This is the continuation of the first episode of the 3rd season! It picks up where the first episode left off, deep into Tony Robbins’ assent into self-help superstardom. Tony Robbins was Dr. Glenn’s first stop in the wide world of self-help, and in many ways, he is arguably one of the best known and most successful self-help personalities ever. He put the modern self-help industry on the trajectory of providing The Answer to Everything in your life–a “kitchen sink” approach, as Dr. Glenn calls it.
Tony went from the best-selling book model, to stadium events, to QVC, to expensive retreats, to appearances at other people’s events, to endorsements, to… flirting with anti-vax and gender essentialism stuff? In diving into the story of Tony Robbins, we consider where self-help has been, where it is today, and (maybe) where it’s going from here.
Also Mentioned in this Episode:
To Read:
Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Buzzfeed investigation into misconduct allegations
The Program by Toni Natale
Fit For Life by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond
Behind Tony Robbins’ Dangerous Approach to the Pandemic by Zoe Schiffer for The Verge
To Watch:
Sarah Edmonson’s TedX Talk on Cult Literacy and Seeking Safely
The Problem with Tony Robbins (Part 1) by Münecat on YouTube
“I Am Not Your Guru” docu-series on Netflix
To Listen To:
SEEK Safely on A Little Bit Culty
Unleash the Power WIthin Tony Robbins audio series
“I Am… I Said” by Neil Diamond
SEEK Safely Episode on the Manosphere
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