361: From Self-Help Cultist to Sex Offender | Feedback Friday
Jun 5, 2020
Reflecting on the dark consequences of self-help cults, the hosts delve into a listener's journey from cult affiliation to becoming a registered sex offender. They discuss the mental health implications and societal stigma surrounding wrongful convictions and sexual offenses. The complexities of navigating professional relationships are also explored, particularly when inappropriate feelings arise for a mentor. Plus, they recommend a fascinating series on espionage, blending personal growth with historical intrigue.
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Find Fulfilling Work
Ask yourself what you enjoy refining to the point of absurdity to find fulfilling work.
These are areas where you have a long-term advantage and can generate success.
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Self-Help Program Leads to False Conviction
A listener describes their experience with a manipulative self-help program that led to a false sex offense conviction.
The listener's confession was influenced by the program's teachings, highlighting its potential harm.
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LGATs and Victimization
Large Group Awareness Trainings (LGATs) intentionally victimize participants for financial gain.
They exploit vulnerabilities, manipulate emotions, and instill dependence on their programs.
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The mindset and linguistic contortionism you developed as a self-help cult (aka Large Group Awareness Training program) follower led to you becoming a registered sex offender. How did things go so wrong, and what can you do now? This and more here on Feedback Friday.
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Is the graduating class of '20 finding it especially difficult to plot a life course when everything's so uncertain right now? (Well, it's not '21 yet!)
You were a self-help cult follower, which led to you becoming a registered sex offender. How did things go so wrong, and what can you do now? [Thanks once again to Corbin Payne, Esq. for his help with this one.]
Even though you're in a long-term relationship, you've accidentally developed feelings for your very married mentor. What can you do to get over this embarrassingly inappropriate crush?
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