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It\\u2019s part two of our chat with Anne Peterson, and we\\u2019re picking up again right at the part of the story where things really go sideways for her inside the Landmark ecosystem. She shares what it was like flying in Werner Erhard\\u2019s inner circle working as something of an Olivia Pope for the company\\u2019s high falutin\\u2019 events, and the moment that her dream gig turned into Red Flag City. Other highlights\\u2013or lowlights more like it\\u2013include: Erhard\\u2019s legend materializing into (volatile) human form, and the scandal-plagued guru going Full Metal jacket. In this episode we also cover what it was like for her to confront the big lie behind the transformative work she believed in, and how she\\u2019s picking up the pieces now after emerging from Landmark\\u2019s dark side. Full disclosure: Sarah also rants a bit, and there are some cathartic tears. Landmark loyalists should know that Anne also expresses optimism for the company\\u2019s future, should it decide to face its demons. (FWIW: We agree with her\\u2026You could be a contender, Landmark. Maybe try using the criticism to grow, and think about taking some of your own tech as medicine. You got this. We believe in you!)

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SHOW NOTES:
Anne Peterson spent 15+ years selling, producing and facilitating transformative programs for an international personal and professional growth and development company. Since leaving, she has launched ILumn8.life, a learning hub and marketplace dedicated to the safe and ethical practice of providing personal development. Her memoir is available now on Amazon. You can also hear more about her story on recent episodes of the (excellent!) Seek Safely podcast.\\xa0

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Full Metal Jacket \\u2018Donuts\\u2019 Scene

NY Times article on the return of Werner Erhard

Outrageous Betrayal: The Real Story of Werner Erhard from est to Exile (book)

Cult Education Institute\\u2019s Landmark info page

Times-Union article on Rick Ross\\u2019s Landmark/NXIVM Testimony

More background on Erhard scandals

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Also\\u2026Let it be known far and wide, loud and clear that\\u2026

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