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Seek Safely

Seek Safely

By: Jean Brown & Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle
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 The SEEK Safely podcast is the official voice of the nonprofit organization SEEK Safely Inc, which advocates for ethics and accountability in the self-help industry, and empowers seekers to have safe and effective self-improvement journeys. Jean Brown and Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle peel back the layers of the largely unregulated, multi-billion dollar self-help industry, discussing the patterns of exploitation and deception that pervade the industry and allow self-help gurus to thrive at the expense of their customers and followers. Along the way we’ll have discussions with people who care as much as we do about the self-help industry being held accountable for the promises it makes–and we lay out our vision of a world in which seekers are respected and protected.© 2026 Seek Safely Art Social Sciences
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  • What does "Good Self-help" Look Like with Anne Peterson

    What does "Good Self-help" Look Like with Anne Peterson
    May 1 2026

    Glenn and Jean chat with SEEK Friend Anne Peterson, asking the question, "What would 'good' self-help look like?" It's easy to focus on the negative in the industry, but SEEK Safely's mission has always come with the assumption that this industry has value to offer people who are looking for self-improvement.

    So what are the good examples? What are the good practices? How do we build and encourage an industry that is rooted in ethical practices and lives up to it promises?

    If you want more conversation like this, you'll love the SEEK Summit, coming up on May 30th! Get more info here.

    Show Notes:

    To Listen:

    Confronting the Line Anne Peterson's Podcast

    To Read:

    B-More Ethical Society

    Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankel

    Outrageous Betrayal by Steven Pressman

    Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini

    The 99th Monkey by Eliezer Sobel

    Learn more about SEEK Safely on our website

    Follow SEEK on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

    Follow Dr. Glenn on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

    Read the memoir “This Sweet Life: how we lived after Kirby died” by Jean and her mom, Ginny Brown

    To Contact SEEK email info@seeksafely.org
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Interview with Chris Shelton (Part 2)

    Interview with Chris Shelton (Part 2)
    Apr 13 2026

    Chris Shelton has a Master's degree in Coercive Control and is the creator of the R.E.M. model of human behaviour, which sheds light on the motivations and drivers that can contribute to a person falling under the persuasion of coercive groups or ideologies. Chris also hosts the "Speaking of Cults" podcast and his upcoming book "What Now? A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult"

    Chris, Glenn, and Jean talk Scientology, psychology, coercive control and lots of self-help history. Chris will be joining the SEEK Safely Summit on May 30th. You can join us too! This episode is Part 2 of 2.

    Notes:

    To Read:

    "The Unique Characteristics of Post-cult PTSD and Suggested Therapeutic Approaches" by Dennis Patrick Healy in ICSA Today

    "Barefaced Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbard" by Russel Miller

    "The Program: Inside the Mind of Keith Raniere and the Rise and Fall of NXIVM" by Toni Natalie

    To Watch:

    Chris Shelton talking about "The Master" movie

    "How to Become a Cult Leader" Netflix Docuseries

    Going Clear on Netflix

    SNL "Neurotology" video

    Learn more about SEEK Safely on our website

    Follow SEEK on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

    Follow Dr. Glenn on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

    Read the memoir “This Sweet Life: how we lived after Kirby died” by Jean and her mom, Ginny Brown

    To Contact SEEK email info@seeksafely.org
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Interview with Chris Shelton Part 1

    Interview with Chris Shelton Part 1
    Mar 31 2026

    Chris Shelton has a Master's degree in Coercive Control and is the creator of the R.E.M. model of human behaviour, which sheds light on the motivations and drivers that can contribute to a person falling under the persuasion of coercive groups or ideologies. Chris also hosts the "Speaking of Cults" podcast and his upcoming book "What Now? A Practical Guide to Life After a Cult"

    Chris, Glenn, and Jean talk Scientology, psychology, coercive control and lots of self-help history. This is Part 1 of 2.

    Notes:

    To Read:

    "The Unique Characteristics of Post-cult PTSD and Suggested Therapeutic Approaches" by Dennis Patrick Healy in ICSA Today

    "Barefaced Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbard" by Russel Miller

    "The Program: Inside the Mind of Keith Raniere and the Rise and Fall of NXIVM" by Toni Natalie

    To Watch:

    Chris Shelton talking about "The Master" movie

    "How to Become a Cult Leader" Netflix Docuseries

    Going Clear on Netflix

    SNL "Neurotology" video

    Learn more about SEEK Safely on our website

    Follow SEEK on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

    Follow Dr. Glenn on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

    Read the memoir “This Sweet Life: how we lived after Kirby died” by Jean and her mom, Ginny Brown

    To Contact SEEK email info@seeksafely.org
    Show More Show Less
    58 mins
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