Jay Shetty
A spiritual journey from monkhood to self-help stardom challenged by controversies.
Troubled Teen Industry
A controversial network of programs and facilities aiming to reform youth behavior, often criticized for its punitive measures and lack of oversight.
Enthusiastic Sobriety
A controversial approach to teen and young adult sobriety, blending intense community support with a modified 12-step program.
Deepak Chopra
A pioneering figure in the New Age movement and alternative medicine, blending ancient wisdom with modern science.
Esalen Institute
A pivotal sanctuary for the exploration of human potential through alternative education and transformative practices.
Spirit Weavers
A gathering that embodies the celebration of the feminine essence through ancestral practices and connection to nature.
Élan School
A notorious therapeutic boarding school cloaked in controversy and allegations of abuse.
Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA)
A spiritual sanctuary focusing on soul transcendence and inner awareness within the universal consciousness of love.
Yoga in Daily Life
A holistic approach to well-being, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual practices for a balanced life.
Danny Morel
A journey from real estate mogul to life coach and spiritual guide, fostering self-discovery and inner transformation.
Adawehi
A sanctuary for holistic healing and intentional community living nestled in the North Carolina foothills.
Quantum Wealth Community (The Phase 2 House)
A controversial venture blending wealth strategies with unusual personal development tasks.
Purpose Mapping (Craig Filek)
A revolutionary approach to aligning personal purpose and peak productivity.
Jordan B. Peterson
A controversial figure sparking global debate on psychology, culture, and personal responsibility.
Andrew Tate
A controversial influencer leading a digital movement with a fervent following.
8 Passengers (Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt)
A harrowing tale of abuse under the guise of parental guidance and mental health counseling.
Devilcorp
A category of direct sales organizations masquerading as a multitude of marketing firms.
Abraham–Hicks (Esther Hicks)
A pioneering force behind the Law of Attraction, channeling infinite intelligence for personal empowerment.
Young Living
A wellness empire embroiled in allegations of operating as a "cult-like" pyramid scheme under the guise of essential oil sales.
Roger Billings
A controversial figure blending technology, education, and religious leadership amid allegations of creating an underground 'cult'.
International School of Temple Arts
A nexus for spiritual and sexual awakening, embroiled in controversy and transformative practices.
Human Design
A revolutionary self-discovery system that combines ancient wisdom with modern science.
Mooji
A charismatic spiritual teacher embroiled in controversy and allegations of cult-like behavior.
Expansions (Stewart & Janet Swerdlow)
A journey into metaphysical exploration and self-discovery led by a controversial duo.
Medical Medium (Anthony William)
A self-taught health advisor with a unique spiritual connection, sparking the global celery juice movement.
Twinray
A holistic spiritual community dedicated to global service, enlightenment, and the preservation of Earth.
Liminal Order
A private men-only community aimed at fostering masculinity, wealth, and network-building.
Growing Families International
A controversial parenting program, often criticized for its strict and authoritarian methods.
Daylife Army
A social media phenomenon turned nightmare: the cult that preyed on the vulnerabilities of the digital age.
Primalhacker
Harnessing ancestral wisdom and modern science to combat the challenges of modern lifestyles.
Teen Challenge
A global network of faith-based rehabilitation programs offering a path to recovery through Christ.
Transcendental Meditation
A personalized path to inner peace, clarity, and wellness, taught one-on-one by certified instructors.
Pathway Seminars
A journey toward personal growth and leadership development through emotional intelligence and communication skills training.
Objective Personality
A system unveiling the multifaceted nature of human personality through empirical analysis and cognitive functions.
John Volken Academy
Transforming lives through a holistic recovery program that addresses substance abuse and personal development.
Shambhala Training
A secular meditation program rooted in Tibetan Buddhism aiming to cultivate an enlightened society.
Yogiraj Siddhanath
A living master promoting the ancient science of Kundalini Kriya Yoga for spiritual transformation.
Wake Up Warrior
Empowering men to master their personal and professional lives through a unique brotherhood.
Nithyananda
A self-styled godman with a controversial past and claims of establishing a sovereign nation.
WeWork
A dynamic workspace company overshadowed by its cult-like culture and leadership hubris.
Discovery Seminars
Transforming lives through personal growth and development seminars.
Erhard Seminars Training
A transformative journey through intensive group awareness and self-improvement seminars that reshaped personal development.
Personal Success Institute
Empowering individuals to realize a life of liberty, purpose, and passion through transformational personal growth tools and seminars.
ManKind Project
A transformative community aiming to redefine masculinity through personal development and healing.
Sterling Institute of Relationship
A controversial relationship counseling business known for its intensive, gender-segregated training seminars.
ThetaHealing
A meditation and healing technique aiming to connect with the Creator for emotional and physical well-being.
Radical Aliveness Institute
A transformative approach to personal and systemic healing through body, emotions, and group dynamics.
Challenge Day
A transformative and controversial workshop program aiming to foster empathy and connection among students.
Cambridge Psychotherapy Institute
A controversial psychotherapy institute led by Peter Gill, known for its unconventional methods and teachings on atheism.
Call of the Shofar
A controversial spiritual development program entangled in debates over cult-like practices.
Asiaworks
A transformational seminar series that blurs the lines between self-improvement and cult-like indoctrination.
Apostolic Formation Center for Christian Renew-All
A controversial movement rooted in Catholicism, marked by claims of divine revelations and a tumultuous history.
Amway
A global direct selling giant entangled in controversy and political connections.
Landmark Worldwide
A global leader in personal and professional transformation through its innovative courses and seminars.
Institute in Basic Life Principles (Bill Gothard)
A controversial ministry promoting ultra-conservative Christian teachings under the guise of fundamentalist principles.
Family Foundation School
A therapeutic boarding school embroiled in controversy and allegations of abuse.
T. M. Landry
A Louisiana school embroiled in scandal over alleged abuse and college admissions fraud.
Lifespring
A transformative journey into personal growth or a controversial path to psychological turmoil?
Educo (Tony Quinn)
A transformative movement aimed at unlocking human potential through mind technology, amid controversies of influence and control.
Frederick Lenz
An American spiritual leader who blended Eastern mysticism with Western technology, leaving a controversial legacy.
Leo Gura
A self-help guru whose teachings and methods have sparked controversy and allegations of cult-like behavior.
Bentinho Massaro
A controversial New Age leader whose teachings and community practices have sparked allegations of abuse and manipulation.
Synanon
A drug rehabilitation program that transformed into a violent cult.
Atman Foundation
A controversial group linked to alleged mass suicide plans and extraterrestrial beliefs
Congregation of Universal Wisdom
A religious group combining chiropractic beliefs with an anti-vaccination stance.
PL Kyodan (Church of Perfect Liberty)
A Japanese new religious movement emphasizing individual expression and global peace through the philosophy that "Life is Art."
Odyssey Study Group
A modern spiritual development group accused of cult-like practices.
Centrepoint
A self-empowerment spiritual commune that faced scandals regarding sexual abuse and drug manufacturing
Josiah Mizukami
An infamous figure emerging from a background in entertainment to allegations of predatory behavior.
Universal Medicine
A controversial health and healing organization blending esoteric philosophy with alternative wellness practices.
Teal Swan
A contemporary spiritual leader known for her teachings about self-awareness, emotional healing, and spirituality.
Scientology
A modern religion known for its unique cosmology, celebrity followers, and complex legal history.
Sahaja Yoga
A spiritual movement emphasizing meditation and self-realization.
Oom Yung Doe
A martial arts school known for its unique blend of eight martial arts disciplines.
OneTaste
A controversial wellness community known for its practice of 'orgasmic meditation.'
NXIVM
A self-improvement organization for the elite masking sexual exploitation and control.
Lafayette Morehouse
A free-love commune that focuses on sexual experimentation and pleasurable lifestyles.
Divine Truth
A spiritual movement led by a self-proclaimed reincarnation of Jesus, promoting a unique interpretation of divine love and emotional healing.
Braco
A spiritual healer known for his silent gaze, believed to transmit divine energy and healing.
Avatar Course (Harry Palmer)
A self-improvement program that blends spirituality with belief management, created by a former Scientologist.
Association for Research and Enlightenment
Edgar Cayce's organization promoting holistic health, personal spirituality, and the study of metaphysics.
Aesthetic Realism
An educational and cultural philosophy exploring the aesthetic structure of reality and human relations.
Access Consciousness
A self-help organization offering tools and techniques for personal transformation, amidst criticism and controversy over its methods and beliefs.