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February 27, 2025 88 mins

What if the person you trusted as your spiritual mentor was actually casting a spell to manipulate your mind, isolate you from loved ones, and hijack your reality? 

In this explosive episode of our "Bewitched" series, I sit down with Dr. Robyn McKay and Jia Dafu to unravel a story of spiritual manipulation, emotional abuse, and the dark underbelly of high-control coaching. Jia bravely shares her experience working with "Betty", a so-called spiritual mentor whose toxic tactics went far beyond typical coaching.

From sleep deprivation to planting seeds of paranoia about family and loved ones, Betty created a cult-like environment where truth and lies became indistinguishable. Jia opens up about how Betty's insidious methods of gaslighting, emotional isolation, and mind games left her questioning her own sanity.

We dive into the bizarre dynamics of "energetic agreements", the manipulation of spiritual gifts, and the trauma bonds that formed when vulnerability was weaponized. You’ll hear how Betty convinced Jia to break off relationships, adopt a delusional identity, and even channel business strategies that were stolen and marketed as Betty’s own work.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone navigating spiritual and coaching spaces. We’re not holding back as we expose the dangerous patterns of cult-like mentorship, share how to spot red flags, and discuss the reclamation of self-sovereignty after spiritual abuse.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Intro
(01:41) Episode Recap on Instagram
(02:23) In Today's Episode...Jia Dafu
(03:08) Special Bonuses on The Mothership
(06:48) Jia's Naive Start and Initial Impressions
(09:49) Santa Fe Retreat - The Taker Element and The Delusional Confidence
(18:10) Dark Psychological Practices
(26:58) Mind Block and Manipulations
(32:36) Life Changes After Santa Fe - Inverted Portals
(38:44) The Croatia Retreat - The Big Being
(44:26) Spell Casting and Paranoia
(51:53) Psychotic Breakdown, Silent Resistance and The Mysterious Enemy
(01:00:00) Returning Home: The Shift. Reality Checks and Calling God
(01:14:27) The Power of Consent and Sovereignty - "I'm Done"
(01:19:13) Final Reflections and Lessons

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