In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay interview Hilary, who shares her experience of being scammed out of $2,500 by an influencer that created a somatic exercise accreditation course.

They discuss the false promises and manipulative marketing tactics used by the course creator, including the lack of proper materials, unprofessional responses to student concerns, and misleading claims about accreditation and success rates.

Connect with Hilary Marie on Instagram or TikTok

This episode features a clip from S2E2 featuring Will Rezin, SEP from Trauma and Somatics. You can access his list of Resources for Trauma Recovery, Growth, and Well-being here.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Disclaimer and Introduction

00:41 Meet Hilary

04:14 The Somatic Exercise Scam

10:31 Realization and Community Support

17:48 Red Flags and Lessons Learned

38:11 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Some of the topics that we talk about in this episode may be triggering or distressing. If you find yourself experiencing strong emotions at any point during listening, please do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Secondly, nothing that we discuss in this episode constitutes legal, medical, or professional mental health advice. We are not lawyers, we are not doctors, and we are not clinical mental health professionals. If you think that you or someone you know may have been scammed, please consult the relevant professionals so that you can get the advice that you need for your situation.

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