Toxic Positivity

Lillian Lalo sets the foundation for the Toxic Positivity podcast. She reveals her intention to join the fight against the multi-level-marketing business model. MLM Resources mentioned in the show: 1. HBO’s Last Week Tonight (John Oliver) segment on MLMs 2. Season 4 of the Illegal Tender Podcast (Yahoo! Finance) 3. The Dream Podcast 4. "The Case (for and) against Multi-level Marketing" By Jon M. Taylor, MBA, Ph.D., Consumer Awareness Institute Chapter 7: MLM’s ABYSMAL NUMBERS

Lillian explains how MLMs use cult mind control tactics to lure and keep their victims. Resources listed in the order mentioned: 1. (Web Story) Psychology Today article by Dr. Kondstatin Lukin "Toxic Positivity: Don't Always Look on the Bright Side - Truly process your emotions instead." Published Aug 01, 2019 2. (Person) Cult expert Steven Hassan (Book) Combating Cult Mind Control (Website) FreedomOfMind.com. 3. (Blog Post) "Multi-Level Marketing and Self-Help Cult Groups: Learn the Warning Signs" by Steven Hassan. Published Aug 22, 2019 4. (Book) "Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple" By Deborah Layton. 5. BITE Model stands for behavior, information, thought, and emotion control. 6. (Interview) Molly Bahr - Licenced Mental Health Counselor. Instagram = @MollyBCounseling 7. (Web Story) Insider.com - "I grew up in a cult, and I can tell you why 'normal' people join them" by Fleur Brown. Published Apr 08, 2019. 8. Netflix's documentary "Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru."

In this episode, Lillian shares a conversation with Molly Bahr, a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in chronic dieting, eating disorders, and body image. Molly runs the popular Instagram account @MollyBCounseling- https://www.instagram.com/mollybcounseling/ Instagram accounts that Molly recommends: 1. https://www.instagram.com/beauty_redefined/ 2. https://www.instagram.com/chr1styharrison/ 3. https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagewithbri/ 4. https://www.instagram.com/evelyntribole/ 5. https://www.instagram.com/bodyimage_therapist/ 6. https://www.instagram.com/thefuckitdiet/ Podcasts that Molly recommends: 1. Don't Salt My Game https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-salt-my-game-with-laura-thomas-phd/id1111787243 2. Dietitians Unplugged https://dietitiansunplugged.libsyn.com/ 3. Food Psych https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych 4. The Love Food Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-food-podcast/id1076673018 Books Molly recommends: 1. Intuitive Eating https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-4th-Anti-Diet-Revolutionary/dp/1250255198/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589040332&sr=1-5 2. Health At Every Size https://www.amazon.com/Health-At-Every-Size-Surprising/dp/1935618253/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589040376&sr=1-2 Molly's Counseling Website: https://www.mollybahrcounseling.com/

In this episode, Lillian offers advice on how to say no when approached to support a multi-level marketing hobby. Mentioned in this show: 1. Respectful Parenting Expert, Janet Lansbury. - (Podcast) https://www.janetlansbury.com/podcast-audio/ - (Book) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OMFMDBS?tag=janetlansbury-20 - (Second Book) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LACR59Q?tag=janetlansbury-20 2. (Book) The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Alexander and Iben Sandahl. https://www.amazon.com/The-Danish-Way-of-Parenting-audiobook/dp/B01J1VGT26/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13NGICUZIXS6J&dchild=1&keywords=the+danish+way+of+parenting+book&qid=1589128541&s=audible&sprefix=the+danish+way+of+%2Caudible%2C166&sr=1-1 3. The four categories of people you might need to say no to in the world of MLMs. - Random people - Acquaintances - Friends - Family / Loved Ones.

In this episode, Lillian breaks down six categories of influence where community leaders can slow the spread of MLMs. (1) Legitimate Business Owners / Management (2) Churches and places of worship (3) Schools and College Campuses (4) Organizers of events, expos, craft shows (5) Influencers (6) Your "Personal Brand" Dave Ramsey Financial Literacy Information: https://www.daveramsey.com/church/coordinator?int_cmpgn=no_campaign&int_dept=stewardship_bu&int_lctn=Blog-Text_Link&int_fmt=text&int_dscpn=FPU_Coord_Personal_Development_Link_and_icon_CTA Input from: 1. Laura Ligos - The Sassy Dietician https://thesassydietitian.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thesassydietitian/ 2. Grace Wilson - Library and Information Science Professional https://www.instagram.com/mlm_busters/ MLM Education Resources: 1. Fantastic BBC documentary by Ellie Flynn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5xhNXVfPYQ 2. VICE documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6eujSJ0-RU 3. Betting on Zero documentary (Netflix). Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-jrALajXrI 4. John Oliver Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MwGeOm8iI 5. Reddit’s AntiMLM Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/ 6. The Dream Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream/id1435743296 7. Season 4 of the Illegal Tender Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/illegal-tender/id1486637630

Is your favorite shake shop really an MLM storefront? In this episode, the answer might surprise you. You’ll also hear from a registered dietician who is outspoken about the dangers of following health guidance from unqualified people. Betting on Zero Documentary: Netflix- https://www.netflix.com/title/80108609?source=35 Rotten Tomatoes Reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/betting_on_zero The Sassy Dietitian - Laura Ligos Blog article about Herbalife Nutrition Clubs: https://thesassydietitian.com/cut-the-b-s-herbalife-nutrition-clubs/ Instagram: https://thesassydietitian.com/ Better Business Bureau MLM information: https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/14080-bbb-tip-multilevel-marketing Herbalife Statement of Average Gross Compensation: http://edge.myherbalife.com/vmba/media/7B5C662A-D82A-4C1C-AA42-3F21238AAF54/Web/General/Original/StatementOfAverageGrossCompensation.pdf

In this episode, Lillian talks with Margaret Angel, who is speaking out against Multi-Level Marketing companies who are capitalizing on the Black Lives Matter Movement. Sources listed in order with show timing: 1. Margaret Angel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretangelxo/ 2. DoSomething.org - https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/black-lives-taken 3. Back Lives Matter - https://www.dosomething.org/us/statement-black-lives-june-2020 4. Amplify Melonated Voices Challenge- https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/amplify-melanated-voices-challenge-instagram-1203645150/ 5. Margaret's YouTube Video - Comments on BLM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUHcbhlIrBg&feature=youtu.be 6. TroyceTV's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wayEgEzg0xc 7. "White Fragility" named by Dr. Robin DiAngelo. White Fragility: "a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include the outward display of emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and leaving the stress-inducing situation. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue." TheConsciousKids interview - https://www.theconsciouskid.org/white-fragility 8. The bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5KqCMsHlq0 9. James Meredith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8VvNkTXVCM 10. Emmet Till and his Mother's decision to show his body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V6ffUUEvaM 11. President Obama's Remarks on 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvAIvauhQGQ 12. Guidelines for being strong White Allies: https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/kivel3.pdf 13. Script Review: -Grace Wilson -Cameron Edgeworth -Margaret Angel Original Music: -Grace Tillman

In this episode, Lillian has a conversation with a "Mystery Woman" who escaped a nameless religious cult group a few years ago. Mystery Woman brings awareness to her vulnerability. She says that growing up in a cult makes it easier for her to be manipulated by other destructive groups - like MLMs. Resources: 1. “How Cult Recruitment Works” https://people.howstuffworks.com/cult3.htm 2. Psychology of Cults article (short) https://www.onlinepsychologydegree.info/what-to-know-about-the-psychology-of-cults/ 3. CultEducation.com - Nameless Church Cult https://culteducation.com/group/1204-the-two-by-twos-cooneyites/34774-the-truth-church-inside-the-nameless-church-cult-where-tv-and-dancing-are-the-devil-s-work.html 4. Leah Remini Schientology and the Aftermath on A&E https://www.aetv.com/shows/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath

In this episode, Lillian talks with Dr. Justine Lee - a double board-certified veterinary specialist in emergency critical care and toxicology. She warns how concentrated essential oils can be toxic and deadly for your pets.  LINKS: Misleading article: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-for-pets-a-quick-how-to/#disqus_thread Women hospitalized for ingesting oils - from the Netflix show (Un)Well. https://www.insider.com/woman-hospitalized-after-eating-essential-oils-had-swelling-rashes-2020-8 Animal poison control: (888) 426-4435 ASPC Poisionous Household Products: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/poisonous-household-products More about Dr. Lee: https://drjustinelee.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/030739350X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y6rAFbNB4JQRS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00166YC7Y/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Podcast / Radio Show: ER Vet - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/er-vet-stories-from-animal-er-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio/id1286876476