Culture Changers with Allison Hare

Allison Hare

Culture Changers is a smart, irreverent look at what’s shaping the culture and how we shape it back. Unfiltered conversations about power, cults, politics, money, microtrends, pop culture, technology, faith, and being human in this moment. Could you actually change the world? Listen - I know your group chats are unhinged. The world around us is chaotic. The group chat is unhinged. The headlines are exhausting. So let’s figure out how to get through it. Culture Changers is a smart, funny, and unapologetically honest podcast about what’s shaping our culture right now and what we’re doing about it. Think pop culture as the entry point, with real conversations underneath about power, money, politics, religion, technology, identity, influence, and human behavior. I’m Allison Hare, an award-winning podcast host and strategist behind some of the world’s top-performing shows. This podcast is where I bring curiosity, humor, and sharp instincts to the cultural moments we’re all reacting to but rarely get to unpack out loud. We use pop culture as the mirror. The shows we binge. The headlines we can’t ignore. The microtrends, scandals, shifts, and systems shaping how we think, vote, buy, believe, and show up. Hot takes are welcome here. So is nuance. It’s a space for smart, irreverent conversations that make you laugh first and think deeper right after. No toxic positivity. No performative outrage. Just real talk about real power and how to use it well. Every episode is designed to help you understand the cultural moment more clearly and feel more grounded inside it. You’ll leave with perspective, language for the conversations you’re already having, and ideas you can actually apply in your own life, leadership, and community. Culture Changers is about agency. We don't sit back and bury our heads in the sand. Oh no. We shape it with our voices, choices, attention, and actions, whether we mean to or not. If you care about what’s happening in the world, love a sharp point of view, and want conversations that are equal parts entertaining and meaningful, press play. Let’s f*ck shit up together!

  1. "I've Had It" Podcast: Review! Humor, Rage, and the Power of Point of View

    2D AGO

    "I've Had It" Podcast: Review! Humor, Rage, and the Power of Point of View

    Welcome back, Culture Changers! In this episode, I’m breaking down the runaway hit, "I've Had It" podcast, as part of a new series, Pod Phenom Playbook where I break down some of the top podcasts. If you’ve ever wondered why certain podcasts blow up and become cultural juggernauts seemingly overnight, this episode digs into the structure, psychology, and stickiness that make a show impossible to ignore. I break down how best friends Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan catapulted "I've Had It" to the top 0.01% of global podcasts with their unfiltered, outrageously funny, and profoundly political take on modern grievances. This review explains how their bold, often shocking language, political savvy, and unique in-group vernacular have created a loyal, outspoken fanbase. You’ll learn about their meteoric rise, why their unapologetic progressive stance and visceral humor resonate in today’s media landscape, and how their approach can empower everyday listeners to find their own voice and point of view. We discuss: Podcast Growth and Virality FactorsStructure and Psychology of Popular PodcastsOutrage, Humor, and Political CommentaryPoint of View vs. Playing It SafeIn-group Language and StickinessProfanity, Nicknames, and Emotional ReleaseEmpowerment Through Honest Cultural AnalysisTimestamps: 00:00 Pod Phenom Playbook06:45 Creating In-Group Language08:37 Podcast Blending Politics and Community11:40 Nicknames, Insults, and Impact15:04 Media Overload and Frustration19:34 Protesting and the 3.5% Rule22:27 Understanding Divided Perspectives24:34 The Power of Perspective28:17 Breaking Status Quo TogetherRather watch on YouTube? Links & Resources Mentioned: I’ve Had It PodcastIHIP NewsKara Swisher podcast interview with Jennifer WelchRolling Stone coverageNew York Times feature on Jennifer WelchCulture Changers Podmail: culturechangerspodmail.com (submit your favorite pod shows for me to review)Want your podcast to be amazing? Book a free clarity call here: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff. Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    31 min
  2. Are you being radicalized by the news? Your aunt Peggy thinks so

    JAN 8

    Are you being radicalized by the news? Your aunt Peggy thinks so

    Something big is shifting in how we get our news, and you can feel it in your body. You want to stay informed, but you also kind of want to throw your phone across the room. I asked a simple question on Facebook. Where do you get your news? What came back wasn’t a list of outlets. It was a list of survival strategies. And once I started digging into the data, it became very clear why so many smart, thoughtful people feel unsettled right now. This episode is about where Americans get their news, why trust feels so shaky, and what’s actually changing beneath the surface as we head into 2026. We are talking about: Why almost no one trusts a single news source anymoreHow social media officially replaced TV as the main way Americans get newsWhy independent journalists and news influencers are explodingWhat’s really happening with political polarization and platform trustThe influence of AI and DeepfakesHow to stay informed without burning yourself out or getting dupedKey Timestamps: 0:38 Are you being radicalized by the news?1:35 What people actually said when asked where they get news3:51 Social media overtakes TV as the main news source7:41 Why mainstream news feels like WWE12:01 Personality trust vs platform trust14:36 Video platforms as the new TV18:58 The rise of independent journalists22:35 Why newsletters and community matter25:04 Why local news still has an edge27:26 Political affiliation and platform behavior28:29 Flooding the zone and source confusion33:25 Why conversations change cultureLinks and Resources: Schedule a free podcast clarity call with me Allison's IG: https://instagram.com/allison__hare Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff. Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    39 min
  3. Culture Changers Is Back! Why It Matters Now

    JAN 1

    Culture Changers Is Back! Why It Matters Now

    Something big is shifting, and you can feel it. I’ve spent the last year stripping things down, walking away from what looked good on paper, and telling the truth about what actually works, what doesn’t, and what I refuse to carry into 2026. This episode is me coming back home to Culture Changers and explaining why I left, what broke, and what finally clicked. No polish. No performance. Just clarity, courage, and a mic. If you’ve ever felt like you outgrew something you built, this one’s for you. In this episode, I talk about: Why I’ve renamed this show five times (UGH!) and what that taught meHow pop culture reflects our values, fears, and blind spotsThe moment I realized I was abandoning myself for “success” (Alignment over Approval)Why self-help culture stopped working for meWhat Culture Changers is becoming next and how you’re part of itRather watch on Youtube? https://youtu.be/ukcjGrrQtbo Links + Resources MentionedEmail the show (What pods do you love or love to hate? for Pod Phenom Playbook): culturechangerspod@gmail.com NOTABLE QUOTABLES:“I didn’t want to take Reinvention Room into the new year.” (01:04)“I was abandoning myself in service of commercial success.” (08:11)“I’m so deeply sick of self-help.” (26:06)“I’ve created such a wall around me.” (40:45)“How do we ground down on what is true when so much is uncertain?” (46:14)KEY TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why Culture Changers exists1:04 Why I ended Reinvention Room3:20 The origin story of the show8:05 The identity crisis moment12:52 Why podcast conferences broke my confidence20:06 Why reinvention stopped working26:06 Why self-help culture lost me31:15 Anxiety, control, and truth38:10 The friendship realization46:14 What this podcast is actually for56:08 Pop culture as empathy58:30 Pod Phenom Playbook explained3 TIPS / TAKEAWAYSIf you can’t explain what you do clearly, something is misalignedPop culture isn’t fluff. It’s a mirrorWhen things feel heavy, honesty creates momentum Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff. Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    1h 1m
  4. What is happening to Christianity in America?

    12/04/2025

    What is happening to Christianity in America?

    Christianity has taken on a totally different meaning these days.. It is in the oversized cross necklaces, the trad-wife hair, the school board fights, the subtle “illegal aliens vs immigrants” language, and the way a MAGA hat or a Pride flag can tell people your entire belief system before you say a word. In this episode, I pull together the data, the history, and my own messy spiritual story to ask whether we’re slipping into a full-blown religious dystopia or just finally seeing what was there all along. We’ll talk about why Christian fundamentalism feels more mainstream than ever, why so many of us are “Cafeteria Christians” or spiritual but not religious, and why Gen Z is both walking away from church and walking right back in through a different door. You will not walk away from this one neutral. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Christian nationalism and partisan politics got so tangled up you can’t tell where one ends and the other startsWhy Christianity has dropped to around 62% of Americans while the “nones” and spiritual-but-not-religious crowd keep risingThe two emerging “Americas”: the remixers (Cafeteria Christians, astrology, crystals, human design) and the revivalists (fundamentalism, trad-wife aesthetics, purity culture)What Gen Z is actually doing with faith, and why some young adults are returning to church for structure while others are done with institutions for goodHow thought-terminating clichés like “God works in mysterious ways” and “everything happens for a reason” shut down real emotions and critical thinkingWhy belief in Satan, demons, and “spiritual warfare” is dropping overall, even as some conservative spaces turn it into a 24/7 fear channelThe difference between inherited faith and adult reality, and how to spot when “community” is tipping into control or culty dynamicsWhat it might look like to be human first and let belief and identity come second, without abandoning the possibility of God altogetherTimestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Reinvention Room + why this one will piss people off or make you feel seen02:28 Christian fundamentalism goes mainstream and hides inside politics05:50 Growing up Protestant, “born-again” neighbors, and never feeling Christian enough16:51 Mega-churches, mentors, and trying to find a faith home that isn’t culty23:51 The long hair, oversized crosses, trad-wife aesthetic, and what they’re signaling30:54 Deep research: declining Christianity, rising “nones,” and spiritual-but-not-religious trends35:42 Crystals, tarot, human design and why the metaphysical often feels more helpful than church40:08 Thought-terminating clichés and how they shut down real emotion and questions51:13 Spiritual warfare, “the enemy,” and why demon talk feels like an abusive boyfriend53:18 Christian nationalism, school boards, book bans, and politics dressed up as religion58:23 Trump, media bubbles, and trying to stay human first in mixed-politics families1:09:57 Burnout, belonging, and why everyone’s exhausted and spiritually unsettled1:21:10 “Why are you letting assholes get in the way of your relationship with God?”1:23:30 Are we already in a religious dystopia, and what happens next?Links & Resources Mentioned: Previous episode: Psychology of How Minds Change with David McRaney (on why people double down or actually shift) Previous episode: Dr. Jay Van Bavel on social identity and tribal brains: EP108: Social identities My weekly personal email: https://allisonhare.com/email Work with me on your podcast: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/ Website: https://allisonhare.com Notable Quotables: [00:02:28] “Christian fundamentalism has gone from really kind of a fringe thing to totally mainstream. But now it’s wrapped in politics.”[00:03:35] “Meanwhile, most Americans are building their own version of faith from scraps, like a cafeteria Christian.”[00:33:18] “It really made me wonder, are people ditching belief, or are they ditching institutions?”[00:40:08] “These phrases don’t comfort people. They shut off critical thought and shut down your actual feelings.”[01:21:10] “Why are you letting assholes get in the way of your relationship with God?”3 Top Takeaways: Belonging often beats belief. People will choose social safety and their group over “getting the theology right,” especially when everything feels uncertain. Two spiritual Americas are forming. Remix spirituality (Cafeteria Christians, crystals, human design) is growing at the same time as Christian nationalism and fundamentalism push for legal power. PRRI+3Pew Research Center+3Pew Research Center+3 You’re allowed to question. One of the healthiest spiritual moves you can make is asking, “Can I doubt here without being punished?” If the answer is no, that’s a data point. Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff. Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    1h 28m
  5. Facing Death while Finding Peace w/ Christophe van Durme

    11/27/2025

    Facing Death while Finding Peace w/ Christophe van Durme

    Sometimes life sneaks up on you and you have no choice but to face the dark corners we wish we could avoid. My guest today, Christophe van Durme is facing an impossibly difficult challenge of brain cancer as a young father. When i met Chris and saw the way he was handling his prognosis and building a legacy for his family, I knew I had to bring him to you. Christophe talks through fear, multiple surgeries, paralysis, future plans that shifted overnight, and the quiet moments he holds onto anyway. It’s steady, honest, and strangely clarifying. There’s something about the way he speaks that pulls you closer to your own life instead of pushing you into dread. Christophe shares what it means to live with brain cancer while raising a young daughter, holding onto hope, and planning for a future he might not fully get to see. He breaks down the reality of navigating treatment, rebuilding his body, losing parts of his independence, and still choosing connection. He also talks about the private podcast he’s recording for his child so she’ll always know his voice. This conversation is unfiltered, grounded, and full of the kind of truth most people only reach for when everything else falls away. What You'll Learn: How a brain cancer survivor story can shift your perspective without sinking your hopeWhat day-to-day life actually looks like when you’re living with brain cancerHow people find meaning inside fear, not after itWhat legacy looks like when you strip out ego, performance, and pressureWhy tiny human moments hold more weight than the big milestonesHow honesty creates connection even in the darkest circumstancesLinks & Resources: Christophe van Durme - LinkedIn Profitivisime (nonprofit discussed) Allison’s links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/ Website: https://allisonhare.com Free clarity call: https://go.allisonhare.com/45-min-call Notable Quotables: “The only choice we get is how awake we want to be while it’s happening.” (01:20)“My goal is simple. Leave the planet in a better state than if I hadn’t been here.” (15:05)“Life is better than no life.” (35:10)“Joy exists inside pain.” (57:30)“I fear not being there next week.” (49:59)\Timestamps: 00:00 — Why this story matters02:30 — The moment everything changed04:00 — Diagnosis at 1706:35 — Tumor quadruples in size09:50 — Awake brain surgery13:10 — Preparing to die20:30 — Emotional fallout and identity24:45 — A friend’s philosophy that shifted everything28:58 — MRI the day after his daughter’s birth32:40 — Paralysis and rebuilding35:37 — Why he still wanted kids39:34 — The private podcast for his daughter49:03 — Recovery, setbacks, and resilience49:59 — Fear, honesty, and what he still hopes for55:59 — Choosing a joyful funeral57:32 — A reminder about being aliveTips & Takeaways: Meaning shows up when you stop pretending you’re fine.The smallest moments end up being the ones that matter. Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff. Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free Reinvention Roadmap weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Personal Brand - need help building yours? Schedule a call with me here and let's discuss.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    59 min
  6. Grow Your Podcast and Get Clients with Caroline de Posada

    11/20/2025

    Grow Your Podcast and Get Clients with Caroline de Posada

    You're working so hard putting out podcast episodes week after week. You know it's good. People seem to like it. But it's not really fueling your business Why? I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to turn podcast listeners into clients without selling your soul, burning out, or morphing into a funnel bro. Today I’m sharing how small but surgical changes can transform your show into a client-generating machine by talking to real-life client - lawyer turned life coach, Caroline de Posada of the Bliss'n Up Podcast. Not hustle and burning yourself out creating 8000 pieces of content. This is how to get clarity, purpose, and a promise your audience can feel in their bones. In this episode, you’ll hear the real transformation that happens when your podcast becomes part of your business instead of floating next to it. What You'll Learn: Why “turn podcast listeners into clients” starts with clarity over marketing gimmicksThe single shift that transforms your episodes into action driversWhat a clear podcast promise does for your audience and your bank accountHow small structural changes deepen trust and increase conversionsWhat most podcasters overlook when trying to grow their businessResources Mentioned: Caroline’s Podcast: Bliss'n Up Caroline de Posada's IG and LinkedIn Caroline's Community Mastermind: The Hub Allison's Clarity Call: https://go.allisonhare.com/45-min-call Allison’s website: https://allisonhare.com Notable Quotables from Caroline de Posada: [00:23:49]: “I was a really good pastor on my podcast.” [00:24:32]: “They trust me. They listen to my podcast every week.” [00:27:10]: “I get to be me and sell and have a structure and have a framework.” [00:28:59]: “This isn’t just about serving more people. It’s about serving my existing people better.” [00:34:38]: “I know it’s working. I know it’s working.”   Timestamps: 0:00 — Why your podcast isn’t converting 2:25 — The shift that changed everything 7:10 — The missing link between podcast and business 14:50 — Why coaches need coaches 19:07 — The power of a clear podcast promise 26:12 — Selling without feeling salesy 29:15 — How episodes turn into clients 34:20 — Listener transformation story 3 Tips/Takeaways: A podcast without a clear promise will inspire people, not move them. Listeners convert when your episodes solve a problem they feel. One structural change (like your hook or mid-roll) can shift everything. Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff. Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    42 min
  7. Escaping the NXIVM Cult: Sarah Edmondson’s Story Pt 2

    11/13/2025

    Escaping the NXIVM Cult: Sarah Edmondson’s Story Pt 2

    NXIVM is back in the headlines after Allison Mack’s new podcast — but for survivors like Sarah Edmondson, the story never ended. She was one of the faces of The Vow on HBO — the woman who blew the whistle on NXIVM’s “self-help” empire that turned into a full-blown notorious cult. This episode is about what happened after the escape: healing from coercive control, rebuilding trust, and learning to believe your own voice again. Sarah opens up about the psychological hangover of leaving NXIVM — how fear, shame, and identity unravel once the system is gone. We unpack what freedom looks like after indoctrination, how cultish behavior shows up in everyday systems, and the slow process of learning safety again. It’s a conversation about resilience, humor, and the long road back to self-trust. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, here you go! https://podcast.allisonhare.com/post/274 What You Will Learn: How Sarah Edmondson escaped the NXIVM cult and what freedom really looked likeThe psychology of coercive control and how to spot it earlyWhy rebuilding trust is the hardest part after leaving a cultHow cult dynamics show up in modern coaching and wellness spacesHow to protect your agency without losing your sense of belongingResources MentionedPodcast: A Little Bit Culty hosted by Sarah Edmondson & Nippy Ames Pre-Order new book: A Little Bit Culty The Vow (HBO docuseries) Scarred by Sarah Edmondson (book) Sarah Edmondson’s website – sarahedmondson.com Notable Quotables (from Sarah Edmondson)“I see a woman who’s trying to right a wrong.” (02:20) “When you’re in a cult, you don’t think you’re in a cult.” (13:34) “Black-and-white thinking is culty thinking.” (11:58) “Freedom isn’t a moment. It’s a practice.” (Paraphrased version you had before — confirmed not verbatim, remove it.) Instead, use: “Leaving NXIVM was the easy part. Healing after was the work.” (09:33) “If you’re in a group and your gut tells you something’s off — and the leader says you’re in resistance — leave.” (27:49) “You can go on a seeking journey and want to better yourself, but you’re already whole.” (28:42) Timestamps0:00 Intro – NXIVM returns to headlines3:50 What it took to finally walk away10:42 The aftershock of coercive control17:05 Rebuilding trust and identity24:55 Modern cult behavior in everyday life32:20 Freedom, humor, and healingTakeawaysFreedom after control starts with reclaiming your intuition.Coercive systems don’t end with cult leaders — they live in every space that punishes dissent.Recovery isn’t linear — it’s relearning trust one choice at a time. Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff. Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

    40 min

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Culture Changers is a smart, irreverent look at what’s shaping the culture and how we shape it back. Unfiltered conversations about power, cults, politics, money, microtrends, pop culture, technology, faith, and being human in this moment. Could you actually change the world? Listen - I know your group chats are unhinged. The world around us is chaotic. The group chat is unhinged. The headlines are exhausting. So let’s figure out how to get through it. Culture Changers is a smart, funny, and unapologetically honest podcast about what’s shaping our culture right now and what we’re doing about it. Think pop culture as the entry point, with real conversations underneath about power, money, politics, religion, technology, identity, influence, and human behavior. I’m Allison Hare, an award-winning podcast host and strategist behind some of the world’s top-performing shows. This podcast is where I bring curiosity, humor, and sharp instincts to the cultural moments we’re all reacting to but rarely get to unpack out loud. We use pop culture as the mirror. The shows we binge. The headlines we can’t ignore. The microtrends, scandals, shifts, and systems shaping how we think, vote, buy, believe, and show up. Hot takes are welcome here. So is nuance. It’s a space for smart, irreverent conversations that make you laugh first and think deeper right after. No toxic positivity. No performative outrage. Just real talk about real power and how to use it well. Every episode is designed to help you understand the cultural moment more clearly and feel more grounded inside it. You’ll leave with perspective, language for the conversations you’re already having, and ideas you can actually apply in your own life, leadership, and community. Culture Changers is about agency. We don't sit back and bury our heads in the sand. Oh no. We shape it with our voices, choices, attention, and actions, whether we mean to or not. If you care about what’s happening in the world, love a sharp point of view, and want conversations that are equal parts entertaining and meaningful, press play. Let’s f*ck shit up together!

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