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Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)

Zak Rosen
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Dying For Sex
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Family Conversations About Death
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Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show) is a short, weekly infusion of delightful, unexpected and strange ways to make life slightly and sometimes profoundly better. In each episode a different contributor offers an odd experiment, a silly ritual, a curious practice that you’ll find weirdly helpful. Stuff like howling when you're despondent, eating oranges in the shower and metaphorically ... more

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Lizzie Post is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and author of Emily Post's Etiquette - The Centennial Edition, and Higher Etiquette, as well as Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette 6th edition, and The Etiquette Advantage in Business 3rd editio... more

DR. ELLEN HENDRIKSEN (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE ... more

Zak is excited to present Weirdly Helpful, the spiritual successor to The Best Advice Show. On this first episode, Zak talks to artist and therapist, Laura Hawley whose advice from 2020 inspired the new show title.

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Welcome to Weirdly Helpful. It's like The Best Advice show just weirder. In each episode a different contributor offers an odd experiment, a silly ritual, a curious practice that you’ll find weirdly helpful. Stuff like howling when you're despondent,... more

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Recent Guests

Lizzie Post
Expert in etiquette and co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast
Emily Post Institute
Episode: What's the Deal with Handshaking in 2025?
Daniel Post Senning
Co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast and etiquette expert
Emily Post Institute
Episode: What's the Deal with Handshaking in 2025?
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, self-acceptance advocate and author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH, Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists
Episode: A weirdly helpful way to deal with the negative voice in your head with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Courtney Daniels
Filmmaker and host of Gen X at Midlife
Gen X at Midlife
Episode: If Ambition Is Making You Unhappy with Courtney Daniels
John Cage
Perhaps the foremost modern composer known for his innovative approaches to music and art.
Episode: The True Meaning of Discipline with John Cage and Mason Currey
Mason Currey
Author of 'Making Art and Making a Living', exploring funding for creative lives.
Episode: The True Meaning of Discipline with John Cage and Mason Currey
Susannah Goodman
Friend and advisor to Zak, providing parenting advice
Episode: You Don't Need To Remember Everything with Susannah Goodman
Jonathan Goldstein
Acclaimed podcaster and storyteller known for his show 'Heavyweight'
Host of Heavyweight, previously with Gimlet Media
Episode: Zak interviews his hero Jonathan Goldstein
Malaka Gharib
Artist and writer of 'It Won't Always Be Like This' and 'I Was Their American Dream', and a journalist at NPR.
NPR
Episode: This Experiment Will Help You Move From Procrastinating to Creating with Malaka Gharib

Host

Zak Rosen
Host of a podcast focused on practical advice for improving life, he engages with a variety of contributors who share insights across different fields.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 469 ratings
  • My reward

    After listening to the morning news podcast I treated myself to this show. My favorites that I use most days are the witchy water maneuvers, writing a letter instead of looking at your phone, touching grass, mind palace for your mind/ 9o’clock rule

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hellocryan
    United States3 months ago
  • Terrible advice from Anne Kadet, but always 5 ⭐️

    Capsule wardrobe: yes. Minimizing your clothing's impact on your mental space: yes. Ordering things from Amazon: no. Throwing things in the trash as soon as they're stained or need light mending: terrible advice!! Mend before you spend, people, and don't shop on Amazon if you can avoid it at all (which can be done 99% of the time)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luciagalen
    United States3 months ago
  • Practical yet deep

    Zak manages to go deep into very helpful every day issues in very practical ways. Which is hard and rare. Thanks for making me feel inspired while giving me concrete steps to evolve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    efraingutierr
    United States9 months ago
  • The Best Advice Show is a gem!

    Each brief episode delivers unique, practical tips that can instantly uplift your day. It's a delightful reminder that small changes can make life significantly better. Highly recommend if you're looking for quick, actionable advice to enhance your daily routine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Mike Van
    Philippinesa year ago
  • What the podcast format is best at!

    This show is wonderful, and it also makes me realize how many podcasts are made for rather superficial or disposal purposes, if you are looking for a podcast with more substance and meaning than most , but still in a fun digestible format this is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gentlemen's pocky
    United States2 years ago

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Many describe it as uplifting and calming, often highlighting the positive, enjoyable tone throughout episodes.
Reviews indicate a strong resonance with themes of personal growth and community connection, suggesting a loyal listener base.
Some feedback points to a unique quality where deep yet practical insights are delivered in a light and digestible format.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its short, actionable advice that fits easily into their busy schedules.

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Zak interviews his hero Jonathan Goldstein
Q: Is there a difference in how vulnerable you felt as the host of Wiretap compared to how you feel as the host of Heavyweight?
Goldstein expresses that while he aims to approximate rawness in his stories, he is always aware of the presentation, reflecting on the balance between vulnerability and craft.
Zak interviews his hero Jonathan Goldstein
Q: When did you realize that radio had the ability to help you make peace with your weird self, Jonathan Goldstein?
Goldstein discusses the necessity for broadcast to connect with a broader audience, suggesting that the act of translation involved in storytelling helps create a relatable narrative.
Become the Animal You Are with Morrison Gong
Q: What invitation do you have for us?
To take our limiting beliefs about being animalistic and understand them better, embracing them as part of ourselves rather than trying to dismiss them.
Become the Animal You Are with Morrison Gong
Q: When you look at the frogs, what do you see?
I see transparency, resilience, and vitality, reflecting the present mindset of animals that we sometimes feel alienated by as human beings.
How To Bring the House Down at Karaoke with Zak Rosen
Q: Is there a way to get your confidence back mid-song?
Yes, sync back up with the melody and lyrics.

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1. Lizzie Post
2. Daniel Post Senning
3. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
4. Courtney Daniels
5. John Cage
6. Mason Currey
7. Susannah Goodman
8. Jonathan Goldstein

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