Self-Helpless

Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Romie Mushtaq, who is a board-certified physician in neurology and the U.S.A. Today bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout and hospitalization, tips for reducing the sense of urgency so many of us feel in our daily lives, the impact that technology, our environment —and even our belongings, can have on our psyche, and how to improve brain health and overall wellbeing. If you have a hard time with focus, sleep, and feel a bit all over the place on the reg, this episode is an absolute must. 

Plus:

+ 5 Juicy Tips for Managing “Hurry Sickness” and Healing a “Busy Brain” 

+ The “Stress-Success Cycle” (And How To Break It) 

+ 3 Spaces In Your Bedroom That Can Reduce Anxiety 

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Delanie Fischer is joined by documentarian, hiker, and former college professor, Jared Champion. Jared is sharing about all of the significant life changes he's experienced within the first few years of his 40s — from getting married and having kids, a career pivot, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, a big move, and diving into a new passion project that celebrates The Colorado Trail. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged, or simply want some practical tips for starting something new, don't miss this episode! This ep. is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."

Plus:

+ The 1 Simple Thing Jared Made That Changed His Life Forever

+ Why The Stories We Tell Ourselves Are More Powerful Than We Think

+ How To Reframe Failure, Manage Perfectionism, and "Embrace The Suck"

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Delanie Fischer is chatting with Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR Therapist, Lucy Sherman. Lucy shares how she made the decision to incorporate unconventional tools into her practice, why these methods are powerful for processing trauma, and gives us a peek into her own creative process, self-care practices, and systems. Whether you want to implement creative tools into your services, or your daily life, this episode will inspire you to dust off the crayons and play. 

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Delanie Fischer is joined by recurring guest host, Em Schulz, to discuss stage fright, performance anxiety, social anxiety -- all the scaries. They're sharing personal stories, biggest breakthroughs, and their favorite (and weirdest) tips for dialing down the fear several notches. Whether you're an entertainer or public speaker, you're prepping a toast or speech for an upcoming social event, or you avoid parties at all costs, there's a little something for everyone in this episode.

Plus:

+ The Unconventional Therapy That Changed Em's Life

+ Where Your Fear of Attention Might Come From

+ An Embarrassing Mishap AKA The Ol' Moo N' Poo

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Delanie Fischer is sharing a solution to a common trap entrepreneurs get stuck in around their offerings, 2 reasons why you might be overcomplicating your business, and how to make some shifts that result in more peace, and profit. If you feel burnt out, or pulled in too many directions —and want to break this cycle, consider trying this 1 thing. 

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Delanie Fischer is joined by body-centered collage artist, who donates a portion of all sales to survivors of sexual assault, Tatum Elizabeth. Tatum shares about the creative process behind this work, how the concept evolved, favorite tips and tools as an artist, and the reality of balancing chronic illness with the pursuit of creative endeavors. This episode will inspire you to start, or make, something — without the self-criticism, and be open to where it may take you. This ep. is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."

Plus:

+ The 2 Keys To Sustainable Motivation 

+ Prioritizing Ethical Sourcing In Your Creative Process 

+ How To Relieve Sense of Urgency As An Artist 

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Delanie Fischer is chatting with licensed therapist and HSP Coach, Lauren LaSalle. Lauren shares how she decided on a niche in her field, why she wanted to transition into coaching after being a full-time therapist, and how she's found her happy medium with her workload and schedule. If you've been feeling stuck in your business, or career, this may inspire what you do next!

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Delanie Fischer is joined by singer-songwriter, musical engineer, and the artist behind the latest Self-Helpless Podcast theme song, Te’Jani. Not only does Te’Jani share awesome tips for those who want to ease into the music industry, or create music for fun, but he also gives us a peek into his own creative process, how he combats perfectionism, and the lessons he's learned around authenticity. Don’t consider yourself an artist, but get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking? Don’t miss this! This episode is part of our summer series, "Subscriber Stories."

Plus:

+ Te’Jani Gives Us An Impromptu Music Lesson

+ The Power of 1 (And How To Put Yourself Out There)

+ Advice For Artists Who Live In Small Towns

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Delanie Fischer is chatting with her friend, Jennifer Kempin, about sales, pricing, and not feeling gross about either in your business. They’re answering 2 subscriber-submitted questions —one about how to feel more comfortable around selling in general, as well as raising rates of a product or service, and the other addresses the variety of opinions you receive as a business owner, entrepreneur, or artist, and a great way to filter those so they don’t derail you.

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