Self-Helpless

This week, we are joined by Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and founder of the Overcoming The Fear Of Death Foundation, Kelvin Chin. Kelvin shares about his near-death experience, what happens in the human body when we experience anxiety around death and dying, and provides practical tips for managing the fear of death (including both short-term and long-term methods). Whether you suffer from thanatophobia, or experience a more dull or moderate anxiety around death, there are lots of powerful takeaways in this episode. Personal experiences around losing loved ones are also shared, and to Delanie’s delight, it gets a bit woo woo! For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook discuss toxic productivity -- what it is and who it affects, the signs you might be experiencing it, and tips for managing it. Plus, their personal experiences with toxic productivity as chronic overachievers, and favorite hacks for breaking the cycle and incorporating more rest and play.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, Nadirah Habeebullah, who specializes in providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapy. Nadirah educates us on all things PTSD -- the symptoms, whose at risk for it, how it develops, treatment options, and the ways it can affect both adults and children. Plus, learn a supportive way to approach and encourage a loved one who you believe is experiencing PTSD. *Some content in this episode may be difficult for survivors of abuse. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook discuss revenge bedtime procrastination -- what it is, the causes and impact on our health, as well as tips for preventing and managing it. They also share what their own bedtime procrastination has looked like, and what they’ve implemented to stop it in its tracks (most of the time). If you’re stuck in a cycle of staying up too late in order to give yourself downtime, even though you KNOW you need more sleep, tune in like, right now.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by licensed therapist and HSP Coach, Lauren LaSalle. As an HSP herself, Lauren explains what characteristics and attributes Highly Sensitive People tend to have, practical tips for optimizing your environment, setting boundaries, and increasing your energy as a Highly Sensitive Person, and how we can all best support the HSPs in our lives. Think you might be experiencing high sensitivity? Tune in to find out!For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are discussing fear of commitment -- how to spot it, root causes, and tips for overcoming it. They also share the differences they've experienced when making fear-based decisions vs. ones based on gut instinct. Whether you’re a commitment-phobe, commitment lover, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you understand your feelings around commitment on a whole new level.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook are joined by Adoption Lawyer, Lucrece Bundy. Lucrece debunks common misconceptions about the adoption process, what steps to take to adopt a child (and what not to waste your time on), and offers tips that can help parents and children acclimate after a successful adoption. Plus, how long the adoption process ACTUALLY takes, and what role trauma plays when considering if adoption is right for you.For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Kelsey's friends and wonderful couple, Kevin and Rachel. They're sharing their love story, offering insights about their relationship, and dishing out the tools that have helped them most.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook, discuss shiny object syndrome -- what it is, how to prevent it, which disorders it can be linked to, and they also share their personal and professional experiences with it. If you resonate with this episode, and shiny object syndrome seems to be interfering with your daily productivity and happiness, you might want to check out our episode about ADHD with Dr. Sarkis here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adult-adhd-with-dr-stephanie-sarkis/id1251196416?i=1000536740309. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delanie Fischer and Kelsey Cook discuss navigating life and career transitions -- touching on relationships, entrepreneurship, relocating, and grief. They provide tips for transitioning with more ease and less overwhelm, as well as share what’s worked (and hasn’t worked) for them. If you’re experiencing anxiety around tough and/or awesome changes, this episode is for you. For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless Delanie: https://www.delaniefischer.com Kelsey: https://www.kelseycook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices