What do you do when the mentor you trusted becomes the monster you never saw coming?
Today we have Elizabeth Purvis on the show. Elizabeth thought she had found her match: a magnetic spiritual leader with a bold vision, unshakeable confidence, and a promise to unlock the deepest realms of transformation and magic. But behind the veil of light and leadership, something darker simmered.
In this gripping episode, Elizabeth recounts her long and complex relationship with Betty, tracing it from fascination to disillusionment—and ultimately, reclamation.
Drawn in by Betty’s charisma and promise of elevated consciousness, spiritual mastery, and access to powerful circles, Elizabeth entered with eyes wide open. What she didn’t expect was how quickly admiration would blur into confusion, betrayal, and manipulation.
We follow Elizabeth’s path through cognitive dissonance, spiritual gaslighting, and professional entanglement—including being hired by Betty herself. As the cracks widened, Elizabeth faced the truth: this wasn’t a sacred mentorship. It was a trauma-fueled hierarchy, propped up by smoke, mirrors, and energetic puppeteering.
But this isn’t a story of defeat—it’s a story of discernment and power reclaimed. With brutal honesty, Elizabeth shares how she finally broke the spell, buried the illusion, and spoke the words that needed to be said.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(00:53) In Today's Episode... The Importance of Trauma Healing
(02:33) Ethics in the Practitioner-Client Relationship
(05:48) Upcoming Programs
(09:04) Elizabeth's Background in Wicca - Bringing Magic to The Mainstream
(21:22) Meeting Betty
(26:51) The Honeymoon Period, Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges, and First Red Flags
(39:05) The Crisis Point. Boundaries Betty, Boundaries
(45:20) Walt, Tarot and Guidance...What Magic?
(54:58) The Golden Betty Years
(57:27) We All Wear Multiple Hats. The Gossip
(01:07:42) Betty "The Client"
(01:14:08) The "Entity" Walks In
(01:16:45) Confronting IP Issues
(01:20:32) Poking the Bear and Breaking Away
(01:25:06) Lessons Learned
(01:28:32) What The Hell Happened?
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