The Polyamory Plot Twist
Welcome to the premiere of "Don't Let Them," our new monthly series where Robyn McKay and I unpack the manipulation, mind games, and modern-day madness that too often lurk in the spaces meant to empower us. And trust us—we’re not short on stories.
Born from a shared desire to speak our truth authentically and fueled by you, the listeners loving our dynamic, this is where we throw out the script and get real, off-the-cuff, about literally all the things.
In this first episode, we dive headfirst into topics like challenging outdated therapy models (bye-bye, "blank slate"!) and the surprising power of self-disclosure.
We unpack the critical need for discernment in the spiritual space, especially as AI deepfakes make it harder than ever to tell what's real online. And yes, we tackle that polyamory controversy (featuring Aubrey Marcus), sharing our take on its perceived manipulative energy and calling out the performative aspect of spirituality we see playing out. Plus, we discuss the tricky "hero's journey trap" of using trauma as public performance.
Expect honest opinions, a no-nonsense approach, plenty of sarcasm, and maybe even a few laughs about Chat GPT's hilarious podcast title ideas for this new series.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
(00:00) Intro
(01:22) Don't let them is born
(06:03) The Metamorphosis...better than ever
(09:25) ChatGPT's hilarious struggle for a podcast name
(14:02) The importance of authenticity
(20:06) Barbie goes to college...and makes stupid decisions
(22:44) Blank Slate vs Clean Field - Intuition vs Influence
(30:38) Trauma-based mind control
(37:01) The Aubrey Marcus controversy
(43:44) The dark side of human consciousness and the nuances of online authenticity
(46:10) Spiritual manipulation and leadership
(01:02:00) AI, Deepfakes and the Algorithm
(01:12:15) The addiction pattern in the personal development space
(01:20:19) What to expect
**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**
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