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A Little Thing That Helps

Tara Schuster

Booking Overview

This interview-based conversation series focuses on practical tools, rituals, and mindsets for navigating hardship and enjoying life, featuring accomplished external guests such as bestselling authors, musicians, comedians, and entrepreneurs. Credible pitches include established authors, creative professionals, founders, and experts with a compelling personal challenge and actionable approach to resilience or well-being; booking difficulty is high because recent guests have substantial public profiles and major career achievements.

Metrics

Episodes: 9

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

taraschuster@substack.com

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Host

Tara Schuster - Tara Schuster is a writer and former Comedy Central executive who worked on shows including Key & Peele.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and other accomplished public figures with a recognizable career and a personal experience that yields practical lessons for navigating adversity or improving well-being.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books, Major media appearances, Award-winning or widely recognized creative work, Founding or building a prominent company or platform, Sustained success in a high-profile professional field

Recent Guest Discussions

Elizabeth Gilbert - Moving Through Panic And Overwhelm, Reconnecting With Younger Parts Of Oneself, And Using Practical Rituals During Difficult Periods.

Susan Cain - Introversion, Career Change, Pursuing A Suppressed Creative Ambition, And Coping With Work That Feels Disconnected From One's Identity.

Jeff Tweedy - Protecting Joy During Dark Times, Creating Art As Resistance, And Recognizing Unhelpful Personal Narratives.

Bess Kalb - Using Comedy To Process Hardship, Living With Chronic Illness, And Coping With Pressure And Adversity.

Melissa Urban - Managing Overwhelm, Challenging The Belief That Successful People Have Everything Together, And Responding To Difficult Emotions With Self-compassion.

Recent Topics

Health, Mental Health, Stress Management, Self Compassion, Personal Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Little Thing That Helps
:

Never Worry Alone (Tattoo It On Your Forehead)

October 02, 2026

Hello friend!If anyone has DONE THE HEALING, it’s Dan Harris. After he had a panic attack live on air at ABC News (!!), he went on a quest to quell his anxiety. That quest became the mega-bestseller 10% Happier, or the story of how he went from meditation cynic to practitioner.THAT spawned a hit podcast where he gets to talk to spiritual heavyweights all the time (the Dalai Lama has been on four times!) and a meditation app that has helped millions of people become legitimately happier. Want ...

Elizabeth Gilbert on Listening to Your Inner Six-Year-Old

September 11, 2026

Hello friend!I’m still glowing from interviewing Elizabeth Gilbert . I have to say I was nervous beforehand because…I mean…it’s Elizabeth F*cking Gilbert! Author of Eat, Pray, Love, cultural icon, and someone so many of us look up to as the model of what living a fully expressed life looks like. But when she got on the screen, with her big glasses and warm smile, my body relaxed, my shoulders softened, and I just felt like I was in the presence of someone who wishes the best for other people....

Susan Cain Wore a Costume to Work

August 07, 2026

Hi friend!It’s no exaggeration to say I’ve been a fan of Susan Cain for years. Thanks to her mega bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, I was finally able to articulate something I’d always kind of known about myself but didn’t have the language for: I’m an introvert! And I’ve heard from many, many people who had the same experience after reading Susan’s book.Despite all evidence to the contrary (hello, career as an author where I legit have to be extro...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
A Little Thing That Helps
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How do I get in touch with A Little Thing That Helps?

A Little Thing That Helps is hosted by Tara Schuster. Its publicly listed email is taraschuster@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Little Thing That Helps?

The publicly listed email for A Little Thing That Helps: taraschuster@substack.com.

How many listeners does A Little Thing That Helps have?

Podseeker estimates A Little Thing That Helps reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Little Thing That Helps?

A Little Thing That Helps typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established authors, artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and other accomplished public figures with a recognizable career and a personal experience that yields practical lessons for navigating adversity or improving well-being. Common among recent guests: Bestselling books; Major media appearances; Award-winning or widely recognized creative work. Recent guests include Elizabeth Gilbert, Susan Cain, and Jeff Tweedy.

How hard is it to get booked on A Little Thing That Helps?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does A Little Thing That Helps cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Stress Management, Self Compassion, and Personal Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

taraschuster@substack.com

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