The Dream

Little Everywhere
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The Dream

From Little Everywhere and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. S3 E1: Becoming a #Boss

    EPISODE 1

    S3 E1: Becoming a #Boss

    What's it like to hand your life over to someone who claims they’ll make it better? Jessie Lee Ward, the self-proclaimed “#1 network marketer in the world,” charges her coaching clients thousands of dollars for a trip to Colombia that's described like a work retreat. The reality is more like a brutal 15 hour hike, with late night hypothermia. Is this what it takes to be successful in life and business? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  2. S3 E2: What Ever Happened to Happy Jane?

    EPISODE 2

    S3 E2: What Ever Happened to Happy Jane?

    Despite regular therapy, Jane is in a funk. She and Dann discuss what's happened to them, and what she hopes (and fears) life coaching might do for her — or teach her to do for herself. Jane embarks on a hunt for a professional life coach of her own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  3. S3 E3: The MLM-to-coaching pipeline

    EPISODE 3

    S3 E3: The MLM-to-coaching pipeline

    Jennifer Rajala got sucked into the MLM-to-coaching pipeline. A social worker from northern Michigan, Jennifer rose quickly through the Arbonne ranks. She earned the right to lease an Arbonne branded Mercedes. But she still wasn’t making any real money. Then Jenn discovered Rankmakers, the life coaching program that promised to truly maximize her potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. S3 E4: Think and Grow Duped

    EPISODE 4

    S3 E4: Think and Grow Duped

    Napoleon Hill, ever heard of him? He wrote "Think and Grow Rich," one of the favorite self-help handbooks of all time. His fans include Tony Robbins and life coaches of all stripes. But Napoleon Hill was not a genius of self-help. He was a scam artist who never practiced what he preached. Journalist Matt Novak tells Jane what he’s found (and what he hasn’t) about one of the biggest architects of modern coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  5. S3 E5: I Never Said Hate

    EPISODE 5

    S3 E5: I Never Said Hate

    Now a life coach herself, Jennifer Rajala is lauded at Rankmakers; she’s a hustler who can inspire others to buy coaching packages better than just about anyone else. That is, until she realizes she’s selling empty promises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  6. S3 E6: The MVP of NLP

    EPISODE 6

    S3 E6: The MVP of NLP

    Neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is the communication technique used by coaches and cult leaders alike. John James Santangelo—a fan of Napoleon Hill— is an NLP expert who gives Jane a crash course. Jane is mesmerized, and according to Santangelo, might've even been hypnotized. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. S3 E7: The Inmates Running the Asylum

    EPISODE 7

    S3 E7: The Inmates Running the Asylum

    Who becomes a life coach? Jane talks to Patrick Sheehan, a researcher who has found a surprising answer: many coaches couldn’t find success elsewhere. Why do people who can’t do teach? We also learn more about Jane’s life coach, her bona fides, and what sets her apart from the scammers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  8. S3 E8: Striving Is Bad for Your Health

    EPISODE 8

    S3 E8: Striving Is Bad for Your Health

    Who does coaching work least well for? Turns out it’s the exact people who could benefit most from it, according to the industry. Dr. Sherman James and Dr. Arline Geronimus discuss the downsides of positive thinking, bootstrapping, and mindset culture. For some people, striving has negative impacts on health and happiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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From Little Everywhere and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Little Everywhere
  • Episodes
    52
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Little Everywhere
  • Show Website
    The Dream

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