The Tale of Two Faces
What you see on stage isn’t always what happens behind the scenes. Former staff of popular self-help seminar organization share how there were always two stories: the shiny public one, and the painful...
15 Sep 20251min
💔 Behind the “transformation” curtain 💔
Jennifer shares how staff were overworked, underpaid, and shamed — all in the name of “changing lives.” #WorkplaceAbuse #ConfrontingTheLine
14 Sep 20251min
E44 Confronting the Line between LOVE and LOVE BOMBING w/ Rachel Bernstein
In this nuanced and engaging conversation, Anne with therapist and cult expert Rachel Bernstein unpack the concept of love bombing, distinguishing it from genuine expressions of affection or appreciat...
10 Sep 202528min
Labor Day Special: Former Landmark Staff Speak Out on Exploitation & Abuse in the Name of ‘Transformation’
This Labor Day, Confronting the Line shines a light on the hidden labor behind “transformation.” Anne sits down with Tony, Jennifer, and Kyla—former Landmark Worldwide staff members from Los Angeles a...
1 Sep 20251h 34min
E43 A Conversation with Rachel Bernstein: When Does Inquiry Become Indoctrination?
In this thoughtful and revealing dialogue, Anne Peterson and Rachel Bernstein, noted therapist, podcaster and cult education expert, delve into the mechanics of indoctrination, especially in the conte...
16 Aug 202539min
E42 Behind the Curtain: ISTA, Accountability, and Speaking Out w/ Dave Booda
In this candid conversation, Anne and guest Dave Booda explore the dynamics of ISTA, a school focused on sexuality and personal development, and the challenges faced by individuals within such organiz...
9 Aug 202557min
E41 Landmark, Scientology, and Society's Tolerance for Exploitation w/ Jon Atack
In this initial conversation with author and podcaster John Atak, we explore the complex nature of cult-like organizations, referencing his almost 40 years of research and experience alongside my expe...
2 Aug 20251h 24min
E40 Transformation: From Potential to Practice with Ed Gurowitz
In this conversation, resident expert and author on transformational methodologies, Ed Gurowitz, and I explore the nuances of transformation methodologies, the distinction between technology and metho...
25 Juli 20251h
