Episode 091: Defining A Cult + If Dave Ramsey Could Be One Featuring Dr. Natalie Feinblatt

On today’s episode, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, nationally recognized cult recovery psychologist, joins the podcast to discuss the cult-like nature of Dave Ramsey and his evangelical personal financial empire, Ramsey Solutions (The Lampo Group, LLC). Dr. Feinblatt explores cults from NXIVM and The Children of God to Scientology and “therapeutic” boarding schools. She has been featured on A&E’s Leah Remini: Scientology and The Aftermath, NBC, New York Magazine and more. She is a Los Angeles native with her Master’s and Doctorate in Psychology from Pepperdine University. She specializes in compassionate addiction and trauma therapy. Referenced in today's episode:  Steven Haasan's BITE Model  Robert Jay Lifton's eight criteria of thought reform as applied to the Executive Success Programs Dr. Margaret T. Singer - 6 Conditions for Thought Reform Connect with today's guest, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, @healingwithdrnatalie on Instagram or through her website at https://drnataliefeinblatt.com If you liked today's episode, you definitely need to listen to last week's episode, episode 90, with Amy Fritz. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss next week's season two finale.  Connect with our co-host, Vee, @veefrugalfox on Instagram __________________________________________ Disclaimer:  Price of Avocado Toast podcast is marketed as and in fact is “one man’s opinion.” This show is not nor should anything said on it be construed as “legal, tax, or financial advice.” If you make investing or legal decisions after listening to this show it is recommended that you consult a qualified professional first. If you don’t, the decision is yours and yours alone. __________________________________________ If you're interested in talking with Haley in further depth about your financial situation, schedule a free consultation here to see if financial coaching is right for you. Schedule free consultation here We want talk with YOU about your highs and your lows so we can normalize conversations about money with normal people. If you are interested in chatting with us and telling your story, or asking us questions, please reach out! Send us an email [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @priceofavocadotoast Do you have a question for us or suggestions for future episodes? Check out our website, linktr.ee/thepriceofavocadotoast, where you can leave us feedback regarding what YOU want to hear more of! You can also email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Music and producing done by Bearcatshark. Follow @bearcatshark on Instagram! Music available on all streaming platforms.