EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 36 MIN
Ep. 143 - “False Gods”& Wannabe Gurus: How to Spot them & Reclaim Your Power
from Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein
Who are today’s “false gods?” They’re the public figures and leaders on stages large and small who betray our trust, lie, or live double lives. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein breaks down how to spot false authorities and disinformation spreaders, the “once good” and “never goods” in the wellness realms, spirituality spheres, healthcare and everyday life. She also references a recent article by Dr. Lissa Rankin, who names some of the “wellfluencers” whose private personalities are a stark contrast to their public personas (and why this matters).Traci shares several examples of the “false god” phenomenon, and discusses the red flags often hiding in plain sight, including: the "one true way" mentality, obvious boundary violations, as well as why charisma is not the same as credibility. She shares how we can reclaim our own authority and learn to trust our inner wisdom when things don’t feel right. If you've ever second-guessed your gut to defer to an "expert" who has not earned your trust, this episode will help you to trust yourself again — and know exactly when someone in power deserves neither your faith nor your funds.For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/To read the article by Lissa Rankin, MD, referenced in this episode: “Blowing The Whistle On Deepak Chopra, The Epstein Files, Cancel Culture, & Holding My Influencer Peers (& Myself) Accountable”https://lissarankinmd.substack.com/p/blowing-the-whistle-on-deepak-chopra?fbclid=IwY2xjawQCuv5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJTN1ZtZWthUmFWYThubkhOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvhT2UC0fYcLhjnCUCF0heleRhP6mGga7yHBIHT43d50ZQbdrKevWRTxhLHg_aem_fS8kUUt1siKv8K7E-7-dQQ
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Who are today’s “false gods?” They’re the public figures and leaders on stages large and small who betray our trust, lie, or live double lives. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein breaks down how to spot false authorities and disinformation spreaders, the “once good” and “never goods” in the wellness realms, spirituality spheres, healthcare and everyday life. She also references a recent article by Dr. Lissa Rankin, who names some of the “wellfluencers” whose private personalities are a stark contrast to their public personas (and why this matters).Traci shares several examples of the “false god” phenomenon, and discusses the red flags often hiding in plain sight, including: the "one true way" mentality, obvious boundary violations, as well as why charisma is not the same as credibility. She shares how we can reclaim our own authority and learn to trust our inner wisdom when things don’t feel right. If you've ever second-guessed your gut to defer to an "expert" who has not earned your trust, this episode will help you to trust yourself again — and know exactly when someone in power deserves neither your faith nor your funds.For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/To read the article by Lissa Rankin, MD, referenced in this episode: “Blowing The Whistle On Deepak Chopra, The Epstein Files, Cancel Culture, & Holding My Influencer Peers (& Myself) Accountable”https://lissarankinmd.substack.com/p/blowing-the-whistle-on-deepak-chopra?fbclid=IwY2xjawQCuv5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJTN1ZtZWthUmFWYThubkhOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvhT2UC0fYcLhjnCUCF0heleRhP6mGga7yHBIHT43d50ZQbdrKevWRTxhLHg_aem_fS8kUUt1siKv8K7E-7-dQQ
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