Hoodwinked with Dr. Mara Einstein
Dr. Mara EinsteinWhat if your favorite brand—or your favorite influencer—used the same playbook as a cult?
Hoodwinked with Dr. Mara Einstein unpacks how modern marketing borrows tactics from cults, MLMs, and political movements to win hearts, minds, and wallets. Through conversations with academics, activists, and insiders, Einstein—author of Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults—reveals how b... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessSelf-ImprovementEducation | ||||
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When it comes to cults–from MLM to MAGA–the question everyone wants answered is: how do I get my loved one out? In this episode, Dr. Mara Einstein tackles that question with Dr. Tanya Johnson, a therapist specializing in religious trauma, cult recove... more
What happens to democracy, trust, and shared reality when influence is driven by engagement rather than truth—and belief itself becomes a business model? In Episode 7, Dr. Mara Einstein sits down with two other experts to examine how digital influenc... more
Digital technologies have been fundamental to the proliferation and perpetuation of cults of all kinds. Joining Dr. Mara Einstein for an examination of belief, power, and persuasion are two very special guests: one a theologian and the other an inter... more
In this episode, Dr. Mara Einstein is joined by Julie Anderson, one of the most influential voices in the anti-MLM movement, for a deeply personal and unflinching conversation about life inside multi-level marketing—and the long road out.
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- Everyone needs to hear this
I listen to every episode at least twice to truly digest the conversations. Digging deeply into the ‘why’s’ of marketing and the motivations that bring us to consumerism are my hobby horse as I’m healing my way through a shopping addiction and Dr. Einstein’s work has helped put so many words to some of my own ideas and thoughts.
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Apple Podcasts5kwshops
United States4 months ago - 5 star podcast
Dr.Einstein is amazing in her new podcasts. Her take on cults and marketing cults are very interesting and how one can fall into a deceptive gimmick.
Apple Podcasts5Aloha1211United States6 months ago - Excellent show
Dr. Einstein’s insight on how we are being marketed to consistently, along with her knowledgeable guests, are a pleasure to listen to!
Apple Podcasts5ChrPre
Canada6 months ago - A podcast relevant to this moment
Loved Ep 1! This podcast is an interesting space to learn about so much of the why and how of what life in the U.S. (and the world) is like. Marketing, capitalism, cults, religion, community — we *all* need to get deeper into these subjects to understand and resist the global politic currently making human life on this planet so precarious. Looking forward to Ep 2!
Apple Podcasts5ttrosaUnited States6 months ago
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The program examines how modern marketing borrows tactics from cults, MLMs, and political movements to influence beliefs and consumer behavior. Across episodes, listeners gain a critical lens on influencer culture, wellness scams, and the economics of engagement, with guests ranging from academics to activists and industry insiders. Notable strengths include rigorous analysis of manipulation tactics, practical media literacy guidance, and a clear focus on protecting individuals from indoctrination in the digital age. The show often blends scholarly context with real-world examples, making it useful for marketers, policymakers, and listeners curious about the intersection of belief and commerce.
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Recent guests on Hoodwinked include:
1. Dr Tanya Johnson
2. Sam Ogborn
3. Imran Ahmed
4. Greg Epstein
5. Jamie Cohen
6. Julie Anderson
7. Chris Neelan
8. Ali Demos
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