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Bewitched - Breaking the Spell After Spiritual Mentoring Goes Wrong - Robyn's Story

from Reclaiming Consciousness · host Alyse Bacine

What if the person claiming to guide your spiritual awakening was actually casting a spell to keep you under their control? When coaching becomes cult-like, it’s not just unethical—it’s dangerous. We need to talk about this.In the second episode of our "Bewitched" series, I sit down with Dr. Robyn McKay to dive even deeper into our shared experience with a toxic spiritual mentor—"Betty". This is not just another story about a bad coach. It’s a look behind the curtain at manipulative practices, coercive control, and outright abuse of power that too often hide behind the guise of spiritual mentoring.We unpack how boundary violations, emotional manipulation, and trauma bonding created a confusion matrix that left us questioning our own sanity. Robyn shares her story of being subtly coerced into energetic agreements she didn’t fully understand, and how a simple request was actually the start of a much darker dynamic.We expose the cult-like tactics used to create a high-control environment, where fear of retribution, public shaming, and gaslighting were commonplace. We shine a light on the psychodrama that unfolded, including bizarre retreats where we were starved, sleep-deprived, and encouraged to engage in spiritual warfare against imagined enemies.If you think spiritual abuse is something that could never happen to you, think again. This conversation isn’t just about what we went through—it’s about helping you spot the red flags, trust your intuition, and break free from toxic dynamics. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS(00:00) Intro(00:52) In Today's Episode...Robyn McKay(02:18) A Greater Healing For The Collective(05:40) Special Offers(07:51) Robyn's Background and Initial Experience with "Betty"(14:29) The Power Differential and Boundary Issues(19:03) Questioning Actions and Dual Relationships(26:28) The Denver Retreat: The Spell(35:08) Two Truths, One Lie(40:13) The San Diego Retreat: Spiritual Warfare(49:51) The Aftermath and Ethical Concerns(52:35) Trauma Bonding and Realizations - Questioning the Benefits(59:31) Santa Fe's Turning Point - The Charlatan(01:17:36) The Croatia Retreat - Paranoia and Psychodrama**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD**Leave a review, send us a screenshot and get a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.The Metamorphosis Method starts February 27th and you can still enroll. Master my proven methodology to guide your clients to rapidly and efficiently transmute lifetimes of familial and ancestral trauma. Jump on a call with me to learn more.The Mothership  Join today and gain access to all my programs, trainings, and masterclasses—past, present, and future.CONTACT ROBYN drrobynmckay.com Follow her on InstagramListen to her podcast She{ology}Or contact her directly at [email protected] ALYSEJoin my FB groupIG @alyse_breathesVisit [email protected]

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What if the person claiming to guide your spiritual awakening was actually casting a spell to keep you under their control? When coaching becomes cult-like, it’s not just unethical—it’s dangerous. We need to talk about this. In the second episode of our "Bewitched" series, I sit down with Dr. Robyn McKay to dive even deeper into our shared experience with a toxic spiritual mentor—"Betty". This is not just another story about a bad coach. It’s a look behind the curtain at manipulative practice...

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