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Mind Games

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Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Hypnosis
Memory Recovery
Tony Robbins
Trauma Healing
Psychotherapy
Self-Improvement Techniques
NLP
Richard Bandler
Nxivm
Personal Development
Childhood Memories
Self-Help
Pickup Artist Movement
Mind Control
Nancy Salzman
Self-Help Industry
U.S. Army
Keith Raniere
Ross Jeffries

What if you could hypnotize yourself into a better you? Or…. secretly hypnotize others into giving you anything you want?

That’s the promise of NLP, which emerged in 1970s California and then took over self-help… in spite of its connection to a gruesome unsolved murder in the late 1980s .

NLP is the secret sauce connecting life coach Tony Robbins, Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort, pick-up art... more

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After following Neuro-Linguistic Programming from a groovy West Coast commune to the inner circles of NXIVM, we track down its elusive creator, Richard Bandler. Our search leads us to a London seminar, where Alice experiences his techniques firsthand... more

How did Neuro-Linguistic Programming become an indoctrination tool for one of the most notorious sex cults of the 21st century? Co-founder Nancy Salzman reveals how she brought NLP to NXIVM, and how leader Keith Raniere—now serving a 120-year sentenc... more

A new group of fans flocked to NLP in the 90s: pickup artists. At the center of the movement was Ross Jeffries, a hypnotist and purported expert in getting women into bed. Jeffries lets Zoë in on the secret to his success, as she and Alice grapple wi... more

Three people walked into a room…only two came out alive. In 1986, Richard Bandler was charged with murdering a woman in his inner circle. We dig into the trial that nearly sank Neuro-Linguistic Programming, the unsolved mystery of what really happene... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Edmondson
Former Nxivm member, spokesperson for cult survivors
Nxivm (former member)
Episode: NXIVM
Ross Jeffries
Master hypnotist and figurehead of the Pickup Artist Movement
NLP, speed seduction coaching
Episode: The Pickup Artist Playbook
Tony Robbins
World-renowned life coach and self-help guru
Tony Robbins Companies
Episode: The Self-Help Empire
Kaz Riley
English hypnotist who specializes in NLP
Episode: All In Your Head
Richard Bandler
Co-developer of NLP
Episode: All In Your Head
Stephen Gilligan
Hypnotherapist
Episode: All In Your Head
Milton Erickson
Pioneer in hypnotherapy
Episode: All In Your Head
Terry McLendon
Early NLP practitioner
Episode: All In Your Head

Hosts

Zoë Lescaze
Co-host and investigative journalist, exploring the intricacies of NLP and personal development techniques.
Alice Hines
Co-host and investigative journalist, focusing on the implications of self-help methodologies including NLP.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 286 ratings
  • Interesting

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Cyclorbit
    a month ago
  • Decent

    Great show so far. Episode 1 paints NLP to be specific and manipulative when it’s really a very broad acronym.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Zhendrixz
    United Statesa month ago
  • So informative and entertaining

    I absolutely love the skeptical and yet open minded approach of these journalists. Fantastic job! I want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skuchame
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mind Games is right

    I’m really enjoying these hosts and what this topic seems to be getting at, but giving a platform to abusive grifters is bizarre.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    seb415
    United Statesa month ago
  • Incredible! A must listen

    I am addicted to Mind Games! Each episode I listen to I can’t wait for the next one to come out. It is entertaining, witty, very well written and researched and very insightful. Zoe and Alice are brilliant and I can’t wait to listen to more podcasts from them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gerald0519
    United Statesa month ago

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What is Mind Games about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content centers around Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), exploring its controversial ties to self-help, therapeutic practices, and some well-known public figures like Tony Robbins. The hosts critically analyze the ethical implications and historical context of NLP, investigating its influence on personal development, mental health, and even instances of manipulation. Additionally, they address the darker facets of the self-help industry, questioning the authenticity and efficacy of techniques touted by prominent figures associated with NLP. By blending personal experiences with rigorous critique, the discussion raises intriguing questions about the nature of mind control and its practical applications in everyday life.

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2. Ross Jeffries
3. Tony Robbins
4. Kaz Riley
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6. Stephen Gilligan
7. Milton Erickson
8. Terry McLendon

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