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

Misty Stinnett & Lisa Linke
Self-Help
Internalized Capitalism
Yoga Nidra
Email Sign-Offs
Learning
Friendship
Finances
Donald Trump
Nadine Dalati
Gray Rock Method
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Enneagram
Splitting the Bill
Rachel Hollis
James Clear
Robert T. Kiyosaki
Elizabeth Gilbert
Tony Robbins
Brene Brown
Divorce

Self-help feels like a bit of a dumpster fire, doesn't it?

Whether you'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 e... more

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Latest Episodes

This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa discuss all things anxiety spirals:

• What an anxiety spiral is

• How to stop an anxiety spiral

• Common anxiety triggers

• Short and long-term strategies for managing anxiety and anxiety spirals

If you... more

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa & Misty catch up about the summer, then dive straight to the bottom of everyone's favorite periodical - The Bottom Line Personal to discuss the five benefits of crying, according to Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD... more

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 par... more

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa is joined once again by special guest Jim O'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 an... more

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Recent Guests

Mary-Frances O'Connor
PhD Associate Professor and Director of the GLASS Lab at University of Arizona, author of The Grieving Brain.
University of Arizona
Episode: The 5 Benefits of Crying (If You’re Nasty)
Alisa Manjarrez
Passionate about helping people grow into the kind of leaders others want to follow.
Stories Bureau
Episode: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins
Jim O'Heir
Actor, known for his role as Jerry Gergich on Parks and Recreation
Episode: Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation with special guest Jim O'Heir
Carla Litto
Licensed marriage and family therapist and author
Independent Author/Therapist
Episode: Outsmarting Egomaniacs: How to Respond to Narcissists and Master Manipulators with Carla Litto, LMFT
Vicky DiSanto
Functional health coach with a passion for holistic wellness and nutrition.
Scooby Health
Episode: The Building Blocks of Wellness: Your Essential Guide to Functional Health with Vicky DiSanto
Josiah Jenkins
Returning guest and trivia contributor
Episode: Lisa vs Misty: The Self-Help Trivia Showdown
KC Davis
Licensed professional therapist and author
Struggle Care
Episode: How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis, LPC
Gemma Hartley
Author and previous guest on the podcast
Author of Fed Up, Emotional Labor, Women and the Way Forward
Episode: Finding Balance in Modern Relationships
Bill Burke
Founder of The Optimism Institute and host of The Blue Sky Podcast
The Optimism Institute
Episode: Optimism as a Purposeful Act with Bill Burke

Hosts

Misty Stinnett
Misty Stinnett is one half of the hosting duo, bringing a comedic perspective to self-help topics while passionately seeking personal growth and improvement.
Lisa Linke
Lisa Linke is the other half of the hosting duo, providing a critical and often humorous lens through which to explore self-help literature, balancing earnest discussion with comedy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 386 ratings
  • Food for the mind and soul

    This podcast has helped me through so many moments in my life. Could not recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hie&Mighty
    United States2 months ago
  • Yep!

    I just discovered this podcast in a new venture to take better care of my brain and am bananas for it. Science and humor together is exactly what I need.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sassytheycallme
    United States4 months ago
  • Love them so much I had to rage on Spotify & come here & rate again

    Funny, empathetic & resonate, & conscious of the systems we live in western culture

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jewelhohman
    United States5 months ago
  • Use tact when recommending.

    I found this podcast after accepting I needed a break from true crime and thought maybe I could find a podcast to better myself.

    These girls are hilarious, and entertaining. I have listened to these episodes non stop for a week and a half.

    My problem is, every time I suggest a friend listen to the podcast, they take it real personal, and I only say the name of the podcast.

    Otherwise the girls are fabulous. The guests are fun.

    Also THERE ARE NO ADS which I love. But also, I would love to see ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashley T. B.
    United States8 months ago
  • Not helpful

    Listened to a bit of one episode on gray rock. These women should consider themselves lucky that they can’t pronounce THE leading expert on narcissistic abuse’s name. To make light of an emotionally abusive situation that would require the gray rock technique is not helpful in the least. To imply such techniques are unnecessary by saying uninformed things like “just use your boundaries” is reckless. People come to these podcasts for guidance. It is no laughing matter. If this podcast holds comed... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MutualWish
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humorous yet critical take on self-help topics, finding the hosts relatable and charming.
Many praise the engaging banter and camaraderie between the hosts, often feeling like they're part of a conversation with friends.
Listeners enjoy the variety of guests and topics, which provide depth and alternative perspectives on personal growth.

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The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins
Q: Alisa, can you please tell us what book you are covering on today's episode?
We are covering Let Them, The Life-Changing Power of Letting People Be Themselves by Mel Robbins.
Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation with special guest Jim O'Heir
Q: What did you learn about yourself through the process of writing this book?
I learned that I can be a good storyteller and that I can work with deadlines, reflecting on my experiences on set.
Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation with special guest Jim O'Heir
Q: What made you want to write a book about your experience leading up to and during Parks and Recreation?
It was a phone call from my manager suggesting I write about my years on Parks.
Outsmarting Egomaniacs: How to Respond to Narcissists and Master Manipulators with Carla Litto, LMFT
Q: Are there any early warning signs that they might be involved with a narcissist?
If they talk exclusively about themselves and try to prove how special they are, that's egocentric and could indicate narcissism.
Outsmarting Egomaniacs: How to Respond to Narcissists and Master Manipulators with Carla Litto, LMFT
Q: So what are the differences between those kind of broad three categories (egomaniacs, narcissists, and master manipulators)?
Egomaniacs are really on the spectrum kind of before narcissists and narcissistic personality disorder, but they're capable of self-reflecting to some degree while narcissists can't self-reflect and tend to be more dangerous.

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This podcast takes a humorous yet critical look at the self-help genre, tackling the often overwhelming world of personal development with a blend of wit and sincerity. It features two hosts who represent contrasting views: one who enthusiastically engages with self-help and seeks personal growth, and another who skeptically challenges the more prescriptive and sometimes idealistic notions found within self-help literature. Topics covered range from individual experiences with popular self-help books to broader societal critiques surrounding the self-help industry, making it both a relatable and enlightening journey for listeners.

With an engaging format that includes interviews with a diverse array of guests, the podcast provides insights... more

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2. Alisa Manjarrez
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