Published Jun 25, 2023
850: Self-Help Cults | Skeptical Sunday
Jordan Harbinger and David C. Smalley delve into the dark side of the self-help industry, revealing how psychological manipulation and coercive tactics create dependency and financial exploitation, while offering insights into healthier alternatives and regulation needs.

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