Self-help feels like a bit of a dumpster fire, doesn&#39;t it? Whether you&#39;ve binged every self-help book out there or are just getting started in your journey – Go Help Yourself is your source for calling bullsh*t on toxic positivity, turning your existential dread into actual growth, and getting it together without losing your soul (or sense of humor) in the process. Misty loves self-help and is earnestly trying to improve her life, while Lisa hates anyone telling her what to do. Together, we bring a much-needed critical eye (and healthy dose of humor) to the wildly-unregulated world of self-help, sharing what we learn along the way. Because we believe that, even though life is hard, personal development doesn’t have to be. Welcome to your podcast to make life suck less!

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty talk about how hard it can be to make friends as an adult - but how having a group of friends can help in times of need.From everyone&#39;s favorite periodical - The Bottom Line Personal - Lisa shares insights from <a href="http://KasleyKillam.com" rel="nofollow">Kasley Killam</a>, a social health expert, on how to make friends as an adult. These include practical strategies and the 5-3-1 guideline for social health.They also discuss National Preparedness Month, which you can learn more about at <a href="https://www.ready.gov/" rel="nofollow">Ready.gov.</a>Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty &amp; Lisa Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

How to Make Friends as an Adult: The 5-3-1 Guideline for Social Health

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This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa discuss all things anxiety spirals:<ul><li>What an anxiety spiral is</li><li>How to stop an anxiety spiral</li><li>Common anxiety triggers</li><li>Short and long-term strategies for managing anxiety and anxiety spirals</li></ul> If you&#39;d like to learn more about coping with anxiety, here are the articles Misty references:<a href="https://www.choosingtherapy.com/anxiety-spiral/" rel="nofollow">Anxiety Spiral: Why It Happens &amp; How to Stop It | Choosing Therapy</a><a href="https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/catastrophic-thinking-thought-spirals-how-to-stop/#:~:text=This%20anxiety%20spiral%20%E2%80%94%20also%20known,an%20avalanche%20of%20related%20anxieties." rel="nofollow">What is Catastrophic Thinking? (And How to Stop) | Talk Space</a><a href="https://www.choosingtherapy.com/anxiety-triggers/" rel="nofollow">17 Common Anxiety Triggers &amp; How to Cope With Them | Choosing Therapy</a>Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty &amp; Lisa Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

How to Stop an Anxiety Spiral: Coping Mechanisms, Common Triggers, and Long-Term Prevention Strategies

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa &amp; Misty catch up about the summer, then dive straight to the bottom of everyone&#39;s favorite periodical - The Bottom Line Personal to discuss the five benefits of crying, according to <a href="http://maryfrancesoconnor.org" rel="nofollow">Mary-Frances O&#39;Connor</a>, PhD.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty &amp; Lisa Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

The 5 Benefits of Crying (If You’re Nasty)

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty sits down with YouTube sex educator and relationship coach Caitlin V to discuss The Erotic Blueprints - a powerful and practical tool to help you discover your biggest turn ons, communicate those to your partner, and ultimately have more fulfilling intimate experiences.Caitlin V is a sex and relationship coach, YouTuber, and host of Good Sex on Max and Discovery+. Formerly a professional sexual health researcher, she dropped out of her PHD program to start a career coaching men to gain confidence, satisfaction, and transformation both inside and outside the bedroom. Caitlin’s mission is to create a sex and pleasure-positive world. To learn more about her, visit <a href="http://caitlinvneal.com/" rel="nofollow">caitlinvneal.com</a> or <a href="http://youtube.com/caitlinv" rel="nofollow">youtube.com/caitlinv</a>.To discover your own Erotic Blueprint, click <a href="https://caitlinvneal.com/blueprints/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you&#39;d like to pre-order Caitlin&#39;s book, Harder, Better, Longer, Stronger: Science, Skills, and Secrets for the Best Sex of Your Life, you can do that right <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Harder-Better-Longer-Stronger-Science/dp/1401998038/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0" rel="nofollow">here</a>.You can also purchase Caitlin V&#39;s Spark card deck <a href="https://www.tonight.co/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty &amp; Lisa Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

The Erotic Blueprints: The Game-Changing Tool to Discover Your Deepest Desires with Caitlin V

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa is joined once again by special guest Jim O&#39;Heir, star of Parks and Recreation, to talk about his journey with (and without) self-help. In particular, Jim chronicles his experience navigating panic attacks and people pleasing, and how therapy and support systems can act as important pillars of self-help -- even if you don&#39;t read the books.If you&#39;d like to learn more about Jim O&#39;Heir, you can <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealjimoheir/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">follow him on instagram</a> or purchase his wonderful book Welcome to Pawnee <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/welcome-to-pawnee-jim-oheir?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeQmVeJYRjgwKDzGaZu118QSJdzY-YO8hgunTswQjU6aPu-yai4CT1-cCWHtg_aem_NLt8OfAO4l_k-4Jxcm851w&variant=41562003832866" rel="nofollow">here</a>.If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating and review as it helps other people discover our show.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>XO,Lisa &amp; Misty Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

More Than Comedy: On People Pleasing, Mental Health, and Self-Discovery with Jim O'Heir

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by special guest Megan Parlen Isser to review the book Mindful Drinking: How Cutting Down Can Change Your Life by Rosamund Dean, which promises to help us cultivate a new, healthy and more mindful relationship with alcohol.Journalist Rosamund Dean combines scientific expertise with practical advice in a game-changing four-step plan, and says drinking less will improve your mood, your skin and your body as well as reduce stress and anxiety for the long term.In this Mindful Drinking book review podcast, we cover each part of Rosamund’s four-step plan:<ul><li>The Problem</li><li>The Incentive</li><li>The Clean Break</li><li>The End Game</li></ul> If you&#39;d like to purchase the book, you can do so at <a href="https://bookshop.org/" rel="nofollow">Bookshop.org</a> and <a href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow">Libro.fm</a> (and choose <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/bloomsburybooks" rel="nofollow">Bloomsbury Books</a> to support as your independent book store).About Megan Parlen Isser:Megan was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA where she was a child actress from the age of 2 until 20. She decided to get out of the acting game and attended UCLA for undergrad and USC Annenberg&#39;s Graduate School for Journalism. She worked in the entertainment industry as an Executive Producer in documentary film and television and as a Creative Director for some of your favorite streaming projects. She and her husband fled to Ashland, Oregon with their two young daughters during COVID for &#34;a few weeks of relief from LA.&#34; Within 6 months, they bought a house and never left. Megan is now the co-owner of Ashland&#39;s treasured independent bookstore <a href="https://bloomsburyashland.com/" rel="nofollow">Bloomsbury Books</a> along with her husband. She is also a professor at Southern Oregon University in the Digital Cinema and Communications Department. In her spare time she likes to color with her daughters, read books, go on morning runs, walk her aging dog and laugh with her handsome husband.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty &amp; Lisa Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mindful Drinking: How Cutting Down Can Change Your Life by Rosamund Dean

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This week on Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty are joined by guest host Alisa Manjarrez to review the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can&#39;t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins.The Let Them Theory is a HUGE book. It promises to &#34;forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential.&#34; And in this Let Them book review podcast, we cover all the ways we think this book does -- and doesn&#39;t -- deliver.Lisa also shares two articles that discuss some shortcomings of the theory, from <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/let-them-theory-mel-robbins-review.html" rel="nofollow">The Cut </a>and from <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/402666/mel-robbins-let-them-theory-self-help-guru-tik-tok" rel="nofollow">Vox</a>.About our guest host:Alisa Manjarrez is passionate about helping people grow into the kind of leaders others want to follow. Guided by her faith, she’s spent her career developing leaders, crafting stories that move people, and creating spaces where multicultural women can thrive.She’s the Managing Director of Stories Bureau, where she helps brands like Mars Wrigley and Dropbox turn business strategy into clear, compelling narratives. Alisa also co-founded ZERA, a leadership development firm dedicated to creating the change they want to see: multicultural women in positions of power. You can hear her talk more about that on the <a href="https://whatrulespodcast.com/home-1" rel="nofollow">What Rules!? podcast</a>—where she asks successful multicultural women what rules they broke to outsmart the game and advance their careers. With a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and experience coaching executives at companies like Google and Bank of America, Alisa brings both heart and strategy to every room she’s in.You can connect with Alisa on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisam/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alisa.manjarrez/?hl=am-et" rel="nofollow">follow her on Instagram</a>.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty &amp; Lisa Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins

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With summer travel up ahead for Lisa and Misty, GHY is going on a short and sweet summer break. But don&#39;t fret -- we&#39;ll be back with all new episodes in September. Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our Top 10 Self-Help Book Recommendations</a> of ALL TIME for FREE!Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.Thanks, and we&#39;ll see you soon! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

GHY Is Going on Summer Break

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Get ready for lots of laughs! On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa sits down with Jim O&#39;Heir, best known for his role playing the lovable punching bag Jerry on Parks and Recreation. Jim wrote a book about his experiences on the show, which Lisa read and reviews... all while doing her best to turn it into a self-help book, because she can&#39;t help herself. (Get it?) :)In this Welcome To Pawnee book review podcast, Jim and Lisa share insights about working in the entertainment industry: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. But they mostly laugh and giggle because they are silly and funny and wonderful friends.If you&#39;d like to learn more about Jim O&#39;Heir, you can <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealjimoheir/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">follow him on instagram</a>. If you&#39;d like to read Jim&#39;s book, you can purchase Welcome to Pawnee <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/welcome-to-pawnee-jim-oheir?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeQmVeJYRjgwKDzGaZu118QSJdzY-YO8hgunTswQjU6aPu-yai4CT1-cCWHtg_aem_NLt8OfAO4l_k-4Jxcm851w&variant=41562003832866" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty &amp; Lisa Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation with special guest Jim O'Heir

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by author Carla Litto to discuss her book Outsmarting Egomaniacs: How to Respond to Narcissists and Master Manipulators.Carla Litto, MA, LMFT is a psychotherapist with two masters degrees in Psychology and a successful private practice in Los Angeles, CA who helps many people improve their personal relationships and transform their lives. She specializes in relationship issues, specifically Narcissistic Personality Disorder and emotional abuse recovery.In this eye-opening conversation about standing up to narcissists and egomaniacs, we cover each of the four parts of Carla&#39;s book:<ol><li>Part 1: Egomaniacs Come with a Bag of Tricks</li><li>Part 2: Know Your Enemy</li><li>Part 3: Becoming Bulletproof</li><li>Part 4: Your New Life</li></ol> Carla outlines:<ul><li>The different types of egomaniacs and the manipulation tactics they tend to use</li><li>How to deal with narcissists</li><li>How to recognize new egomaniacs coming from a mile away</li><li>How to get to know yourself better and reflect on how you got here (if you&#39;re in a relationship with a narcissist or are recovering from one)</li><li>The importance of setting clear boundaries</li><li>How to build your confidence and connections to create what Carla calls “an asshole free zone.”</li></ul> If you&#39;d like to learn more about Carla, you can visit her website <a href="https://www.carlalittotherapy.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. You can purchase her book <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/outsmarting-egomaniacs-how-to-respond-to-narcissists-and-master-manipulators-carla-litto/21545960?ean=9781963827002&next=t" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>﻿If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Outsmarting Egomaniacs: How to Respond to Narcissists and Master Manipulators with Carla Litto, LMFT

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty are joined by special guest Josiah Jenkins to talk about his experience with self-help -- particularly why he has never liked it. Josiah&#39;s thoughtful answers lead us into a lovely conversation about why self-help is not for everyone -- and perhaps, why it shouldn&#39;t be.If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Why I've Never Liked Self-Help with Josiah Jenkins

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In today&#39;s episode, Lisa reviews the book LADS: A Guide to Respect and Consent by Alan Bissett. It won The School Librarians&#39; Association Information Book of the Year Award in 2024, and was shortlisted for the Society of Authors Educational Writers&#39; Award the same year.In this LADS book review podcast, we cover the main takeaways from each chapter (+ the introduction), including:<ol><li>Flirting, with Disaster</li><li>Porn on the Rocks</li><li>Locker Room Talk</li><li>The &#39;Nice&#39; Guys</li><li>The Worst Guys</li><li>The Good Guys</li></ol> About the author: Alan Bissett is a novelist, playwright and performer from Falkirk, Scotland. Formerly a secondary school teacher, bookshop assistant and university lecturer, Alan has been working as a full-time writer since 2007. He was the Glenfiddich &#39;Spirit of Scotland&#39; Writer of the Year in 2012, and in 2016 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Stirling University for his Outstanding Contribution to Scottish Culture. In 2022, he was one of the writers of the <a href="https://youtu.be/wf-rOrOXoRI?si=gxQXl85tfJjke-lh" rel="nofollow">Police Scotland video</a> &#39;Don&#39;t Be That Guy&#39;, which looked at toxic male behaviors towards women.If you want to learn more about the author or buy the book, you can visit his <a href="https://alanbissett.com" rel="nofollow">website</a>.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

LADS: A Guide to Respect and Consent by Alan Bissett

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On today&#39;s episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares the benefits and drawbacks of what has become known as &#34;Little Treat Culture.&#34; An article from <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-psyched/202404/how-to-use-the-little-treats-culture" rel="nofollow">Psychology Today</a> explains the principle behind it all, and another from the <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/little-treat-culture-gone-too-far-therapists_l_65b00b52e4b0d65b024e451d" rel="nofollow">Huffington Post</a> asks if it has already gone too far. Finally, Lisa brings a list from the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/arts/small-treats-for-busy-people.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250418&instance_id=152845&nl=the-morning&regi_id=76704835&segment_id=196268&user_id=c5a5bf5578de536b57e8337ddc52ae71" rel="nofollow">NYT</a> of little treats that creatives use to keep going.In what ways does Little Treat Culture keep us motivated and on track? But if gone too far, can Little Treat Culture harm us? Tune in to find out.(The two tweets we describe in the episode can be found <a href="https://x.com/jzux/status/1482823710449053699" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4QamPPuSFt/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.)Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Treat Yourself (But Should You?): Unpacking "Little Treat Culture"

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We&#39;ve been hearing the term &#34;functional health&#34; 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:<ul><li>Finding optimal wellness through the endocrine system</li><li>The importance of sleep and circadian rhythm</li><li>How stress affects your adrenal system, thyroid, and inflammation</li><li>How hormones, stress, and cortisol impact our wellbeing (or lack thereof)</li><li>How functional health use lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and stress management to optimize hormone balances in order to feel your best</li><li>and more!</li></ul> You can learn more about Vicky <a href="https://scoobyhealth.com/pages/vicky-disanto" rel="nofollow">here</a>, and follow her on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vickydfitness_scoobyhealth/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

The Building Blocks of Wellness: Your Essential Guide to Functional Health with Vicky DiSanto

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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 <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Battle to the (Ego) Death: Misty Faces Lisa In a Self-Improvement Trivia Showdown (Again)

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This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by special guest Mandy Kaplan to review the book Aging Sucks... But You&#39;re Gonna Love It!: A Woman&#39;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&#39;d like to purchase the book, you can do so <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/aging-sucks-but-you-re-gonna-love-it-a-woman-s-survival-guide-to-getting-older-brenda-ackerman/20649846?ean=9781738804931&next=t" rel="nofollow">here</a>.You can also listen to Mandy&#39;s podcast, Make Me A Nerd, <a href="https://trustory.fm/make-me-a-nerd/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Aging Sucks... But You're Gonna Love It!: A Woman's Survival Guide to Getting Older by Brenda Ackerman

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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 <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Lisa vs Misty: The Self-Help Trivia Showdown

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Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Secret Episode: Our Top 10 Self-Help Book Recommendations

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What&#39;s the difference between happiness and joy?In this episode, Lisa and Misty explore <a href="https://aestheticsofjoy.com/why-the-secret-to-happiness-might-be-joy/" rel="nofollow">an article</a> by Ingrid Fetell Lee about happiness and joy: how they differ, and how they impact our emotional well-being.Want more GHY?Download <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode" rel="nofollow">our secret episode here</a> for FREE!Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Is Happiness Overrated? Why Joy Is Your Stronger Emotional Ally

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa discuss a powerful &amp; counterintuitive approach to the self-help and productivity industry&#39;s obsession with getting things done. Take a listen to learn how leaving creative projects &#34;wonderfully unfinished&#34; can actually boost creativity and well-being. Want more GHY?Follow us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@gohelpyourselfpodcast</a>For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.gohelpyourself.co/" rel="nofollow">gohelpyourself.co</a>If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.xo Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

The Power of Incompletion: Why Leaving Things Unfinished Can Actually Boost Creativity and Well-being

A Comedy Self-Help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less

Join Lisa Linke and Misty Stinnett as they explore every aspect of the self-help world, laughing their way through the best and worst advice.