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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
Life Choices
Emotionality and Logistics Of Death
Dignity Act
Advance Directives
Dying For Sex
Personal End-Of-Life Preferences
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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Conor Heffernan is Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University, UK, and Chair of the British Society of Sports History. His new book is When Fitness Went Global: The Rise of Physical Culture in the 19th Century. Conor has published over ... more

Andy J. Pizza is a New York Times Bestselling author-illustrator of many books for children and adults such as "Invisible Things" and "A Pizza with Everything On It". Pizza is also the creator of the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk. He lives in Col... more

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Rekha Murthy is a podcast strategist with more than 25 years of experience in podcasting, public radio, and other digital media.

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Recent Guests

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
Rabbi Yoni Dall
Explains the Jewish prayer Asher Yitzar related to gratitude.
Episode: The Weirdly Helpful Gratitude Hour
Margo DeLalle
Discusses the importance of writing thank you notes and reflects on her experiences with gratitude.
Episode: The Weirdly Helpful Gratitude Hour
Emma Martin
An artist and friend of the show who shares her unique self-improvement technique.
Episode: Make a List of Your Enemies to Articulate Who You're Not! with Emma Martin
Daniel Post Senning
Co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast and etiquette expert
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Episode: What's the Deal with Handshaking in 2025?
Lizzie Post
Expert in etiquette and co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast
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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

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 493 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 States5 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 States5 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 Statesa year 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

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.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Take Control of your News Diet with Rekha Murthy (PLUS: How much does Zak earn from Weirdly Helpful?)
Q: Are you actively now unsubscribing from stuff? Is that part of this project too?
Yes, I am unsubscribing from unneeded sources to streamline my news diet.
How to Take Control of your News Diet with Rekha Murthy (PLUS: How much does Zak earn from Weirdly Helpful?)
Q: What advice do you have for someone who is also disillusioned in their own way with the sources that they've been relying on for years?
Think of the kind of news you want and be intentional about your media consumption.
Friendship Conflict, Grief Practices, Family Cookbooks, Guilt-Free Gift Giving and more with Zak on Michigan Public!
Q: What suggestions do you have that might be very mild in intensity for New Year's resolutions?
Focus on comparing yourself to who you were yesterday and who you want to be tomorrow, rather than comparing yourself to others.
Friendship Conflict, Grief Practices, Family Cookbooks, Guilt-Free Gift Giving and more with Zak on Michigan Public!
Q: Do you have something for those of us who might be grieving this month?
He shares insights about his late friend Sam Wohl and discusses how his wife talks to her through voice memos to cope with her absence.
Let's Meet at the Corner of Mindfulness and Playfulness
Q: Laura, I love this birthday project for you. When did you turn 62?
In September.

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What is Weirdly Helpful about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Rekha Murthy
2. Dr. Marissa Franco
3. Laura Hawley
4. Rabbi Yoni Dall
5. Margo DeLalle
6. Emma Martin
7. Daniel Post Senning
8. Lizzie Post

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