Seek Safely

The SEEK Safely podcast is the official voice of the nonprofit organization SEEK Safely Inc, which advocates for ethics and accountability in the self-help industry, and empowers seekers to have safe and effective self-improvement journeys. Jean Brown and Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle peel back the layers of the largely unregulated, multi-billion dollar self-help industry, discussing the patterns of exploitation and deception that pervade the industry and allow self-help gurus to thrive at the expense of their customers and followers. Along the way we’ll have discussions with people who care as much as we do about the self-help industry being held accountable for the promises it makes–and we lay out our vision of a world in which seekers are respected and protected.
SEEK Safely Summit Recap with Anne Peterson
February 10, 2025

SEEK Safely Summit Recap with Anne Peterson

In November 2024, SEEK was proud to present the SEEK Safely summit, a day of reflecting, brainstorm...

Chatting with India Oxenberg on the Self-help to Cult Pipeline
January 27, 2025

Chatting with India Oxenberg on the Self-help to Cult Pipeline

Jean and Glenn chat with India Oxenberg, author, producer, and activist whose escape from NXIVM is ...

Discovering the Dysfunction in Self-help
October 21, 2024

Discovering the Dysfunction in Self-help

In this episode, Dr. Doyle and Jean return to the underlying discussion of the self-help industry a...

Following up with Anne Peterson, Author of "Is This a Cult"
May 27, 2024

Following up with Anne Peterson, Author of "Is This a Cult"

Previously on the Podcast, Anne Peterson introduced her new memoir, "Is This A Cult?" about her man...

SEEK Safely Podcast (Taylor Edition) with Brit Barkholtz (Part 2)
May 13, 2024

SEEK Safely Podcast (Taylor Edition) with Brit Barkholtz (Part 2)

Here is Part 2 with Brit Barkholtz. Brit Barkholtz is a licensed clinical social worker specializin...

SEEK Safely Podcast (Taylor Edition) with Brit Barkholtz (Part 1)
May 06, 2024

SEEK Safely Podcast (Taylor Edition) with Brit Barkholtz (Part 1)

Brit Barkholtz is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and eating disorders, ac...