After tackling topics like cultural moray, the role of women in the LDS faith, and why Utah is rife with MLM's in part one, Ryan and I dive into "Big Pyramid", Mitt Romney's connections to MLM, the affinity fraud of Tahitian Noni Juice, the obsession of outrageous health claims and essential oils from a religious standpoint, and where your tithing really goe ... Show More
Aug 3
Episode 307 : Sara Part 1
When Sara looks back on her younger years and the communities she found herself in, she knows now that they were dripping with the telltale signs of coercive control and social pressure. In Part 1 of my conversation with Sara, we take a trip down memory lane, visiting each group ... Show More
1h 22m
Jun 9
Multi-Level Marketing: Your Product is You | 162
Multi-level marketing businesses like Mary Kay, HerbaLife, and Amway are so ubiquitous, it's almost hard to imagine where they started or how deep their influence goes. In this special episode of Scamfluencers, Sarah Hagi talks with Bridget Read about her new book, Little Bosses ... Show More
50m 3s
Apr 2024
Why 1,000s of LDS Women Are Big Mad Online
What would happen if women left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? This weekend is General Conference for the Salt Lake City-based, global religion, and a recent Instagram post elicited thousands of comments by frustrated women members. Cynthia Winward, co-host of t ... Show More
26m 58s
Sep 2024
Alex Clark - Conspiracies, Health Truths, Big Pharma, Public Vs Home School, & What They Don't Want You To Know
#755: Join us as we sit down with Alex Clark, the host of Culture Apothecary podcast, where guests bring their own unique remedy to heal a sick culture either physically, emotionally, or spiritually. We delve into the truths about Big Pharma, discuss toxic ingredients that are ha ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 24
214. “I’m 45 but my parents still control my money”
Kate and Keith have spent years afraid to spend—until now. In Part 2 of this conversation, Ramit investigates the $5 million missing from Kate’s trust fund and uncovers decades of poor returns, excessive fees, and emotional avoidance. As the truth comes out, Ramit challenges them ... Show More
58m 57s
Jun 17
213. “We have a $1M trust - but a $30k budget” (Part 1)
Kate (45) and Keith (53) split their time between Maine and Hawaii, living what looks like a dream life. They’ve inherited wealth, run two small businesses, and have nearly $2 million in net worth. But with only $30,000 in annual income, they live in fear of spending—and cover th ... Show More
59m 30s
Oct 2024
The Truth About Supplements: Misleading Claims & What You Must Look Out For Ft. Dr. Nima Alamdari & Katerina Schneider
#763: Join us as we sit down with Katerina Schneider, Founder & CEO of Ritual, and Dr. Nima Alamdari, Ritual’s Chief Scientific Officer. Discover insider secrets of the supplement industry from Ritual’s leading experts, committed to transparency & developing supplements backed by ... Show More
1h 8m