Toxic Positivity

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Essential Oil Poisoning in Pets with Dr. Justine Lee Sep 22, 2020

In this episode, Lillian talks with Dr. Justine Lee - a double board-certified veterinary specialist in emergency critical care and toxicology. She warns how concentrated essential oils can be toxic and deadly for your pets. LINKS: Misleading article: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-for-pets-a-quick-how-to/#disqus_thread Women hospitalized for ingesting oils - from the Netflix show (Un)Well. https://www.insider.com/woman-hospitalized-after-eating-essential-oils-had-swelling-rashes-2020-8 Animal poison control: (888) 426-4435 ASPC Poisonous Household Products: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/poisonous-household-products More about Dr. Lee: https://drjustinelee.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/030739350X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Y6rAFbNB4JQRS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00166YC7Y/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 Podcast / Radio Show: ER Vet - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/er-vet-stories-from-animal-er-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio/id1286876476 Craving more episodes? Venmo @LillianLaloProductions A donation to the show will help Lillian produce and publish new, topical episodes on a more consistent schedule. Donations will also assist in keeping the shows ad-free. Any support is very appreciated!

Mystery Woman Aug 19, 2020

In this episode, Lillian has a conversation with a "Mystery Woman" who escaped a nameless religious cult group a few years ago. Mystery Woman brings awareness to her vulnerability. She says that growing up in a cult makes it easier for her to be manipulated by other destructive groups - like MLMs. Resources: 1. “How Cult Recruitment Works” https://people.howstuffworks.com/cult3.htm 2. Psychology of Cults article (short) https://www.onlinepsychologydegree.info/what-to-know-about-the-psychology-of-cults/ 3. CultEducation.com - Nameless Church Cult https://culteducation.com/group/1204-the-two-by-twos-cooneyites/34774-the-truth-church-inside-the-nameless-church-cult-where-tv-and-dancing-are-the-devil-s-work.html 4. Leah Remini Schientology and the Aftermath on A&E https://www.aetv.com/shows/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath Craving more episodes? Venmo @LillianLaloProductions A donation to the show will help Lillian produce and publish new, topical episodes on a more consistent schedule. Donations will also assist in keeping the shows ad-free. Any support is very appreciated!

I Am Your Ally Jun 19, 2020

In this episode, Lillian talks with Margaret Angel, who is speaking out against Multi-Level Marketing companies who are capitalizing on the Black Lives Matter Movement. Sources listed in order with show timing: 1. Margaret Angel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretangelxo/ 2. DoSomething.org - https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/black-lives-taken 3. Back Lives Matter - https://www.dosomething.org/us/statement-black-lives-june-2020 4. Amplify Melonated Voices Challenge- https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/amplify-melanated-voices-challenge-instagram-1203645150/ 5. Margaret's YouTube Video - Comments on BLM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUHcbhlIrBg&feature=youtu.be 6. TroyceTV's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wayEgEzg0xc 7. "White Fragility" named by Dr. Robin DiAngelo. White Fragility: "a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include the outward display of emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and leaving the stress-inducing situation. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue." TheConsciousKids interview - https://www.theconsciouskid.org/white-fragility 8. The bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5KqCMsHlq0 9. James Meredith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8VvNkTXVCM 10. Emmet Till and his Mother's decision to show his body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V6ffUUEvaM 11. President Obama's Remarks on 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvAIvauhQGQ 12. Guidelines for being strong White Allies: https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/kivel3.pdf 13. Script Review: -Grace Wilson -Cameron Edgeworth -Margaret Angel Original Music: -Grace Tillman

Transparency is Truth May 29, 2020

Is your favorite shake shop really an MLM storefront? In this episode, the answer might surprise you. You’ll also hear from a registered dietician who is outspoken about the dangers of following health guidance from unqualified people. Betting on Zero Documentary: Netflix- https://www.netflix.com/title/80108609?source=35 Rotten Tomatoes Reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/betting_on_zero The Sassy Dietitian - Laura Ligos Blog article about Herbalife Nutrition Clubs: https://thesassydietitian.com/cut-the-b-s-herbalife-nutrition-clubs/ Instagram: https://thesassydietitian.com/ Better Business Bureau MLM information: https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/14080-bbb-tip-multilevel-marketing Herbalife Statement of Average Gross Compensation: http://edge.myherbalife.com/vmba/media/7B5C662A-D82A-4C1C-AA42-3F21238AAF54/Web/General/Original/StatementOfAverageGrossCompensation.pdf

Ways to Influence Change May 27, 2020

In this episode, Lillian breaks down six categories of influence where community leaders can slow the spread of MLMs. (1) Legitimate Business Owners / Management (2) Churches and places of worship (3) Schools and College Campuses (4) Organizers of events, expos, craft shows (5) Influencers (6) Your "Personal Brand" Dave Ramsey Financial Literacy Information: https://www.daveramsey.com/church/coordinator?int_cmpgn=no_campaign&int_dept=stewardship_bu&int_lctn=Blog-Text_Link&int_fmt=text&int_dscpn=FPU_Coord_Personal_Development_Link_and_icon_CTA Input from: 1. Laura Ligos - The Sassy Dietician https://thesassydietitian.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thesassydietitian/ 2. Grace Wilson - Library and Information Science Professional https://www.instagram.com/mlm_busters/ MLM Education Resources: 1. Fantastic BBC documentary by Ellie Flynn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5xhNXVfPYQ 2. VICE documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6eujSJ0-RU 3. Betting on Zero documentary (Netflix). Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-jrALajXrI 4. John Oliver Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MwGeOm8iI 5. Reddit’s AntiMLM Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/ 6. The Dream Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream/id1435743296 7. Season 4 of the Illegal Tender Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/illegal-tender/id1486637630 Craving more episodes? Venmo: @LillianLaloProductions A monetary contribution will help keep episodes ad-free! Contributions will also expedite the production of new, topical stories and information.

Saying No to MLMs May 15, 2020

In this episode, Lillian offers advice on how to say no when approached to support a multi-level marketing hobby. Mentioned in this show: 1. Respectful Parenting Expert, Janet Lansbury. - (Podcast) https://www.janetlansbury.com/podcast-audio/ - (Book) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OMFMDBS?tag=janetlansbury-20 - (Second Book) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LACR59Q?tag=janetlansbury-20 2. (Book) The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Alexander and Iben Sandahl. https://www.amazon.com/The-Danish-Way-of-Parenting-audiobook/dp/B01J1VGT26/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13NGICUZIXS6J&dchild=1&keywords=the+danish+way+of+parenting+book&qid=1589128541&s=audible&sprefix=the+danish+way+of+%2Caudible%2C166&sr=1-1 3. The four categories of people you might need to say no to in the world of MLMs. - Random people - Acquaintances - Friends - Family / Loved Ones. Craving more episodes? Venmo: @LillianLaloProductions A monetary contribution will help keep episodes ad-free! Contributions will also expedite the production of new, topical stories and information.

Diet Culture + MLMs = The Worst Combo May 11, 2020

In this episode, Lillian shares a conversation with Molly Bahr, a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in chronic dieting, eating disorders, and body image. Molly runs the popular Instagram account @MollyBCounseling- https://www.instagram.com/mollybcounseling/ Instagram accounts that Molly recommends: 1. https://www.instagram.com/beauty_redefined/ 2. https://www.instagram.com/chr1styharrison/ 3. https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagewithbri/ 4. https://www.instagram.com/evelyntribole/ 5. https://www.instagram.com/bodyimage_therapist/ 6. https://www.instagram.com/thefuckitdiet/ Podcasts that Molly recommends: 1. Don't Salt My Game https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-salt-my-game-with-laura-thomas-phd/id1111787243 2. Dietitians Unplugged https://dietitiansunplugged.libsyn.com/ 3. Food Psych https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych 4. The Love Food Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-food-podcast/id1076673018 Books Molly recommends: 1. Intuitive Eating https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-4th-Anti-Diet-Revolutionary/dp/1250255198/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589040332&sr=1-5 2. Health At Every Size https://www.amazon.com/Health-At-Every-Size-Surprising/dp/1935618253/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589040376&sr=1-2 Molly's Counseling Website: https://www.mollybahrcounseling.com/ Craving more episodes? Venmo @LillianLalo A donation to the show will help Lillian produce and publish new, topical episodes on a more consistent schedule. Donations will also assist in keeping the shows ad-free. Any support is very appreciated!

Cult Tactics used in MLMs May 08, 2020

Lillian explains how MLMs use cult mind control tactics to lure and keep their victims. Resources listed in the order mentioned: 1. (Web Story) Psychology Today article by Dr. Kondstatin Lukin "Toxic Positivity: Don't Always Look on the Bright Side - Truly process your emotions instead." Published Aug 01, 2019 2. (Person) Cult expert Steven Hassan (Book) Combating Cult Mind Control (Website) FreedomOfMind.com. 3. (Blog Post) "Multi-Level Marketing and Self-Help Cult Groups: Learn the Warning Signs" by Steven Hassan. Published Aug 22, 2019 4. (Book) "Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple" By Deborah Layton. 5. BITE Model stands for behavior, information, thought, and emotion control. 6. (Interview) Molly Bahr - Licenced Mental Health Counselor. Instagram = @MollyBCounseling 7. (Web Story) Insider.com - "I grew up in a cult, and I can tell you why 'normal' people join them" by Fleur Brown. Published Apr 08, 2019. 8. Netflix's documentary "Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru." Craving more episodes? Venmo: @LillianLaloProductions A monetary contribution will help keep episodes ad-free! Contributions will also expedite the production of new, topical stories and information.

A Solid Foundation Apr 29, 2020

Lillian Lalo sets the foundation for the Toxic Positivity podcast. She reveals her intention to join the fight against the multi-level-marketing business model. MLM Resources mentioned in the show: 1. HBO’s Last Week Tonight (John Oliver) segment on MLMs 2. Season 4 of the Illegal Tender Podcast (Yahoo! Finance) 3. The Dream Podcast 4. "The Case (for and) against Multi-level Marketing" By Jon M. Taylor, MBA, Ph.D., Consumer Awareness Institute Chapter 7: MLM’s ABYSMAL NUMBERS Craving more episodes? Venmo: @LillianLaloProductions A monetary contribution will help keep episodes ad-free! Contributions will also expedite the production of new, topical stories and information.

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