DD#10 – ‘Cult’ure Series Resources w/ Candice

This week, I'm coming to you solo! I've compiled a list of 50+ helpful and informative 'cult'ure series resources; books, podcasts, and documentaries that have helped to shape the series. You can download the pdf below.AND in this week's video, I break down each category and share more in depth about on a number of the resources I've recommend. Here's a quick breakdown, if you're looking for something in particular: 2:20 - Why I won't be...

Back at it again (+ throwback photo)

This photo was taken by Mark Downey way back in 2011. We are friends who used to dance together. He's an award-winning photographer, and this photo shoot was an exceedingly generous gift he once gave me. I still treasure every image; he effortlessly captured my love of dance in a way that I’ve never been able to express in words (and that’s saying a lot). Follow him on the socials! His travel photography will blow your...

DD#9 – Critical Thinking vs. Loaded Language – Language Part 2

Okey doke. Here's another installment of Deconstructing Dogma... and part two in a three-part series on Language & 'Cult'ure.Reminder (and I'm gonna keep saying it)... we're not here to pick on any one group or movement because all culture is a bit culty in similar & subtle ways. That said, as always we'll again be sharing personal experiences from a variety of spiritual and new age wellness circles b/c that's what we know best!This...

DD#8 – Word Salad & Trance States – Language Part 1

We are incorporating your requests!!Next up... a three-part series where Tracy & I are taking a closer look at the power of language as it relates to cultic indoctrination.In Part 1, we explore some of the key takeaways from Amanda Montell's book, Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, we discuss a revealing documentary that demonstrates how charismatic language can serve as a smokescreen for undue influence, and we do our best to define and...

7 Keys eBook | Ch.2 | HUMILITY

This week's drop?... Chapter 2 of the 7 Keys eBook. It's a 22-page, full-color pdf that focuses on the second key of courageous self-expression, humility. The ebook pulls content from TDP Ep. 4, 5, & 6.Disclaimer :: All of this content was written back in early 2021 - which now feels like a lifetime ago. 😳 My perspective (and use of language) has evolved considerably since then; new age indoctrination has been further deconstructed by...