869: Living in Strife Since Ending a Life | Feedback Friday
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Breaking Free
The journey of breaking free from multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes is both challenging and enlightening. shares a listener's story of escaping two MLMs, Monat and Rankmakers, after years of being trapped in a cycle of false promises and toxic positivity. The listener, Julie, describes how she was drawn into purchasing additional coaching with the hope of achieving a six-figure income, only to realize the manipulative nature of these organizations 1. Her awakening began with a bizarre encounter during a hike, which led her to question the MLM's teachings and eventually leave the group 2.
I was a very good cult member and did at least one Facebook live every single day for three and a half years.
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Julie now speaks out against MLMs, helping others to break free and regain control over their lives.
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Primal Experiences
Primal experiences often serve as catalysts for profound personal change. discusses how life-threatening or shocking events can cut through the mental conditioning imposed by coercive organizations like MLMs 3. Julie's encounter with a flasher during a hike was a pivotal moment that reconnected her with her instincts, prompting her to reassess her involvement in the MLM 4.
When you're threatened in a more primal way, it kind of cuts through the BS and right to the core of who you are.
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These experiences highlight the power of our innate responses to challenge ingrained beliefs and encourage critical thinking.