DD#48 – ‘Cult’ure Series Crucible: How Doing This Work Has Changed Us

Hi y'all. I'd initially planned on saving this two-part conversation until after the 'cult'ure series wraps. But I've since decided to go ahead and roll it out now, because friendship and belly laughs are always helpful around the holidays. Long time good friend of the pod, Monica Welty, joins Tracy & I for a two-part 'cult'ure series recap, and the three of us reflect on two-plus years podcasting & how the ‘cult’ure series in...

DD#47 – Disturbing The ‘Peace’: Sharing Stories That Impact Others (How We Walk The Line)

Next week, we'll be featuring another guest convo here. It's an insightful two-parter & we really can't wait to share it with you! In the meantime... Have you been wondering what happened with Episode #74? 🤷‍♀️ Why I deleted it right before it was scheduled to drop? If so, you'll wanna check out this week’s episode of Deconstructing Dogma. We recorded dd #47 on November 14th, when I was still in the writing/production phase on...

DD#46 – Myths & Misconceptions: Debunking Media-Hype Misinformation About Cults

First I just want to say to ALL of you out there... whether you tune into DD bonus episodes or not... without your support, I simply would not have been able to carry this work forward. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your monthly donations! And fyi, I'm still hoping to wrap the 'cult'ure series before the new year, and I quite literally wouldn't have it in me to power forward without you. We're back with another episode of...

DD#45 – The Science of Compliance: 7 Principles of Persuasion

Tracy & I are back with another episode of Deconstructing Dogma. This week, we dig into the research of Dr. Robert Cialdini and his book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Some consider it a research-based marketing manual for folks looking to close the deal, but it's also an insightful deconstruction of how exactly persuasion leads to the loss of personal agency... and the sorts of dynamics we've been talking about over the course of...

DD#44 – ‘Off Ramp’ (Cognitive Dissonance: What is it, REALLY?)

As promised, we going to keep dropping extras here on Patreon. And if you're new to the platform, be sure to circle back & check out the DD episode line-up pinned to the top of the Patreon main page that outlines the 40+ earlier episodes you currently have to choose from.Here's the haps this week:dd #44 - 'Off Ramp' >> Cognitive Dissonance: What It Is & Why It's Such A ThingMy guests & I have been dropping the term cognitive...

DD#43 – The Queen & The Pyramid (Bonus convo w/ Adi Goren)

"But when the economy is based on many women who are willing to do it for nothing, that becomes standard... And if I'm going to invest my energy, I want to get an income from it."  - Adi Gorendd #43 - The Queen & The Pyramid: Behind The Scenes of 'the Org' Economy - Bonus Convo w/ Adi GorenAs promised on the main feed (see Ep.72), it's a one-hour Deconstructing Dogma bonus follow-up with Adi Goren! Tracy & I recently sat down with Adi...

DD#42 – The Tired Goose: Re-imagining The Future of ATO & Community Support

UPDATE >>> 11/6/23. Apologies. The original video link accompanying this post was incorrect & it has since been updated!! ✨ 🎬  HERE'S A PRIVATE LINK to the VIDEOdd #42 - The Tired Goose: Re-imagining The Future of ATO & Community SupportThe ‘cult’ure series is set to wrap and changes are afoot as it relates to the ATO (After The Org) support group we've been hosting over on Facebook. If you are - or have been thinking...

DD#41 – Betrayal, Belonging, & The Grace to ‘Move On’ w/ Anita Stark – Part 2 of 2

"I have this visual of my suitcase is packed for the last time. And... I have not been living in the Org for a long time. But this time, for sure, my suitcase is packed. And they're packed with all my gifts. You know, all of my little things that I'm stepping away with. And they're mine."- Anita Starkdd #41 - Betrayal, Belonging, & The Grace to 'Move On' w/ Anita Stark - Part 2 of 2This week, we're back with Part 2 of our conversation with...

DD#40 – The Early Years & The Rising Pyramid @ ‘the Org’ w/ Anita Stark – Part 1 of 2

"And yet suddenly it was like, no, this is what we're going to do. You're going to move, and I'm going to be the voice. And maybe her intentions were pure, but it didn't come out that way.... I agreed to it, because I could begin to feel this rising pyramid."  - Anita Starkdd #40 - The Early Years & The Rising Pyramid @ 'the Org' w/ Anita Stark - Part 1 of 2This week and next, former Org teacher and trainer, Anita Stark, joins us from her...

VIDEO BONUS | Ep.69 – Intersectional Advocacy w/ Priscilla Eyles

This week's early release of Ep.69 is available to patrons of the pod in audio AND video format. You can listen in early via Buzzsprout, or watch the entire interview on YouTube! Just click on the private links provided below.I'm excited to share Priscilla's insights with you & eager to hear your thoughts.🎧 ✨ LINK TO LISTEN EARLYOR VIDEO BONUS >>>  🎬✨ WATCH on YouTube** Patrons only. Please do not share Patreon links with...