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Midterm Mania: What Political Consultants Actually Do with Michelle Coyle08 Oct 202600:48:40

Political midterms are fun, aren't they? You can’t escape the TV ads that dominate your favorite streaming shows on Hulu and Max. Your FB looks like your old high school buddies are in a keyboard war with each other. And your nervous system is 100% fried eggs. I mean, do these ads work? What is it like to work in politics when the entire world seems to be on fire and shouting for attention from every angle?

Michelle Coyle told me those ads are the single most effective tool a campaign has. Michelle runs the Political Business Institute, coaching the consultants who build the campaigns flooding your feed right now, and she's spent years inside both parties. We get into why negative ads actually move votes, how influencer marketing became a bigger campaign weapon than a TV ad buy, why corporate money in politics is messier than either side wants to admit, and how an AI can legally put words in a candidate's mouth they never said in a tone they never used. Seven weeks out from the midterms, send this to your group chat.

Notable timestamps:
02:44 Meet Michelle Coyle
05:58 Why negative ads work, and why the industry calls them "contrast"
07:07 Where campaign ad money is actually moving
09:47 What a political consultant does, and who hires Michelle
11:06 Seven weeks to Election Day, then everything stops cold
21:37 The loudest people online don't represent how people actually vote
23:11 Is Elon Musk buying the midterms
26:33 Never discount a pissed off populace
39:57 AI can legally put words in a candidate's mouth
45:12 What Republicans really say about Trump behind closed doors

Links and resources: 

Website: www.politicalbusinessinstitute.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/michelletoscale

Delusional! podcast | YouTube

Delusional! Movement community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1dbLBtVS39/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Death of the Pastor's Wife: What Really Happened to Mica Miller with Jennie Gage01 Oct 202600:59:53

Mica Miller told her friends that if she died by suicide, it wasn't her. It was JP. Netflix gave Death of the Pastor's Wife three episodes, and my repeat guest Jennie Gage watched her own marriage play out on screen. She spent 24 years as the wife of a Mormon church leader, survived her own suicide attempt, and has a theory about what really happened to Mica. This one is harrowing. Trigger warnings on this one: suicide, abuse, and religious coercion. If you're struggling, call or text 988 (US).

Notable timestamps

  • 00:00 "He makes JP Miller look kind of mild"
  • 03:44 Born Mormon in 1974: the wifey immersion program
  • 11:27 "Why can't she just be Mica?"
  • 13:05 Trained to be a pet, and the second earring
  • 17:54 "He picked me"
  • 23:22 Spiritual warfare: when abuse gets blamed on Satan
  • 27:47 Trauma bonded to Jesus
  • 35:19 The timeline of Mica's final day
  • 39:37 Was it suicide? "Yes and no"
  • 54:43 What Jennie would have said to Mica

Rather watch this on YouTube? https://youtu.be/rhndF2WJkps

Jennie Gage:

Allison

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She sang at Trump's Inauguration, then Left the Church: Julianna Glasse24 Sep 202600:56:45

Julianna Glasse was a chart topping Christian pop star who sang at Donald Trump's 2017 National Prayer Breakfast and taught tens of thousands of women that their closeness to God ran straight through their husbands. Then her husband found the books she was hiding, threw one on the floor, and told her "this is what happens when you read." She turned his sentence into the title of her new book, lost her marriage, her tours, and her book deal, survived death threats and sexual violence threats from fellow Christians, and became the first single woman ever partnered with Oxford's Saïd Business School. What religion actually teaches women about their own worth, and what it costs to walk away from it.

Notable timestamps:

  • [02:48] Meeting Julianna Glasse, and the cheeky title of her new book
  • [04:01] The doctrine of depravity, taught to her at age four
  • [09:04] Singing at Trump's 2017 National Prayer Breakfast, and what she was taught about women
  • [12:39] Meeting her gay neighbors in 2015, and the first crack in her belief system
  • [15:11] Public shaming, death threats, and sexual violence threats after her divorce
  • [21:18] The night her husband threw her books on the floor
  • [27:16] Losing everything, then applying to Oxford's Saïd Business School
  • [33:53] Sexual exploration, non-monogamy, and reclaiming her body
  • [45:44] Launching This Is What Happens When Women Read, and reaching 4 million women in 67 countries
  • [51:18] Her relationship to God and a higher power today

Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/VdzeTBUVgaU

Julianna Glasse:

Allison:

 

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Rich and Addicted: Matt Grace and what saved him17 Sep 202600:58:40

Matt Grace grew up with a chef, a housekeeper, and a father who paid for his first prostitute, and by 29 he'd spent a hundred and fifty thousand dollars on sex workers and burned through every drug you can name. Matt spent his career as an interventionist for some of the wealthiest addicts in the country and just released his book, God Doesn't Relapse. We get into the therapist who diagnosed him with an Oedipus complex at nine, the house that became the neighborhood's drug den, the mother who finally changed the locks on him, and a moment where Matt and I go head to head over what actually counts as an addiction. This one's unflinching and important.

Notable timestamps:

  • 02:06 "Holy fuck" is exactly the right way to open this one
  • 04:11 Expelled from two preschools, flagged as a future sociopath at six
  • 06:31 The therapist who diagnosed a nine-year-old's Oedipus complex and let him attack him for years
  • 08:13 The Bloomfield Hills mansion and the house that became a teenage drug den
  • 15:35 His father pays for his first prostitute, leading to $150K spent on sex workers
  • 26:27 Suicidal with a rifle, and choosing God over a bullet
  • 28:24 His mother's ultimatum: "Get out, I'm changing the locks"
  • 41:35 "That's not recovery, it's weakness": Matt on being triggered
  • 44:44 Matt and Allison clash over body dysmorphia versus addiction
  • 51:02 The dream car he bought after his father died, and sold eight months later

Guest links:

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Death of the Pastor's Wife: What Netflix Left Out10 Sep 202601:09:30

JP Miller preached a full sermon less than 24 hours after his wife died - allegedly by suicide - without taking a single question about it. Netflix gave "Death of the Pastor's Wife" three episodes but still left out a lot: the earlier conviction, the first wife whose stories echoed Mica's experience, the third wife already leading worship beside him. I watched the whole thing, went deep into the rabbit hole - and am reporting back here as I noticed some notable patterns that are showing up right now in trad wife culture too. This is a harrowing story whose theological foundations permeate our society across many angles. Trigger warnings on this one.

Rather watch on YouTube? Watch here.

Notable timestamps:

  • 00:00 The documentary, the trigger warning, and why this one couldn't wait
  • 03:10 Who Mica Miller was, and how grooming looked like devotion at 13
  • 11:20 Christian patriarchy 101: the umbrella, submission, and Bill Gothard's IBLP
  • 15:40 JP's 1999 conviction, the pardon, and the pattern nobody flagged
  • 23:15 The sermon the morning after Mica's death, and the room that stayed silent
  • 29:00 What Netflix actually left out
  • 33:30 The data: how common this is inside churches, and how few pastors are trained for it
  • 36:45 Savanna Stone, trad wives, and why there are no old trad wives
  • 41:10 Allison's mom, her dad's advice, and what she wants for her own marriage
  • 47:30 Mica's Law: where it stands, and how to actually help

Episode resources:

Allison's links:

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Healing is Hilarious: Pop culture and comedians with Rachel LaForce03 Sep 202600:47:57

Are you as obsessed as I am with the dumbest headlines of the week? Well, you're in luck! I've got comedian and pop culture whisperer Rachel LaForce on to break down what Spencer Pratt's mayoral run, the $250 Trump bill, and trad wife content filmed at Home Goods actually say about the rest of us. Rachel got sober by accident, spent decades masking her neurodivergence, and built her whole show around one idea: comedy gets you to the truth faster than seriousness does. This is a fast, sharp, occasionally unhinged hour that somehow keeps landing on self-belief.

Notable timestamps:

  • 03:57 – The UFC fight on the White House lawn, and how "healing is hilarious" started as Rachel's own recovery philosophy
  • 12:08 – How she got sober "on accident" during a breakup, and never went back
  • 16:57 – The push-yourself-out-of-the-pool metaphor for knowing you're actually ready for change
  • 20:02 – Spencer Pratt's mayoral run and the self-belief lesson hiding inside it
  • 23:38 – Why she thinks billionaires are boring, and her case for an abundance mindset
  • 27:54 – MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos, and the gender dynamics of wealth
  • 31:45 – Her actual rule for what's fair game to joke about, and why trad wife content makes her sad instead of snarky
  • 37:36 – Cortisol dressing, dopamine dressing, and how marketing invents things to sell women
  • 43:36 – Where to find Rachel and what's next for Healing is Hilarious

Rachel LaForce, resources and links:

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The Ambition Penalty with Stefanie O'Connell27 Aug 202601:00:57

I grew up thinking if I did everything right, negotiated hard enough, leaned in enough, the outcome would eventually match the effort. Y'all, that was a big old fat lie. Stefanie O'Connell spent years digging into the research for her new book, The Ambition Penalty, and the data is downright shocking. We get into girlboss culture and tradwife culture, and why they're actually selling the same lie in different outfits. We talk about what happens to women who out earn their male partners, and I promise, you're going to be picking your jaw up off the floor. Fair warning, there's some rage in this one. Mine included.

Notable timestamps:

  • 01:55 – Stefanie explains the title and the reckoning behind the book
  • 06:07 – The truth about whether women actually negotiate less than men
  • 10:29 – Was Lean In a net positive or a net negative
  • 15:55 – Girlboss and tradwife culture are selling the exact same lie
  • 20:03 – Midroll
  • 26:34 – The data on breadwinning moms and abuse in the home
  • 36:43 – Why men only read 20% of bestselling books by women
  • 45:03 – Where to actually start when the problem feels too big
  • 50:10 – Why Stefanie refuses to buy into mom guilt
  • 56:27 – What utopia actually looks like, ten years out

Stefanie's links:

Allison's links:

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Gen X, there's a new Lilith Fair rising20 Aug 202600:54:30

The women who built Lilith Fair were called "angry," "hysterical," "emotional," and dismissed as "a bunch of lesbians" back in the 90s. Turns out Sarah McLachlan and her all-female lineup were way ahead of their time, running the highest grossing tour of 1997. Now the concept is back, and leading the charge is Olivia Rodrigo, using her platform to advocate for women's rights. This is a fun, fascinating, and timely look at how right those women were, and why the fight just picked up way more steam.

Notable timestamps (estimated):

  • 00:00 Daisy Chain Fields, and why it couldn't have come faster
  • 02:20 The Alanis Morissette clip that stopped Allison cold
  • 05:00 The real history of Lilith Fair: why radio wouldn't play two women back to back
  • 08:10 The Indigo Girls, internalized homophobia, and breaking through anyway
  • 18:45 Allison's mom, "never rely on a man to make money," and what it cost her
  • 27:20 Olivia Rodrigo's parents: "you can't be a real artist unless you speak up"
  • 32:00 The Daisy Chain Fields lineup and how fast it sold out
  • 34:00 The gestalt therapy session with a bat, and learning to let anger out
  • 38:40 Why the internet is already criticizing what Olivia Rodrigo wears

Rather watch on YouTube? Watch here.

Episode resources:

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Fascinating lies behind our favorite ads13 Aug 202600:52:46

Are you as obsessed as I am about how we are being manipulated by social media, ads, propaganda, politics, and what's real and what's not? Well, you're in luck! I've got ad sleuth Emily Rask from the hit show Lies We Bought podcast on to break it down for us! This is a fun and fascinating exploration into the sinister truth of advertising.

Notable timestamps:

  • 03:05 What Lies We Bought actually is
  • 10:29 The Kellogg brothers and the breakfast myth
  • 11:38 Listerine invented a disease called halitosis
  • 15:18 Growing up Mormon in Utah
  • 22:33 The LDS Church's $30 billion SEC settlement
  • 31:20 Why she turns down supplement company sponsors
  • 38:03 Lie or Legit: rapid-fire mythbusting
  • 42:35 Edward Bernays, the father of propaganda

Guest links:

  • Emily Rask's Lies We Bought: https://www.lieswebought.com/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liesweboughtpodcast
  • Patreon: patreon.com/c/lieswebought
  • IG: https://www.instagram.com/lieswebought/

Allison's links:

  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/allison__hare
  • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonhare
  • Free Podcast Clarity Call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall
  • No Country for Mothers screening, Atlanta, Aug 24: https://allisonhare.com/mothers

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I Found My Dad's Lost Story06 Aug 202601:05:00

My father died last week. He was 97. What a gangster, making it that far.

Milad Rizk survived World War Two as a kid in Lebanon, immigrated to America with nothing but a Lebanese passport and a plan, raised six kids across two marriages, and spent his whole career as an auditor jumping from Iraq to Saudi Arabia to Chicago to New York. He had dementia for the last several years of his life. Toward the end he couldn't really talk to us anymore.

Then I remembered something. Fifteen years ago, before I had a podcast, before I even knew what a podcast was, I used to run a music blog and interview artists with a little handheld recorder. One day I pointed it at my dad instead and asked him to tell me his whole life story.

I hadn't listened to it since. I wasn't even sure the file still existed. So last week I dug an old recorder out of a closet, popped in the SD card, and the very first file I opened was him.

I think about how close I came to never finding this. And I think about how many of us have a parent sitting right there, willing to talk, and we just haven't asked yet.

This is Milad Youssef Rizk. Born December 20th, 1928 in Tripoli, Lebanon. Died July 30th of this year. He spoke five languages, picked up hitchhikers with all six of his kids in the car (#superdad), and told stories so freaking captivating. In this interview he talks about growing up poor during the war, what it was like starting over in America in his late twenties, and near the end, whether he thinks he was a good father. His answer surprised me (he said no).

If you still have a parent (or loved one) who would sit down and talk to you, record it. You can thank me later!

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Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Season 3: We can't stop! w/ Mara Davis25 Jun 202600:51:10

As a woman who deeply cares about women's rights, I am obsessed with a show that is totally problematic. America's Sweethearts Season 3 just dropped on Netflix. I grabbed fellow DCC-obsessed Mara Davis, an Atlanta radio legend who has been watching the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders since the 1970s, sat through all 17 seasons on CMT, and has opinions about every single cheerleader, judge, and PR move in that building. We get into Reece's early retirement and the trad wife speculation swirling on Reddit, Faith's breakout season and the ponytail situation, whether the coordinated cheerleader solidarity online is real or engineered, what Kelli's exit meeting with Faith reveals about leadership under serious pressure, and why two feminists who probably shouldn't love this show absolutely cannot stop watching it. 

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Why Allison is obsessed with a show she admits is totally problematic
  • 02:35 Mara's DCC origin story: 17 seasons of CMT and what changed when Netflix arrived
  • 05:10 The arc of all three seasons: severely underpaid athletes, pay equity fight, social media scrutiny
  • 06:45 Mara's feminist paradox: "It doesn't make sense that I love this show so much"
  • 08:36 Reece: the darling who appeared in all three seasons and why her early exit is more complicated than an injury
  • 11:13 Reece's husband, the trad wife speculation, and what Reddit has been saying
  • 14:44 Faith as the Season 3 breakout: "You cannot take your eyes off that girl"
  • 15:31 The moment that made Mara fully Team Kelli: the exit meeting and what Kelli said to Faith
  • 16:43 Kelli's "re-earn my trust," Victoria from Season 1, and whether the cheerleader solidarity online is coordinated
  • 21:53 "It's Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. It's not Victoria. It's just not."
  • 23:00 Kelli watches back every season and critiques her own leadership
  • 23:18 Mara: "I want her to run the country."
  • 26:13 What Season 3 may have hidden about body image and why seven episodes isn't enough
  • 33:13 Mara used to judge Atlanta Falcons cheerleader auditions
  • 35:31 Why the DCC sisterhood is actually one of the most feminist things on television
  • 37:20 Who would replace Kelli and Judy if they ever retired?
  • 38:37 Glow-ups, ageism, and how people talk about women over 60 online
  • 40:28 Season 4 is confirmed and we already know who's back at training camp
  • 43:09 Dayton and Dayton's mom
  • 44:32 Judy Trammell choreographed Thunderstruck and the music licensing conversation

Resources and Links Mentioned

Mara Davis on Instagram: https://instagram.com/maradavis2000

"Be There in Five" podcast by Kate Kennedy (Victoria's appearance on this episode is discussed): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2brpAlYGUffbYekHU1PqMR?si=f3d45a467f444032

Book a free podcast strategy call: allisonhare.com/freecall

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DEI Is Gone. Now What? With HR Insider Kevin Calhoun18 Jun 202600:42:21

Kevin Calhoun spent years doing HR and DEI work from inside some of the biggest corporations in the world. He watched those programs get built. Then he watched them get dismantled — and found himself displaced in the process. In this conversation, recorded in honor of Juneteenth, Kevin introduces the concept of James Crow: Jim Crow's more dangerous, more invisible cousin. The one with a hiring algorithm instead of a shotgun.

Notable Timestamps (verify against final audio before publishing)

  • 03:03 — Kevin reads from his article "James Crow and Visa, Everywhere You Want to Be" — the line that stopped Allison cold
  • 04:37 — How corporate culture shifted from servant leadership to "we're going in a different direction"
  • 07:40 — The grief nobody talks about: losing your corporate identity in a 30-minute meeting
  • 09:05 — The stats: DEI fell 98% in Fortune 100 communications; Black unemployment now twice white unemployment
  • 11:47 — Performative DEI vs. real DEI — how to tell the difference
  • 13:49 — Costco held the line against 19 attorney generals. Why some companies stay and others fold.
  • 15:15 — What Kevin learned about not seeking validation from your organization
  • 17:15 — The pendulum: why organizations that hold their values win long-term
  • 20:38 — Jim Crow vs. James Crow — Kevin defines the difference
  • 28:15 — Code switching, agency, and choosing when to show up fully as yourself
  • 33:24 — How to find your way forward when the system has failed you
  • 36:56 — "No company loves you." What Kevin knows that he wishes more people understood
  • 38:58 — If you know the rules of the game before you start playing, you can't be mad if you don't win

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/ixqV4X5EqJ8

Resources & Links Mentioned

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The Matriarchy11 Jun 202600:23:44

My mother died on June 11th, five years ago. This is the episode I recorded right after she passed. It's episode 300, and it's dedicated to her.

What I didn't expect was what her last six months would teach me. About the matriarchy. About worthiness. About the hypermasculine drive that so many of us — myself very much included — run on until we can't anymore. And about what happens when you finally let yourself receive love instead of earn it.

If you still have your mother here, you will want to call her after this one.

In this episode:

  • The real history of the matriarchy — and why it matters that it existed before the patriarchy
  • How watching a parent die dismantles the story you've been living
  • What hypermasculine burnout actually looks like from the inside
  • What her last six months looked like — and why she was happier than she'd been in decades
  • What "being enough" feels like when someone you love shows you it's true

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 — Dedication and why this episode exists
  • 02:44 — The matriarchy: history, power, and what we lost
  • 05:05 — Who my mother was
  • 09:53 — What her life became my cautionary tale
  • 12:16 — The hypermasculine drive and the burnout
  • 14:37 — Her last six months and the miracle in them
  • 17:05 — The room where she died
  • 20:36 — What the matriarchy is asking of us now

Links and Resources:

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Inside a hit comedy podcast with The Commercial Break04 Jun 202600:49:23

Bryan Green and Krissy Hoadley of The Commercial Break built a #1 comedy podcast with over 50 million downloads and absolutely no plan. Over a thousand episodes in, they're finally spilling the behind-the-scenes. What makes a show last? What's the actual creative process? And who on earth is Frankie B? Fun fact, Bryan was in my very first podcast launch cohort in 2019 which is how this show began.

What listeners will take away:

  • The mindset shift that separates podcasters who last from the ones who quit at episode twelve
  • A simple way to choose a co-host that actually works — it has nothing to do with who makes you laugh
  • The full, ridiculous, endearing origin story of Frankie B and why Bryan thinks he might be the secret engine of the whole show
  • Why chasing trends, polish, and strategy is exactly backwards
  • The 20/80 rule for showing up on days when you have nothing

Notable Timestamps:

  • 07:07 — Bryan on the "big fuck this" moments every podcaster hits and why you keep going anyway
  • 09:59 — "Perfection is the enemy of consistency" — the line that will stick with you
  • 13:06 — Why Bryan doesn't care if you think his podcast has too many ums
  • 15:42 — The 20/80 rule: what to do when you walk in with nothing
  • 17:29 — The Apple review that finally told Bryan what his show actually was
  • 25:52 — The full Frankie B origin story (12 views, Ruby Tuesday's, and a text from Jason)
  • 35:52 — The line Bryan won't cross, even when something is funny
  • 37:26 — His read on the Manosphere and why most of those guys are running a grift
  • 43:46 — The whole strategy, summed up in one sentence

Links and Resources:

  • The Commercial Break: thecommercialbreak.com
  • Bryan Green on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryanwgreen
  • Frankie B on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frankbennardo6063
  • Book a free clarity call with Allison: allisonhare.com/freecall

Prefer to watch on YouTube? Voila! https://youtu.be/kFmVtTnBsjw

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The Guru Era is Dead. What comes next? with Dr. Liz Bucar28 May 202600:56:32

How did we go from prophet to profit with Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Deepak Chopra... one by one, the curtain got lifted?  And we're left asking: who do we actually trust? Religious ethicist Dr. Liz Bucar has spent 25 years studying exactly that question. Her answers will surprise you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why the guru era is collapsing and what a good teacher actually looks like versus a predatory one
  • The hidden Orientalism behind Deepak Chopra and Jay Shetty's appeal — and the latent racism nobody's talking about
  • How a 19th century minister literally named after the Graham cracker gave us our food guilt
  • Why a single question from a tarot card reader reversed years of orthorexia when therapy and church couldn't touch it
  • What happened when a straight-edge religious studies professor did ayahuasca three times a day for three days in an Oregon yurt — and what it broke open about death, grief, and living well
  • What sangha means and why real community requires you to be inconvenienced

Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/5kXU5Cf2heE

Resources & Links:

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS
  • 00:00 — Intro: Prophet to profit. The guru era is over.
  • 02:25 — Welcome Dr. Liz Bucar
  • 03:25 — Is the guru era over? Jay Shetty, Deepak Chopra, and what cracked
  • 07:35 — The halo effect: how platform-built gurus get their power
  • 09:23 — Red flags of a bad spiritual teacher
  • 10:57 — What a good teacher actually looks like
  • 11:47 — The Orientalism and latent racism behind the wellness guru industry
  • 13:43 — What is wellness — and why it's too low of a bar
  • 15:05 — Women, optimization, and the anemic version of human life we've been sold
  • 16:22 — What if dying well is part of living well?
  • 17:56 — What a "none" borrows from religion without belonging to it
  • 21:21 — Religion's PR problem and who's controlling the narrative
  • 24:01 — Safety, belonging, and the search for somewhere to land
  • 25:24 — Disordered eating, orthorexia, and the tarot reading that reversed it
  • 30:01 — How bad theology gave us food moralizing (the Graham cracker guy)
  • 34:26 — Ayahuasca: the plan Liz did NOT have
  • 36:58 — Santo Daime, the sacrament of Daime, and a legal ayahuasca church in the US
  • 39:12 — Why the religious container was everything
  • 41:53 — Confronting her father's death in an Oregon yurt
  • 43:18 — Death doulas, dying well, and the epiphany that changed everything
  • 44:01 — Sangha: what community actually means
  • 45:23 — Hope vs. optimism — and why the difference matters right now
  • 48:20 — Rage has good intel. Embrace the ugly parts.
  • 49:05 — Why individualism has done us dirty
  • 50:33 — Biohacking, hustle culture, and inviting friction back in
  • 51:06 — Real community requires showing up, not just extracting
  • 52:46 — Where to find Liz and preorder Beyond Wellness

Allison's Offer:

Schedule a free podcast clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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Ex-Mormon, Ex-MAGA, Ex-Tradwife: How Lesbians Broke the Spell with Jennie Gage21 May 202601:08:36

She burned her Bible in the backyard. But that came years after leaving a marriage she was pressured into at 19, going homeless, losing her faith, and waking up from a coma. Jennie Gage has lived several lifetimes inside one — and she's using all of it to fight back.

What you'll get from this conversation:

  • How Mormon indoctrination works and why it's different from "just going to church on Sundays"
  • What "a man is not a plan" really means and how Jennie learned it the hard way
  • The tradwife pipeline that cracked 44 years of belief wide open
  • Why the lesbians were always the canary in the coal mine
  • What "shield maidens" are in white supremacist movements and where Erica Kirk fits in
  • Why Turning Point USA is essentially running a Mormon missionary program on college campuses
  • How cults use fear and inspiration to change behavior — and why it always wears off
  • What identity collapse actually feels like when you leave a high-demand religion
  • Where Jennie finds spirituality, hope, and her own voice as an atheist
  • Why she calls herself an activist, not a content creator

Jennie's Resources and Links:

  • Jennie Gage on YouTube: Life Take Two: https://www.youtube.com/@lifetaketwo7662
  • Jennie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/lifetaketwo
  • Jennie's Substack: Mormon Wife's Secret Life: https://lifetaketwo.substack.com/p/a-mormon-wifes-secret-life
  • Jennie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifetaketwojennie/

Allison's Resource:

  • Book a free clarity call with Allison: allisonhare.com/freecall

Trigger warnings: This episode covers suicide, sexual assault, domestic abuse, child marriage, and religious coercion.

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Culture Changers Turns 7 TODAY! Big announcement14 May 202600:01:43

Culture Changers Podcast is 7 TODAY!

Award-winning.

Globally ranked (top 1.5%)

Almost 300 episodes and a million downloads.

And to celebrate, I'm doing a ridiculous marathon livestream starting today at 1pm EST. 

And I might even go for SEVEN HOURS!

Join me LIVE (please comment and say hi - surprise guests, surprise announcements, spice level 1000. 

Definitely NOT Twitter/X 👎🏼).

I can't thank you enough for being part of this global conversation.

xo,

Allison Hare

 

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Healing from Religious Trauma, Silence Culture, and Modern Politics with Tia Levings07 May 202601:03:49

Learn what healing looks like after 40 years of identity collapse in Christian patriarchy. Tia Levings is a New York Times bestselling author, featured in Amazon's "Shiny Happy People," who escaped Christian fundamentalism, recovered from religious trauma, and now decodes why patriarchal family structures mirror the theocratic policies taking shape in American government right now.

In this episode, Tia walks us through:

  • The mechanics of silence culture and why it protects abusers
  • How to identify when you're in a high-control group (it's rarely obvious)
  • Why women brought into patriarchal power structures become scapegoats
  • What healing actually looks like (not spiritual bypassing, not "I'm grateful it happened")
  • The healing modalities that work for complex PTSD after religious trauma
  • How modern politics is the scaled-up version of the family systems she lived in

This is a warm, grounded conversation about one of the most urgent cultural issues we're not talking about clearly enough.

Books mentioned:

Find Tia:

Viral first appearance on Culture Changers Podcast "What Christian Patriarchy Doesn't Want You To Know" - https://youtu.be/aU6CcgskrUE

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/tCeYbmwcnXA

Ready for your own megaphone for change - the podcast that grows? Schedule a free clarity call with me here: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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Has biohacking made us lonely? with Chris Schembra30 Apr 202601:11:37

Have we biohacked our way to loneliness? We've over-optimized every aspect of our lives—Oura rings, trackers, endless connections on social media. We're fitter, more quantified, more tracked than ever. Yet we're the loneliest society that has ever existed. Suicide rates have never been higher. Somewhere along the way, we lost touch with each other and maybe even ourselves.

Chris Schembra makes the case that true fulfillment doesn't lie in adding more optimization. It lies in adding friction back. In this conversation, we break down why convenience is the enemy of connection, what earned intimacy actually requires, and how the serenity prayer—tattooed on Chris's arm from early sobriety—reveals the wisdom we're desperately seeking.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why "biohacking" and optimization have backfired on human connection
  • The difference between weak ties (what social platforms designed for) and deep relationships (what we actually need)
  • What "earned intimacy" means and why it requires inconvenience and repeatability
  • The League of Gentlemen: how a village of 100 friends grew from three people having breakfast together
  • Why we're outsourcing our emotions to chatbots instead of sitting in our own thoughts
  • The serenity prayer as a practical life design tool—not spiritual advice
  • The discernment crisis: why judgment and taste are the most valuable skills of tomorrow
  • How to reclaim your life from algorithms and convenience

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/8xxiRxRR24E

Resources & Links:

  • Chris Schembra on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chrisschembra
  • Reach out: chris@chrisschembra.com
  • 7:47 Gratitude Experience: https://747club.org
  • EP79of CC: A new twist on gratitude: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V49SVlsXGMmcH8Af2aGnO?si=3f708350572a4b01
  • EP101: BDSM and the Boardroom: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cBTAzKRV27qa3wSOwpsQV?si=be9222f7e2104674
  • EP157: Ketamine psychedelic therapy: Chris Schembra's story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V49SVlsXGMmcH8Af2aGnO?si=3f708350572a4b01

Key Timestamps:

  • 00:00 — Intro: Have we biohacked our way to loneliness?
  • 00:41 — Mother Teresa on the poverty of the soul
  • 02:23 — Allison pushes back on the framing
  • 03:40 — The distinction between "too easy" and "too optimized"
  • 04:09 — Why tech companies call us "users"
  • 05:56 — The convenience trap: clicking vs. calling
  • 06:51 — Outsourcing emotions to chatbots and streaming services
  • 54:26 — Building true intimacy vs. collecting weak ties
  • 55:27 — The Strength of Weak Ties study and social media's backfire
  • 56:25 — The breakfast story: how a village of 100 friends was born
  • 58:26 — Walking through seasons of life together
  • 59:13 — The League of Gentlemen and being held when you show up messy
  • 01:01:14 — The serenity prayer tattoo and the three pillars
  • 01:03:40 — Wisdom to know the difference: the discernment crisis
  • 01:04:40 — The beauty of inconvenient choices and earned connection

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White Women Villains: Brené, Mel & the Wellness Grifter Blame Game23 Apr 202600:57:33

We celebrate female empowerment while simultaneously destroying women who actually achieve it. This episode unpacks why we pile on female leaders—from Brené Brown to Mel Robbins to Gwyneth Paltrow—in ways we never do for men. Not to defend these women although some deserve critique. It's about understanding the line between legitimate critique and character assassination, and asking what happens when we redirect that energy toward systemic change instead of moral policing. Where is the line where you go from beloved to canceled?

  • Timestamps:
  • 0:00 Intro: The White Women Villain Pattern
  • 2:18 We're at an Inflection Point
  • 4:42 The Brené Brown Takedown (Threads, Reddit, Appropriation Claims)
  • 7:04 Appropriating Black Feminist Theory
  • 9:23 The Mendoza Line: Where Does Deserving Cancellation Begin?
  • 12:45 Why Thought Leaders Stay Silent (Fear of Judgment)
  • 15:20 The Grifter Accusation (Mel Robbins, Gwyneth, Reese)
  • 18:00 Cult Leaders, Wellness Culture & False Profits
  • 21:30 The Poet Cassie & Mel Robbins' Poem
  • 25:15 Accountability vs. Character Assassination
  • 28:40 The Over-Optimization Backlash
  • 31:00 We're All Learning (Both/And Complexity)
  • 34:20 Toxicity & Beloved-by-Millions Syndrome
  • 37:15 It's Envy and Gender, Not Ethics
  • 40:30 I Want to See People Win
  • 43:00 Don't Die with Your Song Unsung
  • 45:15 Systemic Change Happens in Community
  • 48:30 These Women Are Mirrors, Not Heroes or Villains
  • 51:32 We Can't Dismantle Patriarchy by Policing Women
  • 53:55 Little Drops of Water Matter
  • 56:14 Your Message Needs to Be Heard

Be sure to share this one. Subscribe/follow/leave a review. Do all the things. It means the world to me.

Prefer to watch on YouTube? Voila! https://youtu.be/9qKRgKekea4

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Psychology Behind Political Polarization w/ Dr. Jay Van Bavel16 Apr 202600:54:04

You can watch two people look at the same video of the Minneapolis shooting and come to completely opposite conclusions about what happened. Why? Because their brains — literally — were looking at different parts of the screen. That's selective perception. And once Dr. Jay Van Bavel explained it to me, I couldn't stop seeing it everywhere. In my feed. In my family. In myself.

Jay is one of the top 1% of researchers in the world — not my words, that's Clarivate — and a professor of psychology and neuroscience at NYU. His research has been cited by the US Supreme Court, the Senate, and the World Health Organization. And in this conversation, he did not let me off the hook. Neither will you.

We went deep on why our brains are not built for social media, how AI is becoming a full-time confirmation bias machine, what's actually happening to democracy right now, and — I promise there's a reason to keep listening — one genuinely hopeful hack backed by hard data that can lower your polarization by 25%.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why two people can watch the exact same video and reach opposite conclusions — and it's not about intelligence or bad faith
  • How AI chatbots are 50% more sycophantic than actual humans — and what that's doing to your relationships and your politics
  • What the research actually says about Trump's approval drop and the role of "apolitical" influencers in shifting minds
  • The one social media move backed by a clinical study that can reduce your polarization by 25% in a single month — and keep it lower for a full year

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/-upTCa6s7oc

Resources & Links Mentioned:

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Magic Mushrooms, Body Trauma, and the Message I Couldn't Ignore02 Apr 202600:43:55

How can we be so self-aware and so clueless about ourselves at the same time? Have you ever wondered why so many high-achieving, self-aware people still struggle to actually feel seen and healed? In this episode of Culture Changers, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my fifth ceremonial psilocybin-assisted therapy journey to crack open the messy, nonlinear world of emotional healing, trauma recovery, and the radical power of self-discovery.

I ditch the filters (you know me) and share what magic mushrooms (psilocybin) revealed to me about my own deeply held fears, body trauma, perimenopause mood swings, and that gnawing sense of never being “enough”, even after years in therapy and spiritual hustle. I get real about the pitfalls and promise of the psychedelic healing landscape, from shady, bougie retreat centers to the truly ethical practitioners at Entheo Temple, plus why safety and integrity matter more than ever in this wild west of plant medicine.

Whether you’re psilocybin-curious, passionate about trauma healing, or just looking for a brutally honest conversation about what it means to be fully seen, this episode is for you. We’ll dig into everything including: microdosing, EMDR, healing community, body image, and I’ll share how embracing vulnerability (with a side of irreverence) can help you break open, reconnect, and rise the hell up. Healing isn’t linear, but with the right questions, support, and a little mushroom magic, real progress is possible.

I cover:

  • How healing isn’t linear or predictable
  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy experiences
  • Importance of ethical practitioners/facilitators
  • Self-awareness and emotional vulnerability
  • Being seen vs. hiding oneself
  • Personal trauma and body acceptance
  • Building supportive community for growth

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Reflecting on healing and self-awareness
  • 04:53 Preparing for guided ceremonies
  • 07:16 Exploring psilocybin's healing benefits
  • 12:21 Reflecting on a bad business experience
  • 13:26 Attending an ethical healing retreat
  • 16:28 Heroic doses and emotional healing
  • 22:01 Realizing personal relationship patterns
  • 24:51 Attending a small group ceremony
  • 27:29 A mushroom ceremony experience
  • 31:21 Reflecting on a healing session
  • 32:49 Relaxing in nature with reflection
  • 36:01 Struggling with body image
  • 41:24 Closing thoughts and next steps
  • 43:09 Supporting the show and staying connected

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/AmpeTTXQzVs

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To Learn More About Entheo Temple:

Website: https://www.entheotemple.org 

My Psychedelic Docu-Series:

  1. First Time Ever: EP150: My psychedelic journey inward: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zWPpOEQchQ7g9azKJ3bcO?si=b57e2a0e7c214835
  2. EP154: LIFE Update: Psychedelic Aftermath, 12-hour walk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zy86Rj0a1C2ojq4ZZiClk?si=a64d3dd8c55e498b
  3. 2nd journey: EP168: Psychedelics Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wQTCTc4kSlqYZFicWy2ni?si=78af6ff3c4aa474b
  4. 3rd journey: Psychedelics, brutal solo hike, and overcoming fear and doubt: https://open.spotify.com/episode/15L2tjPE0Cvx3YMQQ8fiop?si=fe13431a55914b44
  5. 4th Journey: Psychedelics Uncovered My Hidden Shadow: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06QFKj1Ak2mQuPw10UBD1i?si=e3cc9bc30d0e4f07

To Connect With Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Book a free podcast clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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Are women getting TOO skinny (again)?26 Mar 202600:46:07

What is really happening to women’s bodies in pop culture right now? 

Today I’m tackle the challenging, layered, and sometimes contradictory truth about Hollywood’s obsession with ultra-thin bodies, the rise and risks of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the relentless cycle of shame, judgment, and pressure being placed on women, by the media, by society, and by ourselves.

I break down how award season 2026 brought shocking displays of celebrities: Demi Moore, Kelly Osbourne, Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, Rachel Zoe, and more! Showing off bodies so gaunt they sparked a firestorm of discussion (and concern) about what’s being normalized, and why. Drawing on my own deeply personal stories, I connect the dots from generational pressures, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and orthorexia, to today’s seismic shift: weight loss drugs making “ideal” bodies attainable (and dangerously easy).

We get real about the systemic roots: patriarchy, internalized misogyny, Christian nationalism, and the culture of restriction, while asking how we might live more authentically. If you’re curious about celebrity body standards, weight loss drug culture, body positivity, or women’s mental health, this episode gives you stats, real talk, and action steps.

This episode is not about body shaming; it’s about changing the cultural conversation. Join me and let’s get honest, empowered, and maybe a little pissed off, in all the right ways.

I cover:

  • Extreme celebrity weight loss and body ideals
  • Eating disorders—prevalence, misconceptions, statistics
  • Generational body image beliefs and family dynamics
  • GLP-1 weight loss drugs—societal impact
  • My own body dysmorphia and disordered eating experiences
  • Patriarchal systems, politics, and body standards
  • Shame, judgment, and policing women's bodies

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Wasting Away: Women's Bodies Now
  • 03:22 Body Trends and GLP-1 Shift
  • 08:21 Mother's Advice on Independence
  • 13:07 Unrealistic Motherhood Aspirations
  • 17:44 Struggling in My 40s
  • 19:46 Prioritize Nourishment Over Obligation
  • 24:29 Society, Dysmorphia, and GLP-1s
  • 27:28 Body Politics and Societal Standards
  • 35:03 GLP-1: Benefits and Risks
  • 42:11 Body Image and Health Choices

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/cLuFQCv-Wnk

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Book a free podcast clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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Stop Posting Into the Void: A CNN Producer's Blueprint for Actually Being Heard with Jamie Maglietta19 Mar 202600:51:52

Do you feel like the news cycle is a dumpster fire and you’re just trying to figure out where your voice belongs? In this week’s episode of Culture Changers, I sit down with Jamie Maglietta, veteran news producer (CNN, BET, Fox News… yeah, she’s the real deal) and founder of OnCamReady, who’s spent her career inside the media machine helping thought leaders and pros transform their expertise into stand-out content.

If you’re a thought leader, business owner, creator, or anyone desperately wondering: Should I be on YouTube? TikTok? LinkedIn? Or just take a nap?, this is pure gold. Jamie unpacks the exact strategies newsrooms use to break through chaos, how to build relatable, trustworthy content in a post-cable world, and why YouTube has overtaken every other platform for in-home viewing (spoiler: it’s not just for Gen Z anymore).

We get real about showing up authentically on social media, using your story as a force for good, even when the world feels completely off the rails, and the savvy top media professionals use to avoid burnout and grow visibility. Jamie reveals tactical advice on platform selection, content pillars, and why new media is less about perfection and more about connection.

Ready to stop being the best-kept secret in your industry and finally own your lane in this shifting digital landscape? Your audience is waiting, and this episode gives you the truth on how to show up, get seen, and be a culture changer.

We talk about:

  • Navigating overwhelming news cycles and anxiety
  • Authenticity and empathy in media content
  • Choosing the right platforms for visibility
  • Creating relatable, focused thought leadership
  • New media’s shift from networks to personalities
  • Strategic use of YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn
  • Avoiding burnout and fostering community

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 News, YouTube, and Making Impact
  • 04:40 Empathy Wins in Breaking News
  • 07:38 Calm Leadership in Breaking News
  • 09:23 Dip to Black and Reframe
  • 13:19 Mindful Social Media Presence
  • 17:32 New Media vs Traditional Media
  • 23:56 Streaming Shift: YouTube Dominates
  • 31:52 Crafting Effective Short-Form Content
  • 38:05 Power of Long-Form Content
  • 44:47 New Platform for Thought Leaders

Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/kNewgrYs6qc

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To Connect With Jamie:

  • Website: https://www.oncamready.com/
  • IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/
  • Jamie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready
  • Substack: https://substack.com/@oncamready?utm_source=global-search
  • Jamie's Visibility Program: https://www.oncamready.com/media-diagnostic

To Connect With Me:

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Is The Pitt The Show America Needs Right Now?12 Mar 202600:42:37

Feeling overwhelmed by nonstop headlines, collective anxiety, and the wild world of pop culture? In this episode of Culture Changers, I dive into the phenomenon that is The Pitt the cult-favorite HBO medical drama that’s suddenly become the most patriotic show on TV (according to a New York Times opinion piece by Frank Bruni). If you’re obsessed with medical dramas, hosPittal lore, or just want to know why everyone’s talking about nepo baby actors, aging double standards (ahem, Noah Wyle), or the enigma of Nurse Dana’s accent, you’re in the right place.

I break down what sets The Pitt apart, including its gritty, real-time storytelling, behind-the-scenes accuracy with real ER consultants, and its wild Reddit fandom. We’ll talk about the show’s reflection of America’s collective grief, the burnout crisis in healthcare, and why this gritty drama mirrors our chaotic news cycles and cultural divisions better than anything else on TV. I gleefully dissect the fan theories, messier character arcs (is Santos a sociopath or just the ultimate survivor?), and the secret sauce behind why this show is unmissable for culture critics and pop culture junkies alike.

No guest today. Just you, me, snarky hot takes, and a big reminder that the stories we obsess over are way deeper than just water cooler gossip. 

I talk about:

  • Collective grief reflected in medical dramas
  • Assumptions and embracing human complexity
  • Empathy vs. lack of empathy in healthcare
  • Pop culture's impact on real-world behaviors
  • Nuance in political and social identity
  • Trauma and resilience in modern society
  • Fan culture and community through entertainment

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 The Pitt: Season Two Insights
  • 03:31 Realism and Reflection in Drama
  • 07:09 Navigating Grief and Uncertainty
  • 11:51 Dr. Mel: America’s favorite Doc
  • 15:59 Light, Funny, and Profound
  • 18:06 The Halo Effect and Trust
  • 21:50 Santos: Polarizing, Resilient, Badass
  • 26:04 Tragedy, Judgment, and Understanding
  • 31:37 The Pitt: Resilience in Crisis
  • 32:49 Resilience, Joy, and Perspectives
  • 38:26 Togetherness and Finding Your Voice

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Links and Mentions:

Watch HBO's The Pitt: https://play.hbomax.com/show/e6e7bad9-d48d-4434-b334-7c651ffc4bdf

Frank Bruni's Opinion Piece in the NYT on the Pitt: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/opinion/pitt-america-tv.html

Prestige TV's Podcast Episode Breakdown of the Pitt: https://youtu.be/8sB0lR0nKYk?si=nywnnbKi6CfNPk3N

To Connect With Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Book a free podcast clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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"Hitting Me Was Holy": Tia Levings on Escaping Christian Fundamentalism & What's Hiding in Our Politics - rerelease05 Mar 202601:02:35

CNN is re-airing their special on the rise of Christian nationalism — and I'm re-releasing this conversation with Tia Levings because it is more relevant now than when it first aired. Tia will be featured in the CNN special, and her book A Well-Trained Wife went viral on YouTube after this episode first dropped (with "wife spanking" landing in the top four search terms — yes, really).

If you prefer to watch on YouTube, here you go: https://youtu.be/aU6CcgskrUE

Tia Levings is the New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife, a memoir of her escape from Christian patriarchy. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Salon, Huffington Post, Newsweek, and the Amazon docu-series Shiny Happy People.

In this conversation, we go deep on:

  • What "quiverfull" ideology really is — and how it connects to the tradwife movement today
  • Christian domestic discipline (aka non-consensual BDSM in church clothes)
  • The "fundy baby voice" — what it is, who's using it, and why it matters politically
  • Why joy is now an act of rebellion against high-control systems
  • How to resist without burning out — and why rest counts as resistance
  • What Tia thinks is actually keeping us safer right now (it might surprise you)

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 – Re-intro + why this episode is back
  • 1:00 – Original intro from the Re-Invention Room
  • 3:25 – Tia's story begins: mainstream Christianity to fundamentalism
  • 7:31 – What "quiverfull" really means
  • 10:16 – "Hitting me was no longer taboo. It was holy."
  • 13:20 – The pressure to be a "good girl" & wanting to be chosen
  • 18:36 – The skinny, weak, take-up-no-space agenda
  • 23:50 – The sadness that crawls up your legs like ivy
  • 29:18 – The "fundy baby voice" explained
  • 33:31 – Karoline Leavitt, Katie Britt & women in patriarchy
  • 35:10 – Hypersexualization and modesty culture
  • 40:09 – Where do we go from here? Tia's take on the current moment
  • 48:29 – Does Tia feel spiritually supported?
  • 52:15 – How to discern intuition from programming
  • 54:00 – Advice for people who are overwhelmed by the news
  • 57:07 – Why Tia calls them Mikey, Dougie & Petey
  • 58:07 – How to find Tia & her books

Tia Levings' links:

Tia's book: A Well Trained Wife: https://amzn.to/4uffTVN

Pre-order Tia's new book: I Belong To Me: https://amzn.to/46D7jWH

Tia Levings Writer: Instagram | Substack  

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Cult Fiction: Too Blessed to Stress with Alli Hoff Kosik26 Feb 202600:49:09

Are you as fascinated as I am with the intersection of faith and influence(rs)? In this episode of Culture Changers, I sit down with debut novelist Alli Hoff Kosik, author of the buzzworthy Too Blessed to Stress, for a way deeper conversation that I thought. We are talking Christian megachurches, influencer culture, and the razor-thin line between faith and performance.

If you’re fascinated (or horrified) by fundamentalist Christianity, religious trauma, sought-after belonging, social media collectives, or how women shape culture from the back pew and the algorithm, let me tell you, this episode is for you. We dig into Allie’s process researching evangelical culture, what it’s like growing up on the religious outside, and how she crafted four female protagonists who are as complex, messy, and relatable as your own group chat. Plus, we get real about performative faith, power dynamics for women in church, and why changing your mind in public can cost you everything.

Whether you’re a church kid, a proud skeptic, or just obsessed with pop culture, this is a smart, bold, and oddly comforting conversation about spirituality, social identity, and what true community really looks like. You’ll walk away with big questions, fresh empathy, and a new favorite novel to bring to your book club.

We talk about:

  • The search for authentic belonging and community
  • Navigating performative faith versus genuine spirituality
  • Social media’s impact on religious identity
  • Female ambition and empowerment within church culture
  • Secrets, public personas, and the influencer economy
  • Empathy for differing worldviews and experiences
  • The complexities of institutional religion today

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Too Blessed to Stress
  • 05:42 TLC, Religion, and Influence
  • 08:49 Religious Celebrations and Longing
  • 13:34 Secrets, Faith, and Influencer Struggles
  • 16:52 Trishy: Faith, Friendship, Content
  • 19:37 Faith, Scandal, and Self-Discovery
  • 21:51 Researching Influencers and Communities
  • 26:23 Culture, Media, and Human Context
  • 33:01 The Cost of Public Beliefs
  • 37:41 Belonging, Perception, and Empowerment
  • 43:03 Rethinking Community and Belonging

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To Connect With Alli:

To Connect With Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Book a free podcast clarity call with Allison: 

https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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Move Over Karens, Here Come The Katies With Liz Minella19 Feb 202601:03:15

Who’s really shaping political change? It’s not who you think! In this episode of Culture Changers, I sit down with political strategist and digital organizer, Liz Minnella, the powerhouse who coined the term "The Katies," apolitical lifestyle influencers quietly leading a revolution in persuasion and cultural change.

How do suburban moms sharing sourdough recipes and get ready with me videos are actually shifting election outcomes and outpacing traditional political voices?. Liz Minnella, founder of Connect Forward, breaks down the real impact of micro-influencers, why culture always outruns policy, and how lifestyle creators are three times more persuasive than political talking heads (yes, there’s Harvard and Columbia research to prove it).

We get into everything: influencer culture, viral political shifts, the genius behind the Katies, Charlie Kirk, the ripple effect of TikTok and Instagram organizing, and why genuine, unexpected voices are winning America’s messaging war. We dive into the power of permission structures, the psychology of changing your mind, and why dunking on people who are waking up is the fastest way to lose.

If you care about politics, influence, pop culture, or just want to know the real levers of power today, this episode will change how you see everything. Come for the smart strategies, stay for the spicy, irreverent insights.

We talk about:

  • Influence of apolitical lifestyle influencers (“The Katies”)
  • Power shift: social media vs. traditional politics
  • Emotional toll and resilience in activism
  • The culture war’s effect on political shifts
  • The persuasive power of non-political creators
  • Importance of cultural narratives and imagery
  • Bridging divides and the value of empathy

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Taking Action Through Personal Skills
  • 06:19 Culture Drives Political Change
  • 14:52 Charlie Kirk's Influence
  • 19:04 Morality, Visuals, and Mindset Shift
  • 26:51 Authenticity vs. Influencer Constraints
  • 38:47 Reflecting on Politics and Relationships
  • 44:39 Tribalism vs. Globalization Power Play
  • 48:43 Cultural Clash and Political Strategy
  • 52:01 Cultural War: Obamas vs Trumps

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To Connect With Liz:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizaminnella/

Substack: https://substack.com/@lizaminnella

To Connect With Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Book a free podcast clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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Women's Beauty Bills Belong on Payroll with Eleanor Beaton12 Feb 202600:45:01

Should women demand employers to pay MORE to cover their beauty costs? Women are paying out of pocket to be seen as credible, competent, and professional at work. Hair. Skin. Clothes. Time. Money. Face lifts. All of it. Not to mention the societal expectation that women should remain youthful, polished, and "camera-ready" especially when in a visible position whether it's in leadership, on stage, or otherwise. Spicy, right?

In this episode, I sit down with Eleanor Beaton, powerhouse CEO and founder of Safi Media, to talk about why these costs are not vapid vanity, but part of the infrastructure of expectation and what is required to stay relevant, and why pretending otherwise keeps women underpaid and exhausted.

Listen, I pushed back HARD on how outrageous this idea is - but also, WHAT IF it could be a way forward for us as women? We chat about the economics of beauty standards, ageism in the workplace, and why professional women are stuck absorbing costs, financial and emotional, just to appear relevant and polished.

Eleanor peels back the curtain on why grooming, wardrobe upgrades, and even the ruthless battle against gray hair aren’t just personal choices, they’re part of a larger social infrastructure expected from women in high-visibility roles. We get real about the financial toll (think: $20,000+ a year!) and the invisible expectations that men just don’t face. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or ambitious woman in a corporate setting, you’ll learn why it’s time to stop treating these “upkeep” expenses as shameful and start seeing them as legitimate business investments.

We also talk about negotiating for the true cost of visibility, dismantling patriarchal narratives, finding the right communities for support and strategic advice, and why transparency and discernment are superpowers for the next generation of female leaders. This episode isn’t just a conversation, it’s an invitation to step up, get strategic, and redefine what it means to show up powerfully in a culture that’s overdue for a change.

We talk about:

  • The hidden costs of female professional visibility
  • Societal beauty standards and aging
  • The gender wage gap and structural imbalances
  • Negotiating compensation as infrastructure
  • Emotional impact of relevance and confidence
  • The power of networks and access to information
  • Discernment in choosing professional communities

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Choosing Gray: A Personal Choice
  • 03:11 Blind Spots and Relevance
  • 08:16 Beauty Expenses and Tax Challenges
  • 10:32 Accounting for Appearance Costs
  • 13:03 Gender Stereotypes and Ageism Debate
  • 19:07 Negotiating Workplace Costs
  • 20:47 Negotiation Tips for Employment Logistics
  • 26:24 Confident Women in Daily Life
  • 29:36 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
  • 33:29 Structuring Success for Entrepreneurs
  • 35:18 Discernment and Evolving Standards

Prefer watching on YouTube? https://youtu.be/crrVBwgUfSo

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To Connect With Eleanor:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/

Website: https://eleanorbeaton.com/

To Connect With Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Book a free clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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Breaking News is Breaking Us w/Brooke Baldwin, formerly of CNN05 Feb 202600:50:53

Ever wonder what really goes down behind the scenes in American journalism, and what it costs to speak your truth? Recently I sat down with powerhouse journalist THE AMAZING Brooke Baldwin: Emmy-nominated former CNN anchor, bestselling author, and creator of the viral Substack, Unraveling. Together, we get straight into the seismic shifts ripping through newsrooms and society right now, from the headline-grabbing arrest of Don Lemon (she goes OFF on this!) and the future of independent journalism, to the toxic aftermath of power dynamics in the media.

Brooke brings her signature compassion and grit, sharing unfiltered stories about healing after her unceremonious CNN exit, reclaiming her voice, and what it actually means to cover humanity at the breakneck pace of breaking news. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the daily news cycle, struggled to find trustworthy sources, or wondered how to make a difference when it feels risky, this episode is for you. We talk about nervous system overload, why media literacy matters, and the messy, beautiful process of personal and cultural unraveling. This conversation isn’t afraid to call out BS, laugh through the chaos, and empower you to find connection in the middle of it all.

We talk about:

  • Don Lemon’s Arrest and Freedom of the Press
  • The Evolution and Future of News Networks
  • Humanity-Centered Storytelling in Breaking News
  • Misogyny and Power Dynamics in Media
  • Personal Identity, Rebirth, and Healing
  • Navigating Media Trust and Misinformation
  • Self-Compassion, Resilience, and Connection

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Don Lemon Arrested
  • 04:28 Rebuilding and Rediscovering Purpose
  • 07:49 Humanity in Fast-Paced Journalism
  • 12:31 Defining Moment: Finding My Voice
  • 14:07 Destined for Greater Purpose
  • 18:04 Kaitlin Collins: journalism
  • 21:46 Lessons from Leaving CNN
  • 24:03 Trust, Safety, and Politics
  • 27:34 Social Media: Break or Stay?
  • 34:42 Balancing News and Wellbeing
  • 41:23 Listening to Your Higher Self
  • 44:50 Gratitude for Vulnerability and Connection

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/jKCFj70dUgU

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To Connect With Brooke:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke_baldwin/?hl=en

Substack: https://unravelingwithbrooke.substack.com/

To Connect With Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Free Clarity Call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

 

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Channel that crazy energy better with Josh Pais29 Jan 202600:49:51

Ever wish you could flip your anxiety, stress, or even full-on rage into superpowers? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in this episode of Culture Changers with the wildly insightful Josh Pais, actor, New York Times bestselling author of Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, and the guy who literally played Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

I get vulnerable about what it feels like to live with a fried nervous system and nagging self-doubt, and Josh takes us on a journey to transform those so-called bad emotions into fuel for creativity, confidence, and genuine presence. We talk about why the self-help industry’s obsession with feeling better often keeps us stuck (spoiler: your mind can be a real asshole), and how welcoming every messy feeling, no matter how uncomfortable, can be your gateway to creative invincibility.

Josh shares radical, body-centered strategies you can use on the spot, including his four access points to shift from mental drama to full-body aliveness. If you’re over toxic positivity, exhausted by faking it, or just want to stop fighting yourself, this one’s for you. We get vulnerable, irreverent, and, dare I say, pretty damn actionable.

In this episode we get into:

  • Embracing all emotions without judgment
  • Transforming anxiety and stress into creative fuel
  • The harm of suppressing feelings
  • The self-help industry's narrative
  • The myth of good and bad emotions
  • Authenticity and removing the emotional mask
  • Playfulness and creativity as healing tools

Notable Quotables:

  • “As the breath decreases, the shit talk increases.” (17:29)
  • “Anxiety is just an energetic pattern.” (15:16)
  • “Ride it, don’t hide it.” (30:41)
  • “Everybody’s mind is mean.” (15:38)
  • “When there’s truth, you can’t look away.” (39:24)

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Channeling emotional energy
  • 4:00 Processing heavy moments in real time
  • 11:00 Why emotions aren’t good or bad
  • 15:00 Anxiety as energy
  • 19:00 Feeling emotions in the body
  • 24:00 Turning nervousness into fuel
  • 30:00 Why suppression backfires
  • 38:00 Truth, trust, and presence
  • 45:00 Playfulness and creativity

Resources & Links Mentioned:

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Is Everything A Cult? Amanda Montell Unpacks Our Obsession.22 Jan 202600:50:30

Is everything a cult? Or are we just finally noticing how belief actually works?
This conversation cracked something open for me around why we get pulled into certain ideas, identities, and systems and why leaving them can feel way harder than joining. I’m sitting down with Amanda Montell, whose work sits at the intersection of cult psychology, language, and cultural influence. We talk about how words shape belief, how cognitive biases sneak into everyday life, and why so many of us are obsessed with cult stories right now. Fair warning: after this episode, you may start seeing cultish dynamics everywhere.

Amanda is a linguist, New York Times bestselling author, and the voice behind Sounds Like a Cult and Magical Overthinkers. She has a rare gift for making complex psychological ideas feel accessible, funny, and deeply human without making anyone feel stupid for falling for them.

In this episode, we talk about::

  • Why we’re so captivated by cult stories and what we’re actually looking for
  • How language influences belief systems more than facts do
  • What “thought-terminating clichés” sound like in real life
  • Why smart people stay in systems they’ve outgrown
  • How the sunk cost fallacy shows up in careers, relationships, and identity
  • When something crosses from harmless into “watch your back”
  • Why pop culture, wellness, and even work can feel culty without looking extreme

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Is everything a cult?
  • 2:45 Why we’re obsessed with cult stories
  • 6:30 How language pulls us in
  • 10:00 What cult psychology actually looks like
  • 16:00 When the word ‘cult’ helps or hurts
  • 26:30 Thought-terminating clichés explained
  • 37:45 Sunk cost fallacy and reinvention
  • 41:00 Lightning round: harmless vs culty
  • 45:00 Final takeaways

Key Takeaways:

  • Cult psychology relies more on language than logic
  • Cognitive biases reward familiarity over truth
  • Leaving a belief system is often harder than joining one and that’s normal

Dig Deeper into Amanda Montell's world:

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"I've Had It" Podcast: Review! Humor, Rage, and the Power of Point of View15 Jan 202600:31:28

Welcome back, Culture Changers! In this episode, I’m breaking down the runaway hit, "I've Had It" podcast, as part of a new series, Pod Phenom Playbook where I break down some of the top podcasts. If you’ve ever wondered why certain podcasts blow up and become cultural juggernauts seemingly overnight, this episode digs into the structure, psychology, and stickiness that make a show impossible to ignore.

I break down how best friends Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan catapulted "I've Had It" to the top 0.01% of global podcasts with their unfiltered, outrageously funny, and profoundly political take on modern grievances. This review explains how their bold, often shocking language, political savvy, and unique in-group vernacular have created a loyal, outspoken fanbase. You’ll learn about their meteoric rise, why their unapologetic progressive stance and visceral humor resonate in today’s media landscape, and how their approach can empower everyday listeners to find their own voice and point of view.

We discuss:

  • Podcast Growth and Virality Factors
  • Structure and Psychology of Popular Podcasts
  • Outrage, Humor, and Political Commentary
  • Point of View vs. Playing It Safe
  • In-group Language and Stickiness
  • Profanity, Nicknames, and Emotional Release
  • Empowerment Through Honest Cultural Analysis

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Pod Phenom Playbook
  • 06:45 Creating In-Group Language
  • 08:37 Podcast Blending Politics and Community
  • 11:40 Nicknames, Insults, and Impact
  • 15:04 Media Overload and Frustration
  • 19:34 Protesting and the 3.5% Rule
  • 22:27 Understanding Divided Perspectives
  • 24:34 The Power of Perspective
  • 28:17 Breaking Status Quo Together

Rather watch on YouTube?

Links & Resources Mentioned:

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Are you being radicalized by the news? Your aunt Peggy thinks so08 Jan 202600:38:48

Something big is shifting in how we get our news, and you can feel it in your body. You want to stay informed, but you also kind of want to throw your phone across the room. I asked a simple question on Facebook. Where do you get your news? What came back wasn’t a list of outlets. It was a list of survival strategies. And once I started digging into the data, it became very clear why so many smart, thoughtful people feel unsettled right now.

This episode is about where Americans get their news, why trust feels so shaky, and what’s actually changing beneath the surface as we head into 2026.

We are talking about:

  • Why almost no one trusts a single news source anymore
  • How social media officially replaced TV as the main way Americans get news
  • Why independent journalists and news influencers are exploding
  • What’s really happening with political polarization and platform trust
  • The influence of AI and Deepfakes
  • How to stay informed without burning yourself out or getting duped

Key Timestamps:

  • 0:38 Are you being radicalized by the news?
  • 1:35 What people actually said when asked where they get news
  • 3:51 Social media overtakes TV as the main news source
  • 7:41 Why mainstream news feels like WWE
  • 12:01 Personality trust vs platform trust
  • 14:36 Video platforms as the new TV
  • 18:58 The rise of independent journalists
  • 22:35 Why newsletters and community matter
  • 25:04 Why local news still has an edge
  • 27:26 Political affiliation and platform behavior
  • 28:29 Flooding the zone and source confusion
  • 33:25 Why conversations change culture

Links and Resources:

Schedule a free podcast clarity call with me

Allison's IG: https://instagram.com/allison__hare

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Culture Changers Is Back! Why It Matters Now01 Jan 202601:00:35

Something big is shifting, and you can feel it. I’ve spent the last year stripping things down, walking away from what looked good on paper, and telling the truth about what actually works, what doesn’t, and what I refuse to carry into 2026. This episode is me coming back home to Culture Changers and explaining why I left, what broke, and what finally clicked. No polish. No performance. Just clarity, courage, and a mic. If you’ve ever felt like you outgrew something you built, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I talk about:

  • Why I’ve renamed this show five times (UGH!) and what that taught me
  • How pop culture reflects our values, fears, and blind spots
  • The moment I realized I was abandoning myself for “success” (Alignment over Approval)
  • Why self-help culture stopped working for me
  • What Culture Changers is becoming next and how you’re part of it

Rather watch on Youtube? https://youtu.be/ukcjGrrQtbo

Links + Resources Mentioned

Email the show (What pods do you love or love to hate? for Pod Phenom Playbook): culturechangerspod@gmail.com

NOTABLE QUOTABLES:
  • “I didn’t want to take Reinvention Room into the new year.” (01:04)
  • “I was abandoning myself in service of commercial success.” (08:11)
  • “I’m so deeply sick of self-help.” (26:06)
  • “I’ve created such a wall around me.” (40:45)
  • “How do we ground down on what is true when so much is uncertain?” (46:14)
KEY TIMESTAMPS
  • 0:00 Why Culture Changers exists
  • 1:04 Why I ended Reinvention Room
  • 3:20 The origin story of the show
  • 8:05 The identity crisis moment
  • 12:52 Why podcast conferences broke my confidence
  • 20:06 Why reinvention stopped working
  • 26:06 Why self-help culture lost me
  • 31:15 Anxiety, control, and truth
  • 38:10 The friendship realization
  • 46:14 What this podcast is actually for
  • 56:08 Pop culture as empathy
  • 58:30 Pod Phenom Playbook explained
3 TIPS / TAKEAWAYS
  • If you can’t explain what you do clearly, something is misaligned
  • Pop culture isn’t fluff. It’s a mirror
  • When things feel heavy, honesty creates momentum

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What is happening to Christianity in America?04 Dec 202501:28:20

Christianity has taken on a totally different meaning these days.. It is in the oversized cross necklaces, the trad-wife hair, the school board fights, the subtle “illegal aliens vs immigrants” language, and the way a MAGA hat or a Pride flag can tell people your entire belief system before you say a word. In this episode, I pull together the data, the history, and my own messy spiritual story to ask whether we’re slipping into a full-blown religious dystopia or just finally seeing what was there all along. We’ll talk about why Christian fundamentalism feels more mainstream than ever, why so many of us are “Cafeteria Christians” or spiritual but not religious, and why Gen Z is both walking away from church and walking right back in through a different door. You will not walk away from this one neutral.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • How Christian nationalism and partisan politics got so tangled up you can’t tell where one ends and the other starts
  • Why Christianity has dropped to around 62% of Americans while the “nones” and spiritual-but-not-religious crowd keep rising
  • The two emerging “Americas”: the remixers (Cafeteria Christians, astrology, crystals, human design) and the revivalists (fundamentalism, trad-wife aesthetics, purity culture)
  • What Gen Z is actually doing with faith, and why some young adults are returning to church for structure while others are done with institutions for good
  • How thought-terminating clichés like “God works in mysterious ways” and “everything happens for a reason” shut down real emotions and critical thinking
  • Why belief in Satan, demons, and “spiritual warfare” is dropping overall, even as some conservative spaces turn it into a 24/7 fear channel
  • The difference between inherited faith and adult reality, and how to spot when “community” is tipping into control or culty dynamics
  • What it might look like to be human first and let belief and identity come second, without abandoning the possibility of God altogether

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Welcome to the Reinvention Room + why this one will piss people off or make you feel seen
  • 02:28 Christian fundamentalism goes mainstream and hides inside politics
  • 05:50 Growing up Protestant, “born-again” neighbors, and never feeling Christian enough
  • 16:51 Mega-churches, mentors, and trying to find a faith home that isn’t culty
  • 23:51 The long hair, oversized crosses, trad-wife aesthetic, and what they’re signaling
  • 30:54 Deep research: declining Christianity, rising “nones,” and spiritual-but-not-religious trends
  • 35:42 Crystals, tarot, human design and why the metaphysical often feels more helpful than church
  • 40:08 Thought-terminating clichés and how they shut down real emotion and questions
  • 51:13 Spiritual warfare, “the enemy,” and why demon talk feels like an abusive boyfriend
  • 53:18 Christian nationalism, school boards, book bans, and politics dressed up as religion
  • 58:23 Trump, media bubbles, and trying to stay human first in mixed-politics families
  • 1:09:57 Burnout, belonging, and why everyone’s exhausted and spiritually unsettled
  • 1:21:10 “Why are you letting assholes get in the way of your relationship with God?”
  • 1:23:30 Are we already in a religious dystopia, and what happens next?

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Previous episode: Psychology of How Minds Change with David McRaney (on why people double down or actually shift)

Previous episode: Dr. Jay Van Bavel on social identity and tribal brains: EP108: Social identities

My weekly personal email: https://allisonhare.com/email

Work with me on your podcast: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Notable Quotables:

  • [00:02:28] “Christian fundamentalism has gone from really kind of a fringe thing to totally mainstream. But now it’s wrapped in politics.”
  • [00:03:35] “Meanwhile, most Americans are building their own version of faith from scraps, like a cafeteria Christian.”
  • [00:33:18] “It really made me wonder, are people ditching belief, or are they ditching institutions?”
  • [00:40:08] “These phrases don’t comfort people. They shut off critical thought and shut down your actual feelings.”
  • [01:21:10] “Why are you letting assholes get in the way of your relationship with God?”

3 Top Takeaways:

Belonging often beats belief. People will choose social safety and their group over “getting the theology right,” especially when everything feels uncertain.

Two spiritual Americas are forming. Remix spirituality (Cafeteria Christians, crystals, human design) is growing at the same time as Christian nationalism and fundamentalism push for legal power. PRRI+3Pew Research Center+3Pew Research Center+3

You’re allowed to question. One of the healthiest spiritual moves you can make is asking, “Can I doubt here without being punished?” If the answer is no, that’s a data point.

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Facing Death while Finding Peace w/ Christophe van Durme27 Nov 202500:59:17

Sometimes life sneaks up on you and you have no choice but to face the dark corners we wish we could avoid. My guest today, Christophe van Durme is facing an impossibly difficult challenge of brain cancer as a young father. When i met Chris and saw the way he was handling his prognosis and building a legacy for his family, I knew I had to bring him to you.

Christophe talks through fear, multiple surgeries, paralysis, future plans that shifted overnight, and the quiet moments he holds onto anyway. It’s steady, honest, and strangely clarifying. There’s something about the way he speaks that pulls you closer to your own life instead of pushing you into dread.

Christophe shares what it means to live with brain cancer while raising a young daughter, holding onto hope, and planning for a future he might not fully get to see. He breaks down the reality of navigating treatment, rebuilding his body, losing parts of his independence, and still choosing connection. He also talks about the private podcast he’s recording for his child so she’ll always know his voice. This conversation is unfiltered, grounded, and full of the kind of truth most people only reach for when everything else falls away.

What You'll Learn:

  • How a brain cancer survivor story can shift your perspective without sinking your hope
  • What day-to-day life actually looks like when you’re living with brain cancer
  • How people find meaning inside fear, not after it
  • What legacy looks like when you strip out ego, performance, and pressure
  • Why tiny human moments hold more weight than the big milestones
  • How honesty creates connection even in the darkest circumstances

Links & Resources:

Christophe van Durme - LinkedIn

Profitivisime (nonprofit discussed)

Allison’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Free clarity call: https://go.allisonhare.com/45-min-call

Notable Quotables:

  • “The only choice we get is how awake we want to be while it’s happening.” (01:20)
  • “My goal is simple. Leave the planet in a better state than if I hadn’t been here.” (15:05)
  • “Life is better than no life.” (35:10)
  • “Joy exists inside pain.” (57:30)
  • “I fear not being there next week.” (49:59)\

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 — Why this story matters
  • 02:30 — The moment everything changed
  • 04:00 — Diagnosis at 17
  • 06:35 — Tumor quadruples in size
  • 09:50 — Awake brain surgery
  • 13:10 — Preparing to die
  • 20:30 — Emotional fallout and identity
  • 24:45 — A friend’s philosophy that shifted everything
  • 28:58 — MRI the day after his daughter’s birth
  • 32:40 — Paralysis and rebuilding
  • 35:37 — Why he still wanted kids
  • 39:34 — The private podcast for his daughter
  • 49:03 — Recovery, setbacks, and resilience
  • 49:59 — Fear, honesty, and what he still hopes for
  • 55:59 — Choosing a joyful funeral
  • 57:32 — A reminder about being alive

Tips & Takeaways:

  • Meaning shows up when you stop pretending you’re fine.
  • The smallest moments end up being the ones that matter.

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Grow Your Podcast and Get Clients with Caroline de Posada20 Nov 202500:41:47

You're working so hard putting out podcast episodes week after week. You know it's good. People seem to like it. But it's not really fueling your business Why? I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to turn podcast listeners into clients without selling your soul, burning out, or morphing into a funnel bro.

Today I’m sharing how small but surgical changes can transform your show into a client-generating machine by talking to real-life client - lawyer turned life coach, Caroline de Posada of the Bliss'n Up Podcast. Not hustle and burning yourself out creating 8000 pieces of content. This is how to get clarity, purpose, and a promise your audience can feel in their bones. In this episode, you’ll hear the real transformation that happens when your podcast becomes part of your business instead of floating next to it.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why “turn podcast listeners into clients” starts with clarity over marketing gimmicks
  • The single shift that transforms your episodes into action drivers
  • What a clear podcast promise does for your audience and your bank account
  • How small structural changes deepen trust and increase conversions
  • What most podcasters overlook when trying to grow their business

Resources Mentioned:

Caroline’s Podcast: Bliss'n Up

Caroline de Posada's IG and LinkedIn

Caroline's Community Mastermind: The Hub

Allison's Clarity Call: https://go.allisonhare.com/45-min-call

Allison’s website: https://allisonhare.com

Notable Quotables from Caroline de Posada:


[00:23:49]: “I was a really good pastor on my podcast.”
[00:24:32]: “They trust me. They listen to my podcast every week.”
[00:27:10]: “I get to be me and sell and have a structure and have a framework.”
[00:28:59]: “This isn’t just about serving more people. It’s about serving my existing people better.”
[00:34:38]: “I know it’s working. I know it’s working.”
 

Timestamps:

0:00 — Why your podcast isn’t converting
2:25 — The shift that changed everything
7:10 — The missing link between podcast and business
14:50 — Why coaches need coaches
19:07 — The power of a clear podcast promise
26:12 — Selling without feeling salesy
29:15 — How episodes turn into clients
34:20 — Listener transformation story

3 Tips/Takeaways:

A podcast without a clear promise will inspire people, not move them.

Listeners convert when your episodes solve a problem they feel.

One structural change (like your hook or mid-roll) can shift everything.

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Escaping the NXIVM Cult: Sarah Edmondson’s Story Pt 213 Nov 202500:39:48

NXIVM is back in the headlines after Allison Mack’s new podcast — but for survivors like Sarah Edmondson, the story never ended.
She was one of the faces of The Vow on HBO — the woman who blew the whistle on NXIVM’s “self-help” empire that turned into a full-blown notorious cult.
This episode is about what happened after the escape: healing from coercive control, rebuilding trust, and learning to believe your own voice again.

Sarah opens up about the psychological hangover of leaving NXIVM — how fear, shame, and identity unravel once the system is gone.
We unpack what freedom looks like after indoctrination, how cultish behavior shows up in everyday systems, and the slow process of learning safety again.
It’s a conversation about resilience, humor, and the long road back to self-trust.

If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, here you go! https://podcast.allisonhare.com/post/274

What You Will Learn:

  • How Sarah Edmondson escaped the NXIVM cult and what freedom really looked like
  • The psychology of coercive control and how to spot it early
  • Why rebuilding trust is the hardest part after leaving a cult
  • How cult dynamics show up in modern coaching and wellness spaces
  • How to protect your agency without losing your sense of belonging
Resources Mentioned

Podcast: A Little Bit Culty hosted by Sarah Edmondson & Nippy Ames

Pre-Order new book: A Little Bit Culty

The Vow (HBO docuseries)

Scarred by Sarah Edmondson (book)

Sarah Edmondson’s website – sarahedmondson.com

Notable Quotables (from Sarah Edmondson)

“I see a woman who’s trying to right a wrong.” (02:20)

“When you’re in a cult, you don’t think you’re in a cult.” (13:34)

“Black-and-white thinking is culty thinking.” (11:58)

“Freedom isn’t a moment. It’s a practice.” (Paraphrased version you had before — confirmed not verbatim, remove it.)
Instead, use: “Leaving NXIVM was the easy part. Healing after was the work.” (09:33)

“If you’re in a group and your gut tells you something’s off — and the leader says you’re in resistance — leave.” (27:49)

“You can go on a seeking journey and want to better yourself, but you’re already whole.” (28:42)

Timestamps
  • 0:00 Intro – NXIVM returns to headlines
  • 3:50 What it took to finally walk away
  • 10:42 The aftershock of coercive control
  • 17:05 Rebuilding trust and identity
  • 24:55 Modern cult behavior in everyday life
  • 32:20 Freedom, humor, and healing
Takeaways
  • Freedom after control starts with reclaiming your intuition.
  • Coercive systems don’t end with cult leaders — they live in every space that punishes dissent.
  • Recovery isn’t linear — it’s relearning trust one choice at a time.

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Inside the NXIVM Cult: Sarah Edmondson's story - Part 106 Nov 202500:52:20

If you think you’d never fall for a cult, think again.
The NXIVM cult didn’t lure the weak — it attracted smart, curious, ambitious people looking for growth and belonging. People just like us.
And right in the middle of it was Sarah Edmondson, a high-ranking member who helped blow it wide open in The New York Times and HBO’s The Vow.
In this conversation, we unpack how something that looked like empowerment turned into manipulation — and how the need to belong can become a weapon.

Sarah shares what actually happened inside NXIVM, how coercive control disguised itself as “self-improvement,” and the exact moment she realized she was part of something dark.
We talk about the psychology that keeps smart people compliant, the power structures that mirrored everyday life, and what breaking free really cost her.
It’s part cult exposé, part human study — and all about reclaiming your voice when someone else has tried to own it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How the NXIVM cult disguised coercive control as personal growth

The psychology of belonging and why smart people get trapped

The moment Sarah Edmondson decided to blow it all open

How language and hierarchy keep people obedient without force

What the NXIVM story teaches us about modern cults and power

Resources Mentioned

Podcast: A Little Bit Culty hosted by Sarah Edmondson & Nippy Ames

Pre-Order new book: A Little Bit Culty

The Vow (HBO docuseries)

Scarred by Sarah Edmondson (book)

Sarah Edmondson’s website – sarahedmondson.com

 Quotes (from Sarah Edmondson)

“Cults don’t prey on weakness — they prey on hope.” 09:2409:2409:24

“I didn’t wake up and think, ‘Oh God, I’m in a cult.’ It was a slow drip of trust and fear.” 15:0215:0215:02

“The brand became my evidence. It was the proof we weren’t crazy.” 27:1827:1827:18

“I had to reclaim my story before someone else told it for me.” 34:4534:4534:45

“Once you understand coercive control, you start seeing it everywhere.” 42:1142:1142:11

 Timestamps (Key Moments)

0:00 Intro – How NXIVM hooked smart people
5:40 Sarah joins NXIVM and finds community
12:55 The early red flags everyone missed
22:18 The branding and Sarah’s breaking point
30:04 The New York Times story that blew it open
42:00 The psychology of control and obedience
52:33 Outro – Reclaiming power after indoctrination

 Tips / Takeaways

Belonging is a human need — and that’s what makes it so exploitable.

Coercive control often sounds like self-improvement until you question it.

Recovery starts with reclaiming your own definition of truth and power.

Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.

Write your Memoir Already! (with Cindy Robinson)16 Oct 202500:57:15

You’ve probably thought about writing a memoir — that secret urge to turn your mess, your milestones, or your middle-of-the-night realizations into something real. Then the voices start: Who am I to write a book? My story isn’t big enough. I don’t have time. This episode is for every overthinker who’s stopped themselves mid-dream. Because the truth? The story you think is too ordinary might be the one that changes someone’s life.

Fan-favorite Cindy Robinson is back, and she’s living proof that writing a memoir isn’t about perfection — it’s about liberation. Her new book Maladaptive Daydreams is a poetic reflection of what it means to unmask, make peace with your own story, and write without performing. We talk about how writing can heal identity confusion, what happens when you stop writing for approval, and why “ordinary” moments make the most extraordinary connection.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

The surprising emotional benefits of writing a memoir

How to stop over-editing yourself and write without performing

Why ordinary, honest details connect more than polished perfection

What memoir writing teaches you about identity and healing

How to start your memoir even if you feel unqualified or unsure

Resources Mentioned

Cindy Robinson’s books: Maladaptive Daydreams and Bright Girl Lacks Focus

cindyrobinsonllc.com

Follow Cindy on Instagram: @cindyrobinsonllc

Take the Podcast Personality Quiz: allisonhare.com/personality

Book a free clarity call: allisonhare.com/freecall

Memorable Quotes

“You shouldn’t write a memoir because you think you’re special — you should write one because you’re honest.” — Cindy Robinson (17:31)

“Memoirs aren’t about finishing the arc. They’re about staying real in the middle of it.” — Cindy Robinson (09:02)

“I didn’t write my memoir to prove I’m unique. I wrote it to stop feeling alone.” — Cindy Robinson (17:31)

“You can’t control the response to your art — your job is to create and let the rest go.” — Cindy Robinson (36:01)

Timestamps


04:00 – Cindy’s journey from ADHD diagnosis to autism awareness
14:00 – How to know your story is worth writing
19:00 – The difference between a memoir and autobiography
26:00 – Writing without worrying what people will think
30:00 – The emotional rollercoaster of self-publishing
38:00 – What success actually looks like for a writer
41:00 – The poem “Sprout” and what it reveals about creative safety
47:00 – Why specifics in storytelling matter more than “big arcs”
53:00 – The meaning behind Maladaptive Daydreams

Tips & Takeaways
  • Write for yourself first — audience comes later.
  • Don’t chase “special.” Tell the truth. That’s what connects.
  • The creative act itself is success. The rest is feedback, not reflection.

Rather watch on YouTube? Here you go: hhttps://youtu.be/57a0Jn7tTpU

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Mean Girls, Good Girls, and Hyping Women with Erin Gallagher09 Oct 202500:52:39

What happens to mean girls when they grow up? Some get better at hiding it. Some run companies. And some of us realize we’ve carried those voices in our own heads.

In this episode, I sit down with Erin Gallagher — CEO and founder of Hype Women — who turned one viral post about Jamie Lee Curtis hyping Michelle Yeoh into a global movement. Her new book Hype Women dives head-first into the tangled mess of mean-girl culture, good-girl conditioning, and the patriarchy that benefits from keeping women small.

Erin and I get into the psychology of comparison, the lie of “being nice,” and why learning to hype yourself and other women is an act of rebellion. 

We’re unpacking the unspoken rules that keep ambitious women silent, self-critical, and secretly exhausted. You’ll walk away seeing jealousy, judgment, and competition through a new lens and start rewiring them for good.

What You’ll Learn
  • How Hype Women became a cultural movement (and what Jamie Lee Curtis had to do with it)
  • The difference between mean-girl behavior and “good-girl” conditioning
  • Why jealousy is often just desire wearing a disguise
  • How patriarchy profits from women doubting each other
  • What happens when you stop abandoning yourself to stay liked
  • The truth about “playing nice” versus being authentic
  • How to spot internalized misogyny hiding in everyday interactions
  • The mindset shift that turns envy into empowerment

This conversation is your permission slip to stop shrinking. Erin’s book Hype Women comes out October 14 anywhere books are sold. Go to hypewomen.com for links, events, and extras.

Want to know your Podcast Personality Type? Take the free quiz at allisonhare.com/personality —it’s freakishly accurate and will show you how to create connection-driven content that fits you.

And if you’re ready to build a show that fuels your brand and attracts your dream clients, book a free clarity call at allisonhare.com/freecall.

Links & Resources

Notable Timestamps: 

[04:39] The Sentence That Changed Everything
[07:22] What Jealousy Is Really Trying to Tell You
[10:49] How Hyping Other Women Rewires Your Brain
[13:35] The Lie Behind “Good Girl” Conditioning
[22:36] The Viral Post That Started a Global Movement
[36:59] When Vulnerability Becomes a Liability

Quotes from Erin Gallagher:

  • “I will no longer abandon myself in service to others.” (08:10)
  • “You can’t stop loathing or lusting after other women’s bodies until you love your own.” (10:00)
  • “Jealousy isn’t ugly—it’s information about what you want.” (12:00)
  • “Control feels safe, but it also blocks the good trying to find you.” (46:30)
  • “The moment you stop playing the good-girl game, you start to win your own life.” (17:45)

Takeaways:

  • Mean-girl dynamics evolve into adult hierarchies that keep women small.
  • Jealousy is rarely malice—it’s a signal of desire.
  • Patriarchy relies on women competing for limited approval.
  • Good-girl conditioning trains women to be compliant instead of bold.
  • Hyping another woman rewires your brain away from scarcity.
  • Authenticity may cost comfort, but it always returns power.

Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/I_v-5LfI4Xg

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LIVE Podcast Coaching: From podcast to paying clients w/Rod Brinson02 Oct 202500:55:32

You’ve got a podcast but is it working? What does a successful podcast mean anyway? Do you go solo? Have interviews? How do you keep up and stay consistent? Or just repurpose what you already have? That’s exactly where brand strategist and host of Beyond the Brand Podcast, Rod Brinson, was stuck when he came to me. A podcast that’s supposed to grow your business shouldn’t feel like a part-time job with no payoff.

In this live coaching session, you’ll hear Rod and I work through the practical questions every podcaster wrestles with. We talk about how to find clarity in your format, the 4 P’s that shape every show, why shorter episodes may be smarter, and how to set your podcast up as a business asset instead of a time drain.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to set a clear podcast purpose
  • The 4 P’s framework for podcast strategy
  • Why talking to one person changes everything
  • When to choose solo vs guest episodes
  • How short podcast episodes can build authority
  • Why consistency matters more than perfection
  • The role of seasons and batch recording
  • How to turn listeners into paying clients

Rod walked away with a plan - and so will you. Which piece hits you hardest: purpose, person, premise, or promise? DM me on Instagram and let’s compare notes. 

Want clarity for your own show? Book a free call with me at allisonhare.com/freecall.

Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or my site.

Links & Resources:

Connect with Rod Brinson: rodbrinson.com | IG: @rod.brinson

Book a free clarity call: go.allisonhare.com/45-min-call

Weekly newsletter: allisonhare.com/email

✨ Quotes 
  • “I don’t have a podcast strategy. I just repurpose content—and it’s not working.” (05:20)
  • “People try to do it on their own, but you need someone to pull you back on course.” (25:35)
  • “Five or ten minutes can be more powerful than 45.” (45:36)
  • “You don’t need to shapeshift into someone else. Be yourself on the mic.” (19:57)
  • “Your podcast has to have a purpose—or it’ll always feel scattered.” (52:19)
🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome + intro
02:30 – Rod’s backstory and podcast struggles
06:20 – The 4 P’s of podcast strategy
14:00 – Identifying your podcast listener
19:50 – Building belief into your brand
23:40 – Corporate escape + branding story
28:20 – Focus vs being multi-passionate
35:30 – Structuring benefit-first podcast intros
41:30 – Solo vs guest episode debate
45:30 – Why short episodes can win
50:40 – Seasons, batching, and sustainability
52:10 – Key takeaways + next steps

🛠️ Tips & Takeaways

Anchor every show in purpose.

Talk to one listener, not a crowd.

Consistency > perfection.

Short, focused episodes build trust.

Batch and season your show for sustainability.

Your podcast is most powerful when it sounds like you.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M_d4lerQptI

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Serenbe’s Radical Blueprint for Living Well with pioneer Steve Nygren25 Sep 202501:10:51

What if the cure for our collective heartbreak isn't therapy or medication, but completely reimagining where we live? Steve Nygren, founder of Serenbe and author of the new book "Start in Your Backyard," discovered this truth when he stepped off the treadmill of life 30 years ago and accidentally created one of the most revolutionary sustainable community living models in America. His friends living at Serenbe describe their lives as "feeling like college again" - not because they're partying, but because they've rediscovered what it means to live in true community where nobody locks their doors and relationships flourish through proximity and intentional design.

Steve returns to the show to dive deep into how biophilic design and intentional community planning can transform not just individual lives, but entire cultures. From the shocking statistic that Serenbe has 240 children with zero reported cases of asthma to the simple revelation that removing lawns and adding front porches can revolutionize neighborhood relationships, this conversation will completely shift how you think about the spaces you inhabit. Steve's radical common sense approach proves that the solutions to our isolation, health crises, and environmental challenges aren't complex - they're just forgotten.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How sustainable community living at Serenbe eliminates childhood asthma through chemical-free environments and biophilic design principles 

• Why walkable neighborhoods create spontaneous relationships that transform mental health and community connection

• The revolutionary power of front porches, shared mail centers, and removing traditional lawns for building intentional community 

• How to start local food systems in your own neighborhood that support regional resilience and better health 

• Why Americans spend 93% of their time indoors or in vehicles and how environmental wellness can change everything 

• Simple neighborhood design changes that create safety, reduce isolation, and foster genuine relationships 

• How to leverage your talents locally instead of feeling overwhelmed by global problems you can't control 

• The specific steps to transform your own backyard and street into a community building catalyst

Ready to stop feeling helpless about the state of the world and start creating change right where you are? Steve's journey from successful businessman to community visionary proves that one person with radical common sense can transform entire regions. Whether you're dreaming of sustainable development or just want to know your neighbors' names, this episode will give you the roadmap to start in your own backyard.

Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/Yi-FHpOMvLs

What changes could you make on your own street that would create the ripple effect you're looking for? Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or visit my website to continue this conversation about building the communities we desperately need.

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• "Start in Your Backyard" by Steve Nygren (available October 7th for pre-order) 

• Serenbe community: serenbe.com

• Nygren Placemaking conference

• Ray Anderson and Interface Inc.

• Rocky Mountain Institute

• Paul Hawken's work on environmental solutions

• Book a free clarity call: https://go.allisonhare.com/45-min-call

Quotes
  1. "We are so car-centric that we don't walk anymore, and that creates a disconnection from running into people, that spontaneous thing that most people have fond memories of from college campuses." (02:16)
  2. "We have 240 kids living here now full time and there are no reported signs of asthma, which is statistically impossible in the United States today." (20:27)
  3. "If you look at all the people who put their names forward, not looking at who gets elected, just put their names forward to run. Only 30% of them are women." (24:07)
  4. "Rather than looking at the global issues and the global conversation, bring that back to the neighborhood. What's going on in your neighborhood?" (26:05)
  5. "Action is a huge antidote to depression." (35:27)
Timestamps

• 00:04 - Welcome back Steve Nygren, introduction to his new book 

• 01:59 - The common sense solutions that created Serenbe 

• 04:53 - Steve's journey from the "treadmill of life" to farm living 

• 09:44 - How the vision for Serenbe evolved beyond personal use 

• 12:32 - Creating diverse community without tribal mentality 

• 14:05 - The pandemic families and community building 

• 15:58 - Simple changes: front porch society and removing fences 

• 20:15 - The asthma statistic and chemical-free living 

• 22:35 - Getting started: what are your talents and local frustrations? 

• 25:22 - Dealing with misinformation vs. local action 

• 27:28 - The big bets and risks of creating something new 

• 31:42 - Surprising lessons: how stuck we are as a society 

• 33:34 - Simple changes: local food, natural landscapes, community connection 

• 35:32 - Book details and how to connect with Steve

Tips/Takeaways
  1. Create a "front porch society" in your neighborhood where one household sits outside during school dismissal to provide safety and community connection
  2. Remove back yard fences to create common play areas and gardens that naturally bring neighbors together
  3. Replace chemical-treated lawns with native, edible landscaping that supports local ecosystems and health
  4. Focus on local food systems - support farmers markets and question where your food comes from and how it's grown
  5. Use your specific talents to address the problems that frustrate you most in your immediate neighborhood
  6. Take action locally rather than feeling overwhelmed by global issues - you can change your street and create cultural ripple effects

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Rage bait after the Charlie Kirk shooting (and staying GROUNDED)18 Sep 202500:54:43

Rage bait is everywhere right now. From the Charlie Kirk shooting to what shows up in your feed, it’s designed to pull you in, piss you off, and keep you scrolling. I’ve felt it myself—angry, hooked, and questioning who I can even trust. In this episode, I’m naming what rage bait is, why it works so well, and how to protect yourself when everything feels engineered to set you off.

I share my own experiences, the cultural shifts that make rage bait thrive, and why seeing violence unfold in real time changes how we react. We’ll talk about the algorithms, the rhetoric, and the emotional traps that leave us exhausted and divided. Most importantly, I’ll walk you through the tools I use to stay grounded so we don’t let rage bait steal our humanity.

What You’ll Learn: 

  • What rage bait really is and why it’s so effective
  • How algorithms prioritize outrage over nuance
  • Why the Charlie Kirk shooting became a flashpoint
  • How echo chambers and identity fuel radicalization
  • The impact of Trump’s rhetoric on division and fear
  • Why anger often masks grief and sadness
  • Practical steps to pause, fact-check, and resist manipulation
  • Grounding practices that help regulate and protect your energy

Rage bait won’t disappear, but we don’t have to get trapped in it. Slowing down, questioning sources, and grounding ourselves changes the game. What would happen if more of us chose not to take the bait? 

Links & Resources Mentioned

Timestamps
  • 00:41 – What rage bait is and why it’s everywhere
  • 03:03 – The mechanics behind rage bait
  • 05:26 – Addiction, algorithms, and humility
  • 07:47 – Charlie Kirk shooting and national fallout
  • 15:05 – Why outrage is addictive
  • 24:24 – Live violence and radicalization
  • 31:19 – Anger, Christianity, and rhetoric
  • 38:21 – Manipulation, misinformation, and gaslighting
  • 42:06 – Tools to resist rage bait
  • 47:14 – Grounding and emotional regulation
Tips / Takeaways
  • Rage bait is engineered to keep you hooked.
  • Watching violence unfold live speeds up radicalization.
  • Intellectual humility helps resist echo chambers.
  • Leaders who fan division are not leading.
  • Pause, check sources, and question motives before reacting.
  • Grounding practices help you manage grief and rage.

Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, visit my website, or book a free clarity call.

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Podcasting's Celebrity Problem11 Sep 202500:46:16

When everyone has a mic, how the hell do you know who to trust? That's the question keeping me up at night as I watch the podcasting industry completely transform before our eyes. The most influential podcast hosts are literally walking away from easy money and celebrity guests to chase something more valuable: authenticity. Rich Roll and Tim Ferriss aren't just making programming changes - they're leading a revolution that's about to reshape how we consume media forever.

This shift isn't just about podcasting - it's about finding solid ground in a world designed to destabilize us. I'm pulling you into the room where this cultural earthquake is happening loudest, sharing the data my software genius husband has been aggregating, and revealing why this moment could be the difference between building something forgettable or becoming absolutely essential. Plus, I'm dropping a massive announcement about a new podcast I'm launching that takes this whole trust crisis to the next level.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why podcast industry giants like Rich Roll and Tim Ferriss are rejecting celebrity press tours and what this means for authentic content creation 

• The explosive rise of contrarian podcasting and why audiences are craving perspectives outside mainstream narratives

• How video podcasting is reshaping listener expectations and driving podcast market evolution 

• The seven proven monetization strategies that are actually working in today's saturated market 

• Why niche content is building more loyal communities than broad-appeal shows 

• How AI tools are streamlining production while demanding even more authenticity from creators 

• The surprising data showing market saturation is actually decreasing, creating massive opportunities 

• What's really behind the trust crisis in media and how podcasters are responding

Ready to stop consuming recycled bullshit and start building something that matters? The podcasting landscape is shifting faster than ever, and those who understand these trends will be the ones who survive and thrive. Whether you're thinking about launching your own show or just want to be a smarter consumer of media, this episode will completely change how you see the industry.

Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or visit my website to dive deeper into these conversations.

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Dr. Jessica Knurick interview on Rich Roll 

• Riverside recording platform

• Allison Hare on Substack

• FREE Plan Your Podcast Workshop - grab your spot (last free workshop - will be paid going forward)

• Book a free clarity call: https://go.allisonhare.com/45-min-call

• Don't Trust Us podcast (coming in October!)

Quotes
  1. "If everyone has a mic, how do you know who to trust? And you know, this is not just a podcasting problem, it's a culture problem." (00:00)
  2. "Your earbuds are where new ideas are seeded. You know, like they're planting the seeds and reputations are built and entire movements are born." (01:30)
  3. "You have never been broken. You have never been disempowered. Maybe you felt that way, but you always had it." (45:20)
  4. "I don't want to amplify voices that may be on the fringe, but I also would like to amplify voices that you may not know yet because they are in the background doing their medical research." (08:15)
  5. "The design is to destabilize all of this as a civilization, as a society, and podcasts are reflecting that. They are pivoting with contrarian perspectives." (13:45)
Timestamps

• 00:00 - Opening: The trust crisis in podcasting 

• 02:30 - Husband's podcast data aggregation findings 

• 05:00 - Rich Roll and Tim Ferriss rejecting celebrity press tours 

• 10:00 - Personal story about trust and sources (blue methyl example) 

• 15:00 - Video podcasting trends and YouTube dominance 

• 20:00 - Niche content building dedicated communities 

• 25:00 - Seven ways to monetize podcasts 

• 30:00 - New podcast launches and political trends 

• 35:00 - What's fading in the podcast world 

• 40:00 - Reinvention Room evolution and personal journey 

• 45:00 - Big announcement: "Don't Trust Us" podcast launch 

• 50:00 - Closing thoughts on credibility and storytelling

Tips/Takeaways
  1. Authenticity beats polish - audiences can spot AI-generated content and recycled talking points immediately.
  2. Niche content with dedicated communities outperforms broad-appeal shows for building loyal audiences.
  3. Video podcasting is becoming essential as YouTube remains the top search engine above Google.
  4. Multiple revenue streams work better than relying solely on traditional sponsorships and ads.
  5. Contrarian perspectives are gaining traction as audiences reject mainstream narratives.
  6. Trust in sources matters more than ever - evaluate who you're getting information from and why.

Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.

Menopause Myths Busted w/ Dr. Kelly Casperson04 Sep 202500:55:24

Can we talk about how we've been fed complete BS about menopause and our hormones? I mean, seriously—the amount of fear-mongering and misinformation out there is making me want to throw things. But lucky for us, Dr. Kelly Casperson is here to set the record straight, and trust me, this conversation is about to blow your mind. If you've ever felt like you're going crazy during perimenopause or been told you're "too young" or "too old" for hormone therapy, this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Kelly is a urologist turned women's health warrior who's dedicating her life to educating women about what's actually happening to our bodies during this transition. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the real facts about hormone replacement therapy, busting myths that have kept women suffering unnecessarily, and talking about why the medical establishment has failed us so spectacularly. This isn't just another menopause chat—this is your roadmap to reclaiming your power during midlife.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
  • Why the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study created decades of hormone fear and how the media completely twisted the results
  • The truth about hormone pellets and why they might not be the silver bullet you think they are
  • How to advocate for yourself when doctors dismiss your symptoms as "natural"
  • The real story behind "estrogen dominance" and why that lab test might be misleading you
  • Why testosterone isn't just for men and how it can transform your energy and mood
  • The connection between hormones and brain fog, and why your forgetfulness isn't early dementia
  • How to find qualified menopause specialists and what questions to ask
  • The surprising ways exercise and protein can impact your hormone health

Ready to stop suffering in silence and start living your best midlife? Let's dive into this game-changing conversation that every woman over 40 needs to hear. Have you been struggling with symptoms that doctors keep dismissing as "just part of getting older"? 

WATCH ON YOUTUBE if that's your jam: https://youtu.be/9SlS4F-QtLc

Connect with me on Instagram and let me know what resonated most with you from this episode.
 

Resources Mentioned

 

Quotes from Dr. Kelly Casperson

"Women get, you're either too young for this or you're too old for this. Men never get told they're too young or too old for something." (08:29)

"If there is a drug that you could take between the ages of 50 and 60, and several studies have shown it decreases your risk of death and helps you live maybe about two years longer, do you think everybody would be on that drug? Yeah, that drug's called estrogen." (30:47)

"The best way to control a woman? Give her fear. Control her. How do we control her? Keep her afraid." (38:58)

"Don't just brace yourself for hell, people. Get educated and advocate." (37:30)

"Hair hates drastic changes. And that's why like if you have low hormones and you throw a pellet in, some people might experience some hair loss with it." (35:23)

 

Key Timestamps

00:03 - Introduction and the five orgasms story 

01:54 - Dr. Kelly's background as a urologist 

06:20 - The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study explained 

08:04 - Myths about being "too young" or "too old" for hormones 

10:11 - The truth about hormone pellets 

14:24 - Lab testing and "estrogen dominance" myth 

16:39 - Why we treat symptoms, not just numbers 

20:27 - Brain fog and hormone connection 

28:17 - Hot flashes and what causes them 

32:01 - The benefits of taking estrogen 

34:41 - Testosterone for women 

37:05 - BRCA patients and hormone therapy

 

Tips/Takeaways
  • Stop using "natural" as an excuse not to treat symptoms - erectile dysfunction and cancer are natural too, but we treat those.
  • "Estrogen dominance" is just a snapshot of one day - don't hang onto that label as a fixed trait.
  • Treat symptoms, not just lab numbers - if you're suffering, that's reason enough for treatment.
  • Hair follicles hate sudden hormone changes - start low and go slow with any hormone therapy.
  • Exercise is brain medicine - quadriceps strength is directly linked to dementia prevention.
  • Protein needs increase with age - aim for about 1 gram per pound of body weight to build muscle.

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Why We Crave Certainty (and Why It Backfires)21 Aug 202500:05:39
Quick announcement and unpacking why uncertainty (instead of white-knuckling the grip of control) might be the most powerful move we can make.

Links and announcements:

Free Workshop: Plan Your Podcast - https://allisonhare.com/PYP

EP262: w/ Tia Levings (recommended listen): https://podcast.allisonhare.com/post/tradwife-escape-christian-patriarchy-tia-levings

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How to Launch a Video Podcast w/ Taptico Founders14 Aug 202501:09:18

What happens when three entertainment veterans decide to launch a video-first podcast to grow their AI marketing agency? You get a masterclass in real-time problem-solving that'll make you rethink everything about your content strategy. When Dave Clapper reached out asking for live podcast coaching, I knew we were about to dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of turning natural chemistry into strategic content gold. The Taptico founders—Dave, Nick Tapp, and Tribble Reese—brought their radio backgrounds, reality TV experience, and rebellious energy to the Reinvention Room, and what unfolded was pure coaching magic.

This is a live transformation where we tackle everything from naming confusion to audience clarity to the four foundational P's that make or break any show. We dig into why "Dave Learns AI" beats "Taptico Talks" every damn time, how to turn your personality into your competitive advantage, and why being clear trumps being clever when you're trying to build an audience. If you've ever wondered whether to go video-first or how to make your expertise approachable without dumbing it down, this episode is your roadmap.

What You'll Learn
  • Why clarity beats cleverness when naming your podcast and how to remove barriers for your audience
  • The four foundational P's: Purpose, Person, Premise, and Promise that anchor every successful show
  • How to identify your primary, secondary, and tertiary listeners without trying to please everyone
  • The psychology behind video-first content and why YouTube is its own beast requiring different strategies
  • How to channel your natural chemistry and humor into focused, strategic content that drives business results
  • Why the "everyman" approach works better than positioning yourself as the unreachable expert
  • The art of strong calls-to-action and why tentative language kills conversions
  • How to create lead magnets that actually convert viewers into clients

The Taptico guys prove that when you combine authentic personality with strategic focus, magic happens. Their willingness to be vulnerable, ask hard questions, and pivot in real-time is exactly what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who stay stuck. What's one area of your content strategy that needs this kind of honest evaluation? 

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Resources MentionedQuotes from the Episode
  1. "It's so much easier to be clear than clever, especially when it comes to names because you guys can have the most magnificent show ever, but if it's hard to find or hard to spell, it ends up putting a barrier." - Allison Hare (10:04)
  2. "We revoke and repent against corporate life. That's why we're doing this... It's also a filtration. These guys would be fun to work with once a week. Do they know what they're doing? Yeah, would they be fun to hang out with? Yeah." - Nick Tapp (17:26)
  3. "We're doctors. If we can fix the problems that you know that you have and the pains that you know that you have with little friction and well done and over deliver, call us. If you're not sure you need us, don't call us." - Nick Tapp (35:52)
  4. "I think one of our differentiating factors is our personality. And we know what we're doing. We're competent. We're smart. But we also have fun because why would you not enjoy what you're doing?" - Nick Tapp (17:00)
  5. "Don't wait one more minute. Get on the phone with us and let's talk about what that change would look like for you, what the ROI could look like for you. I would be really clear on your call to action." - Allison Hare (52:05)
Timestamps
  • 00:00 - Welcome and introductions
  • 01:21 - Purpose of live coaching session
  • 01:58 - What Dave wants from coaching
  • 03:02 - Tribble's content strategy goals
  • 03:57 - Nick's distribution and SEO questions
  • 05:35 - Discussion about naming strategy
  • 09:40 - The case for "Dave Learns AI"
  • 14:47 - The four P's framework introduction
  • 16:37 - Purpose: Trust building vs lead generation
  • 23:11 - Person: Identifying ideal audience
  • 28:33 - The problem Taptico uniquely solves
  • 37:25 - Premise: What the show is about
  • 40:28 - Promise: What listeners walk away with
  • 46:58 - Format and personality discussion
  • 50:44 - Strong call-to-action strategies
  • 54:05 - Final feedback and wrap-up
Tips/Takeaways
  1. Name for clarity, not cleverness - Your podcast name should immediately tell people what they'll get, removing any barriers to discovery and understanding.
  2. Use the "you" language - Speak directly to one person rather than referring to "your audience" to create intimate, engaging content.
  3. Define your P1, P2, P3 audiences - Know exactly who pays you (P1), who shares your content (P2), and who enjoys but doesn't buy (P3).
  4. Lead with the problem you solve - People pay to have problems solved, so get crystal clear on what specific pain point you address.
  5. Make strong calls-to-action - Avoid tentative language like "if you're interested" and instead use direct commands that create urgency.
  6. Personality is your competitive advantage - Don't try to be someone you're not; lean into what makes you unique and engaging.

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Podcast Promotion Secrets w/ Marnie Joseph07 Aug 202500:53:12

Ever feel like you're shouting into the void with your podcast promotion? You're creating killer content, but crickets when you post that audiogram on Instagram. What if I told you the problem isn't your content—it's how you're thinking about marketing it? This conversation with Marnie Joseph from Skutch Media is about to flip everything you think you know about podcast promotion on its head.

We're diving deep into the real strategies that actually work for growing your show in 2025. Marnie breaks down why that "post a clip and pray" method is keeping you stuck, and reveals the engagement-first approach that's actually building loyal communities. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real growth, buckle up.

What you'll discover in this episode:

  • Why getting someone to leave Instagram for your podcast is nearly impossible (and what to do instead)
  • The difference between engagement prompts vs. calls to action that actually convert
  • How to use AI tools like Descript and Cast Magic to create 8+ pieces of content from one episode
  • The secret to turning podcast episodes into SEO-optimized blog posts that drive long-term traffic
  • Why every podcaster needs a video strategy (even if you hate being on camera)
  • The metadata magic that makes YouTube actually recommend your content
  • How to batch content like a pro without burning out
  • What questions to ask before hiring a podcast production team

Marnie gets real about the trenches of podcast marketing—from dealing with summer engagement drops to the truth about hashtags (spoiler: they're basically dead). Whether you're just starting out or you've been podcasting for years, this episode will give you a clear roadmap for turning your show into a growth engine for your business.

Ready to stop leaving money on the table with your podcast? Let's dive in and start building that loyal audience you deserve. Connect with me on Instagram or grab a free clarity call to talk through your podcast strategy.

Resources Mentioned

Quotes from Marnie Joseph

[00:04:25] "You're not going to get someone to leave one platform and go to another to listen to your show, watch your show. Whatever these platforms are, they're designed to keep you in the platform."

[00:05:59] "You use engagement prompts versus a call to action to go to watch."

[00:18:18] "The answer is every podcaster needs a video strategy. That's the answer."

[00:30:32] "The number one mistake podcasters make, they leave too much meat on the bone."

[00:42:53] "I love the idea of this sort of reinvention of public access television, which is how I look at video podcasts now, and sort of the ability for the average person to have a video podcast. You could have your own TV show."

Timestamps

  • [00:00:03] - Pop culture chat about F1 and Brad Pitt's clothing line
  • [00:02:21] - Introduction to podcast marketing trends
  • [00:03:06] - Creating engagement within your community
  • [00:04:25] - Why people won't leave platforms to listen
  • [00:06:08] - Engagement prompts vs calls to action
  • [00:08:14] - How to seed initial comments
  • [00:13:09] - Using AI tools for content creation
  • [00:15:55] - Pre-recording strategy for better content
  • [00:18:18] - Why every podcaster needs video strategy
  • [00:21:25] - YouTube metadata and SEO optimization
  • [00:28:25] - The future of podcasting and upfronts
  • [00:30:23] - Leaving meat on the bone content mistake
  • [00:33:27] - Skutch Media services overview
  • [00:39:35] - Red flags when hiring production help
  • [00:41:52] - Exciting trends in podcasting

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