59 - Bewitched: Breaking the Spell after Spiritual Mentoring goes Wrong (the one with Brenda Reiss)
Description
Some women are with you until the very last page of the story. Brenda is one of them.
In this week’s episode, Alyse and I sit down with Brenda, who knew “Betty” since 2016 and stayed close through two major retreats—including the last one in Croatia.
Her reflections are grounded, insightful, and offer a rare perspective on what it means to stay, witness, and ultimately walk away with clarity.
This isn’t a dramatic tell-all.
It’s a steady, clear conversation about what happens when truth begins to override loyalty.
In this episode:
Why staying ‘too long’ is often part of the process
The subtle distortion of gaslighting over time
How Brenda found her way out—not in a blaze, but with quiet strength
What it really looks like to reclaim clarity after spiritual confusion
Why women like Brenda matter to the narrative
✨ Also inside:
The difference between devotion and entanglement
The moment the spell breaks—and what comes next
A few solid nods to our Friends fandom (could we be any more obvious?)
📖 Supporting clients through spiritual harm recovery?
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🎸 Missed the Phoebe moment?
Yes, I finally released the guitar video. Phoebe Buffay hair, guitar, a little sass, and a lot of heart. Watch here.
⚡️PS: There’s only one more episode before the season finale.
So if you’ve been riding the Thursday wave with us—don’t miss this one.
Same time, same spell-breaking vibe.
We’ll see you next week.
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