In today’s self-help and coaching landscape, frameworks like the 5 Love Languages, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and Neuro-Semantics are widely embraced
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The Pseudoscience of “Self-Help”: Creating Problems to Sell Solutions
The self-help and wellness industries have exploded in recent years, capturing the imaginations (and wallets) of millions who are searching
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The Pseudoscience Illusion: How We’re Sold Fake Solutions for Real-Life Problems
In today’s world, there’s a booming industry built on the idea that the answers to life’s challenges lie outside of
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The Dangers of Life Coaching: When “Clearing Blocks” Oversteps Ethical Boundaries
In recent years, life coaching has surged in popularity as individuals seek guidance for achieving personal goals, overcoming obstacles, and
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Why You Can’t Standardise Pseudoscience: A World of Made-Up Standards and Placebo Effects
In the age of self-help, wellness trends, and personal development, pseudoscientific practices have flourished. From coaching programs to spirituality, healing
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The Perils of Philosophical Thought in Leadership Development: Why Speculative Philosophy Isn’t a Substitute for Practical Leadership Programs
In recent years, we’ve seen an increasing influence of philosophical ideas, particularly speculative and metaphysical philosophy, being applied in areas
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Wellness or Wishful Thinking? The Privileged Marketing of an Industry Built on Sugar Pills
In today’s world, the concept of “wellness” has become a booming industry, raking in billions annually as it promises a
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The Battle for Truth: Why Science Struggles to Triumph Over Celebrity Pseudoscience
In an age dominated by influencers and celebrity culture, the world of pseudoscience has found fertile ground to thrive. From
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The Parallels Between Norman Vincent Peale’s Work and NLP: The Danger of Oversimplifying Psychology and Rewriting Truth
Norman Vincent Peale, the influential author of The Power of Positive Thinking, and the founders of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Richard
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The Illusion of Modern Spirituality: How Marketing, Not Mysticism, Drives the Success of New Age Gurus
In today’s world, the lines between spirituality, self-help, and commercialism have become increasingly blurred. Many of the most prominent figures
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