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

GHY Minisode 116

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty is joined by pleasure coaches Jaime Anderson and Yonatan Elkayam of Coopetition Coaching. Jaime Anderson is ...

The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty is joined by special guest host Jaime Anderson to review The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Ot...

GHY Minisode 115

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty and Lisa discuss the concept of the Golden Shadow.  Make sure to check out our Patreon community and grab s...

Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden by Melanie Hamlett

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty shares the Harper's Bazaar article: Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden by Melanie Hamlett.  You can read the full art...

GHY Minisode 114

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty and Lisa discuss how to ask for help. The article from The Bottom Line Personal interviewed Wayne E. Baker, ...

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans (Part Two)

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty conclude their review of the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bil...

GHY Minisode 113

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty and Lisa discuss what documents to shred, courtesy of you guessed it: The Bottom Line Personal (March 1, 202...

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans (Part One)

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave...

GHY Minisode 112

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa is joined by Kate Cohen to talk about what to do if and when someone gives you a self-help book that you didn...

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa is joined by special guest Kate Cohen to present the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg M...

GHY Minisode 111

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa is joined by her best friend Sarah to talk about the experience of supporting a friend in grief.  Make sure ...

Trixie & Katya’s Guide To Modern Womanhood by Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa welcomes her best friend, Sarah Maher, back to the podcast to present the New York Times bestseller Trixie & Katya’s Guide To Mo...

GHY Minisode 110

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty and Lisa read a listener email with a different perspective about Louise Hay.  If you'd like, check out...

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray, Ph.D.

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Oppo...

GHY Minisode 109

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa shares an article about how to write a heartfelt sympathy note.  The article was from Bottom Line Personal, ...

The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz and Janet ...

GHY Minisode 108

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa is joined by Andy Eninger to discuss Power Check-Ins during crises. Andy Eninger is a designer and ideation j...

The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done by Kendra Adachi

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, special guest host Andy Eninger joins Lisa to review the New York Times Bestseller The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Do...

GHY Minisode 107

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa asks Misty a thought provoking question: how do you let go of a relationship you know has hurt you? Remember ...

A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son by Michael Ian Black

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son by Michael Ian Black. Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who...

GHY Minisode 106

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa and Misty share listener e-mails from our Tiny Pocket Friends! Other GHY episodes we mention include: You Are...

The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices by Casper ter Kuile

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices by Casper ter Kuile. Casper ter Kuile is help...

GHY Minisode 105

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares an article about the various types of imposter syndrome, written by Career and Executive Coach Tracy...

Special Guest: Career & Executive Coach Tracy Podell

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're joined by Career & Executive Coach Tracy Podell. Tracy specializes in working with high-achieving women, startup founders, ex...

GHY Minisode 104

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa brings us an article about community care vs. self care from Mashable. If you want to hear more about the hom...

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. & Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A.

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. & Amelia ...

GHY Minisode 103

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, we check in on Misty's homework from Coyote Medicine.  If you'd like to support the podcast, please check...

Coyote Medicine: Lessons From Native American Healing by Lewis Mehl-Madrona, M.D.

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty & Lisa review Coyote Medicine: Lessons From Native American Healing by bestselling author Lewis Mehl-Madrona, M.D.  Dr. Mehl-Mad...

GHY Minisode 102

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa and Misty check in on their Joy & Meaning lists from The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown. Advertis...

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review the #1 New York Times bestseller The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown. Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor ...

GHY Minisode 101

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from On Tyranny. Then, Lisa asks a thought-provoking question: are cults self-help...

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From The Twentieth Century by Timothy D. Snyder

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! This week, Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times Bestseller On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons From The Twentieth Century by Timothy Sny...

Special Announcement: We started a Patreon!

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to expand the GHY community! Check out our Patreon page and the different ways you can support the podcast here.Advertising Inquirie...

Special Holiday Episode: 2nd Annual Rear End to the Year End

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the last episode of 2020, Lisa and Misty reflect on another year of the podcast.  Thanks for being with us on this journey. You can grab your GHY...

Special Holiday Episode: Validation

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special holiday episode, Lisa and Misty tell you what you need to hear. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Special Holiday Episode: A Goodnight Prayer to 2020

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special holiday episode, Lisa and Misty say farewell to 2020 with a comedic goodnight prayer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

Special Holiday Episode: Covid-Safe Christmas Songs

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special holiday episode, Lisa and Misty attempt to sing Christmas songs that are Covid-safe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Special Announcement: WE HAVE MERCH!!

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We finally did it! Grab all of your GHY merch here! Let us know if there are any designs you'd like us to add. E-mail us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@...

GHY Minisode 100

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty and Lisa share their recommendations for other amazing podcasts to listen to. Lisa's recs: Song Exploder...

Self-Help by Samuel Smiles

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review the first self-help book ever: Self-Help by Samuel Smiles. Originally published in 1859, this book is considered the ...

GHY Minisode 099

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from Man's Search for Meaning, then asks Misty a thought-provoking question: wh...

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl. Viktor Emil Frankl was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and...

GHY Minisode 098

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa shares part of an article from Psychology Today that talks about "the untranslatables" - words from ...

How To Get A Man Without Getting Played: 29 Dating Secrets to Catch Mr. Right, Set Your Standards, And Eliminate Time Wasters by Bruce Bryans

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review How To Get A Man Without Getting Played: 29 Dating Secrets to Catch Mr. Right, Set Your Standards, And Eliminate Time...

GHY Minisode 097

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from How to Be an Imperfectionist, then shares a moving story from a listener.  If...

How to Be an Imperfectionist by Stephen Guise

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism by Step...

GHY Minisode 096

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa invites author Rebecca Scritchfield back to lead us through a guided body scan. Rebecca  is a well-being coa...

Special Announcement: Join Us for Happy-ish Hour LIVE!

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special announcement: GHY is hosting its first live event! Join us for Happy-ish Hour on Saturday December 5th at 10:00am PST. Grab your tic...

Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa talks with Rebecca Scritchfield, author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out--And Never Say Diet Again.  Rebec...

GHY Minisode 095

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Then, she shares an article called...

How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Kendi is a multiple #1 NYT bestselling au...

GHY Minisode 094

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, we are joined again by special guest Ben Sheehan for election-themed trivia! IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY TROUBLE VOTING ...

Special Guest Ben Sheehan

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty are joined by special guest Ben Sheehan, author of OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? A Non-Boring Guide to How Our...

GHY Minisode 093

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty shares an article from the New York Times about how to help someone who has lost a job.  Make sure to listen to last week's epi...

Special Guest Caroline Giuliani

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty are joined by special guest Caroline Giuliani, who offers advice about how to navigate difficult conversations around politi...

GHY Minisode 092

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, we are joined by special guest Renee Colvert of the podcast "Can I Pet Your Dog?" to talk about how dogs c...

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. Carol Dweck is widely regarded as one of the world’...

GHY Minisode 091

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, we review five terms feminists should know according to an instagram post from The Feminist Collective: intersecti...

Notoriously Dapper: How to Be a Modern Gentleman with Manners, Style and Body Confidence by Kelvin Davis

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review Notoriously Dapper: How to Be a Modern Gentleman with Manners, Style and Body Confidence by Kelvin Davis. Born in 198...

GHY Minisode 090

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport, then shares an article about...

So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport. Cal Newpor...

GHY Minisode 089

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa and Misty bring you an epic tale from a trio of listener emails... in particular responding to this previous...

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty cover one of the best-selling self-help books of all time: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Originally written in 1937,...

Bonus Episode: The Wildfires & RBG

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello from your tiny pocket friends! This is a special bonus episode because so many of you kindly reached out asking about our well-being. While we a...

GHY Minisode 088

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, and is joined by special guest Andrew Skotz...

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we review The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, joined by special guest host Andrew Skotzko.  Simon Sinek teaches leaders and organizations ho...

GHY Minisode 087

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa reads Misty parts of an article from The Atlantic about how the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo i...

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy Charlie Mackesy is an ar...

GHY Minisode 086

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by R...

The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty & Lisa review the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan...

GHY Minisode 085

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, we check in on Misty's homework from The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Then, we read a listener email ab...

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review the New York Times Bestseller The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. Origin...

GHY Minisode 084

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer. Then, she presents a challenge to...

The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times Bestseller The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer. M...

GHY Minisode 083

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa & Misty share emails from listeners who are making their homes more hyggelig during safer-at-home times. ...

Special Episode - Getting To Know Your Hosts

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, by listener request, Misty and Lisa take turns interviewing each other so you can get to know your hosts! You can follow Lisa Linke on inst...

GHY Minisode 082

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? and brings us a hilarious article...

OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say? by Ben Sheehan

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa & Misty review the newly-released OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed...

GHY Minisode 081

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa & Misty talk about how some white actors in Hollywood are issuing mea culpas about playing or voicing Bla...

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. Ijeoma Oluo is a Seattle-based writer, s...

GHY Minisode 080

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Tale Of Two Quarantines... On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa shares her low-key trolling of Mark Manson on twitter (not really) and gives us ...

The Drama Of The Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa review the international bestseller The Drama Of The Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller. Alice Mill...

GHY Minisode 079

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty and Lisa return to Stassi Schroeder, an author whose book they previously reviewed, to discuss her repeated ...

How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa cover How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking – for Students, Academics and ...

GHY Minisode 078

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty is joined by special guest Lauriel Marger, who speaks about her experiences as a working artist. This is a s...

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty cover The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield. Steven Pressfield w...

GHY Minisode 077

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the weekly beef, Misty shares an article from the New York Times in defense of a good cry. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump by David Plouffe

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Independence Day! This week, Misty and Lisa bring you the New York Times Bestseller A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump by David Plouf...

GHY Minisode 076

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from A Grief Observed: sharing a list of the things she's grieving while in qu...

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, joined by special guest host Dr. Nikita T. Hamilton, we cover A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis.  Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one o...

GHY Minisode 075

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa shares an article about how to make the most of your therapy sessions from Bottom Line Personal.Advertising I...

The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review The international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. According to the author'...

GHY Minisode 074

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from White Fragility, and Lisa & Misty share which self-help books they'd ...

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty and Lisa are delighted to bring to you the New York Times Bestseller White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk A...

GHY Minisode 073

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares a post from Mark Manson about 5 Problems with the Self-help Industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed by Glennon Doyle. Glennon Doyle is the author of #1 New York Times bestse...

GHY Minisode 072

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Misty checks in on her homework from The Dance of Anger and Lisa reads a listener e-mail with a thought-provoking question: is there such a thing as t...

Bonus Episode: Steps to Take to Show Up for Racial Justice

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s bonus episode, Lisa and Misty create a starter list for our white listeners to help them take actions to be better allies. If you are con...

The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Lisa and Misty cover the renowned classic and New York Times bestseller The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of ...

GHY Minisode 071

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Misty is joined by very special guests Frank and Matt who had their house tidied by Marie Kondo! If you'd like to watch their episode o...