Conspirituality 260: Aubrey Marcus's Polyamory God Bomb
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Jun 5, 2025 Mark Gaffney, an old-school spiritualist with a controversial past, joins Aubrey Marcus, a megamillionaire life coach, discussing their unconventional polyamorous plans sparked by a supposed divine message. They dive into the emotional turmoil entwined with modern polyamory, critiquing influencer culture's role in shaping personal relationships. The trio navigates intimacy crises and societal expectations, pondering the complexities of love and vulnerability in today's fast-evolving relationship landscape, all peppered with humor and candid reflections.
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Isis's Command to Marcus
- Aubrey Marcus received a message from the goddess Isis telling him to have children with both partners in his thruple during a visit to Egypt.
- This unexpected spiritual command caused confusion and emotional pain for those involved.
Political Shift Impacts Relationships
- Marcus's shift from open relationships to sacred monogamy coincided with a rightward, MAGA-aligned social and political turn.
- This shift intensified backlash as followers were attached to his earlier monogamous branding and conservative image.
Spiritual Language Masks Desire
- Marcus uses spiritual language to justify and obscure his desire for multiple women, a pattern common in wellness and yoga spaces.
- His on-call guru, Marc Gaffney, manipulates language to defend their actions while exerting spiritual authority over younger women.