E54 When Self-Help Turns Harmful: The ‘Choice’ Narrative and Trauma
On this episode of Confronting the Line, we examine some common myths the self-help industry often tries to sell: “Trauma is a choice.”“Healing is a choice.” “You can choose differently.”These ideas s...
3 Dec 20251h 37min
E53 Gay and Christian: Confronting Shame, Conformity, and the Line Between Faith and Fear
Anne Peterson welcomes Ken Wortley, a former pastor and author of the memoir The Gospel of Secrets, to Confronting the Line. Our show explores how groups—from spiritual to personal development—can cro...
18 Nov 20251h 15min
E52 An Emotional Blueprint: Exploring the R.E.M. Model and Self-Help Abuse with Brian Arbor (Part 2)
In this follow-up conversation, Anne Peterson and former Landmark Worldwide Headquarters Staffer Brian Arbor go deeper into the emotional and moral mechanics of high-control transformation environment...
5 Nov 20251h 4min
E51 Thoughts on Landmark, Trauma & Moral Injury: A Follow up Conversation with Brian Arbor (Part 1)
In this follow-up conversation, Anne Peterson and former Landmark staff member Brian Arbor take an unflinching look at what happens when transformational ideals collide with organizational control.⚠️ ...
28 Okt 202555min
E50 Beyond the Guru: Building a Safer Self-Help Community w/ the folks at SEEKSafely.org
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Glenn Doyle, SEEK Safely Board President, and Jean Brown, manager and board member of SEEK, to discuss several upcoming events and programs we are launching in the ...
22 Okt 20251h
E49 Chris Shelton: The REM Model: Rationalization, Emotion & Morals in Cult Influence (and Recovery)
In Part 2 of Confronting the Line conversation with Chris Shelton he unveils his REM Model—a practical lens for understanding how we get pulled into (and out of) coercive systems. We map the three int...
7 Okt 20251h 13min
E48 Chris Shelton Pt.1 — From Scientology Survivor to the REM Model: Victimhood, Responsibility & Waking Up
In Part 1, Anne sits down with cult-education creator Chris Shelton to trace the lived experiences that shaped his forthcoming REM Model. Chris shares his journey growing up in Scientology, signing th...
1 Okt 202544min
E47 The Fine Line: Leadership, Power, and Transformation with Ed Gurowitz
Anne with author and transformational expert Ed Gurowitz dive into the fine line between empowerment and exploitation in personal development. Together they explore how transformational tools can be m...
24 Sep 20251h 43min
