Self-Helpless

"Extreme" Minimalism, Foraging & Sustainable Simple Living with Robin Greenfield

Delanie Fischer chats with activist and social reformer Robin Greenfield about his approach to living in harmony with the Earth. Known for powerful social experiments—like living with zero possessions, growing and foraging all of his own food for a year, and even wearing the trash he created to highlight consumer waste—Robin shares the philosophies that guide his life, practical ways to live more simply and sustainably, and how rethinking our relationship with money, consumption, and nature could transform the way we live. Episode Highlights:  * Robin's Public Vows, Experiments, and Daily Routine * The "100 Changes" List: Easiest vs. Hardest * Robin's Hygiene Swaps: Sunscreen, Toilet Paper, Floss & More * 8 Apps, Tools, and Resources for Conscious Living * Why Robin Chooses to Earn Below the Federal Poverty Threshold * 4 Books & Documentaries That First Inspired Him More about Robin: https://www.robingreenfield.org/ [https://www.robingreenfield.org/] ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416] Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ [https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/] Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless%E2%81%A0] Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ [https://podcasts.wixapps.net/widget/episode/1dfa4a48/%C2%A0https://www.delaniefischer.com] ____ Related Episodes: How to Make Film and Art That Inspires Generations with Shaun Monson: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1ee1219a/how-to-make-film-and-art-that-inspires-generations-with-shaun-monson [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1ee1219a/how-to-make-film-and-art-that-inspires-generations-with-shaun-monson] Upcycling, Sustainability, and Getting Resourceful With What You Have with Yousuf Ahmed: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/288296f6/upcycling-sustainability-and-getting-resourceful-with-what-you-have-with-yousuf-ahmed [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/288296f6/upcycling-sustainability-and-getting-resourceful-with-what-you-have-with-yousuf-ahmed] The Science of Generosity: How Giving Rewires Your Brain and Impacts Health & Behavior (+ What We Get Wrong About Human Nature) with Cherian Koshy: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/22b303ba/the-science-of-generosity-how-giving-rewires-your-brain-and-impacts-health-and-behavior-what-we-get-wrong-about-human-nature-with-cherian-koshy [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/22b303ba/the-science-of-generosity-how-giving-rewires-your-brain-and-impacts-health-and-behavior-what-we-get-wrong-about-human-nature-with-cherian-koshy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Oversharing vs. Undersharing: How Revealing Too Much (or Too Little) Shapes Health, Relationships & Career with Leslie John

Delanie Fischer chats with Leslie John, Harvard professor and author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing, about the nuanced risks and rewards of undersharing versus oversharing in our lives. They explore how the choices we make about what to reveal — and what to withhold — can profoundly shape our health, relationships, and even our careers. Leslie also shares practical, research-backed strategies for becoming a more effective and intentional sharer. Episode Highlights:  * Impact of Secret-Keeping on Your IQ (+ How Undersharers Are Perceived) * 3 Studies About the Pros & Cons of Undersharing vs. Oversharing * Transparency in Job Interviews: What Kind of Shares Works Best * Burned by Oversharing? 2 Questions to Ask Yourself * Discernment & Balance: What to Share, When, and With Whom ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416] Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ [https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/] Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless%E2%81%A0] Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ [https://podcasts.wixapps.net/widget/episode/1dfa4a48/%C2%A0https://www.delaniefischer.com] ____ Related Episodes: How Judging Others (and Yourself) is Sabotaging You with Jessica Frew: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/3ea318d2/how-judging-others-and-yourself-is-sabotaging-you-with-jessica-frew [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/3ea318d2/how-judging-others-and-yourself-is-sabotaging-you-with-jessica-frew] Adult Friendships: How to Start, Nurture, and When to Let Go with Dr. Joy Berkheimer: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/368f37c7/adult-friendships-how-to-start-nurture-and-when-to-let-go-with-dr-joy-berkheimer [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/368f37c7/adult-friendships-how-to-start-nurture-and-when-to-let-go-with-dr-joy-berkheimer] How Confidence, Culture & Self-Worth Shape Success with Big Asian Energy’s John Wang: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/228fec8c/how-confidence-culture-and-self-worth-shape-success-with-big-asian-energys-john-wang [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/228fec8c/how-confidence-culture-and-self-worth-shape-success-with-big-asian-energys-john-wang] Attention-Seeking Behaviors: Understanding Sympathy-Seeking, Root Causes, and Empathy-Based Approaches with Dr. Judy Ho: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/3a0c8810/attention-seeking-behaviors-understanding-sympathy-seeking-root-causes-and-empathy-based-approaches-with-dr-judy-ho [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/3a0c8810/attention-seeking-behaviors-understanding-sympathy-seeking-root-causes-and-empathy-based-approaches-with-dr-judy-ho] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Make Film and Art That Inspires Generations with Shaun Monson

Delanie Fischer chats with filmmaker and creator of Earthlings Shaun Monson about his creative process, evolving as an artist and activist, and balancing meaningful, niche storytelling with commercial work. He shares candid advice for filmmakers on staying true to your voice while building a sustainable creative career. Episode Highlights:  * Rejection to Virality: Inspiration + Word of Mouth * Shaun’s Favorite Tools & Inside His Creative Process * Powerful Advice to Shaun from James Cameron * Editing: How Much to Show in Non-Fiction Film * 2 Genres That Support Small Budgets & Visibility * Have You Tried the Opposite of Your Usual Approach? * 4 Powerful Quotes for Artists and Activists * Collaborating with Celebs Who Share Your Values Check out Shaun's Films: https://www.nationearth.com/ [https://www.nationearth.com/] ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416] Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ [https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/] Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless%E2%81%A0] Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ [https://podcasts.wixapps.net/widget/episode/1dfa4a48/%C2%A0https://www.delaniefischer.com] ____ Related Episodes: Filmmaker Kit Williamson on the Highs and Lows of a Creative Career: Dead Projects, Taking Control & an Unconventional Path: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1db83de7/filmmaker-kit-williamson-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-creative-career-dead-projects-taking-control-and-an-unconventional-path [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1db83de7/filmmaker-kit-williamson-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-creative-career-dead-projects-taking-control-and-an-unconventional-path] We Need Your Art! For Health, Community, and More with Amie McNee: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/25b6ee3e/we-need-your-art-for-health-community-and-more-with-amie-mcnee [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/25b6ee3e/we-need-your-art-for-health-community-and-more-with-amie-mcnee] Can Ambition Be Sustainable? How to Prioritize What Matters in Life and Work with Kathy Oneto: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/469eca67/can-ambition-be-sustainable-how-to-prioritize-what-matters-in-life-and-work-with-kathy-oneto [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/469eca67/can-ambition-be-sustainable-how-to-prioritize-what-matters-in-life-and-work-with-kathy-oneto] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Limerence: Romantic Obsession, Infatuation, and the Neuroscience of Person Addiction with Dr. Tom Bellamy

Delanie Fischer chats with neuroscientist and author of Smitten, Dr. Tom Bellamy, about limerence. They discuss the evolutionary roots of limerence, why only 50% of the population experiences it, guidance for those amidst infatuation (whether reciprocal or not), when it crosses the line into prolonged limerence, and practical tips for breaking the cycle of romantic obsession. Episode Highlights:  * Why Romantic Partners May Not Understand Your Feelings * Dopamine: The Common Misconception and How It Really Works * When Limerence Should Wear Off (And What If It Doesn’t?) * Prolonged Limerence: Why Eradicating Uncertainty is Key * Limerence and Infatuation vs. Delusion and Stalking ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416] Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ [https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/] Ad-free episodes (audio & video) now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless%E2%81%A0] Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ [https://podcasts.wixapps.net/widget/episode/1dfa4a48/%C2%A0https://www.delaniefischer.com] ____ Related Episodes: Cracking The Code To Behavior Change: Troubleshooting Tiny Barriers That Destroy Big Goals with Molly Maxwell: ⁠https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/24e651e8/cracking-the-code-to-behavior-change-troubleshooting-tiny-barriers-that-destroy-big-goals-with-molly-maxwell [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/24e651e8/cracking-the-code-to-behavior-change-troubleshooting-tiny-barriers-that-destroy-big-goals-with-molly-maxwell] 7 Shocking Truths About Codependency And Addiction with Heidi Rain: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/24c74079/7-shocking-truths-about-codependency-and-addiction-with-heidi-rain [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/24c74079/7-shocking-truths-about-codependency-and-addiction-with-heidi-rain] The Dark Side of Fetishization: Representation, Stereotypes, and Origins with Kaila Yu: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/3b8cfe65/the-dark-side-of-fetishization-representation-stereotypes-and-origins-with-kaila-yu [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/3b8cfe65/the-dark-side-of-fetishization-representation-stereotypes-and-origins-with-kaila-yu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Upcycling, Sustainability, and Getting Resourceful With What You Have with Yousuf Ahmed

Delanie Fischer chats with Yousuf Ahmed, founder and CEO of B-SIDES, about upcycling, sustainability, and building an ethical CPG brand—from origin story to sourcing, manufacturing, and growth. Yousuf also shares the routines and mindset practices that keep him grounded through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, offering practical takeaways for anyone building a conscious business or looking for inspiration to upcycle in daily life. Episode Highlights:  * Inside the Evening Ritual That Keeps Yousuf Grounded * Where You Start Isn't Likely Where You'll End Up * 2 Mindsets Every Entrepreneur Can Use as Needed * Releasing Perfectionism for the Sake of the Mission * Inside Scoop: Production in the U.S. vs. Canada ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416] Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ [https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/] Ad-free episodes (audio & video) now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless%E2%81%A0] Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ [https://podcasts.wixapps.net/widget/episode/1dfa4a48/%C2%A0https://www.delaniefischer.com] ____ Related Episodes: We Need Your Art! For Health, Community, and More with Amie McNee: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/25b6ee3e/we-need-your-art-for-health-community-and-more-with-amie-mcnee [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/25b6ee3e/we-need-your-art-for-health-community-and-more-with-amie-mcnee] Q&A: Publishing, Podcasting, and Creative Entrepreneurship with Literary Agent Lindsey Smith and Podcaster Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/23bfb9d7/qanda-publishing-podcasting-and-creative-entrepreneurship-with-literary-agent-lindsey-smith-and-podcaster-delanie-fischer [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/23bfb9d7/qanda-publishing-podcasting-and-creative-entrepreneurship-with-literary-agent-lindsey-smith-and-podcaster-delanie-fischer] The Shocking Ingredients in Menstrual Products: Toxic Truths, Safe Alternatives, and the Future of Period Care with Arielle Loupos: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2bd21fe3/the-shocking-ingredients-in-menstrual-products-toxic-truths-safe-alternatives-and-the-future-of-period-care-with-arielle-loupos [https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2bd21fe3/the-shocking-ingredients-in-menstrual-products-toxic-truths-safe-alternatives-and-the-future-of-period-care-with-arielle-loupos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]