547: Stopping a Swami from Swindling Our Mommy | Feedback Friday

Aug 13, 2021

A listener is concerned about their mother being manipulated by a so-called "swami" after the passing of her husband. The hosts delve into red flags of emotional exploitation and outline strategies for safeguarding loved ones from potential fraud. They also discuss the journey of recovery from past mistakes, including rebuilding relationships impacted by substance abuse. Listeners are encouraged to channel grief into meaningful action, such as creating community foundations, while balancing personal growth and responsibilities.

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Build Trust First

Build trust and rapport with your mom before confronting her about Barry.
Focus on understanding her feelings and validating her experiences.

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Encourage Critical Thinking

Ask open-ended questions to help your mom evaluate Barry’s claims critically.
Encourage her to analyze his behavior and motivations without directly accusing him.

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Gather Evidence

Gather evidence of Barry’s inconsistencies, like fake photos or financial discrepancies.
Consider hiring a private investigator if the situation escalates or evidence is needed.

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When your stepfather passed away and your mother posted about it on Facebook, an old friend -- a self-described "swami" who claims to be psychically linked to her -- called to reconnect. Now, he seems to be taking advantage of her grief and loneliness to get closer, and based on a number of his wild, unlikely claims, you're worried that his end game may be less than altruistic. What can you do to stop this "swami" from swindling your mommy? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You worry that your mom's "swami" friend may be trying to take advantage of her grief and vulnerability since your stepfather's recent passing. How can you keep her safe from his less-than-altruistic intentions?
You squandered a financial windfall in college on partying and substance abuse, which led to hurting a large number of friends and family along the way. Now you've been sober for years and you want to recover these relationships, but it's clear from attempts to reach out that many of the people you left behind are content to leave those bridges burned. What can you do to move on and let things go?
Your brother, who died by suicide, should be remembered for how he lived his life rather than just how it was ended. You want to start a foundation in his name to help your community learn skills as he loved doing, but where do you begin?
You worked hard to advance in your career, but a recent merger no longer allows you to work from home and care for your daughter. As a result, you've decided to quit and become a stay-at-home dad, but you eventually want to return to the workforce. How can you network and stay relevant during this time away and ensure your time is spent as productively as possible?
You worry that your tendency to procrastinate could cost you your dream job. How can you stop putting things off and causing yourself unnecessary stress and exhaustion?
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