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Norah and Lena discuss nonfiction and fantasy! Hear their takes on: Hey Hun by Emily Lynn Paulson, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, and Powerless by Lauren Roberts.
We’re back with more jaw-dropping revelations from Emily Lynn Paulson, the million-dollar MLM insider who climbed to the top—only to reveal the truth hiding behind the glittering promises. In Part 2, Emily takes us deeper into the manipulative tactics MLMs use to hook you, from love bombing and trauma bonding to financial exploitation and cult-like control. Victoria Devine doesn’t hold back as they unpack the shocking psychology behind these schemes and how they blur the lines between business, friendships, and even faith. If you thought Part 1 was juicy, just wait till you hear this one! Learn more about Emily Lynn Paulson and her book Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing here. Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We got the scoop from a million-dollar MLM insider—and it’s juicier than you think. In this special episode, Victoria chats with Emily Lynn Paulson, a real-life MLM millionaire who had it all—until she decided to expose the truth. From the shiny promises of freedom and community to the shocking reality at the top, Emily reveals how MLMs prey on women and keep them hooked. She reached the peak of the pyramid, and now she’s here to tear it all down. Don’t miss the insider secrets the MLM industry doesn’t want you to hear! Learn more about Emily Lynn Paulson and her book Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing here. Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this What to Read Next Podcast episode, Laura chats with Jackie Ostick, a multi-talented New Yorker who juggles various roles, including actor, Levain Bakery trainer, and food tour guide. Jackie shares her journey through the bustling streets of New York, introducing listeners to the best food spots and insider stories. She also dives into her rekindled love for reading, particularly audiobooks, and discusses her passion for Chick Lit. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with New York anecdotes, fitness community vibes, and plenty of book recommendations!Topics Covered:Introduction to Jackie Ostick and her diverse roles in New York CityThe magic of Levain Bakery cookies and their expansion beyond NYCJackie's journey back into reading, primarily through audiobooksRecommendations for Chick Lit and why the genre is so captivatingThe importance of fitness communities and finding motivation in group classesBooks Mentioned:"Something Borrowed" by Emily Giffin https://amzn.to/3ACfGV3"Something Blue" by Emily Giffin https://amzn.to/3X0ktHA"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://amzn.to/3MmNKY3"Funny Story" by Emily Henry https://amzn.to/4e0dWDu"It Ends with Us" and "It Starts with Us" by Colleen Hoover https://amzn.to/4dYpU0r"Every Summer After" by Carley Fortune https://amzn.to/3Z2QgKu"Same Time Next Summer" by Annabel Monaghan https://amzn.to/3Z0tanL"Silver Girl" by Elin Hilderbrand https://amzn.to/3T3X6vw"Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou https://amzn.to/4dEb7bF"Open Book" by Jessica Simpson https://amzn.to/4fSPCFo"Counting the Cost" by Jill Duggar https://amzn.to/3T3M1um"My Friend Anna" by Rachel DeLoache Williams https://amzn.to/3AQ1zeT"Cultish" by Amanda Montell https://amzn.to/4dQ6BGQ"I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy https://amzn.to/3MkDD5V"Hey, Hun" by Emily Lynn Paulson
On episode #127, I share stories of moms I've interviewed who've taken their trauma and suffering and turned them into a meaningful purpose to help others. Kristen Jenson on Porn Proofing Our Kids: Episode #7 & #8 - Kristen is the founder of Protect Young Minds. Her advocacy for protecting kids from the dark realm of pornography began after a friend's son began molesting his siblings.Alcoholism, Motherhood, and Mompreneurship: Episode #10 - Emily Lynn Paulson hid her struggles with alcoholism. She got help and has since started a recovery movement. Sex Trafficked Mom to CEO: Episode #28 - In her late teens, single mom, Rebecca Bender's boyfriend forced her into sex trafficking. She found an escape and is now providing change all around the world.Abducted and Raped to Creating Nonprofit: Episode #43 - At the age of 17, Angela Rose was abducted and sexually assaulted. She talks about her journey, and how she's helping other sexual assault victims. Recovery After the Death of a Child: Episode #46 - Mary Beth and Grammy award-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman, experienced the unimaginable when their 5-year-old daughter was accidentally run over by her older brother. Despite this, she and her family found hope.Domestic Violence Survivor: Episode #47 - Delphia Brewton is a domestic violence survivor. Through her company, she provides survivors a second chance.Incarcerated Mom to Purpose Driven: Episode #58 - Michelle Payette shares her journey of spending nearly two years incarcerated to now helping families of inmates. Hair Loss to Hair Invention: Episode #98 - Former nurse Aqila Augusta struggled with hair loss at a young age and could find no solutions so she created her own breakthrough invention.Trauma to Purpose-Driven YouTube Channel w/ Chynna Phillips: Episode #104 - Grammy-nominated artist, Chynna Phillips Baldwin experienced molestation, rape, addiction, plus more, and using her Christian YouTube channel, California Preachin ' to help others.Infidelity to Hope and Healing: Episode #114 - Emily Spigelmire talks about how her husband's infidelity wrecked their marriage, but how together they found healing and created a business together that helps other couples.If you're looking for ways to help others with a God-led passion or past challenge then fill out this coaching application to see if we're a good fit for working together!
Learn more about host Amanda's Italian writing "cult" ;) It's a Live Your Life!!! https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/italy/italy-with-amanda-montell-oct-2024 If you've ever seen a suburban lady wearing a tee shirt that reads, “I wine because he whines” or “I'm not a normal mom, I'm a wine mom,” then you have likely born witness to a follower of this week's “cult.” Wine moms may have nailed the merch aspect of modern-day fanaticism with their culture of “rosé all day,” and there's certainly valid solidarity in venting about the hardships of American motherhood over a glass of Prosecco or two. But… ten? At the kids' soccer practice? Is any group that aims to cutesify alcoholism en masse ever not at least a “Watch Your Back”-level cult??? To help figure it out, please welcome this week's special guest, survivor of both the wine mom cult AND the cult of MLMs (no small feat!!), author and sobriety coach Emily Lynn Paulson. Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod @amanda_montell To order Amanda's new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality, click here. To subscribe to Amanda's new Magical Overthinkers podcast and/or watch full episodes on YouTube, click here :) Thank you to our sponsors, who make this show possible: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LiquidIV.com and use code CULT at checkout Dipsea is offering an extended 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/cult. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/CULT to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
In today's episode, Emily Lynn Paulson - author and former top-level MLM rep - joins us to discuss the insidious nature of multi-level marketing (MLM) companies. Emily shares her journey from being a top seller to becoming a vocal critic, shedding light on how these organizations exploit individuals' shame and vulnerabilities, and create unrealistic expectations of success.We share some of our experiences and insights as a powerful critique that some may find controversial or offensive. We explore how MLM manipulates individuals by promising financial freedom, community, and personal fulfillment, and “free” cars, while often delivering the opposite, steeped in white supremacy and body shaming. As a former high level insider, Emily exposes the reality behind the glossy success stories and highlights the importance of reclaiming one's self-worth and intuition.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has been touched by MLM, might be involved in one, or is curious about the true impact of these organizations.“Everything in an MLM is meant to break down your intuition.”- Emily Lynn Paulson“The goal is to get people to sign up as a distributor. In every MLM everywhere, that is the goal. And the products are just the gateway to get you into the business model.”- Emily Lynn PaulsonThis week on Here's the Deal:The problematic structure of MLM: how the "multi-level" aspect inherently sets most participants up for failureEmily's personal journey from an MLM top seller to a criticThe dangerous impact of MLM on mental health, particularly in the wellness industryThe false promise of financial freedom and community, and how these are used to lure vulnerable individualsThe cult-like practices used in MLM, including the use of Steven Hassan's BiTE model to understand their control tacticsThe reality behind the “free” car programs and other incentives that often lead to financial strain rather than benefitThe deceptive nature of signing up for MLMs “just for the discount”The pervasive body shaming and unrealistic health standards promoted by wellness MLMThe role of alcohol in MLM culture and how sobriety helped Emily see the reality of her involvementConnect with Emily Lynn Paulson:Highlight Real by Emily Lynn PaulsonHey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily Lynn PaulsonJoin the Sober Mom Squad CommunityThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram, Meri on Instagram, and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.
Special shoutout to @adhdwithjennafree on IG for the term 'local sober'.Research shows that people with ADHD are at high risk for alcohol dependence.In this episode, I open up about the struggle of using alcohol as a nightly aid to combat insomnia, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, only to realize the negative consequences it had on my sleep and overall well-being. Reflecting on my experience during Dry January, I discovered the extent of my cravings and how they misaligned with my values, prompting a reevaluation of my relationship with alcohol. Tune in as we explore the higher risk of alcohol use disorder among those with ADHD, and what that can mean for us.In the final segment, I share my approach to embracing "local sober," where I only drink on special occasions away from home. I recommend resources such as Alcoholics Anonymous, reaching out to a friend, and the Sober Awkward podcast. Additionally, for women, I highly recommend the work of Emily Lynn Paulson and her program Sober Mom Squad. Come hang out with me on Instagram HERE.
In a revealing conversation, Emily Paulson, author of Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing, pulls back the curtain on the not-so-shiny world of multilevel marketing (MLM) companies. With a blend of personal anecdotes and a sharp critique, Emily dives into her own journey through the enticing yet deceptive landscape of MLMs. Tara and Emily discuss the often predatory tactics used to recruit hopefuls, the staggering failure rates among participants, and the hefty financial load carried by distributors caught in the MLM web.The conversation wraps up on an empowering note with Emily, also a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, sharing her road to sobriety and the creation of the Sober Mom Squad, a community for mothers walking the sober path. The podcast episode truly peels away the glamorous facade of MLMs to spotlight the pressing need for integrity and support in personal and professional realms. Links: https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/
Emily Lynn Paulson is the founder of Sober Mom's Club. She joins Veronica to discuss her new book 'Hey Hun' and her role in predatory Multi-Level-Marketing. Emily explains how the MLM fuelled her drinking and nothing on the outside matched what was really going on. To learn more, visit the show notes.
In this episode librarians Briony, Sam, and Sarah discuss the book "Hey Hun - Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multi-Level Marketing" by Emily Lynn Paulson. They also talk about: Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amada Montell LuLaRich (Documentary Movie) Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere by Maria Bamford
Emily Lynn Paulson was a busy, ass-kicking mom to five children when she realized something was missing. Wanting to find a way to enter the workforce again, she met up with an old friend one night who introduced her to some products. Products her friend was selling. Products that Emily could sell too. She could work her own hours, be her own boss, and still spend all the time with her kids. It sounded perfect. And it was. Until… well, it wasn't. -- Emily's book, “Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing” was a book of the year pick by NPR for 2023. — LINKS Find Emily: Instagram @emilylynnpaulson Founder of @sobermomsquad Follow us: Instagram @wasiinacult Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult Have a story to share on our show? Email us: info@wasiinacult.com
Today we depart from our usual reality TV and go to the MLM world with our conversation with Emily Lynn Paulson. She has authored "Highlight Real" about her journey in alcoholism and sobriety, and more recently, "Hen Hun", about the MLM world, cults, her time deep in the MLM, and how she got out.This conversation covers so much, from cults, to MLMs, to fellowship, connection, sobriety, and the influencer culture.Emily Lynn PaulsonAmy FarberHey Hun on AmazonLife After MLM with Roberta Blevins PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS!SKIMS Factor Meals - Code FRAUDCAST50 for 50% off!Download June's Journey!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fraudcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Just in case you're thinking about joining that incredible business opportunity selling a life changing product…don't give them your credit card info until you've listened to this A Little Bit Culty remix. We've put together a special Anti-MLM 101 Starter Kit episode with some of our favorite crusaders in the war on schemes, scams, and other internet flim-flams especially for you. Our upline on this one is pretty solid. We dug into our archives and Roberta Blevins came out swinging, so a segment from our Season 2 episode with the LuLa Rich fan fave is at the top of the batting list. She chats with us about the dangers of moldy leggings, #bossbabe energy, pricey sea cruises, other MLM tomfoolery. After Roberta, we move on to a clip from our more recent episode with Emily Lynn Paulson, an author and mother who believes that all MLMs—which form a $180 billion industry—are cults. Spoiler alert: We violently agree. And last but not least, we go all the way back to our Season 1 chat with Douglas Brooks, an attorney and MLM-buster with insights on what it takes to seek justice for people who've been screwed over. Take heart: When prosperity gospel grifters write big checks that their sneaky asses can't cash, there can be legal consequences. NOTES: Roberta Blevins was a Trainer with LuLaRoe, had a team of 75 women under her, and made over $65,000 in bonuses alone. But when she came to the conclusion that it was a rigged, losing game she didn't just leave the business: she testified in the Washington State vs. LuLaRoe Pyramid Scheme lawsuit as a witness for the state. Since leaving MLM, the fan favorite from the LuLaRich series has educated herself on the systemic structure of the business model, the psychological manipulation, the seedy underbelly and governmental ties, the cult indoctrination, and the history of Multi Level Marketing. She educates daily on TikTok, and podcasts in her "free time" on her own podcast, Life After MLM, which explores the dangers of Multi Level Marketing through the eyes of the victims and survivors. Her work has been featured on Amazon Prime Video, Vice Media, Bloomberg News, Split, and Business Insider among others. Learn more on her website or find her on Instagram @therealrobertablevins Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Paulson has also been featured in major publications such as the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and the Tamron Hall Show. She resides in Central Oregon with her husband and their five children. Also…Let it be known far and wide, loud and clear that… The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. OTHER LINKS: Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Producer: Will Retherford Co-Creator & Writer: Jess Tardy Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin
It's one of my favorite conversations of the year! I love books. I love lists. I love the end of the year. So naturally I LOVE the annual Best Books of the Year conversation with my real life book club friends Yasmin Dunn and Stephanie Newman-Smith. We're back together for our SIXTH annual Best Books of the Year conversation. This one felt a little different from year's past because in 2023 we chose to do a mid-year episode called Best Books of the Year (So Far). In Episode 179 from back in June, we talked about many of the big, buzzy books that released in the first half of the year, which let us share other favorites in this year-end conversation. LISTEN TO US DISCUSS THE BOOKS WE DIDN'T LIKE IN 2023 ON PATREON I hope you enjoy this monster episode! Follow @yasminheartsbooks on IG Follow @stephanie_hypen on IG FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE SPONSORS: Lume // Go to LumeDeodorant.com and use code YOU for 40% off your starter pack BetterHelp // Go to BetterHelp.com/YOU for 10% off your first month JOIN THE SECRET STUFF BOOK CLUB HERE Laura's Best Books of the Year: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Spare by Prince Harry The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler Search by Michelle Huneven Happiness Falls by Angie Kim How To Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told by Harrison Scott Key Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multi-Level Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Yasmin's Best Books of the Year: You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Holly by Stephen King The Center by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter Stephanie's Best Books of the Year: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (mutual best pick) The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett The Humans by Matt Haig Also Mentioned: Smartest Person in the Room series with Yasmin Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano Friends, Lovers and the Big, Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry The Color of Water by James McBride Deacon King Kong by James McBride Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King Misery by Stephen King It by Stephen King 11.22.63 by Stephen King Thursday Murder Club Series by Richard Osman American Gods by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine
How many of you have a complicated relationship with your period–how you think about it, how you were taught about it, and the symptoms that have gone along with it? Join Tia and Laura for a conversation about their first periods, the “talk”, how they navigated PMS and what their cycles are like now as they are in perimenopause! After that we'll be getting a brief update of the Golden Bachelor and then we'll take a deep dive into Covenant Eyes–a porn accountability program that is being talked about after our new speaker of the house, Mike Johnson, talked about how his 17 year old son is his accountability partner. You won't want to miss it! Do us a favor? If you're loving the show, will you leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts? We have thousands of downloads and we'd love to hear from you! What segment are you liking the best so far? What's coming up for you as you listen? Comment below! Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today: Hey Hun by Emily Lynn Paulson #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #friends #MatthewPerry #hey19 #adele19 #purityculture #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups. The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com Hosts: Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at www.kevincrowe.co
Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Jane Marie is the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, and producer of This American Life. Now, she's hosting the hit investigative podcast The Dream where she's examined pyramid schemes and culty, late-stage, self-care capitalism. In season 3, she gives the side-eye to all the gurus and life coaches that promise new and improved secrets to living our best lives as they empty the pockets of working class people. Check out this podcaster-insider convo on the culty dynamics of selling the American dream via prosperity gospel. If you missed ALBC's shows on MLMs, check ‘em out: Emily Lynn Paulson describes suburban mom-squad MLMs; Douglas Brooks represents victims of MLM schemers; and trainer Roberta Blevins testified against LuLaRoe. NOTES Jane Marie and her partner – former Modest Mouse guitarist Dann Gallucci – started Little Everywhere, a podcast production house and recording studio renowned for Michelle Obama's The Light Podcast and The Dream. Jane Marie's forthcoming book Selling the Dream exposes the scourge of multilevel marketing schemes and how they have profited off the evisceration of the American working class. It's available for preorder at www.Jane-Marie.com. Find Jane on social media: Twitter, Instagram & TikTok. Also… Let it be known far and wide, loud and clear that… The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. OTHER LINKS: Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Producer: Will Retherford Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Writer: Holly Zadra Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin
How many MLMs have you joined? The Wise Jezebels are examining the fruit of that pyramid scheme and the shame tactics used to pull you in. We're also checking on the Golden Bachelor and our favorite TV shows–right before we introduce a new segment on dating norms after purity culture–CLUSTERS OF FRUIT Do us a favor? If you're loving the show, will you leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts? We have thousands of downloads and we'd love to hear from you! What segment are you liking the best so far? What's coming up for you as you listen? Comment below! Stay fresh, betches! Resources from Today: Hey Hun by Emily Lynn Paulson #wisejezebels #podcastsforwomen #popculture #perimenopause #friends #MatthewPerry #hey19 #adele19 #purityculture #religioustrauma #spiritualjourneys #traumarecovery #traumahealing #cptsd @tialevingswriter @drlauraeanderson The views and opinions expressed by the hosts of the Wise Jezebels are their own. This podcast does not take the place of therapy, medical advice, or any other healing modality. For support in resolving and recovering from religious trauma, purity culture, cults, fundamentalism, and other adverse religious experiences, we encourage people to check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery–a fully online trauma coaching company specializing in working with folks coming out of high control groups, systems, and relationships. The Wise Jezebels podcast is not anti-religion but it is anti -harm, -power and control, -oppression and, -abuse and will speak to the harmful practices and messaging of fundamentalist groups. The Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery Website: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com IG/Facebook: @traumaresolutionandrecovery Follow Tia on Instagram and TikTok @tialevingswriter or on her website: www.tialevings.com Follow Laura on Instagram and TikTok @drlauraeanderson or on her website: www.drlauraeanderson.com Hosts: Tia Levings and Laura Anderson Editing and Production by Kevin Crowe and can be found at www.kevincrowe.co
In this episode of Coaching Edge, I'm joined by Emily Lynn Paulson, a Coach and two-time author with valuable insights into the world of publishing. Emily shares the three key things she wished she'd known before becoming an author. These include the differences between self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing, as she sheds light on their pros and cons. Emily also discusses the often-underestimated expenses associated with publishing. Emily also reveals a few lesser-known facts about publishing, including that most writers fund their own book tours and that there's a ton of persistence (not to mention a pretty thick skin!) required to overcome rejection in the publishing world. Emily emphasizes the role of social media in an author's journey and success, and how to know when you're emotionally ready to share your story, making this episode a must-listen for any coaches considering writing a book. Connect with Emily: Instagram: @emilylynnpaulson Website: www.emilylynnpaulson.com Want to work with me? Check out the resources I offer
In this episode, we are joined by Emily Lynn Paulson, the author of "Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing." Emily experienced massive success as a leader in a well-known multi-level marketing company. She quickly rose to the top of the organization but left after the MLM took its toll on her life, health, and values. She left her success behind and went on to author her book, which shares a glimpse behind the scenes of an MLM, the tactics used to lure women into them and keep them there. Emily is on a mission to help educate women about how to spot an MLM, how to get out of one if already involved and what to do if being pitched to join one. We also discuss how MLMs can often blur the lines between influencer marketing, fundraising, advocacy and small businesses. Some episode highlights: How one can easily fall into the trap of joining an MLMHow to spot MLM red flagsInfluencer or MLM scam?Why women are more likely than men to be influenced or taken advantage of by MLMs. How to leave an MLM if you are involved or what to do if you are being pitched to join. To learn more about Emily Lynn Paulson and Hey Hun:Read Hey Hunemilylynnpaulson.comInstagram: @emilylynnpaulson Want more from SheSpeaks?* Sign up for our podcast newsletter HERE! * Connect with us on Instagram, FB & Twitter @shespeaksup Contact us at podcast@shespeaks.com
Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Paulson has also been featured in major publications such as the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and the Tamron Hall Show. She resides in Central Oregon with her husband and their five children. In this enlightening and informative conversation, Emily shares her insights on the manipulative tactics of the multi-level marketing industry from her own personal experiences and explains how sobriety helped give her the perspective needed to leave it. She points out the faux-feminist rhetoric that organizations use to prey on women's emotional and economic vulnerabilities. Throughout the conversation, Rachel and Emily point out the commonalities of MLMs and other high-control groups. Before You Go: Rachel expands on the manipulative concept of "retiring your spouse" that MLMs use to keep people trapped in the cycle of financial abuse. You can find more about Emily and her work at: https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ All of Rachel's free informational PDF documents are available here: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/pdf.html All of Rachel's video lectures are available for purchase here: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show
Please note that while the ultimate goal is to hold MLMs accountable for harm, this is a KIND, SAFE SPACE to talk about MLMs - aka "Multi-Level Marketing" schemes. My hope is that this conversation offers clarity, hope, and encouragement to anyone who's been part of, or negatively affected by, this sneaky, insidious system. Part research, part personal story, part recovery journey...this one is a biggie, folx. Content advisory for this episode: Addiction, alcoholism, recovery, emotional abuse, and cults. My guest today is Emily Lynn Paulson. She's a mom of 5, two-time TEDx speaker, founder of Sober Mom Squad, and the author of "Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, & Other Lies behind Multi-Level Marketing". We don't cover this story in the episode, but when I read it, it stopped me in my tracks: Emily was in the "million dollar club" in her MLM. One day, her MLM presented her with a "free" Lexus and held her up as an example of what could happen if you "worked hard enough". What no one knew was that Emily had to pay for the down payment, taxes, and registration fees for the car herself. She had also paid to cater the party at the car dealership, as well as countless other costs to keep up appearances. And shortly after driving away in her "free car," she was pulled over for a DUI. This is Emily's story of recovery from alcohol, which led to her "amends" for - her words - the very great level of harm she did while inside an MLM. I want to stress that if you or someone you love has been drawn in by an MLM, I really hope you stay open and stick around for this conversation. Even better, I hope you avail yourself of the recovery resources listed below. RECOVERY RESOURCES: Private FB group for MLM Support and Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986465288555141/ "Cutting Ties: A Workbook for Helaing After MLM" by Megan Williams, MSCMHC (Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L9TBZYG?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_78JDFM9F2WESBQTKJS58 Reddit Community: MLM Recovery https://www.reddit.com/r/MLMRecovery/ Explanation of the BITE model of Authoritarian Control (Behavior, Information, Thought, Emotion): https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Daily Reader; "Courage to Change: One Day At A Time in Al-Anon": https://a.co/d/eKMQ3RE CONNECT WITH EMILY: https://www.instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson Emily's book, "Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, & Other Lies Behind Multi-level Marketing": https://a.co/d/fV3c5Vt Sober Curious? Learn more about "Rewind: Freedom From Alcohol" an 8-week course and group coaching program that explores our relationship to drinking: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwStmmQMXhQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== CONNECT WITH KELSEY: http://www.kelseyformost.com http://www.instagram.com/kelsey.writes IMPORTANT: I am not - nor is Emily - a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if you need it!
SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Emily Lynn Paulson discusses her eye-opening memoir, Hey, Hun. Learn how rising to the top of an MLM led to her addiction and recovery in a pyramid scheme.What is the most Googled fact about Emily Lynn Paulson?At the time of this recording, roughly 125 people each month, likely after reading this memoir, ask this question- what MLM was Emily Paulson in?Today we discuss why she chose a fictitious name for her beauty brand, and what she hopes it signals to the reader.Join us in this eye-opening Book Gang episode with Emily Lynn Paulson, author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. Pulled into a high-pressure sales routine, Emily joins the #girlboss community for an MLM beauty brand. Rising to the top of the MLM pyramid required Paulson never to take no for an answer and do anything to sit at the top.As a result, Paulson achieves millionaire status, but it costs her the expense of loved ones, her sobriety, her health, and her moral compass. Emily unveils the darker side of multi-level marketing companies and cult-like ideologies through her well-researched memoir. We also discuss how her relationship with alcohol has changed since this time and the unexpected joy of being sober. If you want to dive deeper into the best books about addiction and recovery, we have you covered in the second part of our conversation. Emily brings her favorite books, and discusses her best alcohol-free mocktails for your summer. We share our favorite sober memoir moments in today's podcast conversation. Today's BONUS BOOK LIST includes The Best Books on Addiction and Recovery for our summer series that share the magic of a sober life. This includes fiction, nonfiction, and memoir selections. Meet Emily Lynn PaulsonEmily Lynn Paulson is an accomplished author known for her books "Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life" and "Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing." Her impactful TEDx talks challenge parenting norms, alcohol use, and feminism. Featured in major publications like the Today Show, Tamron Hall Show, and the New York Times, Emily resides in Central Oregon with her husband and five children. Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins VeldezFables BooksHey, Hun by Emily Lynn PaulsonDe Soi Non-Alcoholic AperitifsHoplarkAmy's Favorite Copper MugsBetween Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction by Elizabeth VargasPush Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety by Laura McKowenWe Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowenDrinking Games by Sarah LevyCup of JoIt's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind the Mommy Wine Culture by Celeste YvonneThe Ultimate Mom ChallengeDry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating and Hooking Up Without the Booze by Tawny Lara2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores. Connect With Us:Connect with Emily on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
Book Talk starts at 23:51 Recorded Friday, July 14, 2023 Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread. Virtual Knitting Group via ZoomEvents Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Tracie finished: Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey in Rigging Mother Bears 311, 312 and 313 Barb finished Mother Bears 275, 276 & 277 Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze lace in the Fern and Gravity colorways WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply Self Striping in the Peacock colorway Tracie cast on: Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay! She continues to work 0n: Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee in Alchemy: Yarns of Transformation Silken Straw in 7 different color ways Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway Barb is working on: Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuna Degradé6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade Mother Bear 278 Carley by Elizabeth Smith Knits, using Berroco Remix in the Mist colorway Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways BOOKS Tracie finished: Dannemora: Two Escaped Killers, Three Weeks of Terror, and the Largest Manhunt Ever in New York State by Charles A. Gardner - 4 stars Curse of the Spellmans (The Spellmans #2) by Lisa Lutz - 3 stars French Braid by Anne Tyler - 4 stars Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson - 5 stars Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town by Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff - 4 1/2 stars After Everything You Did by Stephanie Sowden - 2 stars Barb read: The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman - 4 stars Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon - 4 stars Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger - 3 stars Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl - 4.5 stars Arctic Homestead: the True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds by Norma Cobb It's One of Us by J.T. Ellison - 4.5 stars
When #BossBabe culture goes wrong. Author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing and former member of an MLM she calls Rejuvinat, Emily Paulson, shares how she was first introduced to the group by a friend from school, how it seemed to be the perfect way to bring purpose and extra income to her stay at home mom lifestyle, how her very specific circumstances helped her to be really good at it, being a top seller who was put on display by the group as a success story, the role her alcoholism played, the myth of how easy it is to turn a profit in an MLM, the drastic disparity between top and bottom earners, and how she was encouraged to use her cancer story to sell more product. Trust Me is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/trust to get 10% off your first month! Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com CHECK OUT OUR MERCH!! bit.ly/trustmemerch INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast
Emily Lynn Paulson is a Writer, TEDx speaker, Founder of Sober Mom Squad, and Author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. MLMs prey on hope, the hope that you could be that small percentage of people who succeed. They also amplify the stories of the people at the top, so, it seems like the success is more widely available than it really is. 2. Everybody who is in an MLM is a victim before they come become a perpetrator. It's the system that's flawed, not people. 3. Just ask questions, don't judge, but try and get that critical thinking to come back online. If you want to be supportive of your friends or family who are in these schemes, the best way to be supportive is by being a soft place to land. Visit Emily's website - Emily Lynn Paulson Website Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's AI- powered tools are changing the way you create content and communicate with your customers! Find out more about how to use AI to grow your business at HubSpot.com/artificial-intelligence Lifeforce Lifeforce is making proactive and personalized healthcare easier than ever. Start your membership today and receive $200 off! Visit MyLifeforce.com Aiper Seagull Pro is Aiper's most advanced cordless, robotic pool cleaner and is available right now for $899.99 at Aiper.com. Use code EOFire200 at checkout for $200 off
Emily Lynn Paulson is a Writer, TEDx speaker, Founder of Sober Mom Squad, and Author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. MLMs prey on hope, the hope that you could be that small percentage of people who succeed. They also amplify the stories of the people at the top, so, it seems like the success is more widely available than it really is. 2. Everybody who is in an MLM is a victim before they come become a perpetrator. It's the system that's flawed, not people. 3. Just ask questions, don't judge, but try and get that critical thinking to come back online. If you want to be supportive of your friends or family who are in these schemes, the best way to be supportive is by being a soft place to land. Visit Emily's website - Emily Lynn Paulson Website Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's AI- powered tools are changing the way you create content and communicate with your customers! Find out more about how to use AI to grow your business at HubSpot.com/artificial-intelligence Lifeforce Lifeforce is making proactive and personalized healthcare easier than ever. Start your membership today and receive $200 off! Visit MyLifeforce.com Aiper Seagull Pro is Aiper's most advanced cordless, robotic pool cleaner and is available right now for $899.99 at Aiper.com. Use code EOFire200 at checkout for $200 off
Hey huns! This week we are joined by author, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Sober Mom Squad, Emily Lynn Paulson. We discuss the dirty details that MLM companies don't want you to know, because, well, they're shady as hell! We also discuss her sobriety and the story behind it. Tune in for another action packed episode! Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Right now, CURED is extending an exclusive offer to you, our listeners. You can grab a bag of Serenity gummies for 20% off by visiting www.curednutrition.com/ctc and using coupon code “CTC” at checkout! Like our content and want to support our show? Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to become part of the Cut The Crap Community! https://www.patreon.com/cutthecrappodcast Check out our website! https://www.cutthecrappod.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @cutthecrapwithbethandmatt Follow Emily on Instagram: @emilylynnpaulson Email us! We'd love to hear from you. cutthecrappod@gmail.com Like this episode? Why not share it with a friend! Send us a DM on Instagram to let us know what you think of this one, and with episode ideas! If we use your comment or suggestion, we'll give you a shoutout on the podcast!
Have you ever thought that online business seems a lot like a MLM? Well, you're not wrong, the crossover is very real, and it's time we talk about it. In this episode, we're sitting down with the author of the new book Hey, Hun - Emily Lynn Paulson. Want more? Join us on Patreon for bonus and behind-the-scenes content including a discussion with Maggie about her experience as part of a top achiever in a MLM. Join us at patreon.com/duped Learn more on our website at duped.online
Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson I loved reading this book, and this was such a fun conversation (but yes, we did have some frustrating microphone issues SORRY!) Follow Emily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Audio by tone.support For podcast services, visit: www.tone.support To help support this podcast, please consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SchizoReads
Finding connection is a huge drive in all of our lives and it's no secret that people have found what they were looking for in MLM and alcohol use. Even if they later realize that these solutions are much more destructive than they are good. My guest Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Emily is going to take us on her journey of sobriety and rediscovering herself and her community after leaving MLM. We're going to dig into: [1:20] What does happiness mean to Emily [3:02] How Emily got involved with MLM and the similarities between that and alcohol use [5:52] The fear of things not being fun, or missing out when finding sobriety [8:37] The shift of the societal conversation toward wellness in relation to alcohol [10:18] How both MLM and alcohol filled her need for community [13:14] When Emily realized she needed to get out of her MLM once she found sobriety [16:09] How was her community affected when she found sobriety and left the MLM industry [21:38] What was the inspiration for Emily's book [24:02] Her healing journey and repairing relationships after leaving the MLM [25:32] How can someone create a little more happiness each day starting today Resources: Podcast Resources: https://www.simonacostantini.com/resources Apply to be a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/WtXHsqZmiEhCwTAk6 Emily's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hey-Hun/Emily-Lynn-Paulson/9781955905251 Connect with Emily https://www.instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson/ https://twitter.com/emilypaulson https://www.facebook.com/emilylynnpaulson https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ https://www.sobermomsquad.com/ Connect with Simona www.instagram.com/simona__costantini www.instagram.com/costantiniproductions www.instagram.com/happinesshappenspodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtOxOAuXxW7c5cYKdAEfWg https://twitter.com/simona_cos https://www.facebook.com/costantiniproductions https://www.facebook.com/happinesshappenspodcast/ www.simonacostantini.com
Hey Hun, let's talk MLMs (multilevel marketing companies)! Emily Lynn Paulson is on tour for her newest book "Hey Hun: Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing." The author and founder of the Sober Mom Squad holds nothing back as she shares her personal experience working for an MLM for nearly 7 years. She breaks down what drew her to the company and the seat of privilege she sat in to launch to the top. Emily also shares when she started to get the "icks" and began really looking at the flaws of the system. She holds NOTHING back in the book and in today's conversation!Emily is careful to separate the individuals from the system; it is the system that is broken, not the people.Follow along on with Emily Lynn Paulson on Instagram: @emilylynnpaulson _______Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-momFollow along on social: @thehubtoday & @mariasansone_______Sign up for The Hubbub: nbcboston.com/newslettersFind a list of eligible projects for "Supporting Our Schools": nbcboston.com/schoolsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Emily Lynn Paulson is a Shameless Mom of 5 and the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and the forthcoming Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing (May 2023). She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Paulson has also been featured in major publications such as the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and the Tamron Hall Show. I found Emily and her work by way of Instagram and was instantly obsessed with the conversations she was having around the cult-like behavior of MLMs. As she was sharing about the overlap between MLMs, cults, and Supremacy culture, I knew I had to reach out to ask her to come on the show. I know so many moms have participated in MLMs at one time or another. This conversation is in no way intended to shame, but to shed light. Whenever I talk about MLMs in a negative light, I get messages from women who say, “But the MLM I'm in is different.” Maybe it is, but I want to make sure you have as many tools as possible to be a critical thinker and observer of what happens inside the organizations that benefit and profit from your participation. Listen in to hear Emily share: What inspired her first book, Highlight Reel, on her journey to sobriety What an MLM (multilevel marketing) company is, why they are so seductive, and how they are problematic, if not harmful The commonalities between the seductiveness of mommy wine culture and MLM culture The exploitative nature of targeting moms in MLMs The connection between MLM culture and White Supremacy How those working in “women's empowerment” can be part of systematic brainwashing and indoctrination Links mentioned: Connect with Emily: emilylynnpaulson.com Emily's Sober Mom Squad: sobermomsquad.com Emily on IG: instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson Emily on TikTok: tiktok.com/emilylynnpaulson We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's not lose our money! Author Emily Lynn Paulson joins us to talk about her new book, "Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing." Come listen and find out how to spot an MLM, why to avoid them at all cost, and what to do if someone you know has been sucked in. I love this episode and bet you will, too.Buy Hey, HunCheck out Emily's website
Seeking a path to recovery and genuine support? In this episode, Emily Lynn Paulson discusses the intersection between Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) schemes and alcohol. She shares her story of using alcohol as a coping mechanism for anxiety, postpartum depression, and the need to escape from being a mom. She highlights the story of finding success in an MLM organization but then confronting uncomfortable truths behind it. Emily explores the overlap between MLMs and alcohol and emphasizes the importance of genuine support and self-care instead of relying on buzzwords to solve problems. Tune in for a powerful conversation about recovery, support systems, false expectations, and much more! Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life and the forthcoming Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing (May 2023). She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. [00:01 - 07:06] Opening Segment • Emily introduces her new book, Hey Hun • How alcohol was a coping mechanism for Emily and how it eventually stopped working Using alcohol to cope with anxiety, postpartum depression, and the need to escape • How Emily got involved in MLM as a way to escape and contribute after having her fifth baby [07:07 - 14:29] How Sobriety Helped Uncover the Truth • MLMs are often associated with the “cool crowd,” who are conventionally attractive and wealthy People involved in MLMs are often manipulated and misled about their potential success • Alcohol can take away one's intuition, making it easier to be manipulated • How Emily realized she was being manipulated [14:30 - 21:34] Examining the Parallels Between Alcohol and MLM • Every inspirational tale starts with some sob story • The predatory tactics to join pyramid schemes and use stimulus money to buy products • Telling uncomfortable truths challenged what people needed to stay in MLM • How to recognize when we are in denial or don't want to hear the truth [21:35 - 28:50] Supporting Your Friends: Reframing What Helps in an MLM Culture • The overlap between MLMs and alcohol • The "love bombing" within MLMs, which can be helpful but also has an ulterior motive • The lack of support in our culture and the need to reframe what is helpful for those in need • Even tricky life experiences have blessings, such as finding a passion for talking about recovery [28:51 - 38:19] Closing Segment • MLMs are overpriced and keep people stuck in a commercial cult • How people may be asking for the wrong type of support • Alcohol takes away intuition and creates a fog of detachment Want to connect with Emily? Follow her on Instagram. Visit her website to explore an alcohol-free lifestyle and everything in between! Resources Mentioned: Sober Mom Squad Key Quotes: "Anything that I say challenges what people need to believe to stay in." - Emily Lynn "We really lack support in our culture in America. And what we believe is support, what we believe is self-care, don't really fix the problem." - Emily Lynn Learn more by connecting with Amanda through Instagram or visit AmandaKuda.com. It's time to unbottle your potential. Apply to work with Amanda. If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!
In this week's episode of "What She Said," we're breaking age barriers and digging into some intriguing truths. We kick off with Joan Macdonald, the 77-year-old fitness enthusiast who's proving it's never too late to transform your life. She shares her journey and what you can expect from her new book, "Flex Your Age." Dr. Christine Palmay from Care to Know provides invaluable advice for women transitioning into menopause. In our entertainment segment, Anne Brodie gives us insights into the HBO documentary "Being Mary Tyler Moore," Netflix's "Fubar" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and "Drops of God" on Apple TV+. Emily Lynn Paulson, a former MLM "boss babe," reveals the harsh realities of multilevel marketing in her new book and interview. Finally, we hear from Zoe Ackah about the creative process behind her new album "This Hen" before previewing the intriguingly titled single, "The Hen is starting to hate men." Tune in for another enlightening episode. Social: Joan Macdonald Website: https://www.trainwithjoanofficial.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainwithjoan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTWOyFzySyx55yI1FcMiYKw Dr. Christine Palmay Website: https://caretoknow.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caretoknow_/ Anne Brodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/annebrodie Website: whatshesaidtalk.com Emily Lynn Paulson Website: https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmypaulson Zoe Ackah Website: www.zoeackah.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoeackah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoeackahmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeAckahMusic
Rushion interviews Emily Lynn Paulson author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. Why did she quit MLMs even though she made up to $40,000 a month. How it led to her drinking addiction. She used her cancer diagnosis as a MLM opportunity. The truth about how many MLM members break even. The dark side of MLM life: woman selling their houses, judging each other, and more.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rushion interviews Emily Lynn Paulson author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. Why did she quit MLMs even though she made up to $40,000 a month. How it led to her drinking addiction. She used her cancer diagnosis as a MLM opportunity. The truth about how many MLM members break even. The dark side of MLM life: woman selling their houses, judging each other, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rushion interviews Emily Lynn Paulson author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. Why did she quit MLMs even though she made up to $40,000 a month. How it led to her drinking addiction. She used her cancer diagnosis as a Multilevel Marketing opportunity. The truth about how many MLM members break even. The dark side of MLM life: woman selling their houses, judging each other, and more. Rushion gives tips on How to be a successful business owner, Have time for your business., Do not hire relatives because you love them! Do not hire inexperienced employees because they are cheaper., Hire the best qualified person., You will always need parking for your customers. Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rushion interviews Emily Lynn Paulson author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. Why did she quit MLMs even though she made up to $40,000 a month. How it led to her drinking addiction. She used her cancer diagnosis as a Multilevel Marketing opportunity. The truth about how many MLM members break even. The dark side of MLM life: woman selling their houses, judging each other, and more. Rushion gives tips on How to be a successful business owner, Have time for your business., Do not hire relatives because you love them! Do not hire inexperienced employees because they are cheaper., Hire the best qualified person., You will always need parking for your customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've all been there- you see your Facebook messenger app light up and swipe up only to see a direct message from someone you haven't thought about since 5th grade...inevitably, it starts out "Hey Hun! I love seeing....." followed by a veiled question about your skincare routine, your weight loss goals, or hell, even your leggings!Emily Lynn Paulson is here to tell her own personal story as a "Hey Hunner" that quickly rose to the top of the pyramid- and she divulges all the mortifying truths that hold up those pyramids that make up the multilevel marketing world. This episode is definitely going to ruffle some feathers- and maybe even lose some listeners...but Jess and Jess are having the conversation anyway.Meet Emily:Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and the forthcoming Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing (May 2023). She has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Paulson has also been featured in major publications such as the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and the Tamron Hall Show. She resides in Central Oregon with her husband and their five children.Pre-order Hey Hun hereSupport the show
This week, Kate muses aloud about her feeling like influencer and affiliate marketing has pyramid scheme vibes, then goes off on a tangent about vague marketing jobs in the context of being “pink collar” jobs that aren't treated the same as more technical roles, then eventually gets back on topic an interviews Emily Lynn Paulson (author of Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing) about the good, the bad, and the cringy of her time bossbabing as a top earner in an MLM. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSPre order my book, One in a Millennial here!Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/BeThereInFive. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now.Right now, Hungryroot is offering Be There In Five listeners 30% off your first delivery and freeveggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/BETHEREINFIVE, to get 30% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code BETHEREINFIVE at jennikayne.com/BETHEREINFIVE! #jennikaynepartnerRitual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE
Emily Lynn Paulson is back on the show to talk about her mind blowing new book “Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy and the Other Lies Behind Multi-Level Marketing”. In her past life, Emily was highly successful within an MLM, but after she got sober, the work she was doing within the MLM started to feel…icky. So, Emily went searching for answers and uncovered the web of lies that ensnare people into the world of multi-level marketing. Join us to learn exactly how the MLM system is rigged against 99.7% of people who buy in, why the industry does such a good job of preying on motivated moms, the red flags to look for, and how to begin to find the facts if you are currently in an MLM. Pre-order your copy of ‘Hey Hun' here: https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Hun-Sisterhood-Supremacy-Multilevel/dp/1955905258Check out Emily's last book, Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond a Filtered Life: https://www.amazon.com/Highlight-Real-Finding-Recovery-Filtered/dp/1733853219/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1639968186&sr=8-2Hear Emily's sobriety story on Sober Mom Life https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-mom-life/id1631208632?i=1000570289337Learn more about Emily Lynn Paulson here: https://instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Check out Emily's Sober Mom Squad here: https://instagram.com/sobermomsquad?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=The Real Sober Moms are coming back to the pod! But first they're available exclusively in the Patreon community. Get access to them and so much more by becoming a patron on Patreon! Learn more here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!! Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information!
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Hi Friends! On this episode I chat with Emily Lynn Paulson, this episode is a must listen for anyone who has had experience with MLM's. But also an important look at why connection and listening to your intuition can serve you in so many aspects of your life! Emily is a TEDx speaker, author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book, Highlight Real and her soon to be released new book Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing Hardcover – coming out on May 30, 2023 emilylynnpaulson.com/links Emily is also the founder of@sobermomssquad Pre-Order HEY, HUN: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing Follow Emily on Instagram Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life Sign up to receive my newsletter & my weekly energy snapshot The Lighthouse Learn more treenlight.com Book Your Intuitive Distant Healing Session Follow me on Instagram Click Here to Book your Free Clarity Session with me - Start your Intuitive Journey of Healing & Transformation to 1:1 Intuitive Podcasting Support Session Do you have any questions? Contact me here Learn more treenlight.com
This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Imagine this: an invitation comes your way to join a group of friends, mostly moms (and let's assume you are one). Primary activities involve drinking lots of wine, relishing in sisterhood and female empowerment, and best of all, making loads of money. It's enticing as hell, which explains why Multi Level Marketing groups (MLMs) remain ubiquitous today. What could go wrong? A shit ton! Hence why our guest today, author and mother Emily Lynn Paulson, believes that all MLMs—which form a $180 billion industry—are cults. Oh, but they're not just your average cults, because lobbyists and politicians are fighting hard to keep the legal pyramid schemes not only intact, but growing throughout American suburbia (and beyond) like wildfire. In this episode, we discuss how to not get caught up in the flames. Paulson is also the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life as well as the forthcoming Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing (May 2023). Emily Lynn Paulson's website Sober Mom Squad website Emily's Instagram Sober Mom Squad Instagram Emily's TikTok Emily's Facebook Emily's Twitter Please note, this series includes details of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673). Also… Hear Ye, Hear Ye: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Other Links: Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Producer: Will Retherford Senior Producer: Jess Tardy Writer: Mathias Rosenzweig Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is sponsored by the sober entrepreneurs at Sour Humanoid vinegar! Add a splash of these artisanal vinegars to your dinner to brighten up the flavor of your protein and veggies. Order a bottle today at sourhumanoid.com and follow them at @sourhumanoidEmily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and the forthcoming, Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. She's also the founder of Sober Mom Squad, which is a terrific online support community. Emily and Tawny both dig deep into their experiences in the world of MLMs, their cult-like aspects, and the role that alcohol plays in them.Music Minute features Pearl Jam and Nirvana.Find Emily hereFind Sober Mom Squad herePre-order Emily's Book, Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing, herePre-Order Tawny's book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the BoozePurchase Lisa's memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar
Emily Lynn Paulson is back! And this time it's to talk about her book Hey, Hun Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing that comes out May 30th! In our chat we cover a lot of bases, including the process of writing and publishing a book with an "AntiMLM" message to the oddity of Parasocial relationships and how MLM is dripping in white supremacy. Show Notes Episode 101 - Emily Lynn Paulson - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-101-emily-paulson/id1553784236?i=1000559960572 MLM Conference Video - https://mlmconf2023.org/conference-videos/ Preorder Hey, Hun! - https://amzn.to/3KiXdiR Row House Publishing - https://www.rowhousepublishing.com/ "I exploited my own cancer diagnosis to grow my MLM business" - https://www.today.com/money/essay/cancer-pity-grow-mlm-business-rcna67053 Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb How can you help? Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Support the Podcast! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!
Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of the new book Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing and Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life. She is also a speaker, recovery coach, and the founder of Sober Mom Squad, and has given two powerful TEDx talks, both challenging the status quo of parenting, alcohol use, and feminism as we know it. Emily has also been featured in major publications such as the Today Show, New York Times, Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and the Tamron Hall Show. Emily made well over a million dollars during her residency as a #bossbabe at one of the top MLMs. What's wrong with a little girl power? Turns out, a lot. She earned every bonus, gift, and international trip. But she also pushed away friends and family, burned bridges, and wasted precious time being distracted with ‘her business' instead of spending time with her children. She recruited hundreds of women into a dream that wasn't achievable or sustainable. "As a stay-at-home parent, I was understandably attracted to a culture that offered a salve to my loneliness. But I learned that MLMs are actually a way for women to exploit other women. I saw the links between the pseudoscience, white supremacy, and, yes, racism that infiltrated MLM life. I'm speaking out to spark change." -Emily Lynn Paulson Emily and I discuss: how Emily ended up in an MLM, why MLMs are often pyramid schemes, how the consultants are actually the customers, why terms like “bossbabe” and “ladyboss” are misleading, why MLMs are often described as “cultlike”, Emily's quick rise to the top of her organization and how her white privilege and pre-existing financial security made that possible, exclusion, religion and racism in MLMs, the role of “love bombing” and toxic positivity in MLMs, how MLM life encouraged her drinking and brought her to a rock bottom moment, how she exploited her cancer diagnosis for her business, the truth behind the “all-expense paid” trips and cars, the darker side of MLMs and why she decided to write this book how it turned out differently than she'd expected. Pre-order Emily's book now: https://bit.ly/3ZehRWy
Emily Paulson's second book, Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and other Lies Behind Multi-Level Marketing (Row House, May 30, 2023) is the eye-opening, funny, and dangerous personal story of author Emily Lynn Paulson rising to the top of the pyramid in the multilevel marketing (MLM) world, only to recognize that its culture and business practices went beyond a trendy marketing scheme and into the heart of white supremacy in America. In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, we discussed several aspects of her book writing process as well as her journey to the top of (and then exit from) the MLM she participated in. INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS The basis for the title Hey, hun (because we're all fascinated with titles and where they are settled on!) What compelled Emily to write this (her second) book, and how she got clear on the book's core message The benefits of considering your reader's frame of mind AS YOU'RE WRITING in order to compassionately speak to where they are while taking them toward a new perspective Emily's ultimate goal for the book (the hoped-for benefits for herself AND her readers) Her book-writing process (hint: it starts with a journal!) How she chose which stories to include and which to remove The way she included stories about other people's involvement in her story without outright naming them The hardest part of the writing process (her “messy middle”) and how she worked through some topics her publisher wanted her to write about that initially felt real uncomfortable Handing other people's disappointment and how she's made peace/prepared for what may come when the book is released How Emily discerns the boundary between "leaning into discomfort" and "This is wrong for me." CONNECT WITH EMILY EmilyLynnPaulson.com https://www.instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson/ Order Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and other Lies Behind Multi-Level Marketin g Order Highlight Reel: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life *** Are you ready to get your nonfiction book or memoir "outlined AF"? Get access to the replay of my incredible 3-day workshop that will help you: Understand the 5 critical components of books that sell again and again Clarify your core message Create an epic book skeleton (for nonfiction or memoir) with my amazing outlining template CLICK RIGHT HERE FOR ACCESS >>
At the time of her cervical cancer diagnosis in 2015, Emily Lynn Paulson was involved in a multi-level marketing (MLM) company — a business where individuals sign up to sell products, and then are encouraged to recruit others to distribute under them. “When I got the diagnosis, I thought ‘OK, I'm going to have to step back and take a break from this,” Paulson said in an interview with CURE®. “I was really encouraged by the people in my upline (saying), ‘Use this to your advantage. You're going through this thing. People love personal stories, people love vulnerability.'” After Paulson was diagnosed, others in the company encouraged her to use her diagnosis to sell more products; she said that this type of emotional manipulation was not an uncommon tactic to make more money. READ MORE: The Dark Side of Cancer and Social Media Meanwhile, Paulson underwent a trachelectomy (cervix removal) and was working on getting sober after her bout with cancer. Two years later, she received a second diagnosis, which led to a hysterectomy, and more doubt about the company she was working for. Eventually, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she said she realized how predatory these sales tactics were and left the company to become a sobriety coach and author of the book, “Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing.” “Being in an MLM, you really target people's pain points… there's a solution to every pain point; it's just a very predatory design,” she said. In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, Paulson discusses her cancer experience, life in the MLM, sobriety and more. For more news on cancer updates, research and education, don't forget to subscribe to CURE®'s newsletters here.
Cult Babes! Boss Babes! Huns! This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with author Emily Lynn Paulson to discuss the Culty-ness of MLMs. Why Emily? Well, she quite literally wrote the book on exposing MLM's which comes out this May called Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing. We're getting into everything from sales tactics to myths, how Emily herself got involved in a popular MLM and her experience after leaving. Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcastJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you're listening now! Preorder Emily's Book: Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing: https://tinyurl.com/yywv5d5jCheck out Emily's Website: https://www.emilylynnpaulson.comFollow Emily on social: instagram.com/emilylynnpaulson https://www.tiktok.com/@emilylynnpaulsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A few years ago, Emily Lynn Paulson didn't think she had a problem with drinking. She'd quit cold turkey for her pregnancies, after all. But there always seemed to be a reason to drink, an opportunity, an excuse. And, soon, a constant. And her kids noticed. So she made a decision, found a sponsor and a 12-step program, and quit. Now Emily is the founder of Sober Mom Squad, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, a Facilitator of Addiction Awareness and the author of "Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life." But there was something else she needed to be honest about: her complicit relationship with a predatory multi-level marketing outfit (MLM). Drinking had helped make Emily a sales juggernaut, but she didn't like what she'd bought into. So for the second time inside a few decisive years, she intentionally pivoted away from something central to her life. In this episode of "Your New Life Blend," host Shoshanna Hecht talks to Emily about her upcoming book, "Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing," and her path away from the slippery-slope culture of casual drinking and MLM payday, and towards making amends, and changes.Emily's website: https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ instagram.com/emilylynnpaulsonlinkedin.com/emilylynnpaulsontwitter.com/emilypaulson facebook.com/emilylynnpaulsonSober Mom Squad: https://www.sobermomsquad.com/instagram.com/sobermomsquad"Highlight Reel: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond The Filtered Life, and Addiction"https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/highlight-real-emily-lynn-paulson/1133930990"Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing"https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hey-Hun/Emily-Lynn-Paulson/9781955905251
Emily Lynn Paulson is a writer, speaker, certified professional recovery coach, and the founder of Sober Mom Squad. She is the author of the bestselling book Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and the upcoming book Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies of Multi-Level Marketing. We chat about: Emily’s experience with drinking What keeps Emily sober Sober Mom Squad How drinking and MLMS are sold as female empowerment The toxicity of drinking culture and MLMs How getting sober leads to a more authentic life Top tips for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol Find Emilly: www.emilylynnpaulson.com Instagram: @emilylynnpaulson Free resources from Alcohol Tipping Point: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide
Today I sat down with Emily Lynn Paulson. Emily is an author and speaks on sobriety and parenting. Emily is also AntiMLM. Her new book Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing will be available in May 2023. Emily's website https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ Podcast information, including the podcast's social media, can be found here: https://linktr.ee/AntiMLMpodcast My Socials:(Including my TikTok) https://linktr.ee/JessMUA Do you see someone that's with an MLM making a false claim? Report here https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ Or go to https://www.truthinadvertising.org. Not in the US? Report here https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Disclaimer: Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. Everything in this recording my based on my research and is my opinion. Thanks for being a part of the AntiMLM Community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessmua/message
Today I sat down with Emily Lynn Paulson. Emily is an author and speaks on sobriety and parenting. Emily is also AntiMLM. Her new book Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing will be available in May 2023. Emily's website https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ Podcast information, including the podcast's social media, can be found here: https://linktr.ee/AntiMLMpodcast My Socials:(Including my TikTok) https://linktr.ee/JessMUA Do you see someone that's with an MLM making a false claim? Report here https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ Or go to https://www.truthinadvertising.org. Not in the US? Report here https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Disclaimer: Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. Everything in this recording my based on my research and is my opinion. Thanks for being a part of the AntiMLM Community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessmua/message
In this episode, I'll be chatting with my friend, Emily Lynn Paulson. Emily is a writer, speaker, Certified Naked Mind Coach, She Recovers Designated Coach, Certified Facilitator of Addiction Awareness, and the founder of Sober Mom Squad. She has appeared on media outlets including The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tamron Hall Show, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Next Question with Katie Couric, and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse. Emily is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life and the forthcoming book Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies of Multi-Level Marketing (May 2023). She resides in Central Oregon with her husband and their five children.Website: emilylynnpaulson.comSober Mom Squad: sobermomsquad.comEmily's IG: instagram.com/emilylynnpaulsonSober Mom Squad IG: instagram.com/sobermomsquadTo donate and/or learn more about the show head to: www.decidedlydry.com If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell your friends about Decidedly Dry. Support the show
Emily Lynn Paulson's book “Highlight Real” was one of the first books I read in my early sobriety. It's message that you don't have to hit rock bottom to stop drinking really resonated with me. That's why I'm so excited to have her join me today for a chat about sober parenting and how it changed her life! Emily hosts the community Sober Mom Squad, a place for sober and sober-curious moms to connect and lean on each other. If you would like to connect with Emily you can find her on Instagram @EmilyLynnPaulson and on all platforms @sobermomsquad. Want to connect with Suzanne and other like minded moms? Follow @thesobermomlife on Instagram! Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information!
Emily is a writer, speaker, Certified Naked Mind Coach, She Recovers Designated Coach, Certified Facilitator of Addiction Awareness, and the founder of Sober Mom Squad. She has appeared on media outlets including The Today Show, The Doctors, The Tamron Hall Show, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse. Emily is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life and the forthcoming book Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and Other Lies of Multi-Level Marketing (May 2023). She resides in Central Oregon with her husband and their five children.Visit her website hereFollow her on InstagramJoin the Sober Mom SquadIn this episode, our team member Kelly Fitzgerald Junco, speaks with Emily about her journey to find recovery, the different pathways that worked for her, and how she found and met the needs of moms looking to get sober during the pandemic.Emily wears many hats and candidly discusses how she became an entrepreneur, an author, and a TEDx speaker, none of which she would have been able to do without leaving alcohol behind.The SHE RECOVERS FOUNDATION is a grassroots movement and non-profit public charity with a community of women in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders, behavioral health issues and/or life challenges. This lifeline organization connects women through its virtual platforms and in-person community networks, provides resources and supports women to develop their own holistic recovery patchworks, and empowers them to thrive and share their successes. All efforts are designed to end the stigma and shame often associated with recovery so that more women may heal and grow.Find out more and donate here: https://sherecovers.org/
Wendy's friend, author, fellow Certified TNM Alcohol Coach, and partner in their popular women's program, REWIND, Emily Lynn Paulson, joins her to answer a few common FAQs from women who are actively trying to drink less or stop altogether. Wendy and Emily answer questions about what to do if you're trying to drink less or quit and your partner still drinks, how to deal with social situations if you're newly alcohol-free and not sure if it's forever, and how to know if you're ready for change when it comes to your drinking. No matter where you are in your alcohol-free journey, we share lots of tools and strategies for making alcohol small and irrelevant. There's something for everyone in this episode! Are you questioning your own drinking? Wendy and Emily's next FREE 5-Day Challenge is a fantastic place to start. Find out the keys to drinking less without willpower. Disrupt your thinking and patterns around alcohol and get back to the YOU that you were before alcohol. Info and registration here: www.wendymccallum.com/challenge
Wendy's friend, author, fellow Certified TNM Alcohol Coach, and partner in their popular women's program, REWIND, Emily Lynn Paulson, joins her to answer a few common FAQs from women who are actively trying to drink less or stop altogether. One question comes from someone who's still drinking but would like to take a break, another from a woman who has been alcohol-free for a short time but is struggling with cravings and a third from a person who has been sober for a long time but is still feeling like the “odd mom out”. No matter where you are in your alcohol-free journey, we share lots of tools and strategies for making alcohol small and irrelevant. There's something for everyone in this episode! Are you questioning your own drinking? Wendy and Emily's next FREE 5-Day Challenge is a fantastic place to start. Find out the keys to drinking less without willpower. Disrupt your thinking and patterns around alcohol and get back to the YOU that you were before alcohol. Info and registration here: www.wendymccallum.com/challenge
On Episode 209 of You, Me, Empathy, I invite Emily Lynn Paulson (recovery coach, author of Highlight Real, and founder of Sober Mom Squad) to interview me about my first year of sobriety from alcohol—including a reflection on my drunk teenage years, why this sobriety feels different, how my mindset has changed since becoming sober, and how sobriety is a byproduct of deepening my self-awareness. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co! Empathy Links: Emily Lynn PaulsonEmily on InstagramHighlight RealSober Mom SquadDo your heart a favor in 2022 with our NEW Emotional Check-In series!Let's get to 200 ratings on Apple Podcasts!Support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month and get bonus episodes!You, Me, Empathy on InstagramFeely Human on InstagramWant to write for Feely Human?Buy pins, t-shirts, stickers, and more!Sign up for the Feely Human newsletterMusic by David Grabowski
Wendy's friend, author, and fellow Certified TNM Alcohol Coach, Emily Lynn Paulson, joins her for an honest discussion around why women's drinking has been rising dramatically during the last couple of years. They discuss the connection between stress and alcohol, the additional anxiety and overwhelm of the pandemic and how that has spiked drinking levels and alcohol-related disease, the normalization of women's drinking as a necessary tool of motherhood through the media, and the science behind the addictive nature of alcohol. How do you know if it's time to make a change? Emily and Wendy both believe that labels aren't helpful and that objective tests for “problem drinking” just keep women stuck in patterns that aren't serving them. The only question that matters is “how is alcohol making me feel?” and if the answer is “not great”, then you owe yourself the opportunity to explore it further. And the good news is, there's a way to do it that without white-knuckling it, and Wendy and Emily have the answer. Are you questioning your own drinking? Wendy's 6-Week REWIND online coaching program is a fantastic place to start. Disrupt your thinking and patterns around alcohol and get back to the YOU that you were before alcohol. Info and registration here: www.wendymccallum.com/rewind
The Sober Mom Squad is just as it sounds: A Squad of Moms who are already sober, those who are just dipping their toes in exploring an alcohol free lifestyle, and everything in between! It was my pleasure having the entire squad on the pod. What an honor! Listen for all things mommy wine culture, holiday advice and best of the show…. WHO IS ON THE NAUGHTY LIST? No topic was off limits and the squad was a delightful mix of intelligent, fierce, pretty funny mommas. “This group was started during the COVID pandemic from an instagram post by the founder, Emily Lynn Paulson, asking how she could be of service to her audience. Jen Elizabeth, Michelle Smith, Celeste Yvonne and Jessica Landon immediately answered the call, and the Sober Mom Squad was born! As mothers, we need to connect, share experiences, share expertise, hear stories, and tell our own. We need to know that we are not alone, and we need to feel that we are in a safe environment away from judgement and stigma. So, we started hosting a weekly free virtual meeting over zoom, discussing all things motherhood, the trials of suddenly homeschooling, the new dynamics of home life, and doing it all without "mommy juice." We found that this community filled a need that had never been filled before, so we expanded it to help even more women. Women, just like you, who are inundated with wine memes and spiked seltzer ads, yet demand MORE for yourself and your families. Women like you, who don't want their kids to grow up with a mom who needs wine to survive them. The five of us have very different backgrounds, live in different states, come from different walks of life, have different areas of expertise and training, and have different sobriety journeys. Our kids range in age from infant to 16 years old. The thing we have in common is a desire to raise children in homes where alcohol is not the focus. Our common goal is to help other women do the same thing.” – Sober Mom Squad MEET THE SQUAD: Emily Paulson: Emily is a writer, speaker, Certified Naked Mind Coach. She Recovers Designated Coach, and a member of the long-term recovery community. Sober since January 2, 2017, she has appeared on media outlets including The Doctors, Parade, Today Parents, and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse. Emily is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and a contributor in Addiction Diaries: Stories of Darkness, Hope, And All That Falls In Between. She resides in Seattle with her husband and their five children. https://www.instagram.com/highlightrealrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/emmypaulson Celeste Yvonne: Celeste is a public figure who writes about all things parenting. She's written for The Washington Post and Today Show, to name just a few. Celeste's writing resonates with mothers everywhere, and she speaks with a candor and honesty that is unusual in this world of filters. In 2018, Celeste openly spoke about her struggles with alcohol and announced her commitment to becoming a sober mom. Her piece about a play date that went sideways when another mom started serving mimosas has reached over 14 million people. Celeste lives in Reno, Nevada with her husband and two boys. https://www.instagram.com/theultimatemomchallenge/ https://www.facebook.com/theultimatemomchallenge/ https://www.pinterest.com/andwhatamom/ https://twitter.com/andwhatamom Jen Elizabeth: Jen is a writer, speaker, trauma educator, and the founder of Resurrektion of Me, a community for people healing from trauma and addiction. She is the author of the book, “Shape of a Woman.” And host of the “Sober Mom Squad.” As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, familial abuse, addiction, and the prison system. After spending the majority of her adult life experiencing homelessness, she has taken her power back and dedicated herself to helping others heal from trauma. Her incredible story and triumphant recovery has been shared worldwide in publications including The Mirror, LAD Bible, The Sun, and The Daily Mail. She is a mother to two incredible children and lives is beautiful Southern California. https://www.instagram.com/resurrektion_of_me/ https://www.facebook.com/ResurrektionOfMe/ https://za.pinterest.com/Resurrektion_of_me/_created/ https://mobile.twitter.com/resurrekt_of_me?lang=en Jessica Landon: Jessica Landon is a Writer, Actor, Certified Resilience Recovery Coach, Speaker and new Mom. As a comedic actress, Jessica has appeared on Comedy Central's MADtv, Robot Chicken, Jamie Foxx Sketch Comedy Show, Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh, and NBC's Medical Investigations. A few years into her acting career she spiraled into a nonfunctioning alcoholic; destroying all of her relationships and her career. After surviving many tussles with death, including a brain hemorrhage in 2013, she was finally able to overcome her addiction; fully embracing a life of forgiveness, gratitude, love and sobriety. Turning her life around in Jan 2014, she made it her mission to help others struggling with addiction. Her harrowing journey has since been published in news outlets across the globe: The Daily Mail, Fox News, Yahoo, The Sun, The Mirror, LAD Bible, Popculture, Blast, and Newsweek. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her fiancé and one year old baby boy. She has recently finished writing her memoir, HUMAN ON FIRE. https://www.facebook.com/Jessicaslandon/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicalandon12/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jesslandon Michelle Smith: Michelle is an author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Recovery is the New Black, a digital community for moms in recovery. As a wife and working mother of two, she fell into the "mommy juice" drinking culture. Michelle found a way out and has been in recovery from alcohol abuse since 2016. As a certified addiction and mental health counselor, she provides services to other moms who are seeking supportive alternatives to a boozy culture that tells us alcohol is an accessory to motherhood. Michelle has 20 years of experience in the field of addiction medicine and behavioral health treatment. https://www.instagram.com/recoveryisthenewblack_/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/128863161079299/ https://twitter.com/Michelle80Smith FOR ALL THINGS THE RECOVERY HOUR: www.therecoveryhour.com www.loriwindfeldt.com IG: @the.recovery.hour.podcast FB: @therecoveryhourpodcast
Kathryn interviews Feminist Leader Phyllis Chesler PhD, best-selling author of “Requiem for a Female Serial Killer.” Her book challenges everything anyone has ever thought about prostitutes, serial killers and justice in America. Chesler's an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at City University of New York and the author of 20 books. She's been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, HuffPost and more. Kathryn also interviews Founder of Sober Mom Squad Emily Lynn Paulson. She's teamed up with fellow influencers to form the Sober Mom Squad, a virtual community created during the COVID-19 pandemic that started with an Instagram post Paulson made asking how she could be of service to her audience. Sober since January 2, 2017, she has appeared on media outlets including The Doctors, Parade, Today Parents and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse.
Kathryn interviews Feminist Leader Phyllis Chesler PhD, best-selling author of “Requiem for a Female Serial Killer.” Her book challenges everything anyone has ever thought about prostitutes, serial killers and justice in America. Chesler's an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at City University of New York and the author of 20 books. She's been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, HuffPost and more. Kathryn also interviews Founder of Sober Mom Squad Emily Lynn Paulson. She's teamed up with fellow influencers to form the Sober Mom Squad, a virtual community created during the COVID-19 pandemic that started with an Instagram post Paulson made asking how she could be of service to her audience. Sober since January 2, 2017, she has appeared on media outlets including The Doctors, Parade, Today Parents and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse.
Kathryn interviews Feminist Leader Phyllis Chesler PhD, best-selling author of “Requiem for a Female Serial Killer.” Her book challenges everything anyone has ever thought about prostitutes, serial killers and justice in America. Chesler's an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at City University of New York and the author of 20 books. She's been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, HuffPost and more. Kathryn also interviews Founder of Sober Mom Squad Emily Lynn Paulson. She's teamed up with fellow influencers to form the Sober Mom Squad, a virtual community created during the COVID-19 pandemic that started with an Instagram post Paulson made asking how she could be of service to her audience. Sober since January 2, 2017, she has appeared on media outlets including The Doctors, Parade, Today Parents and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse.
Kathryn interviews Feminist Leader Phyllis Chesler PhD, best-selling author of “Requiem for a Female Serial Killer.” Her book challenges everything anyone has ever thought about prostitutes, serial killers and justice in America. Chesler's an Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at City University of New York and the author of 20 books. She's been featured in the NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, HuffPost and more. Kathryn also interviews Founder of Sober Mom Squad Emily Lynn Paulson. She's teamed up with fellow influencers to form the Sober Mom Squad, a virtual community created during the COVID-19 pandemic that started with an Instagram post Paulson made asking how she could be of service to her audience. Sober since January 2, 2017, she has appeared on media outlets including The Doctors, Parade, Today Parents and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse.
Host Wendy McCallum, Burnout & Balance Coach and Certified Naked Mind Coach interviews Emily Lynn Paulson, writer, speaker, fellow Certified Naked Mind Coach, She Recovers Designated Coach, and a member of the long term recovery community. The conversation gets spicy & deep on a few hot topics, including social media and women's mental health, “grey area drinking”, “mommy wine culture”, the importance of mindfulness when it comes to alcohol and what “true freedom” from alcohol really looks like. Sober since January 2, 2017, Emily has appeared on media outlets including The Doctors, Parade, Today Parents, and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health and substance abuse. Emily is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life, and a contributor in Addiction Diaries: Stories of Darkness, Hope, And All That Falls In Between. She lives in Seattle with her husband and their five children. Follow Emily on insta at @highlightrealrecovery, and find information on Emily's new Sober Mom Squad & School here: https://www.sobermomsquad.com/sms If you'd like to learn more about Host Wendy McCallum's personal story with alcohol, you can watch or listen to her podcast interview with Annie Grace of This Naked Mind, here.
The Truth Behind Those Online Drinking “Highlights”. Getting Real With Emily Lynn Paulson. How “real” are all those images you see online? The perfect Instagram families? The fancy business trips? The carefree Mom's Night Out? Today my guest is an author, a speaker and my friend, Emily Lynn Paulson. In our conversation Emily and I dig into the truth behind the “Online Drinking Highlights” you see as you scroll through your social media feed. Emily and I know that so many women struggle with their drinking, quietly, in private, and in their own heads - just like we did. You might look around and see everyone else is posting a photo of the sophisticated cocktails at a bar on a date night, the pictures of friends all drinking together around the firepit, or the vacation pictures with the margarita at the beach. And the truth is, you have no idea what anyone else's relationship with alcohol looks like, or what their marriage feels like, or how well they're coping with being a parent and with their jobs. In this episode Emily and I talk about: Why Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook set expectations so high for what a successful woman, mother and wife is “supposed” to be that most women inevitably can't measure up. The reality of what our lives, our jobs, our marriages and interactions with our children looked like as compared to the pictures we posted online. Why posting your highlights on social media is such a draw. As Emily says “In those Instagram squares was the life I wished we were living: a happy marriage, a healthy wife, a happy motherhood. Behind the scenes though, we were barely surviving.” How you can both love your kids and feel grateful for them, and also feel that motherhood is hard, draining and (yes) unfulfilling. And why finding a safe space of women to share your struggles and honest experiences - both good and bad - can be a game changer in living a happier life. In this episode, you learn: How to navigate the drinking culture of parenthood and “mommy juice” How to connect with your partner again after quitting drinking Why it's hard to quit alcohol when it has become part of your love language How not to gravitate toward the pretty images on Instagram and take those photos as real life because the hard stuff is hard to look at both on Instagram and in our own lives. Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of a powerful memoir about her life, her family, her successes and struggles, excessive drinking and disordered eating, and her realization that drinking wasn't working in her life anymore. Emily is a certified professional recovery coach, She Recovers Designated Coach, This Naked Mind Certified Coach, founder of Sober Mom Squad, and a member of the long-term recovery community. She has appeared on media outlets including The Doctors, Parade, Today Parents, and USA Today, discussing how to end the shame and stigma of mental health by and substance abuse disorder. Emily has been sober since January 2, 2017, her recovery path is focused on ruthless honesty, grace, self-love and is documented in her memoir, Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life. Paulson's resources include one-on-one coaching, to help others evaluate whether or not alcohol is serving them in their lives. Paulson resides in Seattle with her husband and their five children. Shownotes: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/21 Grab your Free Sober Girls Guide To Quitting Drinking Grab your Guide To The Best Quit Lit Books For Women (Including Emily's book) Links and Resources mentioned in this episode Connect with Emily Lynn Paulson Book: Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life Website: www.highlightreallife.com Instagram: Highlight Real Recovery Facebook: Emily Lynn Paulson Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson Website: www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Instagram: Casey @ Hello Someday Coaching (@caseymdavidson) Listen to more podcast episodes to drink less + live more.
This month on the podcast, Sondra is going solo with an author series. This week, she's excited to share a conversation with Emily Lynn Paulson. Emily is a writer, speaker, recovery coach, mom of five and author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Behind the Filtered Life. They talk about dishonesty, when it starts and where it can take us and how getting sober is a lesson in learning to trust ourselves again. To learn more about Emily, how to work with her and buy her book, visit https://www.highlightreallife.com/. You can also follow her on Instagram @highlightrealrecovery. This week, Emily shares three items from her Unruffled Toolbox: (1) journal; (2) being of service; (3) meditation.
The BELLAs get real with Emily Brickel Edelson, creator of Chic Sketch and Emily Lynn Paulson, author of the book Highlight Real and chat about being our authentic selves in this digital influencer world. They also share tips on how to become a successful influencer, follower FOMO and how much vulnerability should we be sharing on social media! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bella-mag/support
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