#39 – Drink Up! Undue Influence & The Subtleties of Persuasion
Candice is back with a reboot of the ‘cult’ure series. The episode opens with a big announcement and an intimate peek behind the scenes. She speaks about grind ‘cult’ure, the work of Tricia Hersey, and why regular breaks from creating content are so damn important. Fawning is once again defined and explored in greater detail, including a share about a recent wake-up call – a ‘fan girl’ moment when Candice nearly lost her sh*t AND a valuable opportunity. Capital ‘C’ cults are explored as well as the super-subtle ways we are all indoctrinated to perpetuate systemic oppression. Undue influence is defined and illustrated through one of Candice’s most treasured childhood possessions, and we begin our deep-dive exploration of the f’ed-upedness of wellness ‘cult’ure… with all its good intentions. The episode wraps with a list of questions to strong consider when entering or exiting a group, and a very critical and timely PSA for those who are still active in ‘the Org.’
Referenced in this Episode:
- Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto, by Tricia Hersey
- American Detox: the Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal, by Kerri Kelly
The stories and opinions shared in this episode are based on personal experience and are not intended to malign any individual, group, or organization.
