Serving Cult

Elizabeth Kupferman

At some point, hating yourself and reacting to life with trauma responses, addiction and codependency become unbearable, plus it's not a cute lewk. It can often feel like your neuroses control you and not the other way around. Around here, we believe, like Carl Jung, that our neurosis is our psyche begging us to heal. And so we shall. In that spirit, The Serving Cult podcast provides your weekly dose of no-nonsense and irreverent insights, dark humor, truths, tools and techniques for addressing CPTSD, your particular trauma responses, codependency, grief and loss, and all things recovery to become our most true, self-confident and authentic selves - or as I would put it - an Advanced Bitch. I'm a therapist and coach, but most importantly a bitch who has spent over 30 years in therapy and recovery trying to heal my broken self. I will be dissecting complex issues through both professional lenses and personal anecdotes through answering questions of anyone still suffering. Look, I was the brokenest bitch you ever did meet and I have (mostly) learned to live without self-hate, regret and resentment.. The biggest surprise of all of this Advanced Personal Growth Work has been finding that on the other side of CPTSD is a lot of laughing and magic. Turns out magic is real and life requires fairy dust. Welcome, Bitch.

  1. 27/06/2024

    57. The Deep End: #ReleaseTheFootage

    And now we've got private investigators calling it a cult and Teal's shocked—like, really shocked. Welcome back to another episode of Serving Cult! This week we conclude our deep dive into The Deep End!   Picture this: Teal blames Blake and her manager for the investigator's cult accusations. Classic deflection. Meanwhile, Juliana gets gaslit by Teal and is used as a pawn to bash her. And when Juliana and Blake start packing to leave, Teal completely loses it. It's a full-on meltdown. Nanny Nanny BooBoo follow your bliss, anyone?   #ReleaseTheFootage becomes our battle cry as Teal claims the documentarians tricked her and manipulated the footage. As we close out this episode and the podcast, for now, sharing all the things we've learned from watching horrific cult docs like how every cult always leads back to money - typical and how the Sunk Cost Fallacy is so so real.    See you on the other side of Trents deployement, bitches! We'll be back eventually with more cult shit eventually...   Imagine overcoming trauma with ease and support! Join the Trauma Book Club, a monthly membership that provides science-backed education and practical real-world tools ESSENTIAL for healing trauma! Click Here to Join   Additional Resources:  The Irreverent Grief Guide: How to F*cking Survive Months 1-3 The Irreverent Trust Guide: How to Trust Again After Past Trauma F*cked You Up Join the Trauma Book Club Learn How to STOP Dealing with Narcissist Emotional Blackmail! Produced by: Dianni Hall    Connect with Us More: Advanced Bitches Instagram Advanced Bitches TikTok Advanced Bitches Youtube Advanced Bitches Website

    1 h y 6 min
  2. 30/05/2024

    55. The Deep End: I Was So Washed

    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics including emotional manipulation, psychological abuse, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.   We couldn't resist diving back into The Deep End for another episode of Serving Cult. This time, we're continuing to unravel the chaotic universe of Teal Swan—spiritual guru aka raging narcissist. Teal is furious about her haters and thinks they're the ones stopping her from making more money and not her awful bedside manner. With ambitions to build the biggest company ever, she's got a crazy-eyed determination that's equally terrifying and somewhat impressive. From manipulating retreat attendees to hiring a tennis coach, Teal uses her sociopathic tendencies with Patrick Bateman-like precision to reel in followers.   Join us as we talk about our aspirations to become like the grandma private investigator sporting a Rolodex and how we could be cult consultants if we really wanted to!  Imagine overcoming trauma with ease and support! Join the Trauma Book Club, a monthly membership that provides science-backed education and practical real-world tools ESSENTIAL for healing trauma! Click Here to Join   Additional Resources:  The Irreverent Grief Guide: How to F*cking Survive Months 1-3 The Irreverent Trust Guide: How to Trust Again After Past Trauma F*cked You Up Join the Trauma Book Club Learn How to STOP Dealing with Narcissist Emotional Blackmail! Produced by: Dianni Hall    Connect with Us More: Advanced Bitches Instagram Advanced Bitches TikTok Advanced Bitches Youtube Advanced Bitches Website Taylor Instagram Trent Instagram

    1 h y 3 min
  3. 16/05/2024

    53. Brandy Hellville: Where Are Your Parents?

    This week, we're taking a different approach to the podcast and bringing you an episode that is simply…random. In this episode, Elizabeth and Taylor dive into the darkly glitzy world of Brandy Hellville: The Cult of Fast Fashion. Think unsupervised teenagers in short shorts as a breeding ground for eating disorders.   Also, Meri Brown from *Sister Wives* is apparently leveling up from reality star to cult leader? We're just as baffled but totally here for the tea. Meanwhile, Elizabeth has joined the cult of... dollhouses? Yes, you heard right. It's endearing and slightly creepy all at once.   So join us for a catch-up chat with Elizabeth and Taylor. It's like hanging out with your two besties who always have the weirdest updates. And oh, did we drop the news about Dan Schneider suing *Quiet on Set*? Yeah, it's a wild ride this week!   Imagine overcoming trauma with ease and support! Join the Trauma Book Club, a monthly membership that provides science-backed education and practical real-world tools ESSENTIAL for healing trauma! Click Here to Join   Additional Resources:  The Irreverent Grief Guide: How to F*cking Survive Months 1-3 The Irreverent Trust Guide: How to Trust Again After Past Trauma F*cked You Up Join the Trauma Book Club Learn How to STOP Dealing with Narcissist Emotional Blackmail! Produced by: Dianni Hall    Connect with Us More: Advanced Bitches Instagram Advanced Bitches TikTok Advanced Bitches Youtube Advanced Bitches Website Taylor Instagram Trent Instagram

    55 min
  4. 09/05/2024

    52. Quiet on Set: Dan Schneider is a Cult Leader (Allegedly)

    Hey there, cult lovers! This week, we're switching gears a bit for our devoted cult following. Before we dive into our usual podcast review antics, we're taking a detour to discuss something intriguingly adjacent to cultish behavior: 'Quiet on Set', a docuseries shining a light on the dark underbelly of beloved Nickelodeon shows from back in the late 90s and early 2000s.   Get ready for a wild ride as we unpack everything from Drake Bell's rollercoaster journey to the troubling patterns of unhealed trauma to the mystery of Amanda Bynes' current whereabouts, and the puzzling absence of lawsuits against Dan Schneider. Oh and did we mention we'll be veering off into a Sister Wives tangent? Buckle up as we dish out some shocking and devastating revelations about the recent happenings on that front.  Trigger warning: Our discussion might stir up some uncomfortable feelings, especially for those sensitive to topics like child abuse and toxicity in the entertainment industry. So, if you need to take a breather or skip this episode, no hard feelings. Your mental well-being comes first, always.   Imagine overcoming trauma with ease and support! Join the Trauma Book Club, a monthly membership that provides science-backed education and practical real-world tools ESSENTIAL for healing trauma! Click Here to Join   Additional Resources:  Pop Culture Happy Hour Podcast  The Irreverent Grief Guide: How to F*cking Survive Months 1-3 The Irreverent Trust Guide: How to Trust Again After Past Trauma F*cked You Up Join the Trauma Book Club Learn How to STOP Dealing with Narcissist Emotional Blackmail! Produced by: Dianni Hall    Connect with Us More: Advanced Bitches Instagram Advanced Bitches TikTok Advanced Bitches Youtube Advanced Bitches Website Taylor Instagram Trent Instagram

    48 min

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At some point, hating yourself and reacting to life with trauma responses, addiction and codependency become unbearable, plus it's not a cute lewk. It can often feel like your neuroses control you and not the other way around. Around here, we believe, like Carl Jung, that our neurosis is our psyche begging us to heal. And so we shall. In that spirit, The Serving Cult podcast provides your weekly dose of no-nonsense and irreverent insights, dark humor, truths, tools and techniques for addressing CPTSD, your particular trauma responses, codependency, grief and loss, and all things recovery to become our most true, self-confident and authentic selves - or as I would put it - an Advanced Bitch. I'm a therapist and coach, but most importantly a bitch who has spent over 30 years in therapy and recovery trying to heal my broken self. I will be dissecting complex issues through both professional lenses and personal anecdotes through answering questions of anyone still suffering. Look, I was the brokenest bitch you ever did meet and I have (mostly) learned to live without self-hate, regret and resentment.. The biggest surprise of all of this Advanced Personal Growth Work has been finding that on the other side of CPTSD is a lot of laughing and magic. Turns out magic is real and life requires fairy dust. Welcome, Bitch.