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  Little Everywhere  

From Little Everywhere and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell? Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

From Little Everywhere and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell? Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

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#46

S4 E2: Meredith Lynch

"How is this legal?" That question has been haunting host Jane Marie since the day she started researching Multi Level Marketing seven years ago. Since then, it feels like every company, industry or product she looks into is a scam. Let's be clear,they often are. This week, she stares straight into the Ivy League Bro eyes of private equity, looking for an answer to that same simple question that's been pinballing around her brain for seven years. Comic, writer, podcaster (and more!) Meredith Lynch has been following private equity money for years and this week she and Jane will try to untangle the mess this shady industry has made of pretty much everything it's touched. It's coming for all of us. We might as well try to understand what the hell it is. Find Meredith at: https://www.meredithlynch.com/ IG & TikTok: @meredithmlynch Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

27 Jan 2025

40 MINS

40:42

27 Jan 2025

#45

S4 E1: Erin Bies

How do you rebuild your life after 13 years and 6 companies worth of Multi Level Marketing indoctrination? On the first episode of Season 4 of The Dream (we're back!) host Jane Marie talks to former MLM devotee and current anti MLM crusader, Erin Bies, about the state of the MLM industry and the work Erin is now doing to take it down. And you might just learn a little something about exogenous ketones along the way.... Find out more about the work Erin is doing: https://www.erinbies.com/ TikTok: @erinbies IG: @therealbiestmode [www.youtube.com/@ErinBies] (http://www.youtube.com/@ErinBies) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

20 Jan 2025

40 MINS

40:14

20 Jan 2025

#44

Season 4 Starts Next Monday!

The Dream is back! Starting Monday, January 20th, we'll be releasing all new weekly episodes. In Season 4 we're re-imagining The Dream as a weekly interview podcast with guests and segments about.... whatever we want! We'll still be focused on the "American Dream" and all the assholes that make it infinitely harder to achieve. We'll just have a bit more freedom in how we present it. Check back in next Monday for the first episode of Season 4! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 Jan 2025

01 MINS

01:54

15 Jan 2025

#43

Season 4 Trailer / Outlawed

Dream fans....WE ARE BACK! Season four's gonna be a little different though. We're reimagining The Dream as a weekly interview podcast with guests and segments about, I don't know.... whatever we want? Don't worry! We'll still be focused on the "American Dream" and all the assholes that make it infinitely harder to achieve. We'll just have a bit more freedom in how we present it. Also, today we're bringing you an episode of a podcast I've been producing about abortion, called "Outlawed": Join two OB-Gyns as they explain the science and stories of abortion in the US.Misinformation is unfortunately everywhere. Listening to this podcast will give you the knowledge and tools you need to help navigate these difficult conversations with family and friends at the dining room table. Throughout the season we will interview physicians, researchers, advocates and experts, as we navigate this contentious topic and make sense of the reality of abortion care in the US. And DO NOT forget to check back in a few weeks for new episodes of The Dream! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:19

16 Dec 2024

#42

Selling the Dream

A chapter from Jane Marie’s forthcoming book. Preorder at [jane-marie.com] (https://www.jane-marie.com/) . See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

27 MINS

27:45

07 Mar 2024

#41

Bonus 2: Caller Episode

The Dream listeners called in to share their own experiences with life coaches: the good, the bad and the absurd. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Dec 2023

44 MINS

44:02

13 Dec 2023

#40

Bonus 1: Coaching or Culting?

Sarah Edmonson publicly left NXIVM, a life coaching MLM made famous by the HBO documentary, The Vow, in 2017 shortly after being branded with the founder's initials. Jane and Sarah sit down to discuss the fine line between coaching and culting. Sarah and her husband, Nippy Ames, host the podcast A Little Bit Culty. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Dec 2023

28 MINS

28:12

06 Dec 2023

#39

S3 E10: We Die The Way We Lived

Days after the debut of this season, Jessie Lee Ward, who was featured in episodes one and nine, passed away after a short battle with cancer. Jane reconnects with Erin Bies to discuss her former friend’s legacy and talks with Death Coach, Megan Carmichael, about what to make of death when you had a complicated relationship with the person who has passed on.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

01 Nov 2023

37 MINS

37:25

01 Nov 2023

#38

S3 E9: Coaching the Uncoachable

To our surprise, the OG coach Jessie Lee Ward agrees to an interview. She seems surprised to find out that Jane is not a fan of her work. It turns out that the feeling goes both ways. After ugly exchanges with Jessie Lee, Jane checks back in with her coach and with Dann. Has Jane actually improved as a person? Is she better or worse after six months of self-improvement? See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

01 Nov 2023

32 MINS

32:31

01 Nov 2023

#37

S3 E8: Striving Is Bad for Your Health

Who does coaching work least well for? Turns out it’s the exact people who could benefit most from it, according to the industry. Dr. Sherman James and Dr. Arline Geronimus discuss the downsides of positive thinking, bootstrapping, and mindset culture. For some people, striving has negative impacts on health and happiness. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

25 Oct 2023

37 MINS

37:16

25 Oct 2023

#36

S3 E7: The Inmates Running the Asylum

Who becomes a life coach? Jane talks to Patrick Sheehan, a researcher who has found a surprising answer: many coaches couldn’t find success elsewhere. Why do people who can’t do teach? We also learn more about Jane’s life coach, her bona fides, and what sets her apart from the scammers. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 Oct 2023

31 MINS

31:26

18 Oct 2023

#35

S3 E6: The MVP of NLP

Neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is the communication technique used by coaches and cult leaders alike. John James Santangelo—a fan of Napoleon Hill— is an NLP expert who gives Jane a crash course. Jane is mesmerized, and according to Santangelo, might've even been hypnotized. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Oct 2023

28 MINS

28:36

11 Oct 2023

#34

S3 E5: I Never Said Hate

Now a life coach herself, Jennifer Rajala is lauded at Rankmakers; she’s a hustler who can inspire others to buy coaching packages better than just about anyone else. That is, until she realizes she’s selling empty promises. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

04 Oct 2023

34 MINS

34:25

04 Oct 2023

#33

S3 E4: Think and Grow Duped

Napoleon Hill, ever heard of him? He wrote "Think and Grow Rich," one of the favorite self-help handbooks of all time. His fans include Tony Robbins and life coaches of all stripes. But Napoleon Hill was not a genius of self-help. He was a scam artist who never practiced what he preached. Journalist Matt Novak tells Jane what he’s found (and what he hasn’t) about one of the biggest architects of modern coaching. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

27 Sep 2023

32 MINS

32:53

27 Sep 2023

#32

S3 E3: The MLM-to-coaching pipeline

Jennifer Rajala got sucked into the MLM-to-coaching pipeline. A social worker from northern Michigan, Jennifer rose quickly through the Arbonne ranks. She earned the right to lease an Arbonne branded Mercedes. But she still wasn’t making any real money. Then Jenn discovered Rankmakers, the life coaching program that promised to truly maximize her potential. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

20 Sep 2023

42 MINS

42:14

20 Sep 2023

#31

S3 E2: What Ever Happened to Happy Jane?

Despite regular therapy, Jane is in a funk. She and Dann discuss what's happened to them, and what she hopes (and fears) life coaching might do for her — or teach her to do for herself. Jane embarks on a hunt for a professional life coach of her own. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Sep 2023

31 MINS

31:19

13 Sep 2023

#30

S3 E1: Becoming a #Boss

What's it like to hand your life over to someone who claims they’ll make it better? Jessie Lee Ward, the self-proclaimed “#1 network marketer in the world,” charges her coaching clients thousands of dollars for a trip to Colombia that's described like a work retreat. The reality is more like a brutal 15 hour hike, with late night hypothermia. Is this what it takes to be successful in life and business? See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Sep 2023

27 MINS

27:58

13 Sep 2023

#29

Coming Soon...The Dream Season 3

From Little Everywhere and Pushkin Industries, and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell? Find out this September. If you want to binge the entire season early and ad-free starting September 13, sign up for Pushkin+ on our Apple Show page or at pushkin.fm/plus now. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

30 Aug 2023

01 MINS

01:18

30 Aug 2023

#28

S2 E10: Caveat Beware

Who do you trust in a world with little information? See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

24 Feb 2020

41 MINS

41:30

24 Feb 2020

#27

S2 E9: Drowning in the Conspira-Sea

How a few bad seeds became a movement. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

17 Feb 2020

27 MINS

27:08

17 Feb 2020

#26

S2 E8: Your Call is Important to Us

These Shills and Sugar Pills will make you feel better. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

10 Feb 2020

38 MINS

38:35

10 Feb 2020

#25

S2 E7: Green Eggs and Scams

Influencing a new generation of wellness. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

03 Feb 2020

34 MINS

34:57

03 Feb 2020

#24

S2 E6: Magnets: How Do They Work?

The road to wellness is paved with particles and protons. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

27 Jan 2020

41 MINS

41:04

27 Jan 2020

#23

S2 E5: Birthing a Bad Dream

Welcome to one of the cutest cults of wellness. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

20 Jan 2020

37 MINS

37:18

20 Jan 2020

#22

S2 E4: Take With Caution

What happens when no one is looking out for you? See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Jan 2020

37 MINS

37:18

13 Jan 2020

#21

S2 E3: Magic Little Pills

Can powders, pills and juices deliver on the promise to live longer and look younger? See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Jan 2020

32 MINS

32:00

06 Jan 2020