Help Hole with Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh

Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh

Comedians Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh take turns reading Self Help Books and telling you what they got (and didn’t get) out of them. It’s earnest!! But also it’s funny?

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20 episodes
Updated May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Flex Your Feelings by Dr. Emily Anhalt
We are alive and kickin' over on Patreon!! We have the sweetest bunch of people and over 50 hours of podcasts (including the whole Artist's Way!!), zooms and chats waiting for you to there. Join us!! You can find our guest, the brilliant Dr. Emily Anhalt on socials: @dremilyanhalt Check out dremilyanhalt.com/book to grab a copy of Flex Your Feelings. or find out more about Coa the gym for mental health at https://www.joincoa.com/ Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, Substack, TikTok and Threads Abby will be at the Edinburgh Fringe August 12-25! BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh EDITOR Sofie Hagen SPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana, Clem and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson LOGO PHOTO Marie Hald LOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le
Jan 31, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
The Year of Less by Cait Flanders
... And shopping and doing No Buy or Low Buy Years. NOTE: I (Sofie) refer to Aja Barber as Aja Barker - a very rude mistake from my end, I apologise profusely! Also I just learned that I also mispronounced her first name. I'm so so so sorry. MAIN SOURCE The Year of Less by Cait Flanders Cait Flanders' Substack about The Year of Less REFERENCES Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders Buy Now on Netflix Goodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living by Fumio Sasaki The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to banish clutter forever by Marie Kondo Cait Flanders' Shopping Ban Advice Minimalism in the West by Alessandra I Volpi The Privilege of Minimalism: Who Gets to be a Minimalist? Bradley on a Budget on TikTok Deinfluencer DepressionDotGov on TikTok Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism by Aja Barber Aja Barber on Instagram New Balance - evil? A List of All The Books We've Covered Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and our The Artist Way thing! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads Sofie and Abby are both gigging in Copenhagen in March! Sofie is coming to Melbourne and Sydney! BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh EDITOR Sofie Hagen SPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana, Clem and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson LOGO PHOTO Marie Hald LOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le
Jan 10, 2025 · 36 min
PSA and also, the Basic Tools of The Artist's Way
Just a little update on this month's (late!) episode and some Artist Way Introduction Stuff... A List of All The Books We've Covered Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads Abby is coming to London! Sofie is coming to Melbourne and Sydney! BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh EDITOR Sofie Hagen SPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson LOGO PHOTO Marie Hald LOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le
Dec 2, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
MAIN SOURCE How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie REFERENCES Flirtology by Jean Smith Bad People Podcast on BBC Sounds A List of All The Books We've Covered Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads Abby is coming to London! Sofie is coming to Melbourne and Sydney! BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh EDITOR Sofie Hagen SPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson LOGO PHOTO Marie Hald LOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le
Nov 4, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Do you spend too much time on your phone? And would you like to spend LESS time on your phone? Well, this is the episode for you. Abby has a problem and Sofie might also have a problem, if she'd be up for admitting to it. Abby has read Cal Newport's book on Digital Minimalism and is up for the challenge. MAIN SOURCE Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport REFERENCES The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron A List of All The Books We've Covered Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh EDITOR Sofie Hagen SPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson LOGO PHOTO Marie Hald LOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le
Oct 7, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
How To Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
We throw ourselves at KC Davies' book How To Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach To Cleaning and Organising. We discuss shame and executive dysfunction and tidying and cleaning, but in a real FUN WAY. MAIN SOURCE How To Keep House While Drowning by KC Davies REFERENCES Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, Ph.D KC Davies' podcast Struggle Care The episode we did on Hygge A List of All The Books We've Covered Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and to sign up for our The Artist Way thing in January! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh EDITOR Sofie Hagen SPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson LOGO PHOTO Marie Hald LOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le
Sep 2, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Oh, it's a Big One. It's finally here. The Artist's Way, read and presented by Abby, who has read it five times and who lives it on a daily basis. It's the Bible of creativity and we're here to discuss it. If you want to join our little discussion group in January, sign up to our Patreon here and be ready. MAIN SOURCE The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron REFERENCES Abby's friend Katie Coyle Our Patreon episode on Morning Pages Kiri Pritchard-McLean's BBC Podcast (feat. Sofie and Cariad Lloyd) Carly Ann Filbin's The Artist's Way Classes OUR COPENHAGEN SHOW
Aug 12, 2024 · 21 min
Couples Therapy or The Specifics of Demise (TEASER)
A little teaser of our brand new Patreon SPECIAL bonus episode. Sofie has watched Couples Therapy, but first, we get into talking about the apocalypse again. Also, Abby sings. Does she sing well? Time will tell. Listen on Patreon now.
Aug 5, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
On Connection by Kae Tempest
We dive into Kae Tempest's On Connection - a book about connections and the magic that happens when connection happens and other stuff to do with connection. (Sofie writes these blurbs and there is a chance Sofie didn't fully understand what the book was about.) We also discuss weddings and creativity. It's fun. MAIN SOURCE On Connection by Kae Tempest ALSO MENTIONED Self Compassion by Kristin Neff Micro Moments of Positivity Resonance by Dr. Barbara Fredrickson
Jul 29, 2024 · 20 min
Sofie's Quote Show (TEASER)
It's another little teaser. On Patreon, you can find the full episode (and you can watch the episode too, on video!), where, still at Sofie's place, Abby and Sofie go over some of the inspirational quotes Sofie has saved in her phone. But Abby struggles to get over the fact that Sofie owes her money. It's a very inspirational episode. Patreon is here - sign up for just £3 a month!
Jul 15, 2024 · 22 min
Nicolas Cage (What's That About?) But Don't Look It Up (TEASER)
In this SPECIAL EPISODE (of which you only get a little teaser) recorded in the SAME ROOM (which you can also see as a video on Patreon!), we discuss stand-up, Nicolas Cage (or should we say... Nicolas Coppola) and trains and more stuff. Sign up on Patreon for the full episode and loads more goodies here.
Jul 8, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood
Sofie read Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood when she was 19 and it changed her life. Will it have the same effect now? Does Abby love too little, enough or too much? Also, a post-recording correction: Akon did the lovely song 'Lonely', not the other lovely song 'F**k it' - that belonged to Eamon. Get your 00s music facts straight, Sofie Hagen. Also this is a special episode because it's been edited by Sofie Hagen. So if it sounds a little different, that's why. Sofie did her very best. This text has also been written by Sofie Hagen. **Also, just a note to say, that as we are recording this episode, we are in summer 2024, which for comedians like Sofie and Abby, means the Edinburgh Fringe! So, this means we'll be releasing one main episode a month during June, July and August and back to the full quota of two main episodes in September. If you think you'll miss your double hit, then why not sign up to our Patreon for three more bonus eps a month AND a seriously great backlog of extra content. MAIN SOURCE Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood ALSO MENTIONED The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Game by Neil Strauss A List of All Our Books Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh PRODUCER Amanda Redman EDITOR Sofie Hagen SPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson LOGO PHOTO Marie Hald LOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le
Jul 1, 2024 · 19 min
Morning Pages (TEASER)
A lot of you have been asking 'what are these morning pages of which you constantly speak' and we are here to reply. But first, we catch up and discuss mushrooms, tattoos, medical trials and more. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/helphole and sign up for as little as £3 a month!
Jun 17, 2024 · 22 min
The Finch App or Self Your Help (TEASER)
To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/helphole and sign up for as little as £3 a month.
Jun 10, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
What do you want to do with what's left of your 4000 weeks? Well, you can spend only a fraction of that time listening to this frankly, brilliantly informative and entertaining episode of Help Hole, where Abby and Sofie explore how Four Thousand Weeks, Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Not only will you see how to make the time you have count, if you never thought Rod Stewart had some sage advice about how to use spare hours effectively, then you're in for a real surprise. **Also, just a note to say, that as we are recording this episode, we are in summer 2024, which for comedians like Sofie and Abby, means the Edinburgh Fringe! So, this means we'll be releasing one main episode a month during June, July and August and back to the full quota of two main episodes in September. If you think you'll miss your double hit, then why not sign up to our Patreon for three more bonus eps a month AND a seriously great backlog of extra content. MAIN SOURCE Four Thousand Weeks, Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman A List of All Our Books Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh PRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda Redman SPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson ARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don’t worry)
Jun 3, 2024 · 17 min
Julie & Julia and Julia Cameron's Cook Book (TEASER)
Today, you get a little teaser - a snippet - of the bonus episode about the movie Julie & Julia, which is about Julia Child. Or, Julia Cameron, as Abby pronounces it. To hear the FULL episode - which includes fun stories about Julia Child being a spy!? - go sign up for Patreon. Or become a supporter through Apple Podcasts. You can do that too. See you there!
May 27, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
What's the after effect of almost being hit by a car? Do you fight, fight or freeze and what does each of these mean? Well luckily for us, Sofie has read 'the Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk and can tell us everything we need to know about how the body processes trauma and why it can manifest for years after the event. Main source: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel van der Kolk A List of All Our Books Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh PRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda Redman SPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie, Anjana Rinne and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson ARTWORK Photo by Marie Hald and Logo by Haiminh Le
May 13, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Will I Ever Have Sex Again by Sofie Hagen
This episode of Help Hole feels close to home in more ways than one, as not only are our hosts in the very same room for the chat, but the book they are talking about, is written by none other than Sofie Hagen! Will I Ever Have Sex Again, by Sofie Hagen is an exploration of the modern sexual landscape and how it impacts not just on the author, but society as a whole- even Abby...although mostly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Main source: Will I Ever Have Sex Again by Sofie Hagen Also mentioned on the podcast: Against Purity: Living Ethically in Compromised Times by Alexis Shotwell Juno Roche Happy Fat by Sofie Hagen A List of All Our Books Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh PRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda Redman SPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson ARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don’t worry)
May 6, 2024 · 21 min
Sylvester Stallone's Sly and Sofie Sings Beyoncé (TEASER)
It's a little snippet of our Every Other Monday bonus episode! You can hear them all, and, support the podcast on patreon.com/helphole !
Apr 29, 2024 · 58 min
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking
Todays episode will lift your spirits for a number of reasons, firstly our hosts crossed oceans in order to record in person AND they're in Denmark, home of Hygge - so it feelt only right that the book they delve into should be Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking. As well as exploring why Hygge can only be achieved if there are adequate bins in the street, they also explore their feelings after a visit to Copenhagen's Happiness Museum, a stirring experience in many ways. Main source: Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking Also mentioned on the podcast: The Happiness Museum A List of All Our Books Here Subscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes! Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTok Sofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and Facebook Abby is on Instagram, TikTok and Threads BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby Wambaugh PRODUCER AND EDITOR Amanda Redman SPECIAL PRODUCERS Lillie and MamaWamba JINGLE by Nicky Elson ARTWORK by Sofie Hagen (temporary, don’t worry)