Best Tara Burke Podcasts (2025)

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Awakening: The Power of Ritual, Creative Energy, and Nature’s Wisdom with Rebecca Campbell 48:16

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Delanie Fischer chats with bestselling author and artist Rebecca Campbell about how creativity, ritual, and our connection to nature can transform the way we think and feel. They dive into how belief systems shape our health and choices, approaching traditions with mindfulness and respect, and what happens when we start listening to the natural rhy…

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From Avoidance to Acceptance: A New Way to Live with Anxiety with Kelly Wilson 47:59

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In this episode, Kelly Wilson explains how to move from avoidance to acceptance: a new way to live with anxiety. He delves into how our vulnerabilities show us what matters to us, and that the goal isn’t to win a war inside. It’s to keep coming back to the next honest action that moves you towards what matters. That is at the core of acceptance and…

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Dr. Joel Warsh on Vaccine Research, Public Trust, and What's Not Taught in Medical School 1:00:28

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Delanie Fischer chats with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh about vaccines and why it’s crucial to navigate this divisive topic with clarity. They explore vaccine research gaps, misinformation, and what’s taught in medical school, as well as how vaccines are tested, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare and media, and s…

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10 Self-Helpless Podcast Updates & Announcements 25:49

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Delanie Fischer is sharing some updates and announcements about the podcast including why you can no longer find Self-Helpless on social media, how you can count on the podcast for your commutes, tasks, and bedtime existential crisis even more regularly, and some exciting new features and opportunities. Everything discussed in this episode can be f…

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Beyond the Buzzwords: How to Talk About Mental Health Without Losing Its Meaning with Joe Nucci 1:02:10

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In this episode, Joe Nucci explores what it means to go beyond the buzzwords and how to talk about mental health without losing its meaning. He explains how mental health language has become less useful as it’s gained popularity, and how clinical terms meant for specific purposes have drifted into everyday speech until they describe everything, and…

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Reinventing Midlife: Career, Identity, and Aging Your Way with Sherri Dindal 1:03:08

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Delanie Fischer chats with Gen X viral content creator and entrepreneur Sherri Dindal about midlife transformation — diving into the fluidity of identity, purpose, and the realities of reinvention. Sherri opens up about her bold career pivot in her 40s, leaving behind a 26-year career as a corporate investigator to pursue entrepreneurship, and how …

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Are Your Desires Really Yours? How to Recognize and Reclaim What You Truly Want with Luke Burgis 51:33

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In this episode, Luke Burgis explores the question, “Are your desires really yours?” and how to recognize and reclaim what you truly want. He discusses how to tell the difference between “thin desires (fleeting, imitated wants) and “thick desires” (the deeper longings that bring lasting fulfillment), and why discerning between the two can change th…

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Visa Tips, Travel Hacks, and Moving Abroad with Kelsey Megan 36:51

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Delanie Fischer chats with Kelsey Perry about her experience living and working abroad in New Zealand through a Working Holiday Visa. Kelsey shares practical travel tips, different visa options, and advice for finding accommodations and seasonal work. She also breaks down what to consider when preparing (and packing) for a big international move. W…

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The Nonlinear Path to Healing: Finding Wholeness After Trauma with Daria Burke 52:12

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In this episode, Daria Burke discusses the non-linear path to healing and how to find wholeness after trauma. She shares her experiences growing up in Detroit with parents struggling with addiction, the impact of adversity, and her path toward self-discovery and integration. Daria also explores the complexities of healing, the importance of embraci…

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How Quickly Does Their Problem Become Yours? Ditch Auto-Accommodating and Stay in Your Lane with Terri Cole 46:00

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Delanie Fischer chats with licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole about high-functioning codependency (HFC) and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burn out, resentment, and feeling underappreciated. They explore signs like auto advice-giving, auto-accommodating, and keeping the peace at all costs, and uncover why many try to control others unkno…

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Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie 48:02

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Delanie Fischer chats with Elliott Connie, Psychotherapist and renowned leader in the field of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, about shifting the questions we ask ourselves in order to transform our lives. They discuss the difference between comfort and happiness, how to go deeper in times of indecision and struggle, and simple practices and ritual…

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Yes, Thank You: Practicing Non-Resistance with Pete Holmes 1:01:25

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In this episode, Pete Holmes explains his practice of saying “Yes, Thank You” and how he practices non-resistance, a way of letting life be what it is instead of fighting it. Pete is well known from his long running podcast, You Made It Weird, and his book Comedy, Sex, God. Both mix humor with deep spiritual reflection, and this conversation explor…

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How Confidence, Culture & Self-Worth Shape Success with Big Asian Energy’s John Wang 54:55

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Delanie Fischer chats with John Wang, author of Big Asian Energy, about confidence, culture, and the power of conversation. They unpack how cultural conditioning, fear, and the desire to be "good enough” shape identity and self-worth. John shares the lessons he learned from his year-long experiment in radical honesty—during which he came clean to f…

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Choosing Love Over Fear: Finding Joy, Confidence, and Self-Trust with Emma Gannon 1:04:07

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In this episode, Emma Gannon explores the idea of choosing love over fear and how to find joy, confidence, and self-trust. She talks about her new novel, “Table for One” that includes themes of the inner battle between positive and negative thoughts, the healing power of love, and the importance of choosing joy. Emma shares how writing fiction is t…

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Breakup Recovery, Toxic Behavior, and Relationship Lessons with Em Schulz & Delanie Fischer 1:33:41

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Delanie Fischer chats with Em Schulz, co-host of And That’s Why We Drink and one of Delanie’s best buds, to discuss past heartbreak, healing from breakups, and what they wish they would’ve known - like how to avoid tolerating, and dishing out, toxic behavior. Having been with their current partners for nearly a decade, they share their perspective …

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Chika Uwazie on Timeline Grief, Reinvention, and The Soft Life Movement 1:11:55

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Delanie Fischer chats with Chika Uwazie, writer, cultural commentator, and someone instrumental in amplifying the soft life movement, to discuss life transitions, normalizing pivots, and prioritizing presence, rest, and joy along the way. They discuss timeline grief (when life doesn't go as planned), rebuilding and reinventing yourself as needed, a…

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Finding Your True Self in a Distracted World with Jan Lundy 1:05:30

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In this episode, Janice Lundy discusses finding your true self in a distracted world, which is that part of you that isn’t weighed down by fear, busyness, or the endless demands of modern life. She calls this place “my deepest me” – the inner space that already knows we’re whole, even when everything around us insists otherwise. Jan explores what i…

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The Future of Mental Health and Medicine: Psychedelic Therapy, Technology, and Ancient Healing with Dr. Dave Rabin 1:04:08

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Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Dave Rabin, board-certified psychiatrist, translational neuroscientist, and inventor, to discuss the future of mental health and medicine. They discuss the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy, technological therapeutics, ancient modalities, and ground-breaking discoveries about consciousness. * This episode is no…

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The Power of Awareness: Lessons from the 100 Best Books for Work and Life with Todd Sattersten 58:27

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Healing After My Husband’s Porn Addiction with Brittany Moore 1:00:36

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Delanie Fischer chats with Brittany Moore, who shares her experience being married to Steve Moore, a past guest on Self-Helpless and someone who has struggled with porn addiction (and now helps others overcome it). She describes how she found out, the impact it’s had on her, and where her and Steve are now after 20 years of marriage. Plus: + The Un…

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Trusting Yourself: The Key to Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth with Mark Groves 58:36

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In this episode, Mark Groves discusses the importance of trusting yourself and the key to navigating relationships and personal growth. Mark shares insights from his own journey, including leaving a secure career, embracing sobriety, and navigating relationship endings with integrity. He also delves into the importance of choosing self-alignment ov…

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Attention-Seeking Behaviors: Understanding Sympathy-Seeking, Root Causes, and Empathy-Based Approaches with Dr. Judy Ho 58:13

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Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Judy Ho, licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, tenured professor at Pepperdine University, and TV host, about attention-seeking behavior. They take a deep dive into one common type, sympathy-seeking, to explore its root causes, distinguish between healthy and unhealthy attention-seeking, and share practica…

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The Power of Choice: How to Break Free from Shame, Anger, and Grief with Shaka Senghor 57:23

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In this episode, Shaka Senghor discusses the power of choice, and how to break free from shame, anger, and grief, which can be the hardest prisons to escape. Shaka spent 19 years in prison and seven of those in solitary confinement. But he’ll tell you that he was imprisoned long before handcuffs, and that his freedom came long before his release. H…

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Filmmaker Kit Williamson on the Highs and Lows of a Creative Career: Dead Projects, Taking Control & an Unconventional Path 1:06:51

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Delanie Fischer chats with actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson, best known for Mad Men, Eastsiders, and Unconventional , about the ebbs and flows of a long-term creative career. They dive into the resilience and recommitment required for longevity, navigating big breaks and dead projects, exercising creative agency, and behind-the-scenes insights in…

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Choosing Love in a Divisive World: Empathy as Our Guiding Light with Scott Stabile 42:19

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In this episode, Scott Stabile explores the idea of choosing love in a divisive world and how empathy can be our guiding light when life feels fractured. Scott shares deeply personal stories — from the tragedy of losing his parents to addiction in his family — and how forgiveness and compassion became the most difficult, yet most healing choices of…

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What If and Why Not? A Mantra for Living with Curiosity and Courage with Bobbi Brown 46:49

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In this episode, Bobbi Brown explores the questions “What if?” and “Why not?”—her mantra for living with curiosity and courage. Renowned makeup artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Jones Road, Bobbi shares how choosing decency over drama and normalcy over fabulosity shaped both her career and her life. She talks about the power of kindness, the myt…

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AI, Robotics, and The Future of Work and Life with Dr. Catie Cuan 1:03:10

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Delanie Fischer chats with engineer and choreo-roboticist Dr. Catie Cuan about the future of AI, robotics, and the art of human-robot interaction. They explore potential pitfalls, promising upsides, and everything in between—impacting creativity, health, the environment, and human connection. Plus: + Rethinking Machines in Hospitals and Beyond + Th…

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Why Good Relationships Are the Key to Living a Long and Happy Life with Robert Waldinger 1:00:20

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Waldinger explores why good relationships are the key to living a long and happy life. Drawing from more than 85 years of research, Robert shares why deep, supportive relationships are stronger predictors of health and happiness than wealth, success, or status. He also explains how relationships regulate stress, why lone…

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Unlocking the Secrets to Better Sleep: What You Need to Know with Diane Macedo 1:01:39

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In this episode, Diane Macedo unlocks the secrets to better sleep as she shares what you need to know. From her personal experiences with sleep challenges, she shares something counterintuitive: how sleep isn't something we do, it's something that happens when we stop trying so hard. Diane talks about retraining a wired brain and the systems that a…

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Realizing Big Dreams: Tools, Lessons, and Inspiration with Former Thunderbird Pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran 1:22:54

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Michelle “MACE” Curran—former fighter pilot, combat veteran, and the second woman in history to fly lead solo for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds—to share lessons from a demanding, high-stakes career. They discuss tactics for managing fear and self-doubt, navigating pivots and reinvention, and the importance of followin…

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From Toxic Perfection to Honest Care: Boundaries, Healing, and Wholeness with Sophia Bush 54:56

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In this episode, Sophia Bush discusses the complexities of human nature, spirituality, and emotional maturity. She explores the dangers of toxic positivity and the challenges of authenticity in public life. Sophia also reflects on intergenerational trauma, activism, and the importance of self-compassion. Through candid stories and practical insight…

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Slow Productivity: How to Do Less, Focus More, and Not Burn Out with Cal Newport 1:04:18

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In this episode, Cal Newport explains slow productivity and how to do less, focus more, and not burn out. Cal argues, our obsession with busyness is pseudo-productivity and while it may look like progress, it isn’t. In his new book, Slow Productivity, he shows how we can accomplish more by doing less with focus and intent We need your help! We all …

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Mortality Awareness: Meaning, Motivation, and Your To-Die-For Life with Karen Salmansohn 1:05:12

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Behavioral Change Expert and Bestselling Author, Karen Salmansohn, to discuss insights from her latest book, Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret . . . Before Your Time Runs Out. Karen combines neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and personal stories to share effective mindset hacks, exercises…

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Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions: A Guide to Mindfulness and Self-Discovery with Tara Brach 45:08

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In this episode, Tara Brach explores embracing the full spectrum of emotions, providing a guide to mindfulness and self-discovery. She helps us experiment with a variety of approaches that are guided by a simple compass intention. Tara also discusses stepping out of a trance, the tight story of what’s wrong with me or what’s wrong here, and in the …

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The Hidden Costs of Technology and Our Search for Selfhood with Vauhini Vara 57:01

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In this episode, Vauhini Vara discusses the hidden costs of technology and our search for selfhood. She explains how we live in a world where technology functions as both a lifeline and a trap—offering connection, convenience, and possibility while also shaping our choices, exploiting our attention, and redefining how we see ourselves. Together, Er…

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“You’re So Sensitive”: Understanding Everyday Microaggressions, Implicit Bias, and Best Practices with Billie Lee & Dr. Gina Torino 49:05

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Billie Lee—comedian, activist, and the first openly transgender cast member on BravoTV’s Vanderpump Rules—and Dr. Gina Torino, psychologist and microaggression expert, to share insights from their book, Why Are You So Sensitive?: Navigating Everyday, Unintended Microaggressions. They discuss why microaggressions aren’t …

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Why Chasing Goodness Keeps Us Stuck with Elise Loehnen 1:13:04

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In this episode, Elise Loehnen explains why chasing goodness keeps us stuck and how to choose wholeness instead. For so many of us, the drive to be “good” shapes how we show up – as friends, partners, coworkers, even in how we speak to ourselves on hard days. But what does it cost us to live that way? Elise invites us to see that the real challenge…

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Finding Hope When Life Isn’t Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel 1:02:30

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In this episode, Cyndie Spiegel discusses finding hope when life isn’t okay and the power of microjoys. Cyndie shares her personal journey through profound loss and illness, explaining how micro joys, the simple, everyday pleasures, helped her heal. She explores the difference between happiness and joy, the importance of presence and gratitude, and…

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Release Your Perfectionism Handbrake: Power Planning, Clean Rest, and Demystifying Procrastination with Sam Laura Brown 1:14:57

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Sam Laura Brown, host of The Perfectionism Project and Founder of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, to discuss how to approach your personal and professional goals in a way that works with your brain, not against it. Sam shares insights on Power Planning, the importance of clean rest, and an astounding reason why we pro…

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The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett 46:39

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In this episode, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett explains the science of emotions and how your brain predicts your feelings. She further explains that because emotions are made and not hardwired, this means we can change them by retraining our brains. Lisa also delves into the science of prediction, the body budget, and why taking care of your physical he…

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The Psychology of Infidelity: Why People Cheat, Non-Monogamy vs. Monogamy, and Sexual Mindfulness with Dr. Tara 58:22

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Tara—Tenured Professor of Relational and Sexual Communication and Quantitative Research at California State University Fullerton, TV Sexpert on Celebs Go Dating, and Co-Host of the iconic radio show Loveline—to unpack the “whys” behind infidelity. Dr. Tara shares the 3 main reasons people cheat, how to begin healing…

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Be the Change You Want to See with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter 1:07:35

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In this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as an immigrant and Black woman in a predominantly white suburb, discussing adaptability, leadership, and civic engagement. She reflects on raising her daughter, building inclusive communities, and the unique leadersh…

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How to Build a Family Culture That Brings You Closer and Makes You Stronger with Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport 55:00

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In this episode, Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro discuss how to build a family culture that brings you closer and makes you stronger. They are a brother and sister duo, educators and creators of the “Our Family Culture” system. Steven and Nancy discuss the importance of intentionally shaping family culture to support children’s emotional well-bein…

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When Success Hides Suffering: Understanding High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph 58:53

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In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph explains what happens when success hides suffering, and the importance of understanding high-functioning depression. She explores why many people who look fine on the outside are quietly suffering on the inside with something we rarely talk about: anhedonia, the loss of joy, or the loss of ability to feel pleasure…

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What's The Deal with Astrology? 12 Archetypes and Your Cosmic Zone with Madi Murphy 1:11:56

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Astrologer Madi Murphy, Founder of CosmicRX and Author of In the Cosmic Zone: Embody the 12 Astro Archetypes to Unleash Your Genius and Activate Your Authentic Self, to discuss all things astrology—history, skepticism, archetypes, planetary transits, and leveraging your unique natal chart to create a life that feels lik…

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Why Ethics and Joy Belong Together with Peter Singer 45:43

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In this episode, Peter Singer explains why ethics and joy belong together. He offers a moral wake-up call as he shares his now-famous “drowning child” thought experiment: if we saw a child drowning right in front of us, we’d act without hesitation. So why do we so often fail to act when suffering is farther away?Peter challenges the idea that ethic…

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The Path to Inexplicable Joy: How Self-Friendship Can Change Everything with Susan Piver 1:00:26

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In this episode, Susan Piver discusses the path to inexplicable joy and how self-friendship can change everything. She shares this powerful statement, “I can’t defeat my enemies, but I can strengthen my friends,” which offers a different kind of hope that shifts our focus from fighting battles we can’t win, to caring for the people and communities …

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Meeting Your Soulmate (While Married) and Breaking Free From "Good Girl" Conditioning with Amber Rae 1:02:22

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Delanie Fischer is joined by Amber Rae, author of Loveable, to unpack what it was like to meet her soulmate—while still married to her ex-husband. Amber shares her feelings about experiencing a lonely marriage, the days leading up to her decision to leave, how she transformed internalized shame, where she and her ex-husband are now in life and love…

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Finding Meaning Through Caregiving, Loss, and Writing with Nickolas Butler 1:05:25

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In this episode, Nickolas Butler explores finding meaning through caregiving, loss, and writing. At just 20 years old, Nick became his father’s legal guardian after a sudden brain aneurysm — a role he held for 23 years. What began as a family emergency became a long, complex journey that shaped his identity, his values, and his voice as a novelist.…

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How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Finally Get Unstuck with Michelle Chalfant 59:06

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In this episode, Michelle Chalfant explores how to quiet the inner critic and finally get unstuck. She has spent 25 years developing practical tools for working with what she calls the other wolf. Michelle explains why most of us are making decisions from the emotional age of about 13. And she’ll give you the exact process for transforming triggers…