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Self-Helpless

Self-Helpless

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Welcome to self-care with a conscience—where science, spirituality, and sustainability are brunch buddies. Self-Helpless explores all things on the cutting edge of personal and collective growth with leading specialists who share paradigm-shifting insights every week. Hosted by Delanie Fischer, known for her casual but fluff-free approach, Self-Helpless garners millions of downloads and aims to close the gap between one-dimensional self-help and everyday activism. Themes include conscious consumption, integrative health, cognitive neuroscience, reality studies, social conditioning, creativity, belief, and purpose (but, ya know, fun). New episodes every week—making commutes, tasks, or bedtime existential crises more majestic.© 2025 Delanie Fischer Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Science
Episodes
  • I Was Raised in a Cult: High-Control Groups Disguised as Therapy for Children & Families with Chase

    I Was Raised in a Cult: High-Control Groups Disguised as Therapy for Children & Families with Chase
    Jun 26 2026
    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 Chase's healing over the last several years. Submit here to be considered for the "Subscriber Stories" series: https://www.delaniefischer.com/submissions Episode Highlights: How Chase Was “Brainwashed” — And Where She Is Now When Attachment Theory and Group Therapy Go Wrong Parents Seeking Support for Kids: 7 Red Flags to Watch For Nature vs. Nurture and the Dangers of All-or-Nothing Thinking When Your Manipulator’s Voice Becomes Your Inner Dialogue Sexual Repression, Shame, Divorce, and Reclaiming Sexuality Cult Trauma: Psychological Abuse, PTSD, Enmeshment, and Guilt Recovery: Building Confidence, Self-Trust, and Living Authentically ____ Self-Helpless Stuff: A 5-star rating means a lot! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: Inside Cult Tactics and High-Control Groups: Manipulation, Deception & Coercion with Michael D. Langone How Enmeshment Trauma Impacts Every Relationship You Have with Dr. Kate Balestrieri ⁠The Psychological Impact of Gaslighting with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis⁠ ADHD in Adults: Signs, Symptoms, and Misconceptions with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Does God Exist? A Candid Conversation About Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism & Secularism with Phil Zuckerman

    Does God Exist? A Candid Conversation About Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism & Secularism with Phil Zuckerman
    Jun 19 2026
    Delanie Fischer chats with 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 the existence of God, and how religiosity, skepticism, and secularism shape society. Whether you're a devout believer, a lifelong skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation will make you reflect on what you believe, why you believe it, and inspire you to sharpen the arguments behind it. Episode Highlights: Atheism, Agnosticism, Theism, Secularism, and Humanism Debunking Common Stereotypes About Atheists Religion vs. Secularism: Which Benefits Society More? How Internet Use, Opportunity, and Welfare Impact Religiosity An Argument for the Existence of God: The Watchmaker Analogy Can Both Miracles AND Atrocities Be Attributed to God? The Problem of Omnipresence, Omnipotence, Goodness & Free Will The Appeal to Ignorance: The Pilot Example Can You Thrive Without Belief in God or Gods? What Can Everyone Agree on Despite Different Beliefs? Books by Phil Zuckerman: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/phil-zuckerman/254049/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_5GK4BJfFHIbq-NhR-_ZIJpJ04eKqFRJOPYvTVMhQj6DeaDFE ____ Self-Helpless Stuff: A 5-star rating means a lot! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz: ⁠https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/f19d1b15/ancient-jewish-wisdom-for-modern-life-with-rabbi-dr-shmuly-yanklowitz Awakening: The Power of Ritual, Creative Energy, and Nature’s Wisdom with Rebecca Campbell: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1ba4a939/awakening-the-power-of-ritual-creative-energy-and-natures-wisdom-with-rebecca-campbell Rethinking Intuition, Belief, and The Nature of Reality with Vincent Genna: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/23db0212/rethinking-intuition-belief-and-the-nature-of-reality-with-vincent-genna Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/365204fb/stop-asking-yourself-the-wrong-questions-how-to-unlock-deeper-fulfillment-with-elliott-connie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormone Imbalance: Weight Gain, Brain Fog, Fatigue, Disease Risk, and Treatment Options with Dr. Jennifer Berman

    Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormone Imbalance: Weight Gain, Brain Fog, Fatigue, Disease Risk, and Treatment Options with Dr. Jennifer Berman
    Jun 6 2026
    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 are often overlooked (but should be taken seriously), and what your doctor likely isn't telling you. Episode Highlights: How Early Can Perimenopause Start? Staying Sharp at Work During Perimenopause and Menopause GLP-1s, Peptides, and 3 Lifestyle Factors That Can Improve Symptoms Persistent Lack of Motivation? You're Likely Deficient in This Hormone The Role Social Media Plays in the Women’s Health Movement What Women Can Expect in Their 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond Andropause: Male Menopause and How It Differs from Menopause Insider Tips for Getting the Right Care, Treatment, and Results Why Doctors Are Leaving Hospitals for Private Practice More about Dr. Jennifer Berman: https://bermansexualhealth.com/ ____ Self-Helpless Stuff: A quick 5-star rating means a lot! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: The Shocking Ingredients in Menstrual Products: Toxic Truths, Safe Alternatives, and the Future of Period Care with Arielle Loupos: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2bd21fe3/the-shocking-ingredients-in-menstrual-products-toxic-truths-safe-alternatives-and-the-future-of-period-care-with-arielle-loupos The Fascinating Science of Period Pain: Tackling Menstrual ‘Death’ Cramps with Kate Downey: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/35dcc2cb/the-fascinating-science-of-period-pain-tackling-menstrual-death-cramps-with-kate-downey Hormone Imbalances and Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Jolene Brighten: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/c4a75fbe/hormone-imbalances-and-your-menstrual-cycle-with-dr-jolene-brighten 10 Fertility Myths Debunked with OBGYN and Fertility Doctor Natalie Crawford, MD: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/23741396/10-fertility-myths-debunked-with-obgyn-and-fertility-doctor-natalie-crawford-md Infertility, IVF, Silent Endometriosis, Adoption, Surrogacy and Creative Living with Riki Lindhome: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/233c0ebf/infertility-ivf-silent-endometriosis-adoption-surrogacy-and-creative-living-with-riki-lindhome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
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