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Comedians Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh take turns reading Self Help Books and telling you what they got (and didn’t get) out of them. It’s earnest!! But also it’s funny?

Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh


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    Flex Your Feelings by Dr. Emily Anhalt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 79:59


    We are alive and kickin' over on Patreon!! We have the sweetest bunch of people and over 50 hours of podcasts (including the whole Artist's Way!!), zooms and chats waiting for you to there. Join us!!You can find our guest, the brilliant Dr. Emily Anhalt on socials: @dremilyanhalt Check out dremilyanhalt.com/book to grab a copy of Flex Your Feelings.or find out more about Coa the gym for mental health at https://www.joincoa.com/ Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, Substack, TikTok and ThreadsAbby will be at the Edinburgh Fringe August 12-25! BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana, Clem and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    The Year of Less by Cait Flanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 70:39


    ... And shopping and doing No Buy or Low Buy Years. NOTE: I (Sofie) refer to Aja Barber as Aja Barker - a very rude mistake from my end, I apologise profusely! Also I just learned that I also mispronounced her first name. I'm so so so sorry. MAIN SOURCEThe Year of Less by Cait FlandersCait Flanders' Substack about The Year of LessREFERENCESAdventures in Opting Out by Cait FlandersBuy Now on NetflixGoodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living by Fumio SasakiThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to banish clutter forever by Marie KondoCait Flanders' Shopping Ban AdviceMinimalism in the West by Alessandra I VolpiThe Privilege of Minimalism: Who Gets to be a Minimalist?Bradley on a Budget on TikTokDeinfluencer DepressionDotGov on TikTokConsumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism by Aja BarberAja Barber on InstagramNew Balance - evil?A List of All The Books We've Covered HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and our The Artist Way thing!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsSofie and Abby are both gigging in Copenhagen in March!Sofie is coming to Melbourne and Sydney!BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana, Clem and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    PSA and also, the Basic Tools of The Artist's Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 36:42


    Just a little update on this month's (late!) episode and some Artist Way Introduction Stuff...A List of All The Books We've Covered HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsAbby is coming to London!Sofie is coming to Melbourne and Sydney!BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 84:11


    MAIN SOURCEHow To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieREFERENCESFlirtology by Jean SmithBad People Podcast on BBC SoundsA List of All The Books We've Covered HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsAbby is coming to London!Sofie is coming to Melbourne and Sydney!BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 82:06


    Do you spend too much time on your phone? And would you like to spend LESS time on your phone? Well, this is the episode for you. Abby has a problem and Sofie might also have a problem, if she'd be up for admitting to it. Abby has read Cal Newport's book on Digital Minimalism and is up for the challenge. MAIN SOURCEDigital Minimalism by Cal NewportREFERENCESThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronA List of All The Books We've Covered HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    How To Keep House While Drowning or Am I Disgusting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 67:53


    We throw ourselves at KC Davies' book How To Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach To Cleaning and Organising. We discuss shame and executive dysfunction and tidying and cleaning, but in a real FUN WAY.MAIN SOURCEHow To Keep House While Drowning by KC DaviesREFERENCESLaziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, Ph.DKC Davies' podcast Struggle CareThe episode we did on HyggeA List of All The Books We've Covered HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    The Artist's Way or That God Sounds Like A Flim Flam Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 81:06


    Oh, it's a Big One. It's finally here. The Artist's Way, read and presented by Abby, who has read it five times and who lives it on a daily basis. It's the Bible of creativity and we're here to discuss it. If you want to join our little discussion group in January, sign up to our Patreon here and be ready.MAIN SOURCEThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronREFERENCESAbby's friend Katie CoyleOur Patreon episode on Morning PagesKiri Pritchard-McLean's BBC Podcast (feat. Sofie and Cariad Lloyd)Carly Ann Filbin's The Artist's Way ClassesOUR COPENHAGEN SHOWA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER Amanda RedmanEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie, Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    Couples Therapy or The Specifics of Demise (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 21:00


    A little teaser of our brand new Patreon SPECIAL bonus episode. Sofie has watched Couples Therapy, but first, we get into talking about the apocalypse again. Also, Abby sings. Does she sing well? Time will tell. Listen on Patreon now.A List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER Amanda RedmanEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie, Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    On Connection or Stars of all The Weddings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 65:10


    We dive into Kae Tempest's On Connection - a book about connections and the magic that happens when connection happens and other stuff to do with connection. (Sofie writes these blurbs and there is a chance Sofie didn't fully understand what the book was about.) We also discuss weddings and creativity. It's fun.MAIN SOURCEOn Connection by Kae TempestALSO MENTIONEDSelf Compassion by Kristin NeffMicro Moments of Positivity Resonance by Dr. Barbara FredricksonA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER Amanda RedmanEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie, Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    Sofie's Quote Show (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 20:43


    It's another little teaser. On Patreon, you can find the full episode (and you can watch the episode too, on video!), where, still at Sofie's place, Abby and Sofie go over some of the inspirational quotes Sofie has saved in her phone. But Abby struggles to get over the fact that Sofie owes her money. It's a very inspirational episode.Patreon is here - sign up for just £3 a month!A List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER Amanda RedmanEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie, Anjana and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    Nicolas Cage (What's That About?) But Don't Look It Up (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 22:23


    In this SPECIAL EPISODE (of which you only get a little teaser) recorded in the SAME ROOM (which you can also see as a video on Patreon!), we discuss stand-up, Nicolas Cage (or should we say... Nicolas Coppola) and trains and more stuff.Sign up on Patreon for the full episode and loads more goodies here.

    Women Who Love Too Much or Akon Was MASSIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 74:43


    Sofie read Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood when she was 19 and it changed her life. Will it have the same effect now? Does Abby love too little, enough or too much? Also, a post-recording correction: Akon did the lovely song 'Lonely', not the other lovely song 'F**k it' - that belonged to Eamon. Get your 00s music facts straight, Sofie Hagen. Also this is a special episode because it's been edited by Sofie Hagen. So if it sounds a little different, that's why. Sofie did her very best. This text has also been written by Sofie Hagen. **Also, just a note to say, that as we are recording this episode, we are in summer 2024, which for comedians like Sofie and Abby, means the Edinburgh Fringe!So, this means we'll be releasing one main episode a month during June, July and August and back to the full quota of two main episodes in September. If you think you'll miss your double hit, then why not sign up to our Patreon for three more bonus eps a month AND a seriously great backlog of extra content. MAIN SOURCE Women Who Love Too Much by Robin NorwoodALSO MENTIONEDThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronThe Game by Neil StraussA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER Amanda RedmanEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

    Morning Pages (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 19:21


    A lot of you have been asking 'what are these morning pages of which you constantly speak' and we are here to reply.  But first, we catch up and discuss mushrooms, tattoos, medical trials and more. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/helphole and sign up for as little as £3 a month!

    The Finch App or Self Your Help (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 22:17


    To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/helphole and sign up for as little as £3 a month.

    4000 Weeks or Rod Stewart Travels With His Model Trains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 66:39


    What do you want to do with what's left of your 4000 weeks?Well, you can spend only a fraction of that time listening to this frankly, brilliantly informative and entertaining episode of Help Hole, where Abby and Sofie explore how Four Thousand Weeks, Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman.Not only will you see how to make the time you have count, if you never thought Rod Stewart had some sage advice about how to use spare hours effectively, then you're in for a real surprise. **Also, just a note to say, that as we are recording this episode, we are in summer 2024, which for comedians like Sofie and Abby, means the Edinburgh Fringe!So, this means we'll be releasing one main episode a month during June, July and August and back to the full quota of two main episodes in September. If you think you'll miss your double hit, then why not sign up to our Patreon for three more bonus eps a month AND a seriously great backlog of extra content. MAIN SOURCE Four Thousand Weeks, Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry) 

    Julie & Julia and Julia Cameron's Cook Book (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 17:33


    Today, you get a little teaser - a snippet - of the bonus episode about the movie Julie & Julia, which is about Julia Child. Or, Julia Cameron, as Abby pronounces it. To hear the FULL episode - which includes fun stories about Julia Child being a spy!? - go sign up for Patreon. Or become a supporter through Apple Podcasts. You can do that too. See you there!

    The Body Keeps the Score OR Yes And vs. But What If

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 69:07


    What's the after effect of almost being hit by a car? Do you fight, fight or freeze and what does each of these mean?Well luckily for us, Sofie has read 'the Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk and can tell us everything we need to know about how the body processes trauma and why it can manifest for years after the event. Main source:The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel van der KolkA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    Will I Ever Have Sex Again or I didn't end up at the Orgy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 82:48


    This episode of Help Hole feels close to home in more ways than one, as not only are our hosts in the very same room for the chat, but the book they are talking about, is written by none other than Sofie Hagen!Will I Ever Have Sex Again, by Sofie Hagen is an exploration of the modern sexual landscape and how it impacts not just on the author, but society as a whole- even Abby...although mostly on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Main source:Will I Ever Have Sex Again by Sofie HagenAlso mentioned on the podcast:Against Purity: Living Ethically in Compromised Times by Alexis ShotwellJuno RocheHappy Fat by Sofie HagenA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    Sylvester Stallone's Sly and Sofie Sings Beyoncé (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 21:07


    It's a little snippet of our Every Other Monday bonus episode! You can hear them all, and, support the podcast on patreon.com/helphole ! 

    The Little Book of Hygge or The World's Saddest Happiness Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 58:22


    Todays episode will lift your spirits for a number of reasons, firstly our hosts crossed oceans in order to record in person AND they're in Denmark, home of Hygge - so it feelt only right that the book they delve into should be Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking. As well as exploring why Hygge can only be achieved if there are adequate bins in the street, they also explore their feelings after a visit to Copenhagen's Happiness Museum,  a stirring experience in many ways.Main source:Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik WikingAlso mentioned on the podcast:Happiness Museum, Copenhagen - The Happiness Museum A List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    Our First Argument (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 17:53


    A little SNIPPET of our full-length bonus episode, which you can hear in full over on patreon.com/helphole!

    The Joy of Being Selfish or Find Your Own Way to the Airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 82:40


    The Joy of Being Selfish by Michelle Elman is the inspiration for this edition of Help Hole, as Sofie and Abby explore the fascinating subject of boundaries and how being 'selfish' can actually be an act of love to the people around you. And as an extra treat, we also get to hear from the author herself as she directly answers one of Sofie's burning questions. Main source:The Joy of Being Selfish: Why You Need Boundaries and How to Set Them by Michelle ElmanAlso mentioned on the podcast:The Selfish Romantic by Michelle ElmanA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    A Gendery Episode That Answers No Questions (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 23:07


    A little snippet, or, a teaser, from our Patreon and Subscribers ONLY exclusive content. Abby gets us in legal trouble with Disney and then we begin answering a listener question but get sidetracked by talks and feelings about GENDER. Abby is also uncharacteristically problematic in this episode, and Sofie (who's writing this) can only apologise.For the full episode, subscribe on Apple or sign up on patreon.com/helphole

    When Things Fall Apart or Sofie is the Water Bottle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 73:28


    When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön, supplies the context for this episode, and was in no small part inspired by a staggering act of kindness Abby experienced in her own life.One of the inevitabilities of life is that at some stage or another, things will fall apart, so how can this book teach us to survive and learn from these times? Main source:When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times a book by Pema Chodron.Also mentioned on the podcast:Zen and the art of stand-upMore about Pema ChödrönBecoming Pema A List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    Leave The World Behind or Kevin Bacon Buys You Grills (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 22:27


    You get a little teaser from our bonus episodes - for the full episode, go to patreon.com/helphole and sign up. That way, you get a new bonus episode every other week, thus making this podcast WEEKLY instead of biweekly. WHAAT? That's awesome. We know. Now go on. Give us a little support.

    Self Compassion or Is the Carrot Better than the Stick?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 64:32


    Today's episode of Help Hole sees Sofie and Abby take a moment, and attempt an exercise in self compassion, but can they learn to love themselves with the help of Dr Kristin Neff's book ' Self Compassion', or do the rules only apply to everyone else?Main source:Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/ Also mentioned on the podcast:Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative HealingBy David A. TreleavenA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    Q&A: How To Prioritise Friends Over Lovers or Sofie Offends All of The UK (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 21:21


    A little sneak-peak into a BONUS EPISODE. If you want access to the full episode, go to patreon.com/helphole and sign up. 

    The War of Art or Bruce Springsteen is Driving the Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 64:17


    In this episode of Help Hole, Abby and Sofie combat resistance and look at what holds them back from creativity with the help of 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield. Let battle commence. Main source:The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Also mentioned on the podcast:Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way Rob Delaney: A Heart That WorksA List of All Our Books HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    Atomic Habits or If You Give Diderot A Robe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 68:44


    In today's Help Hole, Sofie and Abby look at ways to build better habits from existing patterns, and what these subtle changes could mean for their lives. Main source:Atomic Habits by James ClearAlso mentioned on the podcast:Sahil Blooms Curiosity Chronicle The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggA List of All Our Books Herehttp://www.helphole.com/booksSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/helpholeHelp Hole is on Social Mediawww.instagram.com/helpholepod Sofie is oninstagram.com/sofiehagendktiktok.com/@sofie.hagenhttps://www.threads.net/@sofiehagendkAbby is oninstagram.com/abbywambaughhttps://www.threads.net/@abbywambaughBUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanSPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    Dolly Parton or Sofie Has A Bonnet Head (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 20:14


    Ohh, it's a sneaky little teaser of the FULL BONUS EPISODE that is now up on our Patreon. Click here to go sign up for as little as £3 a month. 

    Sober-Curious or The Aquarius and The Scorpio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 67:42


    In this episode, Abby and Sofie look at Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington, and question their own relationships with alcohol and explore what it means to be 'sober curious'.Main source:Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol By Ruth WarringtonAlso mentioned on the podcast:The Small Bow Newsletter: The Small Bow | SubstackArticle of sobriety books: 8 Books About Sobriety to Help You Drink Less, or Quit Altogether - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Sober Powered (Sober scientist podcast) Sober PoweredA List of All Our Books HereBooks — Help Hole PodcastEmail us!hello@helphole.comSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!Help Hole's Help Hole | We help you help yourself by reading books to help ourself(s) | PatreonHelp Hole is on Social MediaHelp Hole Podcast

    Eat, Pray, Love or A Midlife Crisis in Yoga Pants (TEASER)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 20:34


    Here you go. A little 20 minutes'ish clip for you, from our Patreon Bonus Episode. If you want to hear the rest, you'll have to cough up the goods. £3 a month at a minimum, which, let's be honest, is less than £1 a week. So enjoy a little mini-freebie and we'll see you again SOON. Go to patreon.com/helphole to sign up.Find us at instagram.com/helpholepod

    Flirtology or Abby Has Never Been Rejected

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 68:49


    In this second episode, Sofie reads Flirtology - Stop Swiping, Start Talking and Find Love by Jean Smith and explains it to Abby and you, our listener.Main source:Flirtology - Stop Swiping, Start Talking and Find Love by Jean SmithMore information on flirtology.comA List of All Our Books Herehttp://www.helphole.com/booksEmail us!hello@helphole.comSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/helpholeHelp Hole is on Social Mediawww.instagram.com/helpholepod Sofie is oninstagram.com/sofiehagendktiktok.com/@sofie.hagenhttps://www.threads.net/@sofiehagendkAbby is oninstagram.com/abbywambaughhttps://www.threads.net/@abbywambaughEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    The Courage To Be Disliked or Sofie Prefers Sexist Parables

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 71:15


    In this very first episode of Help Hole, Abby reads The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga and explains it to Sofie and you, our listener. Main source:The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake KogaAlso mentioned on the podcast:How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieA List of All Our Books Herehttp://www.helphole.com/booksEmail us!hello@helphole.comSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes!www.patreon.com/helpholeHelp Hole is on Social Mediawww.instagram.com/helpholepod Sofie is oninstagram.com/sofiehagendktiktok.com/@sofie.hagenhttps://www.threads.net/@sofiehagendkAbby is oninstagram.com/abbywambaughhttps://www.threads.net/@abbywambaughEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughPRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda RedmanJINGLE by Nicky ElsonARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don't worry)

    The Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 1:56


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