PODCAST · health
Self-Helpless
by Cloud10
Self-care with a conscience—where science, spirituality, and sustainability are brunch buddies. Self-Helpless bridges the gap between one-dimensional self-help and everyday activism, exploring personal and collective growth with leading specialists challenging the status quo for the good of people, animals, and the planet. Hosted by Delanie Fischer, known for her casual but fluff-free approach, Self-Helpless garners millions of downloads and themes include: conscious consumption, integrative health, cognitive neuroscience, reality studies, social conditioning, creativity, belief, and purpose (but, ya know, fun). New episodes on the reg—making commutes, tasks, or bedtime existential crises more majestic. * Self Helpless is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical, mental health, career, lifestyle, financial, legal, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Episodes
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My Near-Death and Out-of-Body Experience | Timothy Burki
Delanie Fischer chats with Timothy Burki about the near-death experience that changed his life. Ten years ago, Timothy was involved in a motorcycle accident that led to an out-of-body experience. He shares what he witnessed and came to understand about life and death—and how it's impacted his...
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The Hindu Path to Purpose: Living Your Unique Dharma & Caretaking the Earth | Dr. Sailesh Rao
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers and systems specialist—with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University—to discuss the basic principles of Hinduism, how to understand and implement our unique purpose, and our duties as a...
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How to Put Yourself Out There: Creating Opportunities by Being Yourself (with Madelyn)
Delanie Fischer and subscriber and guest co-host, Madelyn, chat about creating opportunities personally and professionally that result in more connection, fun, and meaning. They share personal experiences around leveraging their strengths, interests, and values for exploring their career…
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I Was Abducted by Aliens with Elizabeth April (UFOs, ET Contact & The Galactic Federation of Light)
This is one of the most unconventional episodes of Self-Helpless yet, while still grounded in curiosity and respectful skepticism. Delanie Fischer chats with Elizabeth April—author and spiritual influencer—to explore her claims of extrasensory abilities, alien abduction, and ongoing ET contact....
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The Science of Disease Prevention & Reversal: Diet vs. Exercise, Metabolic Health & Longevity with Dr. Anna Herby
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Anna Herby—registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and nutrition education specialist for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine—about disease prevention and remission. They discuss lifestyle-related conditions, strategies for improving and...
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I Was Raised in a Cult: High-Control Groups Disguised as Therapy for Children & Families with Chase
Delanie Fischer continues the “Subscriber Stories” series with subscriber Chase, who shares her experience growing up in a cult. They discuss how her family was first drawn in, the systems of control that kept them involved for over a decade, and how she eventually left. Plus, what's supported...
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Does God Exist? A Candid Conversation About Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism & Secularism with Dr. Phil Zuckerman
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Phil Zuckerman—prominent sociologist, author, professor of secular studies, and founder of the first academic Secular Studies department in the U.S.—about atheism, agnosticism, and theism, including some of the most compelling arguments for and against religion and...
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Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormone Imbalance: Weight Gain, Brain Fog, Fatigue, Disease Risk, and Treatment Options with Dr. Jennifer Berman
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Jennifer Berman—board-certified urologist, renowned expert in female sexual health and medicine, and former co-host of The Doctors. They discuss perimenopause and menopause, including key symptoms, personal experience, treatment options, why these hormonal shifts…
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10+ Years Managing a Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) with Milo Jones
Delanie Fischer continues the “Subscriber Stories” series with subscriber Milo Jones, who shares her 10+ year experience managing the body-focused repetitive behavior, trichotillomania (hair pulling). They discuss how it began, misconceptions surrounding it, and the tools, coping strategies, and...
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Modern Masculinity: Men’s Mental Health, Nice Guy Syndrome & Behind Closed Doors with Kelvin Davis
Delanie Fischer chats with author, men’s body positivity advocate, and founder of Notoriously Dapper, Kelvin Davis, about the struggles facing modern men. They explore social conditioning, mental health challenges, and deep-rooted insecurities, as well as guidance for moving beyond the “nice guy”...
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Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
Delanie Fischer chats with activist and educator Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz about the core principles of Judaism, including Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah), and how to meaningfully integrate these 4,000-year-old teachings into everyday life—whether you’re Jewish or not. They explore traditional...
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The Future of Cannabis: Medicine, Harm Reduction & Emerging Research with Adrienne Airhart
Delanie Fischer chats with cannabis, hemp, and psychedelic educator and consultant Adrienne Airhart to explore cannabis for harm reduction, recreation, and the future of healing—plus Adrienne’s personal experience with prescription medication, cannabis, and psychedelics. Episode Highlights:...
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Inside Cult Tactics and High-Control Groups: Manipulation, Deception & Coercion with Michael D. Langone
Delanie Fischer chats with counseling psychologist and executive director of the International Cultic Studies Association, Michael D. Langone, about high-control groups and cultic dynamics. They explore key characteristics of cults (they’re more common than we think!), what can prompt people to...
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"Extreme" Minimalism, Foraging & Sustainable Simple Living with Robin Greenfield
Delanie Fischer chats with activist and social reformer Robin Greenfield about his approach to living in harmony with the Earth. Known for powerful social experiments—like living with zero possessions, growing and foraging all of his own food for a year, and even wearing the trash he created to...
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Oversharing vs. Undersharing: How Revealing Too Much (or Too Little) Shapes Health, Relationships & Career with Leslie John
Delanie Fischer chats with Leslie John, Harvard professor and author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing, about the nuanced risks and rewards of undersharing versus oversharing in our lives. They explore how the choices we make about what to reveal — and what to withhold — can...
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How to Make Film and Art That Inspires Generations with Shaun Monson
Delanie Fischer chats with filmmaker and creator of Earthlings Shaun Monson about his creative process, evolving as an artist and activist, and balancing meaningful, niche storytelling with commercial work. He shares candid advice for filmmakers on staying true to your voice while building a...
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Limerence: Romantic Obsession, Infatuation, and the Neuroscience of Person Addiction with Dr. Tom Bellamy
Delanie Fischer chats with neuroscientist and author of Smitten, Dr. Tom Bellamy, about limerence. They discuss the evolutionary roots of limerence, why only 50% of the population experiences it, guidance for those amidst infatuation (whether reciprocal or not), when it crosses the line into...
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Upcycling, Sustainability, and Getting Resourceful With What You Have with Yousuf Ahmed
Delanie Fischer chats with Yousuf Ahmed, founder and CEO of B-SIDES, about upcycling, sustainability, and building an ethical CPG brand—from origin story to sourcing, manufacturing, and growth. Yousuf also shares the routines and mindset practices that keep him grounded through the highs and lows...
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The Science of Generosity: How Giving Rewires Your Brain and Impacts Health & Behavior (+ What We Get Wrong About Human Nature) with Cherian Koshy
Delanie Fischer chats with Cherian Koshy, author of Neurogiving and a leading researcher on generosity, about the science of giving—and why it’s not just nice, it’s powerful. They discuss the research-backed benefits of giving for mental, emotional, and physical health, and how we can leverage...
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I Didn't Date for 6 Years. Here's What Happened (with Sadie).
It’s another Subscriber Stories episode! Delanie Fischer chats with subscriber Sadie, who made the bold choice to stop dating for six years to focus on raising her son, deep personal growth, and meaningful friendships. Sadie shares the tools and resources that have supported her most—including…
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The Fascinating Science of Period Pain: Tackling Menstrual ‘Death’ Cramps with Kate Downey
Delanie Fischer chats with the host of Cramped, Kate Downey, about why we know so little about period pain. They discuss Kate's experience with endometriosis, as well as her research findings—including expert insights on what might be at the root of period pain and menstrual cramps, little-known...
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Meat, Dairy & Eggs: 20 Science-Backed Health Insights with Dr. Michael Greger
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Michael Greger, physician, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, about the impact of meat, dairy, and eggs from both industrialized and local sources on human health. They discuss hormones, antibiotics, contaminants, toxins, and...
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It’s Not Just Anxiety, Stress, or Nerves: 7 Neurohacks for Managing Fear with Biopsychologist Dr. Mary Poffenroth
Delanie Fischer chats with biopsychologist and Brave New You author Dr. Mary Poffenroth about how fear drives what we often label as anxiety, stress, and nerves. They explore the root causes of fear and share practical, science-backed strategies and neurohacks for calming the nervous system,...
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Can Ambition Be Sustainable? How to Prioritize What Matters in Life and Work with Kathy Oneto
Delanie Fischer chats with Kathy Oneto, strategy executive and author of Sustainable Ambition, challenging what we've learned about ambition, productivity, and success. They explore how to avoid burnout, create life-work sustainability, and prioritize focus, fulfillment, and manageability in…
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Is AI Creating a World Without Choice? How to Fight Back with Jacob Ward
Delanie Fischer chats with Jacob Ward, veteran technology journalist and correspondent, about how AI differs from past technological inventions and why this moment feels fundamentally different. They explore some of the inner workings of artificial intelligence including LLMs, the effects of...
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This Tool Could Transform Your Career, Relationships, and Decision-Making with Erin Claire Jones
Delanie Fischer chats with Erin Claire Jones, author of How Do You Choose? and founder of Human Design Blueprint, to discuss how a system integrating astrology, the I Ching, chakras, and Kabbalah can serve as a practical framework for self-awareness, effective communication, and informed career...
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Chronic Unexplained Symptoms? Mold Toxicity Might Be the Missing Link with Brian Karr
Delanie Fischer chats with Brian Karr, environmental consultant and co-founder of We Inspect, about the hidden world of mold, mycotoxins, and the surprisingly wide range of symptoms and health conditions that result from exposure—many of which are often misdiagnosed. Brian also debunks common…
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How Judging Others (and Yourself) is Sabotaging You with Jessica Frew
Delanie Fischer chats with Jessica Frew, author of Shove Your Shoulds, about building confidence around decision-making. They dive into practical strategies for identifying and shifting out of “should” thinking, learning to make value-based decisions (big or small) more swiftly, and overcoming…
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The Lost Secrets of Civilization: Ancient Innovation and Forgotten Wisdom with Jack R. Bialik
Delanie Fischer chats with Jack R. Bialik, technologist and author of Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge, to explore the mind-bending question: If only a fraction of history is recorded, what has been lost that we're rediscovering—and what has been lost forever? From ancient...
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Adult Friendships: How to Start, Nurture, and When to Let Go with Dr. Joy Berkheimer
Delanie Fischer chats with licensed therapist and relationship specialist, Dr. Joy Berkheimer, about the challenges and rewards of adult friendships. Dr. Joy shares practical strategies for finding new friends as an adult, building trust, navigating conflict, and knowing when it’s time to let a...
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It’s Not a Mental Health Crisis: Human Reactions to a Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jody Carrington
Delanie Fischer chats with psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington—flipping the narrative of “we’re in a mental health crisis." They explore the loneliness epidemic sweeping our generation, even amid unprecedented access to people and information. They unpack record levels of burnout, the real dangers…
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Heal Your Gut, Change Your Life: Insights on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis & Everyday Digestive Issues with Dane Johnson
Delanie Fischer chats with Dane Johnson, founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle and Board-Certified Nutritionist, who specializes in supporting people with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. They explore the factors that contribute to IBD, IBS, Crohn’s, and Colitis, practical ways to take control...
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Rethinking Alcohol: Mommy Wine Culture, Daddy Beer Culture, and More with Suzanne Warye
Delanie Fischer chats with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift and host of The Sober Mom Life, about the culture, conditioning, and emotional underpinnings of alcohol. They unpack everything from mommy wine culture, dude beer culture, and the dark side of normalizing drinking to the…
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The Dark Side of Fetishization: Representation, Stereotypes, and Origins with Kaila Yu
Delanie Fischer chats with author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty Kaila Yu to discuss the dangerous side of fetishization. She shares about the evolving perception of Asian women, the impact of media and representation (or lack thereof), and practical ways to...
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The Shocking Ingredients in Menstrual Products: Toxic Truths, Safe Alternatives, and the Future of Period Care with Arielle Loupos
Delanie Fischer chats with Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, for a revealing look at the hidden toxins in mainstream menstrual products and their impact, the history of “feminine hygiene” marketing, and the safe alternatives everyone should know about. They explore cycle stigma, period...
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Awakening: The Power of Ritual, Creative Energy, and Nature’s Wisdom with Rebecca Campbell
Delanie Fischer chats with bestselling author and artist Rebecca Campbell about how creativity, ritual, and our connection to nature can transform the way we think and feel. They dive into how belief systems shape our health and choices, approaching traditions with mindfulness and respect, and…
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Dr. Joel Warsh on Vaccine Research, Public Trust, and What's Not Taught in Medical School
Delanie Fischer chats with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh about vaccines and why it’s crucial to navigate this divisive topic with clarity. They explore vaccine research gaps, misinformation, and what’s taught in medical school, as well as how vaccines are tested, the influence of...
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Reinventing Midlife: Career, Identity, and Aging Your Way with Sherri Dindal
Delanie Fischer chats with Gen X viral content creator and entrepreneur Sherri Dindal about midlife transformation — diving into the fluidity of identity, purpose, and the realities of reinvention. Sherri opens up about her bold career pivot in her 40s, leaving behind a 26-year career as a...
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Visa Tips, Travel Hacks, and Moving Abroad with Kelsey Megan
Delanie Fischer chats with Kelsey Perry about her experience living and working abroad in New Zealand through a Working Holiday Visa. Kelsey shares practical travel tips, different visa options, and advice for finding accommodations and seasonal work. She also breaks down what to consider when...
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How Quickly Does Their Problem Become Yours? Ditch Auto-Accommodating and Stay in Your Lane with Terri Cole
Delanie Fischer chats with licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole about high-functioning codependency (HFC) and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burn out, resentment, and feeling underappreciated. They explore signs like auto advice-giving, auto-accommodating, and keeping the peace at all...
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Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie
Delanie Fischer chats with Elliott Connie, Psychotherapist and renowned leader in the field of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, about shifting the questions we ask ourselves in order to transform our lives. They discuss the difference between comfort and happiness, how to go deeper in times of...
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How Confidence, Culture & Self-Worth Shape Success with Big Asian Energy’s John Wang
Delanie Fischer chats with John Wang, author of Big Asian Energy, about confidence, culture, and the power of conversation. They unpack how cultural conditioning, fear, and the desire to be "good enough” shape identity and self-worth. John shares the lessons he learned from his year-long…
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Breakup Recovery, Toxic Behavior, and Relationship Lessons with Em Schulz & Delanie Fischer
Delanie Fischer chats with Em Schulz, co-host of And That’s Why We Drink and one of Delanie’s best buds, to discuss past heartbreak, healing from breakups, and what they wish they would’ve known - like how to avoid tolerating, and dishing out, toxic behavior. Having been with their current…
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Chika Uwazie on Timeline Grief, Reinvention, and The Soft Life Movement
Delanie Fischer chats with Chika Uwazie, writer, cultural commentator, and someone instrumental in amplifying the soft life movement, to discuss life transitions, normalizing pivots, and prioritizing presence, rest, and joy along the way. They discuss timeline grief (when life doesn't go as...
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The Future of Mental Health and Medicine: Psychedelic Therapy, Technology, and Ancient Healing with Dr. Dave Rabin
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Dave Rabin, board-certified psychiatrist, translational neuroscientist, and inventor, to discuss the future of mental health and medicine. They discuss the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy, technological therapeutics, ancient modalities, and ground-breaking...
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Healing After My Husband’s Porn Addiction with Brittany Moore
Delanie Fischer chats with Brittany Moore, who shares her experience being married to Steve Moore, a past guest on Self-Helpless and someone who has struggled with porn addiction (and now helps others overcome it). She describes how she found out, the impact it’s had on her, and where her and…
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Attention-Seeking Behaviors: Understanding Sympathy-Seeking, Root Causes, and Empathy-Based Approaches with Dr. Judy Ho
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Judy Ho, licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, tenured professor at Pepperdine University, and TV host, about attention-seeking behavior. They take a deep dive into one common type, sympathy-seeking, to explore its root causes, distinguish between…
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Filmmaker Kit Williamson on the Highs and Lows of a Creative Career: Dead Projects, Taking Control & an Unconventional Path
Delanie Fischer chats with actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson, best known for Mad Men, Eastsiders, and Unconventional , about the ebbs and flows of a long-term creative career. They dive into the resilience and recommitment required for longevity, navigating big breaks and dead projects…
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AI, Robotics, and The Future of Work and Life with Dr. Catie Cuan
Delanie Fischer chats with engineer and choreo-roboticist Dr. Catie Cuan about the future of AI, robotics, and the art of human-robot interaction. They explore potential pitfalls, promising upsides, and everything in between—impacting creativity, health, the environment, and human connection.…
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Realizing Big Dreams: Tools, Lessons, and Inspiration with Former Thunderbird Pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran
Delanie Fischer is joined by Michelle “MACE” Curran—former fighter pilot, combat veteran, and the second woman in history to fly lead solo for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds—to share lessons from a demanding, high-stakes career. They discuss tactics for managing fear and self-doubt, navigating...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Self-care with a conscience—where science, spirituality, and sustainability are brunch buddies. Self-Helpless bridges the gap between one-dimensional self-help and everyday activism, exploring personal and collective growth with leading specialists challenging the status quo for the good of people, animals, and the planet. Hosted by Delanie Fischer, known for her casual but fluff-free approach, Self-Helpless garners millions of downloads and themes include: conscious consumption, integrative health, cognitive neuroscience, reality studies, social conditioning, creativity, belief, and purpose (but, ya know, fun).
New episodes on the reg—making commutes, tasks, or bedtime existential crises more majestic.
* Self Helpless is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical, mental health, career, lifestyle, financial, legal, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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