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Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, who is a board-certified OBGYN and fertility physician. Dr. Natalie is debunking the myths, misconceptions, and outdated "hacks" that surround the fertility conversation — touching on everything from sex positions and frequency, contraception, c-sections, secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and so much more. Whether your desire is to conceive, or not, this episode is jam-packed with invaluable information about human health that will empower you to make the best choice for yourself, become your greatest advocate, and feel supported in whatever decision you make.

Plus:

+ A HUGE Birth Control Pill Myth Debunked

+ What's The Deal With Age 35 And Female Fertility?

+ 1 Question To Ask Your Doctor When Stuck In Indecision

More episodes related to this topic:

Matrescence: Caring For Yourself During Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Beyond with Dr. Sarah Oreck: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/29bc38a6/matrescence-caring-for-yourself-during-pregnancy-childbirth-and-beyond-with-dr-sarah-oreck

UTIs, Interstitial Cystitis, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Rena Malik: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1c573a89/utis-interstitial-cystitis-and-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-with-dr-rena-malik

IMOMSOHARD with Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2410683d/imomsohard-with-kristin-hensley-and-jen-smedley

3 Moms of Newborns Tell All: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/317ab0f6/3-moms-of-newborns-tell-all

My Experience With Postpartum Depression with Jessi Selleh: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/fda9b0f6/postpartum-depression-with-jessi-selleh

How To Adopt A Child with Adoption Lawyer, Lucrece Bundy: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2dc4b6b4/how-to-adopt-a-child-with-adoption-lawyer-lucrece-bundy

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Adoption Attorney, Lucrece Bundy, is sharing the 3 biggest misconceptions about adopting a child — including finances, trauma, and how long adoption takes. Whether you're curious about adopting, or you're amidst the process, this episode provides awesome tips for saving time and money, avoiding scams, and ensuring you've selected the right kind of adoption for you.

Full episode with Lucrece: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2dc4b6b4/how-to-adopt-a-child-with-adoption-lawyer-lucrece-bundy

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Delanie Fischer is joined by her brother-in-law and someone with 15 years of experience living, traveling, and working abroad, Will Mulford. Will offers guidance for anyone who is considering an international stint, or move, what tools, apps, and programs make travel easier, affordable (and even free!), tips for packing (and purchasing) light without depriving yourself, and the impact that this lifestyle has had on his confidence, relationships, and what it's taught him about himself. Whether you want to make a move, or simply have a new experience, there are so many great nuggets in this episode for how we can become more open, and available, for opportunities and growth. This ep. is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."

Plus:

+ Platforms For Traveling With More Ease

+ Will's Favorite Packing Method And Functional Souvenirs

+ 3 Must-Have Outfits For A Small Suitcase

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Delanie Fischer is sharing her simple skincare regimen, what she doesn't put on her skin, and the products and brands she uses and trusts — including the biggest secret ingredient in her routine that will truly shock you to your very core. Plus, what she wishes she could go back in time 20 years and do to treat her acne instead of 2 rounds of Accutane. These tips are for anyone who is tired of skincare products that have 200 ingredients we can't pronounce, shady brands who are sourcing their shit unethically, and for those who want to get to the root of their skin issues holistically vs. pumping chemicals into their bods.

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Delanie Fischer is sharing an epic mashup with you today. In the first half of the episode you'll hear from clinical psychologist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, who provides an overview of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder — the different types, signs and symptoms, definitions of popular buzzwords, etc., and you'll hear from Lee Hammock in the second half of the episode, who is a self-aware narcissist with a clinical diagnosis of NPD. Lee shares what it's like to live with this disorder, the whys behind his behaviors, and guidance for people who are in relationship with someone like him. This episode supports, and destigmatizes, those who have been impacted by this disorder.

Plus:

+ A Breakdown of The 8 Types of Narcissism

+ The Root Cause of Narcissism and NPD

+ How To Stop A Toxic Relationship Pattern

More episodes related to this topic:

The Impact of Gaslighting with Dr. Sarkis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psychological-impact-of-gaslighting-with/id1251196416?i=1000528606106

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder Featuring Chris: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/26123a37/living-with-borderline-personality-disorder-featuring-chris

Living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Lee Hammock: https://podcasts.apple.com/pk/podcast/living-with-narcissistic-personality-disorder-with/id1251196416?i=1000519855834

Demystifying Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Ramani: https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/demystifying-borderline-personality-disorder/id1251196416?i=1000581362476

Narcissism and NPD with Dr. Ramani: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/narcissism-and-narcissistic-personality-disorder-with/id1251196416?i=1000514861059

How To Heal From Narcissistic Relationships with Dr. Ramani: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-heal-from-narcissistic-relationships-with-dr/id1251196416?i=1000647934771

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Rachel Rodgers, Founder and CEO of Hello Seven, intellectual property attorney, and author of We Should All Be Millionaires is sharing the real reason women don't trust themselves with money, how they actually spend it when they do have it, and what needs to change in order for all of us to have greater economic well-being. Warning: you will likely leave this episode fired the f*ck up.

Full episode with Rachel: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/we-should-all-be-millionaires-with-rachel-rodgers/id1251196416?i=1000522008507

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Stephanie Edwards, who shares about a series of losses, stressors, and other circumstances, that her and her family experienced within a very short period of time — including the death of her mother, and her brother, on the very same day. Stephanie is sharing details about her grieving process, taking a medical leave from work (and what going back to work felt like), what's been helping her cope, and how she's forever changed. This episode is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."

Plus:

+ The Relationship Between Grief And "Guilty Pleasures"

+ Stephanie's Favorite Book That Supported Her With A Lifestyle Change

+ A Powerful Way To Reframe The Waves Of Grief We All Experience

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Delanie Fischer got interviewed by Michael Stein about her background in comedy, the moment she knew she wanted to leave stand-up, her various career transitions, and how to cope, and integrate, your skills when your craft doesn’t match the lifestyle you want. This episode is for the artists and overachievers who have made a tough decision to leave something behind in order to prioritize their well-being — plus, BIG shout-outs to how amazing The Self-Helpless community is in this one! 

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Kia, who shares all of the changes she made after hitting, what she describes as, her rock bottom. From feeling trapped in an unhealthy relationship, emotional drinking, and experiencing hopelessness in her day-to-day, to a few years later enjoying an awesome relationship, healthy habits, and doing work she loves, she's opening up about her experience in rehab, the steps she took to rebuild her life, and the tools that have supported her the most. This is a full episode — laughter, tears, and wonderfully strange things you can do with crystals! This ep. is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."

Plus:

+ The 30-Day Program That Changed Kia's Life

+ Why We Should Rethink Middle-Lane Drinking

+ A Fun Exercise To Do During The Next Full Moon

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Delanie Fischer, LA native, is sharing how to avoid chaotic, expensive tourist traps in Los Angeles, and awesome local alternatives including breathtaking views, unique attractions, incredible food, secret spots and tips (and even how to spot celebs without creeping outside their homes on a bus) — without the crowds, stress, expense, and questionable smells. Whether you have an upcoming trip to LA, or you live there and want to add more fun places to your list, you’re welcome, introverts. 

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