Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less

We've been hearing the term "functional health" everywhere lately -- but what, exactly, does that mean?Join Misty as she sits down with functional health coach Vicky DiSanto to explore the fundamental principles of functional health, what conventional approaches often miss, and the small changes you can make right now to create optimal wellbeing.Some of the topics we discuss are:Finding optimal wellness through the endocrine systemThe importance of sleep and circadian rhythmHow stress affects your adrenal system, thyroid, and inflammationHow hormones, stress, and cortisol impact our wellbeing (or lack thereof)How functional health use lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and stress management to optimize hormone balances in order to feel your bestand more!You can learn more about Vicky here, and follow her on instagram here.Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa are joined once again by special guest and trivia master Josiah Jenkins, who has crafted a second self-help trivia battle for the two best friends to go head-to-head.Play along as we find out if this this epic battle will end their friendship or help a good cause.Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by special guest Mandy Kaplan to review the book Aging Sucks... But You're Gonna Love It!: A Woman's Survival Guide to Getting Older by Brenda Ackerman.Mandy Kaplan is an actress, voiceover artist, singer, writer, podcast host and stinky cheese addict living in LA. Her voice can be heard in hundreds of commercials/video games/website videos and more. Onscreen, she can be seen starring in the feature film 30 Nights of Sex to Save Your Marriage available on Tubi (and other streamers). She also co-wrote and produced the movie and blames it for the total loss of respect her family now has for her! Her hilarious cabaret Miscast: Right Singer, Wrong Song has been running in LA for 14 years raising money for Project Angel Food. Her podcast Make Me a Nerd chronicles her exploration of nerd culture that she has been afraid of her whole life. She is also in development on several projects as a tv/screenwriter. If you'd like to purchase the book, you can do so here.You can also listen to Mandy's podcast, Make Me A Nerd, here. Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa are joined by special guest Josiah Jenkins, who has crafted a self-help trivia battle for the two best friends to go head-to-head for a good cause.Will this epic battle end their friendship? Will a local library benefit from their antics? Tune in to find out -- and play along!Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Download our secret episode here for FREE!Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What's the difference between happiness and joy?In this episode, Lisa and Misty explore an article by Ingrid Fetell Lee about happiness and joy: how they differ, and how they impact our emotional well-being. Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa discuss a powerful & counterintuitive approach to the self-help and productivity industry's obsession with getting things done. Take a listen to learn how leaving creative projects "wonderfully unfinished" can actually boost creativity and well-being. Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty review the USA Today bestseller How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis, LPC.In this How To Keep House While Drowning book review podcast, we discuss the morality of care tasks, the functionality of care tasks, why most "methods" don't work for a long term, and much more.About the author:KC Davis is the bestselling author of How to Keep House While Drowning. A licensed therapist, she is the creator of the popular Struggle Care website, Instagram, and podcast, and the Domestic Blisters TikTok. KC has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, Well + Good, Good Inside with Dr. Becky, Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris, among dozens of other media. She is also well known for her TEDTalk: How to do laundry when you're depressed.To learn more about the author, visit her website here.Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times bestseller It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki.In part two of this It Begins with You book review podcast, we cover the last five of the 9 core truths Jillian Turecki says we must accept in order to change our lives:Truth 1: It begins with you.Truth 2: The mind is a battlefield.Truth 3: Lust is not the same thing as love.Truth 4: You have to love yourself.Truth 5: You must speak up and tell the truth. Truth 6: You need to be your best self (even after the honeymoon).     Truth 7: You cannot convince someone to love you.    Truth 8: No one is coming to save you.Truth 9: You must make peace with your parents.About the Author:Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, teacher, podcaster, writer, and speaker who has devoted her life to helping people revolutionize their relationships with themselves. For over 20 years, Jillian has maintained a deep commitment to authenticity, compassion, and inner transformation as she follows her insatiable curiosity about what makes relationships thrive.Between Jillian's podcast, “Jillian on Love,” her newsletter, “Love Weekly,” and her social media community, Jillian reaches millions of people who seek her actionable, compassionate, direct, and research-driven insight. As the founder of Jillian Turecki Coaching, Jillian has changed the lives of countless individuals around the world through her transformative workshops, courses, retreats, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Her forthcoming book is a groundbreaking look at love, partnership and self-love based on Jillian's decades of experience and research.A rich array of experiences, teachings, and mentors from diverse spiritual traditions and modalities has shaped Jillian's path as a teacher and guide. Drawing from her intense study of psychology, yoga, meditation, and somatic practices, Jillian seamlessly weaves together ancient wisdom and modern insights to offer an innovative approach to healing and transformation. With Jillian's guidance, millions of people have awakened their truest selves and found purpose, partnership, and joy.To learn more about Jillian Turecki, you can visit her website here.Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times bestseller It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki.In part one of this It Begins with You book review podcast, we cover the first four of the 9 core truths Jillian Turecki says we must accept in order to change our lives:Truth 1: It begins with you.Truth 2: The mind is a battlefield.Truth 3: Lust is not the same thing as love.Truth 4: You have to love yourself.Truth 5: You must speak up and tell the truth. Truth 6: You need to be your best self (even after the honeymoon).     Truth 7: You cannot convince someone to love you.    Truth 8: No one is coming to save you.Truth 9: You must make peace with your parents.About the Author:Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, teacher, podcaster, writer, and speaker who has devoted her life to helping people revolutionize their relationships with themselves. For over 20 years, Jillian has maintained a deep commitment to authenticity, compassion, and inner transformation as she follows her insatiable curiosity about what makes relationships thrive.Between Jillian's podcast, “Jillian on Love,” her newsletter, “Love Weekly,” and her social media community, Jillian reaches millions of people who seek her actionable, compassionate, direct, and research-driven insight. As the founder of Jillian Turecki Coaching, Jillian has changed the lives of countless individuals around the world through her transformative workshops, courses, retreats, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Her forthcoming book is a groundbreaking look at love, partnership and self-love based on Jillian's decades of experience and research.A rich array of experiences, teachings, and mentors from diverse spiritual traditions and modalities has shaped Jillian's path as a teacher and guide. Drawing from her intense study of psychology, yoga, meditation, and somatic practices, Jillian seamlessly weaves together ancient wisdom and modern insights to offer an innovative approach to healing and transformation. With Jillian's guidance, millions of people have awakened their truest selves and found purpose, partnership, and joy.To learn more about Jillian Turecki, you can visit her website here.Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After a hiatus to work on some big projects for GHY, we're back! On this episode of Go Help Yourself, we talk about the LA Wildfires, the new look of GHY, and what's coming up next.For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear.Atomic Habits was an instant New York Times bestseller and one of Fast Company's 7 Best Business Books of 2018 and Business Insider's Best Self-Help Books of 2018.From JamesClear.com: James Clear is an American author, entrepreneur, and photographer. He writes about habits and human potential. The central question he's trying to answer through his work is, “How can we live better?” His specific focus is on self-improvement tips based on proven scientific research.Misty and Lisa cover the following chapters in this Atomic Habits book review:The Fundamentals: Why Tiny Changes Make A Big DifferenceThe 1st Law: Make It ObviousThe 2nd Law: Make It AttractiveThe 3rd Law: Make It EasyThe 4th Law: Make It SatisfyingIf you like what you're hearing, you can buy the book here.If you want to learn more, you can at the author's website.And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We're releasing another classic from the GHY archives!On this minisode, originally released in 2020 (and lovingly called the "Weekly Beef"), Misty shares an article on what to do when you say something stupid. It was recommended by her brilliant friend Bryan Kett, who has a brilliant TedTalk. Watch it here and learn more about him at his website.Have a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us! Email us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comWant more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself Archives! Please enjoy one of the first five books Misty and Lisa ever reviewed: the New York Times bestseller You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life by Jen Sincero.According to Sincero: “by the end of You Are A Badass, you'll understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can't change, how to change what you don't love and how to use the force to kick some serious ass." Lisa and Misty cover the many mini-chapters in the five parts of this You Are A Badass book review:Part 1: How you got this wayPart 2: How to embrace your inner badassPart 3: How to tap into the motherlodePart 4: How to get over your b.s. alreadyPart 5: How to kick some assWe have STRONG FEELINGS about this book.If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. Visit Jen Sincero's website here!You can also check out the Go Help Yourself podcast website here. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself in iTunes!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on GHY, we're releasing another classic episode from the GHY archives. Originally released in 2021, Lisa & Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown.Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation - Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work.She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of five #1 New York Times bestsellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and her latest book, Dare to Lead, which is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership.Brené's TED talk - The Power of Vulnerability - is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world with over 35 million views. She is also the first researcher to have a filmed talk on Netflix. The Call to Courage special debuted on the streaming service on April 19, 2019.In this Gifts of Imperfection book review podcast, we talk about what the gifts of imperfection are, each of the guideposts Brené lays out for wholehearted living, and what can get in the way. If you'd like to learn more about the author, you can do so here. You can also buy the book here. Here are the other GHY episodes we mention during this review:Come As You AreHow to Take Smart NotesHow to Be an ImperfectionistAnd don't forget to grab your merch here!Please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times Bestseller The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey.Dave Ramsey is a personal money-management expert and radio personality. His seven best-selling books—Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership, Dave Ramsey's Complete Guide to Money, The Legacy Journey and Smart Money Smart Kids—have sold more than 11 million copies combined. What!We cover the main themes from each chapter in this Total Money Makeover book review:1. The Total Money Makeover Challenge2. Denial3. Debt Myths4. Money Myths5. Two More Hurdles6. Save $1,000 Fast7. The Debt Snowball8. Finish the Emergency Fund9. Maximize Retirement Investing10. College Funding11. Pay off the Home Mortgage12. Build Wealth Like Crazy13. Live Like No One ElseIf you'd like to read the book, you can purchase it here. You can follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.comAnd don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.Published in 1936, this is one of the best-selling books of all time. In 2011, it was number 19 on Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential books.We cover every part of the book in this How to Win Friends and Influence People book review:• Part 1: Fundamental Techniques in Handling People• Part 2: Six Ways to Make People Like You• Part 3: How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking• Part 4: Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Rousing ResentmentIf you want to learn more, you can check out the author's website here. If you want to buy the book, you can do so here.You can also e-mail us at GoHelpYourselfPodcast@gmail.com and follow us on twitter at @GoHelpYourselfPodcast and on Instagram @GHYPodcast.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times Bestseller Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert.In this non-fiction work, Elizabeth (who is also the author of Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia) doles out practical and inspirational wisdom for getting over blocks and living a more magical, creative life. Lisa and Misty cover every chapter in this Big Magic Book Review:CourageEnchantmentPermissionPersistenceTrustDivinityIf you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here.You can visit Elizabeth Gilbert's website here!Elizabeth also has a podcast, called Magic Lessons. To listen to the Elizabeth Gilbert podcast, click here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo!Are you curious about the Konmari method? Well, Misty and Lisa cover every aspect of tidying up in this Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up Book Review, including:Commit yourself to tidying upImagine your ideal lifestyleFinish discarding first (*hint: only keep things that SPARK JOY!)Tidy by category, not by locationFollow the right orderFigure out where to put everything you're keepingIf you'd like to read the book, you can buy it here. Marie's website can be found here. You can also catch Marie changing peoples' lives on her new show Tidying Up on Netflix!And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! It's the best way to help people find our show!Oh, and you can contact us! We'd love to hear from you. E-mail: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @GHYPodcastInstagram: @gohelpyourselfpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Lisa and Misty review the #1 Amazon Bestseller Texts So Good He Can't Ignore: Sassy Texting Secrets for Attracting High-Quality Men (and Keeping the One You Want) by Bruce Bryans.According to the author's website:Bruce Bryans is an author and courtship researcher with a special interest in the dating and mating rituals of men and women. As an author, Bruce has written numerous books on topics including: masculinity, sexual attraction, dating strategy, mating preferences among the sexes, and gender dynamics within romantic relationships. Bruce's main aim is to provide easy-to-implement, practical information that helps men and women improve their dating market value and mating desirability to the opposite sex.When he isn't tucked away in some corner writing a literary masterpiece (or so he thinks), Bruce spends most of his time engaged in manly hobbies, spending time with friends, or being a lovable nuisance to his wife and children.We cover the basics of every chapter in this Texts So Good book review, including:-Texting Men with Class: How to Communicate High Value and Get His Respect-Texting Men with Sass: How to Reinforce His Attraction and OWN His Attention-Texting Tips to Get More Dates: How to Get Your Guy to Ask You Out-Texting Tips to End His Mind Games: What to Text Flakes and Old Flames-Decode His Texting Habits: What Does It Mean When He...?-Her Little Black Book of Flirty Texts: Man-Melting Messages He Can't ResistThe book is available for purchase here. Lisa's "smash the patriarchy" necklace can be found at The Outrage.If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer.Michael A. Singer is the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Untethered Soul and New York Times bestseller The Surrender Experiment, which have been published worldwide. He had a deep inner awakening in 1971 while working on his doctorate in economics and went into seclusion to focus on yoga and meditation.In 1975, he founded Temple of the Universe, a now long-established yoga and meditation center where people of any religion or set of beliefs can come together to experience inner peace. He is also the creator of a leading-edge software package that transformed the medical practice management industry, and founding CEO of a billion dollar public company whose achievements are archived in the Smithsonian Institution. Along with his more than four decades of spiritual teaching, Michael has made major contributions in the areas of business, education, healthcare, and environmental protection.In this Untethered Soul book review, we cover chapters from each of the five parts of the book: Awakening ConsciousnessExperiencing EnergyFreeing YourselfGoing BeyondLiving LifeIf you'd like to read the book, you can purchase it here. You can also visit the author's website here!And please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself if you feel so inclined!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, we review the #1 Amazon bestseller: Attached. The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A. Dr. Amir Levine, M.D., is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He graduated from the residency program at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University, where he is currently a Principle Investigator, together with Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel and distinguished researcher Dr. Denise Kandel, on a National Institute of Health sponsored research project. He also has a private practice in Manhattan.Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A., holds a master's degree in social-organizational psychology from Columbia University. She has worked in the past as a corporate consultant for several management consulting firms, including PriceWaterhouseCoopers, KPMG Consulting and Towers Perrin, where she managed high profile clients. She lives with her husband and three children in the San Francisco Bay Area.We cover all three attachment styles in this Attached book review, including:-Anxious -Avoidant -SecureIf you want more information, you can check out the authors' website here. If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here.And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives!In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times Bestseller Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing The Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant To Be by Rachel Hollis.Rachel Hollis is a #1 New York Times best-selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face, a TV personality, top motivational speaker, top podcast host, CCO of The Hollis Company and mother of four. Rachel was named by Inc. Magazine as one of the “Top 30 Entrepreneurs under 30” and she is deeply passionate about empowering women in business. Known as "the Tony Robbins for women" because of her motivational high energy style, Rachel has a unique ability to empower and embolden a female audience. Motivational, inspirational, and always approachable, Rachel's tell-it-like-it-is attitude is a refreshing approach that allows her to authentically connect with audiences everywhere. Lisa and Misty review five chapters in this Girl Wash Your Face book review, but discuss the structure of all twenty. The five covered are:The Lie: Something Else Will Make Me HappyThe Lie: I'll Start TomorrowThe Lie: I'm Not Good EnoughThe Lie: I'm Going to Marry Matt DamonThe Lie: I Will Never Get Past ThisIf you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here.You can visit Rachel Hollis's website here!Listen to our Minisode "The Tolle of Self-Help" here.And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times Bestseller Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brené Brown.Brené Brown is an American research professor in The Graduate College of Social Work at the University of Houston. She has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy, and is the author of five #1 New York Times best sellers: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness, and her latest book, Dare to Lead, which is the culmination of a seven-year study on courage and leadership.Brown's 2010 TED talk – The Power of Vulnerability – is one of the top five most viewed TED talks in the world, with over 35 million views. You can watch it here.Lisa and Misty cover every chapter in this Daring Greatly Book Review, but spend most of their time on the first four:Scarcity: Looking Inside Our Culture of “Never Enough”Debunking The Vulnerability MythsUnderstanding and Combating ShameThe Vulnerability ArmoryMind The Gap: Cultivating Change and Closing the Disengagement DivideDisruptive Engagement: Daring to Rehumanize Education and WorkWholehearted Parenting: Daring to Be the Adults We Want Our Children to BeIf you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here.You can visit Brené Brown's website here!Watch her TED talk here.And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! E-mail us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.com if you'd like to get in touch. Thanks for listening!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty make a big announcement, including re-releasing fan-favorite episodes through the rest of the year, reflections about where we've been, and what the future will look like for GHY.If you'd like to be the first to know when our secret project drops, get on the mailing list at gohelpyourself.coYou can also follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast or email us directly: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.com.Have a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? We'd love to hear from you.If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.We can't wait to enter this new era with you!Life is Abundant,Misty & LisaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives!In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review When Things Fall Apart – Heart Advice For Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön.Pema is an American Tibetan Buddhist. She is an ordained nun, acharya and disciple of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Chödrön is the principal teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia, Canada.Pema is interested in helping establish the monastic tradition in the West, as well in continuing her work with Buddhists of all traditions, sharing ideas and teachings. She has written several books: “The Wisdom of No Escape”, “Start Where You Are”, “When Things Fall Apart”, “The Places that Scare You”, “No Time to Lose” and “Practicing Peace in Times of War”, and most recently, “Smile at Fear”. Lisa and Misty talk about the first seven chapters in this first part of two-parter When Things Fall Apart book review, including:IntroductionIntimacy with FearWhen Things Fall ApartThis Very Moment Is the Perfect TeacherRelax As It IsIt's Never Too LateNot Causing HarmHopelessness and DeathReal uplifting stuff!If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here.You can visit the Pema Chödrön Foundation website here!Listen to our Part 2 episode here!And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode, Lisa shares an article from the fall issue of the Audubon Society's magazine, Audubon, about how to make the most of your limited time to connect with nature. Please wait for the ending because it is a delightful doozy. Have a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us! Email us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comWant more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of GHY, Misty shares an article from Good Housekeeping about The Wobbly Work of Finding Relationship Balance by author and friend of the podcast Gemma Hartley.If you'd like to hear our episode covering Gemma's viral Harpers Bazaar article titled Women Aren't Nags, We're Just Fed Up, you can do so here. You can also listen to our episode interviewing Gemma on her book Fed Up here.Have a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us! Email us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comWant more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty shares an article about what adults forget about friendship.Don't miss this one if you want some actionable tips on how to bring the fun back to adult friendships. (Hint: break the "catch-up" cycle and start wasting time instead.)If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast Have a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us! Email us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares three articles about political neuroscience: how imagination exercises can alter political views, from The Washington Post, anatomical differences in liberal and conservative brains from Scientific American, and how brains of the same political affiliation view (and sometimes bias) information similarly from Brown University. Keeping these differences in mind can also help to bring empathy those ever-so-tricky political conversations.Misty also shares the America In One Room political experiment by Helena.org.If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastHave a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares an article from the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University about the moment our brain makes a decision, by brain/science/doctor daddy Michael Shadlan, MD, PhD.If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show. Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast Have a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us! Email us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of GHY, Lisa shares the concept of The New Happy as outlined in an article from Fast Company. Get ready to consciously uncoumple all you thought you knew about happiness!If you'd like to learn more about the book New Happy, or its author Stephanie Harrison, visit thenewhappy.com.We also reference our review of The Upside of Your Dark Side and the necessity of dissatisfaction in our episode: Pivotal Updates From Everyone's Favorite “Old Person” Magazine. If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastHave a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ever been bored on what should be an amazing vacation? This episode is for you!This week on GHY, Lisa shares an article from The Wall Street Journal about Peak Vacation Happiness and three ways to keep that joy going and fight the travel blues.We reference also reference our review of the book SMART with Dr. Sood. If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastHave a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of GHY, Lisa shares an article about Why It's So Hard to Admit You're Wrong from the New York Times.Other episodes we mention:Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. DweckWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngeloSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoHow to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiIf you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastHave a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of GHY, Lisa shares an article about The Remarkable Shelf-Life of the Offhand Comment from the New York Times.Here is the GHY episode we mention about What to Do When You Say Something Stupid.If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show, too.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastHave a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of GHY, Lisa and Misty dive into the rising occurrence of family estrangement, sparked by an article Misty shares from Cosmopolitan called Why So Many Young People Are Cutting Off Their Parents by Fortesa Latifi.If you're enjoying GHY, please leave us a rating and review, as it helps other people find our show.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastHave a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comxoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty shares the theory of Dunbar's number, as outlined in this article from bbc.com called Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships.If you'd like to try out the Fabriq app Misty mentions to get more intentional about your relationships, you can do so here.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastHave a question, a story you'd like to share, or a topic request? Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a rating and review. It helps other people find our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty shares an article from NPR titled Your gut microbes may influence how you handle stress by Will Stone. This sparks a compelling debate between Lisa and Misty. Is there something wrong with you if you're depressed? Should you even try to fix it, or are our modern systems the real things that need fixing?If you'd like to listen to the other episodes mentioned, you can find them here:Viva Las Vagus: How to Activate Your Vagus Nerve to Combat AnxietyWant more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review. It helps other people find our show.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on GHY, Misty shares an article called A Magic Phrase to Defeat Nosy Questions by Jancee Dunn from The New York Times' Well Newsletter while Lisa shares her favorite ways of shutting down predatory curiosity.If you find yourself on the receiving end of nosy questions, try these tips:Remember that you don't owe anyone an answer.Tell them you don't want to talk about it, or let them know you're uncomfortable discussing it.Redirect if you want to keep the conversation going. "I don't want to talk about that, but I do want to share this with you..."Try asking them, “Now why would you ask me that?” or “What are you worried about for me?”Thank them and let them know you're doing just fine.If you decide to answer, be brief. If you'd like to listen to the other episodes mentioned, you can find them here:The Self-Driven Child Part 1The Self-Driven Child Part 2Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on GHY, Misty shares an article from Greater Good Magazine that outlines the science about how awe can make us more likely to help others.Here's the 10-minute painting focus challenge Lisa mentioned from the NYTAnd here's our episode covering SMART with Dr. SoodWant more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of GHY, Lisa brings back her favorite "old person" magazine to share some action-packed (and research backed) life tips from The Bottom Line magazine, including:Why Dissatisfaction with life is normalHow overtraining leads to lower moodsExtreme heat is linked to more mental health emergenciesWomen are both happier and sadder than menHow a consistent sleep schedule protects your heart How to use tea bags to freshen the smell of your carThe love language mythwhy “happy wife, happy life” doesn't hold up under the scrutiny of researchWhy planned sex is just as fulfilling as spontaneous sexOkay, Bottom Line!We also reference the following episodes: Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker, The Paradox of Productivity, and The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. If you want to learn more about The Bottom Line, you can do so here.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of GHY, Lisa and Misty dive deep into the topic of ghosting in dating. Lisa shares two recent articles: Ghosting Is an Inescapable Part of Dating. Is It Ever OK? and 7 Ways to Respond to Ghosting. This leads to a very lively discussion about the fabric of humanity and brings up the question... are we owed anything by anyone?We also touch on a previous episode where we reviewed Amanda Seales's book Small Doses, in which she discusses three types of ghosting:Bread crumbingStashingSubmariningAs Misty would say: ugh.As Lisa would say: people gonna people.Boo!You can also listen to our episode of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty shares an article about why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning by NPR. Don't let handwriting die, everyone!We also mention our episode of How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Lisa and Misty review the Gray Rock method for navigating interactions with difficult people, based on this article from the New York Times.If you'd like to listen to the Bruce Bryans book reviews we mention, you can find those here:Texts So Good He Can't Ignore: Sassy Texting Secrets for Attracting High-Quality Men (and Keeping the One You Want) by Bruce BryansHow To Get A Man Without Getting Played: 29 Dating Secrets to Catch Mr. Right, Set Your Standards, And Eliminate Time Wasters by Bruce BryansDon't miss the reviews for the Hutzler 571 banana slicer or this critique of the BIC pen for women.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Lisa and Misty discuss email signature and sign-offs: the good, the bad, and the truly savage (according to survey respondents). Check out the article Lisa shares from The Muse, Bored Panda's crowdsourced suggestions, or this blog post from Omnisend that has links to the studies we referenced. Cheers!If you'd like to help shape the future of GHY, please fill out our audience survey here. (It will be open until June 30th, 2024.)Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares an article from Forbes where a psychologist analyzes self-help vs. therapy, as well as how to spot and avoid toxic self-help.If you want to learn more about the author, the studies mentioned, or to read the article, you can do so here.If you'd like to help shape the future of GHY, please fill out our audience survey here. (It will be open until June 30th, 2024.)Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Click here to take our audience survey and help shape the future of GHY!Whether you're brand new to the podcast or have been with us since the beginning, we want to get to know you better. To that end, we've put together a short survey that should only take about 5 minutes to complete. :)Your answers will be kept completely confidential and will help us improve GHY to give you more of what you want -- and to create new offerings to better serve you. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. You're our hero!Remember to enter at the end of the survey for a chance to win a custom book bundle, meet & greet with Lisa and Misty, or a 1:1 coaching session!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa discuss the paradox of productivity -- how being productive can actually make you more overwhelmed, and the ways to keep productivity culture (and toxic productivity) in check.Other episodes mentioned:How to Fight Internalized Capitalism to Increase Your Self-WorthFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanIf you'd like to get in touch, email us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.com -- we love hearing from you!Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coFollow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, leave us a review.Thanks, as always, for listening.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty are joined by special guest Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute. This conversation covers all things optimism, including the relationship between dissatisfaction and optimism, how optimism contributes to personal resilience, and how (and why) to cultivate optimism as a purposeful act.About Bill:Bill Burke founded The Optimism Institute in 2022 after an extensive media and sports career as an executive, writer, and producer. Bill served as CEO of The Weather Channel Companies after several years at Time Warner/Turner Broadcasting System, where he was the founding general manager of Turner Classic Movies before going on to become president of TBS Superstation. Additionally, for fifteen years he was the co-owner and chairman of the Portland Sea Dogs, the double-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.As a writer, Bill co-authored Ted Turner's top-10 New YorkTimes Best-Selling autobiography Call Me Ted and later co-wrote/produced/directed “Live Another Day,” an award winning feature-length documentary on the bailout of the U.S. auto industry.Bill is a lifelong optimist (he has to be - he's a Detroit Lions fan) and launched The Optimism Institute with a mission to inspire people with an optimistic, hopeful vision of the world and its future.To that end, Bill is also the host of the podcast Blue Sky, a weekly podcast featuring inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who are taking on some of our world's toughest challenges with an infectious sense of optimism.Want more GHY?Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this special episode of Go Help Yourself, friend of the podcast Nadine Dalati guides listeners through a soothing Yoga Nidra meditation.Yoga Nidra is a relaxation technique that combines guided mental imagery with the yoga pose "corpse pose" (Shavasana) while lying on your back. The goal is to achieve a deep state of relaxation that's different from sleep because you're still aware of your surroundings. It's also known as "yogic sleep" or "effortless relaxation."Benefits of Yoga Nidra include body and mind relaxation, reduced stress, improved sleep, and mental clarity.Nadine Dalati, with over three decades of life experience and extensive travel across the globe, has dedicated her journey to helping people heal. Specializing in holistic breath and bodywork, Nadine facilitates transformative one-on-one sessions and leads group practices that offer deep relief for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.Using a trauma-informed approach, Nadine expertly guides individuals to uncover the root of their pain, make peace with it, and transform it into a source of strength. Her compassionate and insightful guidance helps clients overcome their blocks and thrive.Nadine is passionate about sharing these powerful tools with those ready to embrace change and achieve a higher state of wellness.You can learn more about Nadine or book a healing bodywork session with her at her website or on her Yelp page.You can also follow her on instagram.For more GHY:Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coGet in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on instagram at gohelpyourselfpodcastIf you like what you're hearing, leave us a review.xoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands