Ep.76 – When Did I Start Hating My Body? ‘Snapshots From The Body Image Brink’ | Susan McCulley

This week, we’re keeping our finger on the pulse of diet ‘cult’ure. Our guest is a former affiliate of 'the Org' and a valued contributor in the Deconstructing Dogma series over on Patreon. Susan McCulley recently joined Candice for heart-to-heart, and we’re sharing the first half of the convo here on the main feed. In 2016, Susan wrote a powerful essay about the double-life she was living as a holistic fitness instructor touting...

Ep.75 – Our Bodies & Our Biases: Where We Get It Wrong & Why | Tara Wike – Part 2

We’re back with the second half of our conversation with Tara Wike. (If you missed Part 1, you'll wanna circle back and start there). In the lead-in, Candice reads from listener comments & lays the foundation for Part 2. Then, picking up where we left off last week, Tara shares how changing her ‘visual diet’ is expanding her definition of beauty; and also, speaks to the culty collateral damage done when we critique our bodies...

Ep.74 – Breaking Free From Diet ‘Cult’ure & Embracing Health At Every Size | Tara Wike – Part 1

Plans have changed and the ‘cult’ure series isn’t wrapping just yet! Back after another long break, Candice shares why she’s decided to keep at it; then she lays the foundation for this week’s convo. Originally recorded as a Patreon bonus, Candice and wingwoman, Tracy Stamper, welcome special guest Tara Wike to the pod for a two-part deconstruction of diet ‘cult’ure. In Part 1, Tara shares a bit about her personal background, time...

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#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...

Ep.73 – P.S. Frenemies, Spirit Barbie, Law of Attraction, Intimacy vs. Intensity, & ‘Org’ Extra | Special Guests

The 'cult'ure series is scheduled to wrap next week. In the meantime, here's another Patreon Sampler & sneak peek at the Deconstructing Dogma bonus series that will be streaming through the new year over on Patreon. There are currently 40+ bonus episodes available to patrons of the pod, and this sampler features some of our favorite moments from recent releases.In this Patreon Sampler, you'll hear excerpts from: Frenemies: The Not-So-Fringe...

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...

Ep.72 – Beyond Words: Moral Injury & Reclaiming Autonomy (Over Our Bodies & Our Lives) | Adi Goren – Part 2

Welcome to the second half of our two-part conversation with Adi Goren (recorded back in August). If you missed Part 1, you’re gonna want to circle back, because we’re picking up right where we left off! Last week, Adi shared a bit about her personal life, how she first discovered ‘the Org’, and her subsequent devotion to the practice. Part 2 opens as Adi reveals more about her relationship to ‘the Org’ CEO; how she saw him as a...

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...

Ep.71 – The Elephant In The Room: ‘Cult’ure Clashes & ‘the Org’ International | Adi Goren – Part 1

The ‘cult’ure series is set to wrap in a few short weeks at which time main feed podcast production will be on hold indefinitely. But first, we have a final conversation to share with you. Back in August, Candice and good friend / wing woman, Tracy Stamper, sat down with former Org affiliate Adi Goren, who joined the pod from her home in Israel. This lengthy conversation was recorded prior to the unfolding crisis; as such, the intro to the...