37 episodes

A true crime podcast exploring the dark side of yoga and wellness

Spiritually F****d Spiritually Fucked

    • True Crime
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

A true crime podcast exploring the dark side of yoga and wellness

    Louis DeWohl: The Astrologer Hired to Thwart Hitler (And Possible Drag Icon)

    Louis DeWohl: The Astrologer Hired to Thwart Hitler (And Possible Drag Icon)

    Be prepared for our first on-air argument about spam thickness...Spoiler alert: We agree to disagree (but do we really?) 
     
     Louis DeWohl is a sham astrologer hired by the Brits to help stop Hilter. It's a weird one....but a fun one. 

    • 44 min
    CULTured #2: Shirtless Men's Drum Circle VS Bear

    CULTured #2: Shirtless Men's Drum Circle VS Bear

    This month, we dive into Netflix's Dancing for the Devil, the TwinRay cult, Men's Group ethics, and Swami Satchidananda's possible VD
     
    Netflix's Dancing for the Devil
    Be Scofield's Twin Ray expose (please donate to help keep her work going)
    MA'AT - Advocacy for victims of Aubert Bastiat
    Yogaville Lawsuit (again, Be Scofield - go donate if your can)
    I've Had It Podcast
    Lilias's Bones - A Witch Podcast

    • 28 min
    Miss Cleo: That Shady Hotline Bling

    Miss Cleo: That Shady Hotline Bling

    In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Miss Cleo, the charismatic face of the Psychic Readers Network. We explore her rise to fame, the controversies that surrounded her, and the eventual downfall that left her devastated. 
    We discuss the deceptive practices of the Psychic Readers Network, the legal battles that ensued, and how Miss Cleo was exploited by the very company that made her famous.
     
    Resources:
    Call Me Miss Cleo 
    Vice Interview with Miss Cleo
     

    • 34 min
    NXIVM Part 2: Serve, Set, Sentence

    NXIVM Part 2: Serve, Set, Sentence

    Sarah burns it down. 
    Sarah Edmondson, with the support of Mark Vicente and Bonnie Piesse, take their case against Keith Raniere public and that POS goes on the run. 
    Trigger warnings for mentions of suicide and sexual assault are included as we delve into the darker aspects of this case. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with justice, heartbreak, and the resilience of those who fought back.
     
    The Vow on MAX
    A Little Bit Culty with Sarah Edmonson and Nippy Ames

    • 40 min
    NXIVM: Burn It Down, Sarah, Burn It Down

    NXIVM: Burn It Down, Sarah, Burn It Down

    In this episode, we delve into the disturbing world of NXIVM, a so-called self-improvement organization founded by Keith Raniere and Nancy Salzman. Promising personal development and success through their proprietary "technology," NXIVM quickly garnered a following of dedicated members. However, beneath the surface lurked a sinister reality.
     
    The Vow on MAX

    • 57 min
    Teal Swan: Spiritual Influencer and Pathological Liar

    Teal Swan: Spiritual Influencer and Pathological Liar

    In this episode, Jenna and Jess dive into the controversial world of Teal Swan, a self-proclaimed spiritual leader who has garnered a large following by claiming to be a spiritual catalyst. Teal hosts retreats and workshops but is unlicensed, unregulated, and dangerous as hell. 
     
    This episode is one huge trigger warning for suicide and sexual assault, please skip if you are not in the headspace to listen. 
    If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters.
     
    The Gateway Podcast
    The Deep End

    • 43 min

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Agnes Harkness ,

New Favorite

Discovered this pod when I went to find out what happened to YTTP and I’m INTO it. Fits in well with Jane Marie’s The Dream and True Crime Society, both of which I LOVE. Investigates that juicy intersection of culty spiritual health and wellness, greed, and ego.

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