WTF is on my Mind?!

Mark Vicente

Author, Speaker, Whistleblower and award-winning Director Mark Vicente was behind the sleeper hit “What The Bleep Do We Know?!” Several books have been written about the film’s remarkable grassroots marketing campaign, which led to its unprecedented success.
Mark was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1965. Taking his first photograph at age four, he quickly discovered his passion for being behind the camera. After attending film and drama school in South Africa, he began working his way up the ranks of the camera department, from Assistant to Operator to Cinematographer. His first big break came as Director of Photography on the musical “SARAFINA,” starring Whoopi Goldberg. In 1992, he set his sights on Hollywood and relocated to Los Angeles to shoot his first studio picture for Disney; “FATHERHOOD,” starring Patrick Swayze and Halle Berry. At the age of 26, he became one of the youngest cinematographers to shoot a big-budget studio picture.
Over the next few decades, he went on to shoot an additional 14 feature films and numerous documentaries, music videos and commercials. Mark soon found there were in him, untold stories he desperately wanted to express as a Director. He was driven by the conviction that tales of greatness, nobility and introspection could be exciting and financially successful.
Perhaps because of the very obvious race and class iniquities in South Africa, he found himself propelled to question certain fundamental assumptions at a very young age. Beliefs about human behavior, cosmology, religion, existentialism and mysticism. Along the way, he stumbled into a few situations where leaders with malignant pathologies (masquerading as saintly philosophers) spoke the talk of self-improvement but did untold damage to their followers... and him.
Looking back, he can now say he has been in at least two cults. His last foray into personal growth and his defection from NXIVM was chronicled in the HBO series “The Vow”. Mark and a few plucky whistleblowers exposed the criminal activities of the organization, resulting in multiple arrests and indictments. He doesn’t consider himself a cult expert, but by his own admission, “I’m an expert in being screwed over, waking up, and knowing how to spot them.” He’s got a pretty salty approach to most things and is fascinated by the myriad patterns in the human psychodynamic that create the best and the worst in civilization.
Join Mark as he unpacks a whole range of topics to do with: Psychology, Consciousness, Morality, Narcissistic Abuse, Spirituality, Cults, Propaganda, Science, Filmmaking, and Philosophy.You never quite know what you’re going to get, as it really does depend on... WTF is on his mind?!

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(NXIVM) Letter to the Inside - Part 2 of 4

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10/21/22 • 19 min

In this Episode: (PART 2 of 4) In March 2018 I recognized Keith Raniere was about to be arrested. Along with my fellow whistleblowers, we had spent the previous 9 months trying to get people out of NXIVM. I made one final attempt en masse to get my friends (true believers) to wake up before Raniere was arrested. I wrote a long letter to a select few friends on ‘the inside’ on March 10th, 2018 - 16 days before Keith Raniere was arrested in a Mexican Villa on March 26th, 2018. I sent it mostly to lower ranks because I knew that if I included the top of the organization, the higher ranks would have blocked it. I needed my friends who received the letter to have time to absorb what I was saying before they had to report it up the chain of command. This was my desperate attempt to try and wake my friends up before the arrests began. ~ Mark Vicente

Sections of the letter: Mastermind, The Tech, Abandon Morality, Mysticism.

"I've been doing this work for many years. I am nevertheless aghast at the level of contempt for women and cruelty toward women that is at the rotten core of this group. Raniere succeeds in fulfilling his sadistic need to enslave others through a kind of battering, his twisted rationales convincing followers, and not just the women, that self-torture and torture of others builds character. In fact, what he does is utterly self-serving, exploiting others entirely to feed the delusion of his own omnipotence. Those who have been brainwashed with Raniere's hateful ideas about women will need time to free themselves from their conditioning, to be able to respect and trust themselves again." ~ Daniel Shaw, LCSW

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What is CONSENT? Does Yes mean YES?

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12/22/24 • 69 min

In this episode: I talk to two incredible women who are leading the charge to redefine how we think about and legislate consent—Joyce Short and Nina Lucas of the Consent Awareness Network, or CAN.

If Joyce Short gets her way, both “Yes Means Yes” and “No Means No” will be stricken from our laws. She is a sexual assault survivor and the author of 4 books that can turn our human right to consent into a civil right backed by law.

She is the founder and Chief Executive of the Consent Awareness Network and a TEDx Talk Presenter. She has been an expert witness and the architect of several legislative bills that can radically change how our justice system deals with consent.

Joyce has been featured on Nightline, CBS News, BuzzFeed, Inside Edition, the NY Times, and more, and she’s been quoted in books and journals, including “The Moment” by Andrea Constand, and has been honored as a 'Woman of Distinction" by the NY State Assembly.

Nina Lucas serves as Chief of Staff and a Consent Outreach Ambassador for the Consent Awareness Network (CAN). She is also an activist with Never Alone Advocacy, founded to fight back against abuse of power in the military. As a classically trained singer, Nina's secret superpower is opera and she is dedicated to applying her robust voice to inform, educate and empower however she can in all efforts to #CodifyConsent

WEBSITE: www.consentawareness.net

Joyce's TEDx TALK: https://bit.ly/DefineConsent

Joyce's Book: Your Consent: The Key to Conquering Sexual Assault (revised edition): bit.ly/ConsentRevised

ACTION ITEM - SIGN THE PETITION: http://bit.ly/BillPetition

DONATE: https://consentawareness.net/donate/

OTHER CULT/CONSENT podcast appearances:

A Little Bit Culty

Something Was Wrong

#FGKIA - freely given, knowledgeable informed agreement (by a person with the capacity to reason)

#CodifyConsent

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Tom Cruise, Oblivion & the NXIVM 9

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08/20/23 • 32 min

SPOILER ALERT: I will be giving away major plot points of the movie 'Oblivion'.
In this Episode: Tom Cruise plays Jack Harper in this 2013 sci-fi movie directed by Joseph Kosinski. The irony of Tom Cruise playing a character who wakes up inside an AI cult and then helps take it down. The NXIVM 9 were like the 'Scavs' Jack thinks are the enemy.

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Narcissistic Triangulation

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12/01/23 • 26 min

In this episode: NXIVM, Gladiators, CIA, Tin Foil, Public Relations, and taking down the little runt.
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CIA Dispatch: https://www.globalresearch.ca/cia-memo-1967-cia-coined-weaponized-label-conspiracy-theory/5822801
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Music: Origins by Daniel Deuschle

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Art as Medicine with filmmaker Lubomir Arsov

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04/19/24 • 76 min

KINGDOM ANIMATED SHORT
https://www.lubomirarsov.com/
IN SHADOW
Beyond The Self with Africa Brooke - releasing cult-like thinking & rigid identities - with Mark Vicente
The conversation between Mark Vicente and Lubomir explores the creative process, the power of visual storytelling, and the challenges of staying true to one's artistic vision. They discuss the importance of depth and emotional resonance in art, as well as the resistance and criticism that often arise when pushing boundaries. The conversation also touches on the themes of truth, personal growth, and the struggle to break free from societal norms. Overall, the discussion highlights the transformative power of art and the courage required to create meaningful work. In this conversation, Mark Vicente and Lubomir discuss the themes and messages in Lubomir's film 'Kingdom'. They explore the concepts of freedom, redemption, and the power of the individual to break free from oppressive systems. They also discuss the role of art in inspiring and empowering people. The film is praised for its visceral and emotional impact, and the audience feedback has been positive. Lubomir shares his thoughts on the importance of imagination and the potential for redemption in even the most damaged individuals. They also discuss the intellectual and emotional responses to the film and the power of visual storytelling.
00:00 Introduction
07:39 The Frustration of Finding Projects that Match Values
16:15 The Emotional Connection in Filmmaking
33:41 The Personal and Collective Resistance to Truth
41:51 The Challenge of Portraying the Transcendent
53:24 The Battle of Coercion and Oppression
01:05:29 The Potential Impact and Future Projects

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The Female Narcissist w/ Coach Liliya Labonte

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02/23/25 • 72 min

In this eye-opening episode of WTF is on My Mind?!, I sit down with Coach Liliya Labonte, a specialist in narcissistic abuse and healing, to uncover a rarely discussed topic: the female narcissist. Unlike their male counterparts, female narcissists operate in uniquely insidious ways, leaving many victims questioning their reality.
Together, we explore:
✔️ The key differences between male and female narcissists
✔️ The subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs to watch for
✔️ How to protect yourself and begin the healing process
🚨 Warning: This conversation delves into emotional abuse and manipulation. Proceed with care.

https://www.liliyalabonte.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@UChO_r7A2cXqZ8A3NmIp7wyA
https://www.instagram.com/coachliliya/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@coachliliya?lang=en

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Hypothesis of God

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02/21/23 • 19 min

In this Episode: Stolen Youth. A memory of a NXIVM Level 2 module that really stuck. Is 'God' an early development somatic impulse? Transference of mysticism. Seeing our leaders as omnipotent parents.

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The Light and Dark side of Self-Help with Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle

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07/09/23 • 107 min

In this Episode: I talk to Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle, Clinical Psychologist and Board President of Seek Safely. https://www.seeksafely.org

SEEK SAFELY is an organization that:

Educates the public about the self-help industry.
Empowers consumers of personal and professional development.
Promotes professional standards in this $11 Billion/Year unregulated self-help industry.

Seek Safely Podcast
https://seeksafely.podcastpage.io/
Dr. Doyle
https://www.instagram.com/drdoylesays/
https://twitter.com/DrDoyleSays

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'The Vow' Season 2 - Episode 1 - Debrief

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10/19/22 • 54 min

SPOILER ALERT! Scenes from Episode 1 will be discussed!
In this Episode: Debrief of 'The Vow' Season 2 - Episode 1.
A Little Bit Culty Podcast
https://www.instagram.com/alittlebitculty/

Cult Definitions

Steve Hassan’s BITE Model

What is a Cult? Whiteboard Animation Explaining the BITE Model

Dr. Janja Lalich - Definition and Explanation of the Word “Cult”

Rick Ross - Warning Signs

Mark Vicente YouTube - Holy Deception

Mark Vicente - Statement at Raniere's Sentencing

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A.I. & the Hollywood Collapse? w/ Adam G. Simon

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07/18/24 • 71 min

In this episode: I continue my discussion with Producer/Writer Adam G. Simon - about A.I. this time. We look at the ethical implications of A.I. and the lack of regulations and ethical constraints in its development. Adam discusses the state of Hollywood, describing it as a corrupt industry driven by money and power. He explores the impact of A.I. on storytelling and expresses his worries about the loss of creativity and the homogenization of content.
We discuss Nolan A.I. - a creative tool that empowers writers and filmmakers by providing co-writing, coverage, and deliverable creation features. It focuses on the individual creator's style and ideas, rather than relying on pre-existing works. Adam asserts that this particular A.I. is designed to enhance creativity and provide objective feedback, eliminating biases and nepotism often found in the industry. It allows creators to retain control over their work and bypass traditional gatekeepers.
The goal is to put the power back in the hands of creatives and disrupt the current education and production systems. However, we always need to be mindful of the ethical use of A.I. and the potential for it to be misused by those in power.
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Adam's Article
NOLAN.AI

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:00 The Assassination Attempt
05:09 The Ethical Implications of AI
12:41 The Corrupt Nature of Hollywood
26:18 AI's Impact on Storytelling
34:53 The Need for a Shake-Up in Hollywood
35:20 Using AI like an Iron Man Suit
37:36 Nolan AI's Focus on Individual Creativity
40:59 Incredible Coverage and Feedback with Nolan AI
53:57 Putting Power Back in the Hands of Creatives
01:00:25 Objective Feedback and Eliminating Biases with Nolan AI
01:06:09 Collaboration and Maintaining Origin of Ideas

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WTF is on my Mind?! currently has 66 episodes available.

What topics does WTF is on my Mind?! cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Film, Psychology, Documentary, Television, Podcasts, Philosophy, Cult and Tv & Film.

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The episode title 'NXIVM's War Against Hate' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on WTF is on my Mind?! is 48 minutes.

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The first episode of WTF is on my Mind?! was released on Sep 30, 2022.

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