey and Delanie, as well. Chad is recording not one, but TWO amazing specials Saturday December 3rd at the Orpheum Theater in Madi...

After recently finishing season three of Netflix’s hit show Love is Blind, Kelsey and Delanie discuss how they felt about this season’s couples and the outcome of all of their weddings. They open up about the important conversations that the show sparks for couples watching it, and give advice on navigating things like living with a significant other and the right and wrong times to have big relationship talks. Heads up: this episo...

This week the girls discuss The Sunday Scaries - that anxiety and dread many of us have felt when Monday approaches. They share personal experiences about conventional jobs they’ve had, how entrepreneurship has affected their Sunday Scaries, and offer a variety of tips that have helped them make it through tough weeks, as well as thrive as they navigate their respective careers. Whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur, this e...