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Joining a spiritual community and developing spiritual practices can provide security and involve us in something greater than ourselves. Gurus and coaches of the new age wellness movement promise transformation and transcendence. If you join their 3-month exclusive program for $1,111.

These leaders, gurus, and coaches pose themselves as divine experts as they capitalize on the human need for connection.

In this episode, we explore the harmful beliefs perpetuated by online spiritual gurus and shed light on their tactics.

You can find Elena at @awakentherapyco. You can find Rebecca at @embraceauthenticitycounseling.

Want to email us? Send it over to anothertherapypod@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This podcast was created for educational and entertainment purposes, it is not a replacement for mental health treatment. This podcast is not therapy and does not replicate a therapeutic relationship.

If you're in need of mental health care and assistance, check out these resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Trevor Project: Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

https://afsp.org/

Inclusive Therapists Directory

https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/

The Loveland Foundation: Therapy and Healing for Black Women and Girls

https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Affordable Therapy

https://openpathcollective.org/