Episode
Marianne Williamson
57:53
Published: Tue Sep 14 2021
Description
Last year, spiritual leader Marianne Williamson made headlines when she ran for president. But 10 years earlier, she wrote a bestselling book that promised to teach readers how to “surrender" their weight forever. This week, Mike and Aubrey take a deep dive into Williamson’s life story and her 2010 book, “A Course in Weight Loss." Along the way we talk nonprofit drama, Eleanor Roosevelt and gays for Marianne. Plus, Mike’s got a message for the twinks.Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreVideos!Marianne Williamson on ForgivenessA Course in Weight LossA Course in Weight Loss, Chapter Two A Course in Weight Loss, Chapter 7A Course in Weight Loss, Chapter 8Links!Who is Marianne Williamson? Her 2020 presidential campaign and policies, explained The Divine Miss WFaith: Marianne Williamson Is Full of ItThe Gospel According to Marianne Williamson “No One Decides to Run for President Impulsively”: Marianne Williamson Explains Her Magical ThinkingMarianne Williamson has almost everything Marianne Williamson is a controversial AIDS-crisis figure for gay men.Into America's Spiritual Void With Marianne WilliamsonWhy Marianne Williamson’s most famous passage keeps getting cited as a Nelson Mandela quote Thanks to Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
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The speaker shares their impression of a doctor who is known for promoting anti-vax and other unconventional medical beliefs, with reactions differing based on location.
00:00 - 02:59 (02:59)
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The speaker shares their impression of a doctor who is known for promoting anti-vax and other unconventional medical beliefs, with reactions differing based on location.
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Marianne Williamson, who has a Jewish immigrant background, found herself embracing the "Jesus-y" teachings of "A Course in Miracles," which helped pave the way for the next wave of prosperity gospel.
02:59 - 09:21 (06:22)
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Marianne Williamson, who has a Jewish immigrant background, found herself embracing the "Jesus-y" teachings of "A Course in Miracles," which helped pave the way for the next wave of prosperity gospel. Despite her initial hesitation to the Christian themes in the self-help book, she found a way to embrace her Jewishness while also accepting the teachings of the book.
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Gospel for Asia's focus on religion and the discomfort it creates among staff, along with invoking Jesus in their service provision, has hampered fundraising efforts, in addition to the organization stepping into a gap where fewer service organizations are funded and willing to work with people who are HIV positive or who have AIDS.
09:21 - 15:51 (06:29)
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Gospel for Asia's focus on religion and the discomfort it creates among staff, along with invoking Jesus in their service provision, has hampered fundraising efforts, in addition to the organization stepping into a gap where fewer service organizations are funded and willing to work with people who are HIV positive or who have AIDS. Objectification of a female leader also persists.
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The funding of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can be a complex ethical issue, with donors sometimes dictating low wages for workers and a tendency to justify questionable practices with the ends justifying the means.
15:51 - 25:08 (09:17)
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The funding of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can be a complex ethical issue, with donors sometimes dictating low wages for workers and a tendency to justify questionable practices with the ends justifying the means.
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The conversation about conflicts often lacks specificity, and it falls apart as soon as people start applying certain situations to it.
25:08 - 29:54 (04:45)
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The conversation about conflicts often lacks specificity, and it falls apart as soon as people start applying certain situations to it. Meanwhile, a woman who became famous in 1992 meets her most popular follower.
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The podcast discusses Marianne Williamson's political journey, including her run for Henry Waxman's seat in California.
29:54 - 34:23 (04:29)
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The podcast discusses Marianne Williamson's political journey, including her run for Henry Waxman's seat in California. They also discuss the limitations of the left-right spectrum in categorizing political candidates.
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The podcast hosts discuss Marianne Williamson’s presidential candidacy and see her as a traditional left-flank candidate, yet with some peculiarities such as pushing “vagina eggs” and the irritation with the gay culture’s reaction to her as an icon.
34:23 - 42:30 (08:06)
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The podcast hosts discuss Marianne Williamson’s presidential candidacy and see her as a traditional left-flank candidate, yet with some peculiarities such as pushing “vagina eggs” and the irritation with the gay culture’s reaction to her as an icon.
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This podcast discusses a 21-day program to help overcome food addiction and compulsive eating.
42:30 - 46:37 (04:07)
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This podcast discusses a 21-day program to help overcome food addiction and compulsive eating. The program includes daily lessons with titles such as "Meet The Real You" and "Soul Surgery", and a writing exercise where you respond from your future thin self to your current self.
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The notion that there is a thin person stuck inside every fat person is not true, as people are simply afraid of being fat due to the stigmatization.
46:37 - 50:34 (03:56)
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The notion that there is a thin person stuck inside every fat person is not true, as people are simply afraid of being fat due to the stigmatization. Stigmatizing oneself does not equate to an honest self-reflection or insight about the past.
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A discussion on a podcast about Rebecca Romaine's weight loss book, which some consider problematic for promoting weight loss without addressing the issue of intersectionality.
50:34 - 56:32 (05:58)
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A discussion on a podcast about Rebecca Romaine's weight loss book, which some consider problematic for promoting weight loss without addressing the issue of intersectionality. The book is criticized for ignoring the fact that most fat people in the country are poor and people of color.
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This podcast discuss the set of practices promoted by Marianne Williamson that even if they don't harm you personally can harm a lot of people a great deal, especially workers, fat people, people with eating disorders, those who don't have the means and resources, and NGO workers who can't form unions and haven't eaten pizza in years.
56:36 - 57:47 (01:10)
Summary
This podcast discuss the set of practices promoted by Marianne Williamson that even if they don't harm you personally can harm a lot of people a great deal, especially workers, fat people, people with eating disorders, those who don't have the means and resources, and NGO workers who can't form unions and haven't eaten pizza in years.