E4 PART ONE - Former Forum Leader on abuse at Landmark, his 32 year journey, and his advice for the future

Today we welcome Alan Cahn who has over 40 years of experience in personal development, 30 of them with Landmark Worldwide. Alan talks about his journey before he does the est training in 1976, including his experiences with Zen Buddhism and mystical Christian groups and how he makes his way, first onto W.E.A Staff (1985), and then becoming a Landmark Forum leader (1988). Alan tells us his unique story and touches on the experiential nature of the est training and the role of Werner Erhard as a leader. Alan discusses some of his personal and professional challenges as he grapples with the abusive culture of the times and Landmarks staff culture. He shares his motivations for staying for the “mission” even when he didn’t agree with the “means”. This episode brings us right up to Alan’s leaving Landmark. In Part TWO coming later this week Alan gets into the why his leaving and his post Landmark experience. Subscribe to be notified when we post nee content. IMPORTANT CONTENT WARNING: We invited a small audience to listen to the live recording of the following podcast/show, and some people reported being emotionally triggered during the conversation. You will hear some stories of abuse (36min.) Some of them may be triggering. When people hear about sensitive topics, there are a variety of possible reactions. All of them are valid. We invite you to be sensitive to your own reaction, and to pause and take your time, even speak with a trusted person if it is upsetting to you. We ourselves are processing our own reactions, which we could not do in the moment. We invite everyone to give themselves grace as they, Confront The Line, for themselves. RESOURCES: Here is a link to the recovery group Anne mentions to support those that have worked in organizations or groups where they may have experienced hgh-control or abusive environments. https://ilumn8.life/op/lgat-recovery-... For practitioners, facilitators or coaches who wish to learn more about being a SAFE practitioner check out the Safe Practitioner Workshop. https://ilumn8.life/op/safe-practitio...