#73 - Patreon Sampler: Frenemies, Spirit Barbie, Law of Attraction, Intimacy vs. Intensity, & 'Org' Extra | Deconstructing Dogma w/ Special Guests

The "cult"ure series is scheduled to wrap next week. In the meantime, here"s one last sneak peek at the Deconstructing Dogma bonus series that will be streaming through the new year over on Patreon. There are currently 40+ bonus episodes available to patrons of the pod, and this sampler features some of our favorite moments from recent releases. In this Patreon Sampler, you"ll hear excerpts from:Frenemies: The Not-So-Fringe Reality, where Candice & Tracy unpack how top-down power dynamics have seemingly spread into "Org" communities worldwide.Spirit Barbie: The Performance of Wellness - a one-hour deconstruction of the how we are socially conditioned to present ourselves in the world of wellness; ie. "high talk", dieting, and detox culture.Maria Skinner once again joins Candice & Tracy, this time to take a critical look at The Law of Attraction. We trade personal stories and talk "manifestation", channeling, and mindset vs. magical thinking. Intimacy vs. Intensity - Candice shares about the helpful advice she once received from a therapist who was well-versed in relational dynamics at "the Org." She & Tracy unpack it a bit, then chat about the forced intimacy that is so often created in wellness training environments.Adi Goren returns for a bonus convo, this time to to deconstruct The Economy of "the Org." Adi invites us to examine how the business model of the company is a feudal system where the many work in service to those at the top; then we talk free labor and the challenges of moving on after leaving.If you want more of what this episode has to offer, consider becoming a patron of the pod for as little as $5 a month. Patreon donations keep the podcast ad-free. If you"re interested in learning more, visit patreon.com/thedeeperpulse. Support the show The stories and opinions shared in this episode are based on personal experience and are not intended to malign any individual, group, or organization. Join The Deeper Pulse at Patreon for weekly bonus episodes + other exclusive bonus content. Follow The Deeper Pulse on IG @thedeeperpulse + @candiceschutter for more regular updates.