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#shorts Feeling stuck in life, work, or relationships? Join me as I chat with Joel Rafidi and Yerasimos, co-hosts of the popular podcast Here for the Truth. We dive into their journeys, unpacking how authenticity and meaningful connections have transformed both their personal and professional lives.
We explore what it takes to reclaim personal power and create a life that aligns with your core values. Joel and Yerasimos share the challenges and benefits of making bold, radical changes to live true to themselves and their beliefs.
If you like this episode, you’ll love #052: Yesterday’s Trolls & The Spoiled Society - with Dr Robin Hornstein PhD (podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/052-yesterdays-trolls-the-spoiled-society-with-dr/id1474479035?i=1000534297982)
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About the Guests: Joel Rafidi and Yerasimos are the dynamic duo behind the Here for the Truth podcast, dedicated to personal growth, and authentic living. They co-lead the Rise Above the Herd group coaching program and the Friends of the Truth community, challenging conventional paradigms, encouraging personal truth and genuine self-reliance. Check out their podcast and programs at hereforthetruth.com (hereforthetruth.com/) .
#shorts Feeling stuck in life, work, or relationships? Join me as I chat with Joel Rafidi and Yerasimos, co-hosts of the popular podcast Here for the Truth. We dive into their journeys, unpacking how authenticity and meaningful connections have transformed both their personal and professional lives.
We explore what it takes to reclaim personal power and create a life that aligns with your core values. Joel and Yerasimos share the challenges and benefits of making bold, radical changes to live true to themselves and their beliefs.
If you like this episode, you’ll love #052: Yesterday’s Trolls & The Spoiled Society - with Dr Robin Hornstein PhD (podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/052-yesterdays-trolls-the-spoiled-society-with-dr/id1474479035?i=1000534297982)
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• Want to create your own podcast? Join my membership getyourpodcastdone.com (https://getyourpodcastdone.com) where I help creatives and personal brands use podcasting as a way to share their insights and grow their brand.
• Podcast host I use & recommend*: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=angiesorensen
*Affiliate link alert: I get a little love (aka $) if you click and buy!
About the Guests: Joel Rafidi and Yerasimos are the dynamic duo behind the Here for the Truth podcast, dedicated to personal growth, and authentic living. They co-lead the Rise Above the Herd group coaching program and the Friends of the Truth community, challenging conventional paradigms, encouraging personal truth and genuine self-reliance. Check out their podcast and programs at hereforthetruth.com (hereforthetruth.com/) .



![#086 When Self-Help Goes Horribly Wrong and How To Prevent It Feat. Ginny and Jean Brown
What led to the death of 3 individuals seeking to better their life and looking for enlightenment at a James Arthur Ray 5-day event?
Ray was made famous by the movie The Secret and being featured several times on the Oprah Winfrey show.
Together with Kirby Brown’s mother Ginny, a licensed clinical social worker and her sister Jean, we discuss the perfect storm that led to that tragedy, their mission to stop it from ever happening to anyone else and how self-help can be done safely.
𝗪𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:
+ How strong minded people can fall victim to the self-help industry.
+ Tools and dirty tactics used by the self-help industry.
+ What may have contributed to James Ray’s situation.
+ How to not collapse after grief.
+ The legal system is not yet equipped to advocate for the families of [Self-help gone wrong] victims.
+ How to find self-help organisations that have pledged to do no harm and signed [The Promise].
+ What has changed for them in how they perceive life after Kirby’s passing.
*Content note: this episode contains sensitive content, discretion is advised*
You can find Seek Safely at: https://www.seeksafely.org/
The list of red flags: https://www.seeksafely.org/consumers/
The book https://www.seeksafely.org/this-sweet-life-book/
Social @seeksafely
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Mentioned in this episode: Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment podcast
If you have been affected and need to talk to someone below are some helplines:
UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/
Europe: https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/helplines/
USA:
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Suicide and Depression Awareness for Student
NAMI Resources on Suicide Prevention
NAMI Resources on Suicide Risk
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273- 8255
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