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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"Cosmic Salary" is a term often used in 'Org' training to remind teachers - and especially trainers - that the rewards of 'sharing the work' extend far beyond making money. At face value, it's a reasonable argument.But what about when it's used as a coercive sales tactic &/or to justify exploitive labor practices?FYI >> This was the FIRST episode of Deconstructing Dogma that we ever recorded... way before we launched Patreon and...
In the final episode before a self-care break, Candice is thrilled to sit down with Kathleen Oh, a fellow writer, coach, and new-age wellness survivor. Kathleen lays the foundation for her cult-like experiences, sharing how she was born into high-control environments. She opens up about how the resulting black&white thinking shaped her choices at home as a young mother, and as in her work as a coach. Kathleen expresses her regret and speaks...
In the final episode before a self-care break, Candice is thrilled to sit down with Kathleen Oh, a fellow writer, coach, and new-age wellness survivor. Kathleen lays the foundation for her cult-like experiences, sharing how she was born into high-control environments. She opens up about how the resulting black&white thinking shaped her choices at home as a young mother, and as in her work as a coach. Kathleen expresses her regret and speaks...
This week, our Patreon bonus episode is also streaming on the main feed! And so you, dear patron, can watch the uncut/unedited version via video (above)... or... explore it as TDP #46... wherever you get your podcasts.Here's a description:🎧✨ #46 - Patreon Bonus | Deconstructing Dogma: 'Drama' & Disobedience Surprise! This week's Patreon bonus episode is dropping here, too! It's a sample from the Deconstructing Dogma series that's been...
Surprise! This week's Patreon bonus episode is dropping here, too! It's a sample from the Deconstructing Dogma series that's been rolling out over on Patreon. We're sharing it publicly because this chat is timely; right on the heels of a pivotal convo with Yamuna Benedict - where so many of the Org's unspoken rules of engagement were broken (sorry, not sorry).
Tracy & Candice unpack three major no-no’s at the Org - gossiping, complaining,...
