Carol Merchasin

Join journalist Hayley Phelan, known for her probing work on wellness culture, and Carol Merchasin, a dedicated lawyer for survivors of spiritual abuse, as they unpack the darker truths behind Kundalini Yoga. From the questionable pasts of its founders to the cult-like practices embedded in its community, they explore how devotion can spiral into manipulative dogma. The conversation sheds light on financial exploitation, emotional manipulation, and the complex dynamics that blur the lines between spirituality and control.