Tue, Jun 27, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, Delanie, Kelsey and Taylor dive into the world of Minimalism. They watch the Netflix documentary "Minimalism" and discuss what resonated with them and what didn't. The girls decide to part with some possessions in an attempt to declutter their lives and feel better.
Sun, Jul 23, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls talk about The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. This book gave Kelsey the courage to start doing stand-up comedy almost eight years ago, helped restructure Delanie's priorities, and helped Taylor manage the pressure to make art perfectly. They also talk about handling weirdos at Barnes and Noble, good date nights and more.
Sun, Jul 30, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, Delanie, Kelsey and Taylor review the #1 NY Times Bestseller, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson. Mark has a unique perspective on self-help and the girls discuss what spoke to them the most as well as what they didn't agree with. Taylor also gets her nose pierced and more.
Sun, Aug 13, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls review the new controversial Netflix documentary, "What the Health." Kelsey and Taylor dip their toes in the vegan pond for a couple weeks after watching it, while Delanie shares her experience of being full vegan for many years only to return to eating all things meat and dairy. Delanie also talks about having a pet pig named Arthur, and Taylor had a treat yoself moment in Montreal for the prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival.
Sun, Aug 20, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls are joined by their first guest, the amazing comedian and energy-reader Kira Soltanovich. Kira talks about the first time that she could see things that would happen and freaking her friends out. THEN she read Kelsey's and Taylor's energy and made some unbelievably accurate assessments about their past and how they're currently feeling. She also talks about shooting her one hour comedy special "You Did This to Me" while she was 7-months pregnant; go watch it.
Sun, Aug 27, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls review "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman and take the quiz to see how they prefer to show their love, as well as how they want others to show them love. Also, Delanie tells the girls what body part she showed a stranger for a meatball recipe. They wrap things up by answering a listener's question of whether or not it's worth the risk to sleep with a coworker.
Mon, Sep 4, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls are joined by hilarious comedian, author, and tv host, Jordan Pease. He talks about having his first book published, getting kicked out of Europe, the best ways to spark creativity, and so much more. The group also shares embarrassing stories involving bodily fluids just to keep things real classy. Lastly, they give advice to a listener who's wondering whether girls deal with commitment-phobia.
Sun, Sep 10, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls review the popular self-help book, "The War of Art," by Steven Pressfield. The book made them decide if they were more afraid of failure or of success, and whether or not they'd continue pursuing their current career paths if they only had six months left to live. They also talk about the headache that is social media, and Delanie shares a "Treat Yoself" that turned into a "Self-Careless" when she tried having a relaxing spa day.
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls are joined by the incredible comedian and author, Greg Behrendt. Greg is the co-author of "He's Just Not That Into You" and "It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken"--which is the very first self-help book that Delanie ever read. He also was a script consultant for "Sex and the City," and talks about how his time there helped spark his journey further into self-help. His advice about love and marriage blew the girls' minds.
Sun, Sep 24, 2017
This week, the girls review "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay, PhD. This book really resonated with them, and they discuss how important it is to build foundations for your career, relationships, and family in your 20s. Taylor also shares her experience of being on Conan a couple weeks ago (yay!) and how they deal with internet hate. It ends with a great advice question from a listener about how to move forward in your relationship if one partner has a fear of long-term commitment.
Sun, Oct 8, 2017
This week, the girls discuss if journaling helps them stay somewhat sane, and they read a couple entries from their own childhood journals. They are painfully embarrassing and hilarious. Also, Taylor talks about how she prepared for her Conan set, and Kelsey and Delanie share how they freaked out when they saw Jon Hamm at a party.
Sun, Oct 22, 2017
This week, the girls discuss their own experiences of sexual assault, harassment, and the recent accusations against Harvey Weinstein. They also talk about some anxieties with their careers, and go through some really lovely fan mail from Self-Helpless listeners. See the girls LIVE at the Hollywood Improv Oct. 30th.
Sun, Oct 29, 2017
This week the girls are joined by comedian Bert "The Machine" Kreischer. Bert gave up alcohol and drugs for the month of October, and started an intense workout regimen to replace them. He talks about how good he feels mentally and physically while taking a break from booze, and how well he's been sleeping from doing hot yoga. Bert also shares some hilarious stories about parenting his two daughters, Isla and Georgia, and much more.
Sun, Nov 5, 2017
This week, the girls are coming to you from their first live podcast recording at the Hollywood Improv. They answer advice questions from the crowd about how to encourage your partner to seek therapy when needed, the best way to partake in a threesome, and much more. They also share their experience with trying hot yoga as a group for the first time and whether they loved it or hated it.
Sun, Nov 12, 2017
This week, the girls are joined by International superstar, Gad Elmaleh. Gad is arguably the most beloved and famous comedian in Europe, and has continued to have huge successes since moving to America. He talks about the self-help culture in Europe versus the U.S., the benefits of taking a meditation course, struggling with seeking validation, and more. Subscribe to Self-Helpless on iTunes.
Sun, Nov 19, 2017
This week, the girls are joined by the hilarious and wonderful Nikki Glaser. You might know Nikki from her Comedy Central show "Not Safe with Nikki Glaser", her half hour Netflix special, or her many appearances on The Tonight Show. They talk about sexual fantasies, porn preferences, ASMR triggers, and more. Subscribe to Self-Helpless on iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating and review.
Sun, Nov 26, 2017
This week, the girls step out of their comfort zone and attend their first Workaholics Anonymous meeting together. They discuss what they learned, including the ways that workaholism can negatively impact your health, happiness, and relationships, and ways to find more balance in your life. Advice questions from listeners are also answered.
Sun, Dec 3, 2017
This week, the girls are back at the Hollywood Improv for another LIVE episode of the podcast. This time they're joined by special guest, comedian Jeff Dye. You might know Jeff from NBC's "Better Late Than Never" and "The Tonight Show." He talks about his secrets to staying happy, why he doesn't want to get married, and more. They answer advice questions from the audience and also read some hilarious inspirational quotes.
Sun, Dec 10, 2017
This week the girls are joined by great comedian and actor, Baron Vaughn. You may know him from "Grace and Frankie" on Netflix, "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return" and more. He shares fascinating stories about drinking the hallucinogenic drug, ayahuasca, and what he's learned from his trips on it. Subscribe on iTunes.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
This week, the girls review "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown. Brene Brown has been a shame researcher for many years, and she explains how our quest for perfection feeds into a vicious cycle of shame and self-hatred. Also, Taylor takes matters into her own hands when a neighbor continues to park in her parking spot, and Kelsey defends herself against a crazy lady at the airport.
Mon, Dec 25, 2017
This week, the girls are joined by Sam Fischer-Cooke. She is a professional softball player who broke nearly every record at her alma mater, Loyola Marymount University, is a 3x Gold Medalist at the World Cup of Softball, a 2x silver medalist at the ISF World Championships with Team USA, and will be returning for her third season in the Women's Pro Softball League with The Akron Racers. She. Is. A. BADASS. The girls breakdown her favorite quote by Lil Wayne, talk about overcoming defeat and heartbreak, and much more.
Mon, Jan 1, 2018
Happy New Year. This week, the girls share their New Year's Resolutions and talk about their track record of whether or not they were able to follow through with previous resolutions. Taylor also shares a recent story of running into a condescending motivational speaker, and Kelsey and Delanie talk about their anxiety temporarily turning off during their holiday breaks. Lastly, they give advice to a listener who's looking for help feeling more confident and comfortable during sex.
Sun, Jan 7, 2018
This week, the girls are joined by the hilarious comedian Ryan O'Flanagan. You might know him from his appearances on Comedy Central as well as on New Girl. He sits down with the girls to talk about dating, dealing with internet trolls, how he uses exercise release stress and much more.
Mon, Jan 15, 2018
This week, the girls talk about their experiences with anxiety, having Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and feeling hopeful about anxiety and depression medication. They also share their recent "treat yoself"s including mole removal, a vacation with no phone reception, and new travel comforts.
Sun, Jan 21, 2018
This week, the girls review the best-selling book "You are a Badass" by Jen Sincero. They discuss what hit home for them as well as what they had trouble connecting with. Also, Kelsey shares some helpful advice her therapist gave her about perfectionism, Delanie has a huge realization about her self-help journey, and Taylor shares some wise words from her Dad.
Sun, Feb 11, 2018
This week, the girls are joined by marijuana expert, comedian and host Adrienne Airhart. They dive deep into the world of weed and psychedelics, and Adrienne shares her story of struggling while being on medication for 10 years and then transitioning to only natural medicine like pot and mushrooms. The girls also talk about the highest they've ever been, figuring out what strain of weed they prefer, and they learn a TON from Adrienne (Kelsey and Taylor are total beginners to pot.)
Mon, Feb 19, 2018
This week, the girls are joined by fantastic comedian and Kelsey's boyfriend, Kane Holloway!. Kane talks about how Kelsey's self-help obsession has changed him for the better and also frustrated him endlessly. He recently celebrated his one year-mark of sobriety and shares his journey of how he was able to remove alcohol from his life. Kane also talks about his recent love of therapy and what made him no longer skeptical of the therapy process.
Sun, Feb 25, 2018
This week, the girls dive into the world of Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) which is the very popular Danish way of "comfy living." If you have become a Feng Shui witch or started folding your clothes meticulously after the "Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" episode, you will love this stuff. Kelsey also talks about her newfound love of marijuana and Taylor takes a treat yoself day in Atlanta. They finish by answering some listener emails.
Sun, Mar 4, 2018
This week the girls are joined by the voice of the Self-Helpless theme song, amazing singer Corina Seas. She was so hilarious and opened up about being diagnosed with Bipolar II, struggling to find the right birth control, and much more. Taylor also talks about her current experience trying anxiety medication Lexapro and how it's affecting her.
Sun, Mar 11, 2018
This week, the girls take one of the most well-known personality tests: the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The test indicates if you are more extroverted or introverted, use intuition more than logic, and more. Kelsey and Delanie end up being the same personality type, and Taylor feels like she may have gotten incorrect results. If you do the test online, try to select "neutral" as few times as possible so you get a more accurate result.
Sun, Mar 18, 2018
This week the girls are diving into the world of horoscopes to decide if they think they are remotely accurate or just a large bucket of poopy nonsense. Kelsey also talks about having some postpartum depression after taping The Tonight Show, and Taylor starts to feel the physical symptoms of burnout from an insanely busy schedule. Delanie gets excited for her upcoming taping and tries to manage a jam-packed show calendar while still treating herself. The girls also give advice on several listeners' emails and Delanie shares a relationship story so shocking that Kelsey has to walk away from the mic.
Sun, Mar 25, 2018
This week, the girls review the brand new Netflix documentary "Take Your Pills!" The documentary explores the Adderall epidemic in the United States and the ways in which medications can help people but can also be easily abused. Also, Taylor talks about going through a recent breakup, Delanie gets some extra special treatment from her boyfriend, and Kelsey finds the real-life Dunder Mifflin building!.
Sun, Apr 1, 2018
This week the girls are joined by hilarious comedian Mo Mandel. Mo is the co-host of "The Full Release" podcast, along with his girlfriend who is a surgeon and doctor of sexual medicine. He shares some of the most fascinating things he's learned through his podcast, including the efficacy on the "pull-out method" and a common mishap during transgender surgery.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
This week the girls are joined by INCREDIBLE nutritionist Alexandra Catalano. Alexandra answered so many of the girls' burning nutrition questions and cleared up some common misconceptions regarding probiotics, veganism, and more. She also got the girls hooked on the life-changing magic of using a copper tongue scraper in the mornings.
Sun, Apr 22, 2018
This week, the girls have some exciting announcements. Firstly, the Self-Helpless Podcast has officially joined the All Things Comedy Network. WOO. And secondly, they are joined this week by hilarious comedian and online dating guru, Jared Freid. Jared is the host of the J Train Podcast as well as the co-host of the U Up? Podcast. They dive into the world of online dating, including all of their personal mishaps and successes, and answer advice questions from Jared's listeners. They tackle questions like "Should I lose my virginity to this person?" and "Why am I attracted to the wrong people?"
Sun, Apr 29, 2018
This week, the girls go in depth on their experiences (good and bad) with religion. They each have had very different relationships with religion, from Kelsey not being religious at all, to Taylor growing up in a Christian household, to Delanie being a religious studies major in college. ALSO, Self-Helpless has officially launched a Patreon account!. Woo.
Sun, May 6, 2018
This week on Self-Helpless, the girls breakdown one of Kelsey's all-time favorite books, Mating in Captivity by legendary couples therapist and author Esther Perel. We try to answer the question posed by the book: can you have passion AND comfort in a relationship, especially a long-term one? Once the exciting beginning of a relationship becomes more routine and predictable, can you find ways to reignite a spark? Can you be lovers and friends?
Sun, May 13, 2018
Happy 50th Episode. This week, the girls watch and review the Netflix documentary, "Happy." The documentary interviews people from all over the world who live in fortunate or difficult circumstances to see what truly inspires happiness. There's also scientific research presented by experts about what chemically triggers happiness in the brain, how much of our happiness is passed onto us genetically, and what we can do on a daily basis to create the most joyful outlook for ourselves.
Sun, May 20, 2018
This week, the girls talk about their experiences over the last decade with birth control, including pills, IUDs, and condoms. Delanie shares one of THE most horrifying experiences of IUD insertion, Kelsey talks about her annoying latex allergy and condom alternatives, and Taylor talks about the pressure growing up to stay abstinent.