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Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)

Zak Rosen
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Grief
Pet Ownership
Death and Dying
Funeral Planning
Letting Go
Pet Loss
Family Conversations About Death
Dying For Sex
Personal End-Of-Life Preferences
Dignity Act
Advance Directives
Emotionality and Logistics Of Death
Life Choices
Parenting
Rumi
Bobby
Detroit Lions
Emotional Health
Gift Giving

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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Fabiola Lara is a Chilean-born, Florida-raised artist! She lives in flux of feeling simultaneously too American to be Chilean and too Chilean to be American, and is constantly navigating her identity as a white Latinx and recent US-citizen.

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Dedeker Winston is a co-host of Mulitamory, relationship coach, writer, and advocate for polyamory and non-traditional relationships. She is the author ofThe Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory: Everything You Need to Know about Open Relationships, Non-M... more

Lauren LoGrasso is a multi-passionate creative with experience as a keynote speaker, creative coach and musician. She's the creator and host of Unleash Your Inner Creative.

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Recent Guests

Dedeker Winston
Relationship coach who works primarily with non-monogamous individuals, couples, and triads.
The Multiamory Podcast
Episode: This Insight WILL CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP FOREVER! (For real for real).
Lauren LoGrasso
Podcaster, creative coach, and musician
Host of Unleash Your Inner Creative
Episode: Young Butt Cut Zak Confronts His Childhood Creative Monster with ⁠Lauren LoGrasso
Aida Mekik
ACLU National Organizing Director
ACLU
Episode: Is Whistling Protected By First Amendment Rights? + An Incantation for Restoring Democracy
Cristina Marras
Independent audio producer, sound artist
Episode: Is Whistling Protected By First Amendment Rights? + An Incantation for Restoring Democracy
Dr. Conor Heffernan
Historian of strength and professor in the School of Sport at Ulster University
Ulster University
Episode: Step Into the Slipstream of History and Get Jacked with Dr. Conor Heffernan
Rekha Murthy
A podcast strategist and story editor with deep experience in public radio.
Episode: How to Take Control of your News Diet with Rekha Murthy (PLUS: How much does Zak earn from Weirdly Helpful?)
Dr. Marissa Franco
Psychologist and author specializing in friendship
Episode: Friendship Conflict, Grief Practices, Family Cookbooks, Guilt-Free Gift Giving and more with Zak on Michigan Public!
Laura Hawley
A therapist and artist based in Philadelphia, known for her creative advice.
Episode: Let's Meet at the Corner of Mindfulness and Playfulness
Margo DeLalle
Discusses the importance of writing thank you notes and reflects on her experiences with gratitude.
Episode: The Weirdly Helpful Gratitude Hour

Host

Zak
Host of the podcast, known for his engaging and curious approach to discussing various self-improvement topics and featuring diverse guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 501 ratings
  • My Favorite!

    The “How to Take Control

    of Your News Diet”

    episode alone was worth the Patreon sub for me. Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth315503
    United States24 days ago
  • The advice we need right now!

    Thank you for your using your platform to speak out and remind us that justice and humanity will prevail.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CCKelly1133
    United Statesa month ago
  • Intentional and Endearing

    I always appreciate a podcast where you know the creators are intentional about your time. Incredibly edited and purposeful, I love how Zak creates softness and space for the listener to learn. I feel safe knowing that I don’t know everything and looking forward to continually learning weirdly helpful things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nonprofitwiz
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many listeners appreciate the unique, practical advice and find the episodes inspiring and filled with actionable insights.
The short, digestible format resonates well, with many valuing the eclectic range of topics and light-hearted discussions.
Some critiques mention a desire for more depth in certain discussions, though the majority of feedback highlights the show's effectiveness at providing quick, helpful tips.
Listeners express gratitude for the calming presence of the host and the overall uplifting tone of the show.

Chart Rankings

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

This Insight WILL CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP FOREVER! (For real for real).
Q: Does saying like, hold on a second, I'm in the middle of something, but I want to hear what you're saying. Does that count as turning toward it?
Yes, if that lands positively on your partner and you follow up later, then that counts.
How Much Capacity Do You Have Today? with Bridget Thoreson
Q: What do you find that gives you fuel?
Seeing that what I've given helps others, being excited about new learning opportunities, and sharing those experiences keeps me motivated.
How Much Capacity Do You Have Today? with Bridget Thoreson
Q: Tell me about how you figure out how much capacity you have.
I try to pay attention at the start of my day to how I'm feeling, and how much of a challenge it was to get all the kids out of the house in the morning.
Step Into the Slipstream of History and Get Jacked with Dr. Conor Heffernan
Q: What does lifting stones provide on a spiritual or soulful level?
It offers a connection to history and nature and can have transformative effects due to the combination of physical exertion and the supportive environment.
Step Into the Slipstream of History and Get Jacked with Dr. Conor Heffernan
Q: What makes lifting stones in nature different from lifting in a gym?
Lifting stones requires figuring out the best way to lift them based on individual technique, as opposed to using standardized equipment in a gym.

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Offering listeners a unique perspective on self-improvement, the show features brief episodes that present unconventional advice meant to enhance daily life. Each episode spotlights a different contributor sharing odd experiments, silly rituals, or curious practices that aim to make life's challenges a little easier and sometimes more profound. The discussions range widely, touching on themes like mindfulness, gratitude, and the joys of everyday simplicity, along with the playful exploration of personal growth techniques such as creative expression and the embrace of eccentricity.

Listeners can expect to find a blend of humor and sincerity as they are encouraged to engage in quirky habits, explore innovative ideas for mental well-being, an... more

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2. Lauren LoGrasso
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5. Dr. Conor Heffernan
6. Rekha Murthy
7. Dr. Marissa Franco
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