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Wintering by Katherine May Oct 04, 2021

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This week the girls are discussing the book Wintering, by Katherine May. This book is all about the winter seasons of life - literal and metaphorical, why slowing down during tough times is both necessary and important and how we can learn to accept challenging seasons instead of resisting them. The girls also share personal experiences and their go-to comforts when they find themselves “wintering.”

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Adult ADHD with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis Sep 27, 2021

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We are joined by psychotherapist, American Mental Health Counselors Association Diplomate, and ADHD and Gaslighting expert, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis! Dr. Sarkis shares the signs, symptoms, different types, and treatment options for people who have ADHD, the biggest misconceptions about this disorder (these blew our minds), why young girls are often overlooked and not diagnosed until adulthood, as well as what partners of people with ADHD experience in their day-to-day. Plus, tune in to find out the shocking link between emotional abuse and ADHD. Go to www.stephaniesarkis.com to find out more about Dr. Sarkis and her work.

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This episode was sponsored by Helix and Laithwaites!
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The 3 Types of Empathy Sep 20, 2021

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This week the girls discuss empathy. They cover the 3 different types of empathy (did you know there were 3??), offer ways we can all become more empathetic, and provide personal experiences regarding how empathy affects them physically and emotionally. Plus, Kelsey shares a story that encompasses all 3 types!

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This episode was sponsored by Dad Grass, Scribd, and BetterHelp!
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Cancel Culture vs. Accountability with Sonya Renee Taylor Sep 13, 2021

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We are joined by author, spoken word artist, speaker, social justice activist, educator, and founder of The Body is Not An Apology movement, Sonya Renee Taylor! Sonya shares the difference between “cancel culture” and accountability, what a sincere apology includes vs. what is just absolution, whether “getting canceled” is actually a real thing, and how we can hold ourselves and others accountable while remembering that we all make mistakes. Also - discover the ONE requirement of true accountability. Grab your notebook, this episode is packed with practical tips and takeaways that can make us all better listeners (and humans!). You can find more information about Sonya at https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/

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Social Conditioning Sep 06, 2021

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The girls are discussing social conditioning this week. They cover what social conditioning is, its impact on us, and how to question the parts of your conditioning that don’t feel good to you. The girls also share some memories surrounding their own conditioning, how it’s shaped who they are today, and how each of them continues to question aspects of our society that are accepted as “the norm.”

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This episode was sponsored by BetterHelp and Helix!

As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/selfhelpless.

Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/helpless.

How to Stay Informed with Noor Tagouri Aug 30, 2021

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We are joined by award-winning journalist, badass activist, and producer, Noor Tagouri! Noor shares how we can ensure that the information we receive and share is credible, who benefits (and profits) from our fear and the divisiveness created in traditional media outlets, and what changes would have a positive impact on the media industry - and on us. Plus, practical tips for getting involved in causes you care about without the overwhelm! Check out Noor’s work https://www.noortagouri.com/.

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50 Weird Facts Aug 23, 2021

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The girls are dishing out some strange facts this week! Everything from the origin of the term spam mail, a terrifying skill that wasps have, the one family dynamic no U.S. president has ever experienced, why pigeons have been so underappreciated, and how jellyfish are probably going to take over the world at some point. Plus, some weird exercises and fun facts about Delanie and Kelsey!

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This episode was sponsored by BetterHelp!
As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/selfhelpless.

Uncertainty Aug 16, 2021

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The girls are discussing managing uncertainty (and all the anxiety that can come with it) this week. They share some tips for coping with uncertainty, what tools have helped them the most, and offer some personal experiences as well. Tune in to find out what they feel has been the biggest silver lining when it comes to uncertainty in their lives, and reflect on how you might be able to improve your own relationship with uncertainty.

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Signs You Might Be in a Toxic Relationship Aug 09, 2021

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The girls are discussing damaging relationships. They share some statistics about emotional abuse in the United States, signs to be aware of when it comes to toxic relationship dynamics, as well as open up about some tough personal experiences. We’re hoping this episode provides some clarity and validation to anyone who is, currently, in a harmful situation or has been in the past.
***This episode may be triggering to survivors of abuse, listener discretion advised.

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Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com

Kelsey’s Tour Dates: https://www.kelseycook.com

This episode was sponsored by Helix and BetterHelp!
Helix is offering UP TO 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/helpless.
As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/selfhelpless.

Work-Life Balance Aug 02, 2021

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The girls are discussing work-life balance. They share some tips for finding more balance personally and professionally, what’s actually stuck for them when it comes to building habits that support balance (and what hasn’t worked so well), and their go-to systems that they use in their day-to-day. This episode is a chance to take a step back and evaluate what’s working for you, what’s not, and generate some solutions to implement for more enjoyment and fulfillment when it comes to both work and life.

For 65 bonus episodes, exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless

Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com

Kelsey’s Tour Dates: https://www.kelseycook.com

This episode was sponsored by Upstart and Dipsea!
Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/helpless.
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