Described by fans as "light conversations about heavy sh*t," The Self-Helpless Podcast candidly explores all things (ethical) personal growth—with a strong emphasis on everyday activism. Featuring a variety of specialists, public figures, and subscribers, the show garners millions of downloads, frequents the top Apple Podcast and Spotify charts, and has been featured on Conan and The Tonight Show. 

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Self-Helpless themes include conscious consumption, holistic health, cognitive neuroscience, creativity, purpose—basically trying to figure out wtf we're all doing here and how to make the most of it. ​Past guests: Tan France, Michael Buble,' Rachel Rodgers, Whitney Cummings, Pete Holmes, Dr. Ramani, Ed Winters, Gad Elmaleh, Kati Morton, Preacher Lawson, Kris Carr, Brian Regan, Jessamyn Stanley, Mike Birbiglia, Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachel Ricketts, Nikki Glaser, Chef Babette Davis, and more. 

 

​Hosted by Delanie Fischer, co-author of MockTales, Comedy Writer, and Creative Activist, ​​Self-Helpless has 450+ episodes to browse, including a hot combo of long-form and minis ("Self-Helpless Snacks")—integrating guests, solo deep-dives, and even life hacks from extra cool people like Delanie's dad. She's recognized by listeners for her sharp, organic, and fluff-free hosting style that skips the small talk and gets to the substance we all crave. Expect guest reactions like, "Nobody's asked me that before," "I've never shared this publicly," and "One of my favorite conversations ever." 

 

Self-Helpless is an independently produced podcast that has been bootstrapped since day one. Former co-hosts, Taylor Tomlinson and Kelsey Cook, stepped away from the show in order to focus on their careers, and are crushing it on tour and TV. They're all grateful to Self-Helpless for bringing them together amidst the uncertainty and thrill of their 20s, and the trio remains close. 

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"Helpsters" (what subscribers call themselves) are the heart of the show. As guests, they courageously share personal stories for the first time, their suggestions are regularly incorporated into the programming, and by joining the podcast's Patreon Community, anyone can redeem rewards like voting on episode topics (or forego rewards to be a quiet supporter). 100% of Patreon and merch proceeds go directly to operating expenses—keeping Self-Helpless free, consistent, and available across podcast platforms. 

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Our hope from the beginning is that Self-Helpless provides laughter, comfort, and inspiration for anyone who needs a friend, motivation to create positive shifts in their life, and wants some fun, practical, and compassionate tips along the way. Cheers to crawling in the direction of your dreams!

 

New episode every Monday.  

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2025 Special Thanks: Patrick Nicely (Website Design) & Te'Jani Inuwa (Music)