Indian-American writer, Nishima Gupta, shares her experience witnessing her parents' divorce (that they kept secret from her for 3 years), how culture impacted their decisions, and what it's taught her about love and relationships.

Full episode with Nishima Gupta: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/29b0fba4/my-parents-kept-their-divorce-a-secret-for-3-years-with-nishima-gupta

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Delanie Fischer is joined by friends and activists, Jamie Logan and Justina Adorno, to discuss how they've integrated activism into their daily lives and careers, how they each approach criticism, burnout, and self-care, and the importance of finding community as an activist. Whether you want to get more involved in a cause you care about but don't know where to start, you feel stuck and need some inspiration, or you want to get paid for your activism, there's tons of great advice in this episode.

Plus:

+ 1 Mindset Hack For Handling Online Criticism

+ Ever Been Told You Care Too Much? You're Probably An Activist.

+ 6 Ways To Get Paid For Activism (And Feel Creatively Fulfilled)

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Spiritual Activism with Racial Justice Educator, Rachel Ricketts: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/255a24cd/spiritual-activism-with-racial-justice-educator-rachel-ricketts

Defiant Dreams with Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/226e5e22/defiant-dreams-with-sola-mahfouz-and-malaina-kapoor

How To Stay Informed with Noor Tagouri: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/d0c5e15d/how-to-stay-informed-with-noor-tagouri

7 Things To Keep Out Of Your Closet (For Good) with Trend Expert And Animal Advocate, Ashley Frohnert: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2550df3e/7-things-to-keep-out-of-your-closet-for-good-with-trend-expert-and-animal-advocate-ashley-frohnert

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Licensed marriage and family therapist and doctor of psychology, Dr. Sahar Martinez, shares fascinating scientific findings regarding generational trauma and offers guidance for parents who fear they may pass their own trauma down to their kids.

Full episode with Dr. Sahar Martinez: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2132563d/healing-generational-trauma-with-dr-sahar-martinez

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Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and former President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Dr. Luana Marquez, shares the function of both our "emotional" and "critical" brain, why we should try to approach vs. avoid our anxiety, and how to apply your values to your weekly schedule.

Full episode with Dr. Luana Marquez: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1c7d47b0/is-it-anxiety-or-generalized-anxiety-disorder-with-dr-luana-marquez

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Sharon Okun, who shares about her experience with Lyme Disease and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome— the symptoms she's experienced over the years, why it took so long to diagnose, and what's helped her feel better, manage daily responsibilities, and pursue passion projects. If you, or someone you love, is experiencing a chronic illness, this episode has so much to offer, and is part of our series, "Subscriber Stories."

Plus:

+ An Epic Toolbox of 50+ Tips And Resources

+ The #1 Modality That Changed Everything

+ A Move That Was 25 Years In The Making

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Living With A Chronic Illness (Type 1 Diabetes) with Walt Drennan: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/3588b4cf/living-with-a-chronic-illness-with-walt-drennan

A Shocking Connection Between Trauma And Thyroid Health with Judith Gonzalez: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/22ae66d2/a-shocking-connection-between-trauma-and-thyroid-health-with-judith-gonzalez

My Dad Was Diagnosed With Lewy Body Dementia with Erika Martin: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/21b228bf/my-dad-was-diagnosed-with-lewy-body-dementia-with-erika-martin

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Social justice activist and founder of "The Body is Not An Apology" movement, Sonya Renee Taylor, shares the reality behind "cancel culture" and how we can all become more compassionate and empathetic towards each other while navigating harm.

Full episode with Sonya Renee Taylor: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/327baacc/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-with-licensed-therapist-nadirah-habeebullah

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Samantha Harte, author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma, to discuss perfectionism, addiction, and recovery. Dr. Harte shares how her accomplishments masked her struggle with addiction (like getting accepted into a postdoctoral program the very same day she overdosed on cocaine), why her rock bottom actually happened 5 years into sobriety vs. at the height of her addiction, and why she had to reimagine and modernize the 12 steps in order to successfully apply them to her life.

Plus:

+ The Most Important Amends That Addicts Might Ignore

+ Building A New Relationship With The Same Partner

+ Healing From Betrayal (And An Analogy You Won't Forget)

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Sex and Love Addiction with Sex Addiction Therapist, Alex Katehakis: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/316e9795/sex-and-love-addiction-with-sex-addiction-therapist-alex-katehakis

Exploring Perfectionism with Taylor Tomlinson, Kelsey Cook, and Delanie Fischer: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/d69d8eee/exploring-perfectionism-with-taylor-tomlinson-kelsey-cook-and-delanie-fischer

Working The 12 Steps with Amanda Hill: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/237b7862/working-the-12-steps-with-amanda-hill

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Licensed marriage and family therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah, provides an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a treatment that can help, and how we can talk to a loved one who is experiencing this disorder.

Full episode with Licensed Therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/327baacc/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-with-licensed-therapist-nadirah-habeebullah

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Delanie Fischer is joined by her dad, Ron Fischer, to chat about his experience growing up in "the poor family" in his community. He shares how this impacted his relationship with work and money, any fears around finances he experienced as he grew his career and started a business, and the mark it's made on his values around family and friendship. Whether you're fearful around finances, starting a business, or making lifestyle changes in mid-age, this episode has some "mammoth" words of wisdom.

Plus:

+ How Ron Realized His Family Didn't Have Much Money

+ A Hot Mindset Hack For Business Owners And Entrepreneurs

+ Remember When We All Played That Prank On My Dad?

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The Easiest Way To Organize Your Finances As A New Business Owner with Danielle Hayden: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/25478b3b/self-helpless-snack-the-easiest-way-to-organize-your-finances-as-a-new-business-owner-with-ceo-of-kickstart-accounting-danielle-hayden

We Should All Be Millionaires with Author, Rachel Rodgers: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/49826912/we-should-all-be-millionaires-with-author-rachel-rodgers

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Transform Your Finances with Certified Financial Planner, Hilary Hendershott: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/d8a76b01/transform-your-finances-with-certified-financial-planner-hilary-hendershott

How To Start And Scale A Business with Delanie Fischer: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1d119951/how-to-start-and-scale-a-business-with-delanie-fischer

Stop Ignoring This 1 Thing In Your Business: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/22fa9040/self-helpless-snack-stop-ignoring-this-1-thing-in-your-business

How To Navigate Entrepreneurial Dread: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1fe1f5af/how-to-navigate-entrepreneurial-dread

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Urologist and sexual health expert, Dr. Rena Malik, demystifies misconceptions around pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary tract infections, and Kegel exercises —including which tests to request from your doctor, surprising symptoms to be mindful of, and instances where Kegels do more harm than good.

Full episode with Dr. Rena Malik: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/1c573a89/utis-interstitial-cystitis-and-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-with-dr-rena-malik

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Delanie Fischer is joined by psychotherapists, Katie McKenna and Helen Villiers, to discuss the impact of being raised by a narcissistic parent, and how it affects the entire family system. Katie and Helen provide everyday examples of what these dynamics can look like, why it can be extremely challenging for a survivor of this type of abuse to acknowledge their own experience (and why there's no such thing as an "empath"), and what steps can be taken towards healing and unlearning unhealthy behaviors.

Plus:

+ How To Spot A Smear Campaign

+ The 3 Types of Parentification

+ Parenting with a Narcissist

Helen and Katie's book:

You're Not the Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal 

US: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Not-Problem-Narcissism-Emotional/dp/0306833123. 

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Not-Problem-Narcissism-Emotional/dp/1399719238

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The Psychological Impact of Gaslighting with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2a31527c/the-psychological-impact-of-gaslighting-with-dr-stephanie-sarkis

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