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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 beliefs, desires, and goals.
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More about Timothy Burki: https://www.thendecoach.com/
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Mortality Awareness: Meaning, Motivation, and Your To-Die-For Life with Karen Salmansohn: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2367345e/mortality-awareness-meaning-motivation-and-your-to-die-for-life-with-karen-salmansohn
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
Overcoming the Fear of Death with Kelvin Chin: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/20d70e6d/overcoming-the-fear-of-death-with-kelvin-chin
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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 caretaker species. Dr. Rao also shares how his faith has shaped his life, work, and health.
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More about Dr. Sailesh Rao: https://climatehealers.org/sailesh-rao/
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Flip the Script on Aging: Strength, Vitality, and Purpose with 74 Year-Old Icon Babette Davis
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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, building relationships, focusing on health, and prioritizing creativity. If you're feeling the pressure of the status quo, tune in for a reminder to embrace your unique qualities and enjoy what makes you, you.
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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
Can Ambition Be Sustainable? How to Prioritize What Matters in Life and Work with Kathy Oneto: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/469eca67/can-ambition-be-sustainable-how-to-prioritize-what-matters-in-life-and-work-with-kathy-oneto
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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. They discuss Elizabeth’s beliefs about past life regression, remote viewing, consciousness, the nature of reality, various species of extraterrestrial beings, hybridization, and the Galactic Federation of Light. No matter your beliefs, we hope this episode encourages exploration of mysticism across religious and cultural traditions through a fresh lens.
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More about Elizabeth April: https://elizabethapril.com/about-us/
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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
Inside Cult Tactics and High-Control Groups: Manipulation, Deception & Coercion with Michael D. Langone: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2543e7f7/inside-cult-tactics-and-high-control-groups-manipulation-deception-coercion-with-michael-d-langone
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
What's The Deal with Astrology? 12 Archetypes and Your Cosmic Zone with Madi Murphy: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2588a22f/whats-the-deal-with-astrology-12-archetypes-and-your-cosmic-zone-with-madi-murphy
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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 reversing symptoms, common nutrition myths, and the exercise vs. diet debate—what matters most for longevity based on scientific evidence.
Episode Highlights:
More about Dr. Anna Herby: https://www.pcrm.org/about-us/staff/anna-herby
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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
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ADHD in Adults: Signs, Symptoms, and Misconceptions with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah
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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 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.
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Books by Phil Zuckerman: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/phil-zuckerman/254049/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_5GK4BJfFHIbq-NhR-_ZIJpJ04eKqFRJOPYvTVMhQj6DeaDFE
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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.
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More about Dr. Jennifer Berman: https://bermansexualhealth.com/
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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 habit swaps that have supported her. BFRBs affect 1 in 20 people and include core disorders such as hair pulling and skin picking (excoriation disorder), as well as related compulsive body-focused behaviors such as nail biting (onychophagia), cheek chewing, teeth grinding, knuckle cracking, finger or foot tapping, nose picking, and mucus fishing syndrome, among others. Whether you personally experience BFRBs or love someone who does, this conversation is relatable, validating, and full of practical insights.
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More about Milo Jones: https://savehairfreespirit.com/
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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” act and cultivating emotional maturity, authentic confidence, and healthy masculinity.
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More about Kelvin Davis: https://notoriouslydapper.com/
This episode contains sensitive topics, listener discretion is advised.
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