Mind Love: Modern Mindfulness For Happiness, Health And Success

Why do people committed to their spiritual growth end up vulnerable to harmful cult dynamics?Matthew Remski breaks down the mechanics of spiritual manipulation and why loneliness, economic instability, and the search for meaning create the perfect conditions for high-demand groups to thrive. This conversation doesn't dismiss spiritual seeking—it sharpens your ability to discern genuine teachers from manipulative ones.What you'll learn:Why isolation makes you vulnerable to manipulationHow charismatic leaders exploit confusion about meaningThe difference between a teacher and a predatorMatthew Remski is co-host of Conspirituality Podcast and author of the forthcoming Anti-Fascist Dad. He spent years inside two high-demand spiritual groups and now investigates cult dynamics in yoga, wellness, and New Age communities.A note from Melissa: Matthew and I don't land in the same place spiritually. I have a healthy skepticism, but I've also found real healing in spiritual work and I don't lead with suspicion the way he