Interview Episode: Issues in Coaching and Wellness with Kathleen Oh

Kathleen Oh is a rare breed: a wellness coach who is cynical about wellness and the coaching industry. She works with clients across integration and psychedelics education. Kathleen is trained in Internal Family Systems (also known as IFS Informed or IFSCA), which is a trauma-informed approach, and comes from a background of trauma herself. Kathleen was once an anti-vaxxer, and her community embraced all kinds of magical thinking and conspiracy theories. Over time, she realised that her own coaching may have involved undue influence, and through the words of a dear friend she recognised that a lot of her perspectives were rooted in white privilege. You can support us on Patreon or Acast+, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available on audiobook now. With thanks to Audio-Technica, presenting partner for season 5 of Let's Talk About Sects. Links: Coach Kathleen Oh — Kathleen’s website Oh My Heart — Kathleen’s Substack (we spoke about her Psychedelics, Cults and Predators article in particular, from 13 July 2022) The Real Coach Oh — Kathleen’s Instagram Psychedelics, Politics and Predators with Kathleen Oh — Free Your Inner Guru podcast episode, 28 March 2022 Cover Story: Power Trip — New York Magazine podcast series from Lily Kay Ross and David Nickles about the psychedelic underground, November 2021 Dr Janja Lalich’s website Take Back Your Life Recovery — Dr Janja Lalich’s courses that Kathleen mentioned Gerette Buglion’s website #igotout — Gerette Buglion and Lisa (anonymous activist)’s movement for cult survivors Laura Tucker’s website — host of the Free Your Inner Guru podcast