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

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's thoughtful answers lead us into a lovely conversation about why self-help is not for everyone -- and perhaps, why it shouldn't be. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show. Want more GHY? Download our secret episode here [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode] for FREE! Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en] For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.co [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]

In today's episode, Lisa reviews the book LADS: A Guide to Respect and Consent by Alan Bissett. It won The School Librarians' Association Information Book of the Year Award in 2024, and was shortlisted for the Society of Authors Educational Writers' Award the same year. In this LADS book review podcast, we cover the main takeaways from each chapter (+ the introduction), including: 1. Flirting, with Disaster 2. Porn on the Rocks 3. Locker Room Talk 4. The 'Nice' Guys 5. The Worst Guys 6. The Good Guys 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 'Spirit of Scotland' 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 Police Scotland video [https://youtu.be/wf-rOrOXoRI?si=gxQXl85tfJjke-lh] 'Don't Be That Guy', 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 website [https://alanbissett.com]. Want more GHY? Download our secret episode here [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode] for FREE! Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en] For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.co [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/] If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show. xo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]

On today's episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares the benefits and drawbacks of what has become known as "Little Treat Culture." An article from Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-psyched/202404/how-to-use-the-little-treats-culture] explains the principle behind it all, and another from the Huffington Post [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/little-treat-culture-gone-too-far-therapists_l_65b00b52e4b0d65b024e451d] asks if it has already gone too far. Finally, Lisa brings a list from the NYT [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®i_id=76704835&segment_id=196268&user_id=c5a5bf5578de536b57e8337ddc52ae71] 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 here [https://x.com/jzux/status/1482823710449053699] and here [https://www.instagram.com/p/C4QamPPuSFt/].) Want more GHY? Download our secret episode here [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode] for FREE! Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en] For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.co [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/] If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show. xo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]

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 system * The importance of sleep and circadian rhythm * How stress affects your adrenal system, thyroid, and inflammation * How 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 best * and more! You can learn more about Vicky here [https://scoobyhealth.com/pages/vicky-disanto], and follow her on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/vickydfitness_scoobyhealth/]. Want more GHY? Download our secret episode here [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode] for FREE! Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en] For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.co [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/] If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show. xo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [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 [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/#secretepisode] for FREE! Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/gohelpyourselfpodcast/?hl=en] For self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.co [https://www.gohelpyourself.co/] If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show. xo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]