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The Dream

The Dream

Little Everywhere

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From Little Everywhere and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell?

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The Dream - S1 E1: Wanna Swim in Cash?
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09/24/18 • 40 min

There’s nothing as intoxicating as piles of money, unless the Feds are watching you count it.

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The Dream - S3 E1: Becoming a #Boss
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09/13/23 • 27 min

What's it like to hand your life over to someone who claims they’ll make it better? Jessie Lee Ward, the self-proclaimed “#1 network marketer in the world,” charges her coaching clients thousands of dollars for a trip to Colombia that's described like a work retreat. The reality is more like a brutal 15 hour hike, with late night hypothermia. Is this what it takes to be successful in life and business?

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The Dream - S3 E2: What Ever Happened to Happy Jane?
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09/13/23 • 31 min

Despite regular therapy, Jane is in a funk. She and Dann discuss what's happened to them, and what she hopes (and fears) life coaching might do for her — or teach her to do for herself. Jane embarks on a hunt for a professional life coach of her own.

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The Dream - S3 E3: The MLM-to-coaching pipeline
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09/20/23 • 42 min

Jennifer Rajala got sucked into the MLM-to-coaching pipeline. A social worker from northern Michigan, Jennifer rose quickly through the Arbonne ranks. She earned the right to lease an Arbonne branded Mercedes. But she still wasn’t making any real money. Then Jenn discovered Rankmakers, the life coaching program that promised to truly maximize her potential.

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The Dream - S3 E4: Think and Grow Duped
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09/27/23 • 32 min

Napoleon Hill, ever heard of him? He wrote "Think and Grow Rich," one of the favorite self-help handbooks of all time. His fans include Tony Robbins and life coaches of all stripes. But Napoleon Hill was not a genius of self-help. He was a scam artist who never practiced what he preached. Journalist Matt Novak tells Jane what he’s found (and what he hasn’t) about one of the biggest architects of modern coaching.

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The Dream - S1 E6: How a Dream Becomes a Nightmare
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10/22/18 • 36 min

Be careful what you wish for, unless it's debt.

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The Dream - S3 E8: Striving Is Bad for Your Health
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10/25/23 • 37 min

Who does coaching work least well for? Turns out it’s the exact people who could benefit most from it, according to the industry. Dr. Sherman James and Dr. Arline Geronimus discuss the downsides of positive thinking, bootstrapping, and mindset culture. For some people, striving has negative impacts on health and happiness.

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The Dream - S1 E2: Women’s Work
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09/24/18 • 39 min

When opportunity knocks, open the front door.

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The Dream - S3 E7: The Inmates Running the Asylum
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10/18/23 • 31 min

Who becomes a life coach? Jane talks to Patrick Sheehan, a researcher who has found a surprising answer: many coaches couldn’t find success elsewhere. Why do people who can’t do teach? We also learn more about Jane’s life coach, her bona fides, and what sets her apart from the scammers.

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The Dream - S3 E5: I Never Said Hate
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10/04/23 • 34 min

Now a life coach herself, Jennifer Rajala is lauded at Rankmakers; she’s a hustler who can inspire others to buy coaching packages better than just about anyone else. That is, until she realizes she’s selling empty promises.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Dream have?

The Dream currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does The Dream cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Dream?

The episode title 'S1 E1: Wanna Swim in Cash?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Dream?

The average episode length on The Dream is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Dream released?

Episodes of The Dream are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Dream?

The first episode of The Dream was released on Sep 6, 2018.

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