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Join Lisa Linke and Misty Stinnett as they explore every aspect of the self-help world, laughing their way through the best and worst advice.
A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump by David Plouffe
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 Plouffe. Plouffe is an American political strategist best known as the campaign manager for Barack Obama's successful 2008 presidential campaign. He was an outside senior advisor to Obama since the president's first day in office and was then appointed as a Senior Advisor to the President (inside the White House) in 2011 following the resignation of David Axelrod, who went on to start Obama's reelection campaign. Plouffe wrote this book with the intention of sharing his experience working for and in campaigns for several decades, and his insights are usable to any volunteer or candidate, for any campaign, at any level, from local election up to, and including, President. In this A Citizen’s Guide To Beating Donald Trump book review, we cover the following chapters: Table of contents Introduction Offense/Defense Create Register Hosting Battlegrounds Money The Campaign Voting Election Night We also reference Vote Save America to make sure you’re registered to vote and also visit the Brennan Center for Justice if you want up-to-date research and reporting on voting issues. If you want to buy the book, you can do so here. And don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
56:3103/07/2020
GHY Minisode 076
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 quarantine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
26:3130/06/2020
A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
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 of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures. We cover each of the four chapters in this A Grief Observed book review! If you'd like to learn more about the author, you can do so here. If you'd like to purchase the book, you can do so here. And if you'd like to follow Nikita on Instagram, you can do so @nikitathamilton And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:10:0426/06/2020
GHY Minisode 075
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 Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
15:4023/06/2020
The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
This week, Lisa and Misty review The international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. According to the author's page on Amazon.com, Norman Vincent Peale was born in the Ohio hamlet of Bowersville on May 31, 1898, and was the son of a physician turned Methodist minister. He grew up to become the author of 46 books, including the inspirational best seller of all time, The Power of Positive Thinking. He was also a motivational speaker; the co-publisher of the world's leading inspirational magazine, Guideposts; and for 52 years, the beloved pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. In 1984 Peale was awarded the Presidential medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan. Dr. Peale died at his home in Pawling on Christmas Eve, 1993. Buckle in for this one, because we cover the main ideas in every chapter of this Power of Positive Thinking Book Review. If you'd like to learn more about the author, you can visit his website. If you'd like to buy the book, you can do so here. And here's the Politico article Misty cites about How Norman Vincent Peale taught Donald Trump to Worship Himself. And don't forget to rate, subscribe, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
42:2319/06/2020
GHY Minisode 074
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 include on a shelf if they could only choose six. (Shelf-help!)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
18:0816/06/2020
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
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 About Racism by Robin DiAngelo. Robin DiAngelo has her PhD in Multicultural Education, and is currently Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington, Seattle. She researches Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis (which is evident in this book!), and has been published many times. She’s a consultant, educator and facilitator on issues of racial and social justice, and has been doing so for over two decades. In 2011, she coined the term White Fragility in an academic article which influenced the international dialogue on race. Misty and Lisa cover major topics from the following chapters in this White Fragility book review: Introduction: We Can’t Get There from Here The Challenges of Talking to White People About Racism Racism and White Supremacy Racism After the Civil Rights Movement How Does Race Shape the Lives of White People? The Good/Bad Binary Anti-Blackness Racial Triggers for White People The Result: White Fragility White Fragility in Action White Fragility and the Rules of Engagement White Women’s Tears Where Do We Go from Here? If you’d like to learn more about the author, you can visit her website here. If you want to buy the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:08:3312/06/2020
GHY Minisode 073
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://redcircle.com/brands
23:4209/06/2020
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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 bestsellers UNTAMED (a Reese’s Book Club selection) and LOVE WARRIOR (an Oprah’s Book Club selection), as well as the New York Times bestseller CARRY ON, WARRIOR. An activist and thought leader, Glennon is the founder and president of Together Rising, an all-women led nonprofit organization that has revolutionized grassroots philanthropy – raising over $25 Million for women, families, and children in crisis. She lives in Florida with her wife and three children. We cover concepts from each section in this Untamed book review, including: Part 1: CAGED Part 2: KEYS Part 3: FREE If you like what you're hearing, you can learn more about the author at her website. If you want to buy the book, you can buy it here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:07:1205/06/2020
GHY Minisode 072
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 toxic femininity?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
28:0302/06/2020
Bonus Episode: Steps to Take to Show Up for Racial Justice
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 confused about the difference between “white saviors” and allyship, and to read a list of frequently asked questions, you can head to https://nowhitesaviors.org/faqs/. Easy actions to take: Donate to organizations doing the work: The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls The NAACP Southern Poverty Law Center United Negro College Fund Black Youth Project The Sentencing Project Families against Mandatory Minimums A New Way of Life Dream Defenders The ACLU Black Lives Matter Showing Up For Racial Justice Black Visions Collective The Minnesota Freedom Fund North Star Health Collective Follow intersectional accounts on social media! Here are a few to get you started: @Rachel.Cargle @TeachandTransform @indigenousrising @NoWhiteSaviors @theconsciouskid @zinneducationproject @ctznwell @theequalityinstitute @showingupforacialjustice @wp4bl @Luvvie Listen to podcasts! 1619 Project - read here 1619 Project - listen here So, Lisa mentions “On Being White” during the episode, but it’s actually called Scene On Radio and the entire second season is dedicated to “Seeing White”, the exploration of whiteness. When I listened, there were only three episodes, but now there are 14! You can start with episode one of season 2, called “Turning The Lens” here. The rest of these actions are Medium or Hard, depending on your abilities, tolerance and time commitments! Have conversations with your friends and family. Become vocal. Read books to expand your knowledge: White Fragility I’m Judging You Between the World and Me So You Want to Talk About Race An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States And check out this Anti-Racist Reading List from the New York Times and this list of Racial Justice Books for White People from Showing Up for Racial Justice. Explore your own inherent biases and where they came from. Take The Harvard Bias test online. Volunteer and get involved with organizations doing the work. Two national examples to start: White People 4 Black Lives Showing Up For Racial Justice Call your reps when you see an injustice, and urge them to hold the perpetrators accountable. Resistbot is an amazing, easy way to do this -- all you have to do is text the word RESIST to Resistbot on iMessage, Messenger, Twitter, Telegram, or to 50409 on SMS to get started. Volunteer to help black men and women, indigenous people, and people of color elected to office. VOTE! Do what you can. Act now. Speak up. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
27:1901/06/2020
The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner
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 Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner. Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, contributor to psychoanalytic concepts regarding family and feminist theory and therapy, and the author of many books. From 1972 to 2001 she was a staff psychologist at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas, and a faculty member and supervisor in the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry. During this time she published extensively on the psychology of women and family relationships, revising traditional psychoanalytic concepts to reflect feminist and family systems perspectives. In this Dance of Anger book review, Lisa and Misty cover the chapters in this 2014 edition: New Introduction to the 2014 Edition THE CHALLENGE OF ANGER OLD MOVES, NEW MOVES, AND COUNTERMOVES CIRCULAR DANCES IN COUPLES: When Getting Angry Is Getting Nowhere ANGER AT OUR IMPOSSIBLE MOTHERS USING ANGER AS A GUIDE: The Road to a Clearer Self UP AND DOWN THE GENERATIONS WHO’S RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT: The Trickiest Anger Question THINKING IN THREES: Stepping Out of Family Triangles TASKS FOR THE DARING AND COURAGEOUS EPILOGUE: Beyond Self-Help If you want to know more about the author, visit her website. If you like what you’re hearing, you can buy the book here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:13:5229/05/2020
GHY Minisode 071
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 of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, check it out on Netflix; it's episode 5. You can find Frank on instagram @Frank.Arthur.Smith and on Twitter @FAS4US And you can find Matt on instagram @Matt__Hartman And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
32:4026/05/2020
Love Is Not Enough by Mark Manson
This week, Lisa and Misty cover Love Is Not Enough by Mark Manson. Here is a bit about the author in his own words, right from this audible original: "My name is Mark Manson. I’m the New York Times bestselling author of THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A FUCK and EVERYTHING IS FUCKED: A BOOK ABOUT HOPE. Most people don’t know this about me, but before Subtle Art took off and I became a huge, fancy author, I primarily gave relationship advice. 12 years ago, I started a blog. It was a blog about my own dating life. I didn’t expect anyone other than my guy friends to read it. I just wanted a place where I could write out some of my own confused experiences and figure out what the hell I was doing wrong. To my surprise, other young men started following along and reaching out to me. As it turned out, they had similar issues and insecurities as I did. They asked questions, and being a good little blogger, I went in search for answers. Those answers brought more readers and more questions, which brought more answers, and more readers, and so on. Fast forward seven years and I was making a full-time living writing relationship advice to millions of readers across the world. It was like I was the millennial Dear Abby who happened to say 'fuck' a lot.” Well, there you have it folks. We cover every chapter in this Love Is Not Enough book review: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Pain Boundaries Power Struggles Choosing Reality Over Fantasy Vulnerability The Courage to Be Loved Simple but Difficult If you like what you're hearing, you can grab the book here or check out the author's website here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
59:1522/05/2020
GHY Minisode 070
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares an article from The New York Times about Why You Should Stop Being so Hard on Yourself. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
29:0319/05/2020
For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity by Liz Plank (Part Two)
This week, Lisa and Misty bring you the second part of For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity by Liz Plank. Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist and the Executive Producer of several critically acclaimed series at Vox Media. Liz was ranked as one of the 50 most influential women by Marie Claire and was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Media. Before becoming a journalist, Liz worked as a researcher and behavioral science consultant at the London School of Economics, from which she holds a master's degree in policy with an emphasis in global gender politics. In the final part of this For the Love of Men book review, Lisa and Misty cover Part II: PART II. I Love Men The Great Suppression Bromance Amuse-bouche: Glen’s Story Waffles Are His Love Language The Mancession If Patriarchy Is So Great, Why Is It Making You Die? The Making of Men Compassion As the Antidote to Hate Conclusion: The Case for Mindful Masculinity If you’d like to learn more about the author, you can visit her website. If you like what you’re hearing, you can buy the book here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
47:2515/05/2020
GHY Minisode 069
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares an article from The New York Times about The Case for Doing Nothing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
20:0512/05/2020
For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity by Liz Plank (Part One)
This week Lisa and Misty cover For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity by Liz Plank – the first of a two-parter! Elizabeth Plank is an award-winning journalist and the Executive Producer of several critically acclaimed series at Vox Media. Liz was ranked as one of the 50 most influential women by Marie Claire and was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Media. Before becoming a journalist, Liz worked as a researcher and behavioral science consultant at the London School of Economics, from which she holds a master's degree in policy with an emphasis in global gender politics. In the first part of this For The Love of Men book review, we cover Part I: PART I. The Lies We Tell About Men You’re Not Born a Man Manhood Is Never Fully Earned and Needs to Be Renewed Over and Over Again Masculinity Is Under Attack Men Are Slaves to Their Bodies and Their Nether Regions Men Don’t Need Intimacy Male Shame: What Is It Like to Feel Like You Need to Prove Something You Never Quite Feel Like You Have? Tune in next week for the second part of the book! If you’d like to learn more about the author, you can visit her website here. If you like what you’re hearing, you can buy the book here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
49:4908/05/2020
GHY Minisode 068
On this episode of the Weekly Beef, Lisa asks Misty a thought-provoking question: if you had to choose between self-help or self-care, which would you pick?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
15:2105/05/2020
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
This week, we cover the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek bestseller The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss. Tim Ferriss has been listed as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and one of Fortune’s “40 under 40.” He is an early-stage technology investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ others) and the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers. The Observer and other media have called Tim “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast, which is the first business/interview podcast to exceed 100 million downloads. It has now exceeded 400 million downloads. We share something from every section in this 4-Hour Workweek book review! If you like what you're hearing, you can buy the book here or visit the author's website here. And if you haven't already, please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
46:4001/05/2020
GHY Minisode 067
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty reads an article from McSweeney's about 17 real-life would-you-rathers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
12:3028/04/2020
Open Book: A Memoir by Jessica Simpson
This week Lisa and Misty cover the #1 New York Times Bestseller Open Book: A Memoir by Jessica Simpson with special guest host Chelsea Devantez. Jessica Simpson is an American singer, actress, fashion designer, and author. She has multiple albums, and top singles. During her earlier career, Simpson became known for her relationship and later marriage to Nick Lachey, with whom they appeared on a reality show together. Aside from her musical pursuits, Simpson launched The Jessica Simpson Collection, a fashion line that has gone on to earn over $1 billion in revenue. Lisa & Misty are thrilled to have guest host Chelsea Devantez present this Open Book book review! Chelsea grew up all over the southwest but calls New Mexico home. She came up in comedy at The Second City Chicago where she wrote and performed three Mainstage reviews. She is now a writer for ABC’s Bless This Mess and the short film she wrote and directed was supposed to play at SXSW but that got cancelled so instead she joined us to share her love for famous memoirs of actresses! If you'd like to know more about Chelsea, you can find her on Instagram @chelseadevantez and watch her short film BASIC! And if you like what you’re hearing, you can buy the Open Book here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
55:2224/04/2020
Bonus Episode: Self-Help in the Time of Coronavirus
In this special bonus episode, Lisa and Misty share which self-help tools are actually helping them during the global coronavirus pandemic. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
27:0524/04/2020
GHY Minisode 066
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Talking to Strangers and Lisa shares a Psychology Today article about dating. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
16:2221/04/2020
Talking To Strangers: What We Should Know About The People We Don’t Know by Malcom Gladwell
This week Lisa and Misty cover the #1 New York Times Bestseller Talking To Strangers: What We Should Know About The People We Don’t Know by Malcom Gladwell. Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist and author of five other New York Times bestsellers — The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Toronto, Trinity College, Toronto and has been on the staff of The New Yorker since 1996. Gladwell's books and articles often deal with the unexpected implications of research in the social sciences and make frequent and extended use of academic work, particularly in the areas of sociology, psychology, and social psychology. Gladwell has been included in the TIME 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers. Misty and Lisa talk about all sections in this Talking to Strangers book review, including: "Step out of the car!" Part one: Spies and diplomats: two puzzles. Fidel Castro's revenge; Getting to know der Führer Part two: Default to truth. The Queen of Cuba ; The Holy Fool; Case study: The boy in the shower Part three: Transparency. The Friends fallacy ; A (short) explanation of the Amanda Knox case ; Case study: The fraternity party Part four: Lessons. KSM: What happens when the stranger is a terrorist? Part five: Coupling. Sylvia Plath; Case study: The Kansas City experiments ; Sandra Bland. If you like what you’re hearing, you can buy the book here, though Lisa truly recommends listening vs. reading. And please subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:06:2317/04/2020
GHY Minisode 065
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares an article on what to do when you say something stupid. It was recommended to her by her brilliant friend Bryan, who has a brilliant TedTalk! Watch it here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
17:3714/04/2020
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph. D.
This week, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph. D. Emily Nagoski is Wellness Education Director and Lecturer at Smith College, where she teaches Women’s Sexuality. She has a PhD in health behavior with a doctoral concentration in human sexuality from Indiana University, and a master’s degree in counseling, with a clinical internship at the Kinsey Institute Sexual Health Clinic. She has taught graduate and undergraduate classes in human sexuality, relationships and communication, stress management, and sex education. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are and The Come As You Are Workbook as well as three guides for Ian Kerner’s GoodInBed.com, including the Guide to Female Orgasm, and her own blog, The Dirty Normal. This is an incredibly comprehensive book, so we cover a few of the topics that were most resonant to us in this Come As You Are book review. And we loved every second of it! To learn more about the author and listen to her podcast, check out her website here! If you like what you're hearing, and want to buy the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:14:5010/04/2020
GHY Minisode 064
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa shares an article about trying to time the financial markets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
08:3907/04/2020
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical and Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying by Suze Orman
Lisa and Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom: Practical and Spiritual Steps So You Can Stop Worrying by Suze Orman. Suze Orman is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, #1 New York Times bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today. Orman has written seven consecutive New York Times bestsellers and has written, co-produced, and hosted six PBS specials based on her books. She is the host of the award-winning Suze Orman Show, which airs on CNBC and XM and Sirius radio, and a contributing editor to O: The Oprah Magazine. Orman was twice named one of the "Time 100," Time magazine's list of the world's most influential people. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, directed the Suze Orman Financial Group from 1987 to 1997, served as Vice President--Investments for Prudential Bache Securities from 1983 to 1987, and was an account executive at Merrill Lynch from 1980 to 1983. Prior to that, she worked as a waitress at the Buttercup Bakery in Berkeley, California, from 1973 to 1980. We cover every one of Suze's steps in this Suze Orman 9 Steps to Financial Freedom book review: 1. Seeing how your past holds the key to your financial future 2. Facing your fears and creating new truths 3. Being honest with yourself 4. Being responsible to those you love 5. Being respectful of yourself and your money 6. Trusting yourself more than you trust others 7. Being open to receive all that you are meant to have 8. Understanding the ebb and flow of the money cycle 9. Recognizing true wealth You can learn more about Suze at her website here. If you like what you're hearing and want to buy the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:02:0103/04/2020
GHY Minisode 063
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Dear Girls and Lisa shares a listener comment about self-sabotage. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
17:1531/03/2020
Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong
Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong. Ali Wong is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She is noted for her Netflix stand-up specials Baby Cobra and Hard Knock Wife, both of which received critical acclaim. She is also known for her leading film role in the 2019 film Always Be My Maybe, which she produced and wrote with her co-star Randall Park. She is currently a main cast member on the ABC television show American Housewife. Previously, she appeared on Are You There, Chelsea?, Inside Amy Schumer, and Black Box. She also wrote for the first three seasons of the sitcom Fresh Off the Boat. Wong voiced title character Roberta "Bertie" Songthrush, a polite songbird and aspiring baker on the critically acclaimed animated series Tuca & Bertie and new student "Ali" on the hit series Big Mouth. We cover every chapter in this Dear Girls Ali Wong Book Review, including: Chapter 1: How I Trapped Your Father Chapter 2: The Miracle of Life Chapter 3: Tips on Giving Birth Chapter 4: Why I Went Back to Work Chapter 5: Hustle and Pho Chapter 6: Snake Heart Chapter 7: The DJ Chapter 8: Mr. Wong Chapter 9: A Guide to Asian Restaurants Chapter 10: Bringing Up Bebés Chapter 11: Uncle Andrew Chapter 12: My Least Favorite Question Chapter 13: Bridin’ Dirty Chapter 14: Wild Child Afterward by her husband, Justin Hakuta If you like what you're hearing, you can visit the author's website here! If you want to purchase the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
58:2627/03/2020
GHY Minisode 062
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from Make Your Bed and asks Misty a thought-provoking question: should the self-help industry be regulated?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
16:4124/03/2020
Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life... And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven
This week, Lisa & Misty review the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life... And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven. William Harry McRaven is a retired United States Navy Four-Star admiral who last served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command. He was also the chancellor of The University of Texas System. McRaven previously served as commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and as commander of Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR). In addition to his duties as COMSOCEUR, he was designated as the first director of the NATO Special Operations Forces Coordination Centre (NSCC), where he was charged with enhancing the capabilities and inter-operability of all NATO Special Operations Forces. McRaven retired from the U.S. Navy on August 28, 2014, after more than 37 years of service. We cover every chapter in this Make Your Bed book review, including: Start your day with a task completed You can’t go at it alone Only the size of your heart matters Life’s not fair—drive on! Failure can make you stronger You must dare greatly Stand up to the bullies Rise to the occasion Give people hope Never, ever quit! If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
44:0320/03/2020
GHY Minisode 061
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Oracle At The Supermarket and asks Lisa a thought-provoking question: what's the difference between self-actualization and self-realization?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
22:1317/03/2020
Oracle At The Supermarket: The American Preoccupation With Self-Help Books by Steven Starker
This week, Misty and Lisa bring you Oracle At The Supermarket: The American Preoccupation With Self-Help Books by Steven Starker. Steven Starker is chief, psychology service, of Portland Veteran’s Medical Center and professor of media sociology at Oregon Health Sciences University. He is the author of numerous works, including Oracle at the Supermarket and The Power of Fantasy in Human Creativity. But basically, we learn the historical context that provided American self-help to flourish since the colonies! In this Oracle At The Supermarket book review, Lisa & Misty cover the following chapters: The New Oracle: An introduction to the study of self-help books Gospel of Success: Early self-help books in America Power to Heal: The discovery of mind-cure Approaching the Mainstream: Self-help and the establishment Classical Self-Help: The early blockbusters Behind Closed Doors: The search for sexual guidance Boy and Soul: The oracle at mid-century The Selfish Years: Pop psychology and the “me” generation Healthy, Wealthy and Wise: Finding fulfillment in the 80s Prescriptions and Promises: Help, harm and hope in the genre Conclusion: Message of the Oracle If you’d like to buy the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:16:1013/03/2020
GHY Minisode 060
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa checks in on her homework from Unfu*k Yourself and shares listener e-mails. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
17:0110/03/2020
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life by Gary John Bishop
This week, Misty and Lisa bring you the New York Times bestseller Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life by Gary John Bishop. Gary John Bishop is from Glasgow, Scotland. The grit and wit of his early life have contributed to his tough-love, in-your-face approach to coaching. He is one of the leading Personal Development experts in the industry with a global reputation that has impacted tens of thousands of people worldwide. His “urban philosophy” approach represents a new wave of personal empowerment. He calls it like it is while being influenced by ontology, phenomenology and the philosophy of some of the world’s greatest thinkers. We cover each of the chapters in this Unfuck Yourself Book Review, including: IN THE BEGINNING… “I AM WILLING” “I AM WIRED TO WIN” “I GOT THIS” “I EMBRACE THE UNCERTAINTY” “I AM NOT MY THOUGHTS; I AM WHAT I DO.” “I AM RELENTLESS.” “I EXPECT NOTHING AND ACCEPT EVERYTHING.” WHERE NEXT? ABOUT THE AUTHOR If you'd like, you can learn more about the author at his website here. If you want to purchase the book, you can do so here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
56:4006/03/2020
GHY Minisode 059
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Small Doses and Lisa shares an article about how humans didn't see the color blue until modern times. Also check out this hilarious TEDx Talk about color blindness and perspective by the brilliant Bryan Kett. And here's a link to Misty's incredible hair guru, Genevieve!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
13:0303/03/2020
Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use by Amanda Seales
This week, Lisa and Misty cover the USA Today Bestseller Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use by Amanda Seales. Comedian, actress, writer, daytime talk show host, podcast host, Instagram personality (1M followers) and producer Amanda Seales tackles serious topics with wit and humor across many platforms. She is the creator and host of the comedy game show “Smart, Funny and Black”, which tours to many cities. Lisa & Misty talk about the six chapters in this Small Doses book review: Chapter 1: Ladies First Chapter 2: Race Realities Chapter 3: Square Biz Chapter 4: Bae Watch Chapter 5: People Are Weird Chapter 6: Glow On If you’d like to buy the book, you can do so here. If you want to visit the Smart, Funny and Black website, you can check it out here. And if you'd like to see a clip of Amanda's conversation with Caitlyn Jenner at Katy Perry's dinner, you can see it here. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:19:5428/02/2020
GHY Minisode 058
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from All About Love, and Lisa asks a thought-provoking question: what's the difference between inclusion and diversity?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
22:5025/02/2020
All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks (Part Two)
This week, special guest presenter Matt Sav brings us All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks in the second part of this special two-part episode. Bell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intellectual by The Atlantic Monthly, as well as one of Utne Reader's 100 Visionaries Who Could Change Your Life, she is a charismatic speaker who divides her time among teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world. Previously a professor in the English departments at Yale University and Oberlin College, hooks is now a Distinguished Professor of English at City College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She is the author of more than seventeen books! Join us as we cover each chapter in this special two-part All About Love Book Review! If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. You can also learn more about the author at The Bell Hooks Institute. And if you'd like to follow Sav on instagram, you can find him @SoundofSav and @Fairfax_Village. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
52:5921/02/2020
GHY Minisode 057
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares an article about ghosting from greatist.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
29:2218/02/2020
All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks (Part One)
This week, special guest presenter Matt Sav brings us All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks in the first part of a special two-part episode. Bell Hooks is a cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writer. Celebrated as one of our nation's leading public intellectual by The Atlantic Monthly, as well as one of Utne Reader's 100 Visionaries Who Could Change Your Life, she is a charismatic speaker who divides her time among teaching, writing, and lecturing around the world. Previously a professor in the English departments at Yale University and Oberlin College, hooks is now a Distinguished Professor of English at City College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She is the author of more than seventeen books! Join us as we cover each chapter in this special two-part All About Love Book Review! If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. You can also learn more about the author at The Bell Hooks Institute. And if you'd like to follow Sav on instagram, you can find him @SoundofSav and @Fairfax_Village. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:00:0714/02/2020
GHY Minisode 056
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares this article from greatist.com about what "cuffing season" is and why we do it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
25:1911/02/2020
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
This week, Lisa and Misty review the New York Times Bestseller Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins. David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. An accomplished endurance athlete, Goggins has completed over 60 ultra-marathons, triathlons, and ultra-triathlons, setting new course records and regularly placing in the top five. He once held the Guinness World Record for pull-ups completing 4,030 in 17 hours, and he’s a sought after public speaker. Over the years, he’s shared his story with hundreds of thousands of students across the country, numerous professional sports teams, and the staff at Fortune 500 companies. We cover each of the chapters in this Can't Hurt Me book review: I SHOULD HAVE BEEN A STATISTIC TRUTH HURTS THE IMPOSSIBLE TASK TAKING SOULS ARMORED MIND IT’S NOT ABOUT A TROPHY THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON TALENT NOT REQUIRED UNCOMMON AMONGST UNCOMMON THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAILURE WHAT IF? If you like what you're hearing, you can buy the book here. If you want more information, you can visit the author's website here. And don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:03:3707/02/2020
GHY Minisode 055
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares an article from MelodyWilding.com about how to stop saying "I'm sorry" so much. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
21:4304/02/2020
Raise Your Vibration: 111 Practices to Increase Your Spiritual Connection by Kyle Gray
This week Lisa and Misty bring you Raise Your Vibration: 111 Practices to Increase Your Spiritual Connection by Kyle Gray. Kyle was named “The Hottest Name In Spirituality” by Soul & Spirit Magazine, and is a spiritual teacher and international speaker, as well as bestselling author of 7 books. In this Raise Your Vibration book review, Misty & Lisa cover several chapters, including: -Feel The Vibes -Raise Your Vibes -The Universe Is Recruiting You! -How To Use This Book -And several of the chakra chapters, including Ground and Flow. If you’d like to buy the book, you can do so here. If you want to learn more about Kyle Gray, visit his website. And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
01:03:0331/01/2020
GHY Minisode 054
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty shares an article from Psychology Today about the reasons we self-sabotage and how to stop. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
31:1128/01/2020
It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff
This week, Misty & Lisa review the Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times business bestseller It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, former commander, USS Benfold. Captain D. Michael Abrashoff is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and was a military assistant to the former secretary of defense, the Honorable Dr. William J. Perry. Abrashoff left the Navy in 2001 and became the founder and CEO of Grassroots Leadership, Inc., in Boston. We cover each of the chapters in this It's Your Ship Book Review, including: Take Command Lead by Example Listen Aggressively Communicate Purpose and Meaning Create a Climate of Trust Look for Results, Not Salutes Take Calculated Risks Go Beyond Standard Procedure Build Up Your People Generate Unity Improve Your People’s Quality of Life If you like what you're hearing, you can purchase the book here. You can also visit the author's website here. And don't forget to subscribe to, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
54:0224/01/2020
GHY Minisode 053
On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Misty checks in on her homework from Know My Name and the ladies share listener communiqués. If you'd like, you can learn more about the Buy Nothing Project here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
17:1521/01/2020